New York Mets closer Edwin Diaz was ejected from Sunday night's game against the Chicago Cubs after a foreign substance check. Diaz said he was 'surprised.'
New York Mets closer Edwin Diaz was ejected from the team’s 5-2 win over the Chicago Cubs on Sunday night after umpires found a foreign substance on his hand. Diaz was set to close out the game in the ninth inning when third-base umpire Vic Carapazza’s inspection found a sticky substance on his throwing hand and glove. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.
In 23 appearances this year, he has a 4.70 ERA and seven saves. New York is 37-39 this season. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
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