Edwin Diaz has sharp words for Mets fans after the Dodgers introduction

It’s already been a tough offseason for the New York Mets, and Edwin Diaz’s words following his introduction as the newest member of the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday certainly added some salt to the still fresh wounds in Queens.

“I chose the Dodgers because they are a winning organization and they have everything to win.” Diaz said Friday. “It will be quite easy to win.”

Those are harsh words from a reliever who became one of the biggest weapons in the ninth inning during his six seasons with the Mets. His 48 saves over the past two seasons continued a stellar career for the 31-year-old right-hander who signed a three-year, $69 million contract with the Dodgers during the recent MLB winter meetings.

Edwin Diaz is right about the Dodgers and Mets

In his first moments in a Los Angeles jersey, Diaz spoke the truth Friday when it comes to the current state of the Dodgers and Mets. Los Angeles is coming off back-to-back World Series titles and hopes Diaz is finally the answer to what has been a maddening quest for the Dodgers to find a stable answer in the game’s late innings. On the other hand, however, the Mets have seen the shape of their roster change in a big way this season, with Brandon Nimmo traded to the Texas Rangers, Pete Alonso signing with the Baltimore Orioles and Diaz moving across the country to lead the Dodgers bullpen.

Additionally, while the Mets have seen defections, division rivals have made bold moves, with the Philadelphia Phillies retaining slugger Kyle Schwarber and the Atlanta Braves adding Robert Suarez in recent days.

All of which puts a spotlight on the words Diaz spoke on Friday. The Dodgers have everything they need to win, including four-time MVP Shohei Ohtani and an All-Star lineup. The Mets? Well, it feels like the opposite of the one in Queens right now, with Mets fans wondering what exactly president of baseball operations David Stearns has planned to keep the Mets in contention for the National League East title and a postseason berth.

Diaz chose “a winning organization” this offseason when he signed with the Dodgers. After an 83-79 season last year and an offseason carnage so far, these words shine a bright spotlight on the current state of the Mets.