In the wake of Edwin Diaz’s torn patellar tendon, Puerto Rico and Mets teammate Francisco Lindor addresses the injury from the World Baseball Classic.
The Mets could be without star closer Edwin Diaz for the season after he was injured late Wednesday night during Puerto Rico’s win over the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic.
“We don’t want injuries to happen, but it is part of the game. Of course, this is sad for all Mets fans. And I want to thank them for being so concerned about us, and about Edwin, and I really do also feel your pain.” Puerto Rico pitcher Edwin Diaz is helped by team pitching coach Ricky Bones and medical staff after closing out the win for the Dominican Republic and advancing to the quarterfinals of the 2023 World Baseball Classic.“It is the dream of every Puerto Rican ballplayer to wear Puerto Rico’s colors and to represent our country,” Lindor adds. “And not only Puerto Ricans, but every player in the WBC considers being here the ultimate honor.
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