On November 3, it was revealed that Edwin Diaz would be opting out of the final two years and $38 million of his contract with the New York Mets, making him an

Veteran closer Edwin Díaz has opted out of the final two years of his contract with the New York Mets, according to The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal.

“INF Pete Alonso and RHP Edwin Diaz have declined their player options and have become free agents,” the Mets posted, also confirming first baseman Pete Alonso had entered free agency. Diaz is likely seeking a longer, more lucrative deal, and a return to the Mets remains a possibility.

A total of 153 players have become free agents following the end of the World Series and several dozen more potentially can go free depending on whether team, player and mutual options are exercised.

New York Mets closer Edwin Diaz has now officially opted out of his contract and will enter free agency to look for a long-term deal. Although this is not a sho

Also Monday, Padres closer Robert Suarez opted out of his contract, per Heyman. Suarez led the NL with 40 saves this year and was an All-Star in 2024 and 2025. He had two years, $16 million left on his deal but will seek a higher average annual value this winter.

The New York Mets have a lot of gaps to fill this winter, and one of their big sluggers is projected to sign a $140 million deal.