PT TOMORROW: NL East—The 2023 post-Díaz Mets bullpen

New York Mets

With Edwin Dïaz out for the 2023 season, the Mets must suddenly decide the question of who closes games. Initial discussion has centered around David Robertson and Adam Ottavino. Robertson is currently projected to get the majority of the Mets’ saves. He did save 20 games in 2022 and has 152 saves in his career, but he’s 38 and comes with an F health record. The 37-year-old Ottavino has 33 career saves in 12 MLB seasons, and he’s seldom during those 12 seasons been viewed as “the guy”. A third veteran option is 35-year old Brooks Raley who had six saves with Tampa in 2022, and as a lefty, he might as a minimum, see some match-up save opportunities, but he’s unlikely to become the primary closer.

So if not the veterans,...

Almost!

You’re just a few clicks away from accessing this feature and hundreds more throughout the year that have a singular goal in mind: Winning your league. Subscribe to BaseballHQ.com here!

Already a subscriber? Sign in here

More From PT Tomorrow

What does it mean at the end of games for MLB's best team?
Sep 6 2025 3:09am
Pablo López excelled in his latest rehab start and could return this weekend.
Sep 5 2025 3:05am
Jeremiah Jackson has carved out a regular role in Baltimore. Will this continue with several players expected to return from injury in September?
Sep 3 2025 3:05am
With Jake Meyers returning soon, the Astros outfield will become even more crowded.
Sep 2 2025 3:05am
Sandy Alcantara has finally found his sea legs with MIA. Plus: MI and RP in WAS; Albies in ATL; Buehler in PHI; P at NYM; more.
Sep 1 2025 8:01am

Tools