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The Los Angeles Dodgers completed a three-game sweep against the New York Mets, extending the Mets' losing streak to eight games. Dodgers players contributed significantly throughout the series without needing All-Star closer Edwin Diaz.
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The Los Angeles Dodgers added to the New York Metsâ woes on Wednesday by completing a three-game sweep and pushing their National League rivalâs losing streak to a startling eight games.
The Dodgers enjoyed positive contributions from up and down the roster during the series, but it came as somewhat of a surprise that they did not need to call upon All-Star closer Edwin Diaz to make an appearance.
Diaz was signed away from the Mets by the Dodgers this past winter with a three-year, $69 million contract and instantly became the Dodgersâ best closer option. But he hasnât entered a game since last Friday as he navigates a potential injury concern.
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âDodgers fans and Mets fans alike may have been hoping for a chance to see Edwin DĂaz take the mound at Dodger Stadium during this weekâs series, with âNarcoâ blaring through the speakers as DĂaz faces his former team for the first time since signing at three-year, $69 million contract with Los Angeles this offseason,â Max Ralph noted for MLB.com. âSo far, though, the Dodgers and DĂaz have continued to slow play some early concerns stemming from a dip in his fastball velocity.â
Diaz has attributed that dip to knee discomfort, which he said has been relieved by some extra rest.
Though he wasnât able to take the mound against his former teammates, Diaz was able to chat with the teamâs owner, Steve Cohen, who was visiting Los Angeles during the series.
âBefore the opening game of the series, Diaz had a chance to catch up with Mets owner Steve Cohen, who said in February that he was perplexed by Diazâs decision to leave his team and sign with the Dodgers over the winter,â Dylan Hernandez reported for the New York Post.
Diaz might have defected from Queens following another All-Star season to join the Dodgers following their second straight World Series championship, but it hasnât appeared to harm his relationship with Cohen. After catching up with his former teamâs owner, Diaz shared a five-word update on their personal standing.
âWe have a good relationship,â Diaz told Hernandez. âHe understands this is a business.â
Business or not, plenty of Mets fans are surely missing Diaz so far this season as their favorite team reels and his new one continues to dominate the competition. After a three-game sweep of his former club, though, Diaz might be feeling pretty content with his offseason decision.
This article was originally published on Forbes.com