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Left-hander Jake Diekman is retiring after making 705 relief appearances in 13-year career

Left-handed reliever Jake Diekman has announced via social media that he is retiring

MAY 23 • Associated Press

Braves sign 9-time All-Star closer Craig Kimbrel to minor league deal

Nine-time All-Star closer Craig Kimbrel is attempting to revive his career with the Atlanta Braves, his original team

MARCH 19 • Associated Press

Released by Atlanta Atlanta released Diekman on Wednesday.

Impact Diekman was reassigned to minor-league camp this past weekend and will now look to latch on in another organization. The 38-year-old had a 5.63 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and 40:24 K:BB over 43 regular-season appearances with the Mets last season before being released in the second half.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

Moved to minor-league camp Atlanta assigned Diekman to minor-league camp Sunday.

Impact Diekman signed a minor-league contract with Atlanta in February after appearing in 43 regular-season games for the Mets in 2024 with a 5.63 ERA and 1.47 WHIP. He opened spring training with five scoreless outings but gave up four earned runs over his last two appearances. The 38-year-old southpaw will likely be dispatched to Triple-A Gwinnett but should see some major-league action at some point in 2025.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Braves sign pitcher Hector Neris as non-roster invitee Neris, 35, is the latest in-spring addition to join the team’s mix, following Jake Diekman and Buck Farmer.

MARCH 3 • AJC.COM

Inks deal with Atlanta Diekman signed a minor-league contract with Atlanta on Tuesday that includes an invite to big-league spring training, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact The veteran left-hander had a 5.63 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and 40:24 K:BB over 43 appearances with the Mets last season before being released. Diekman posted a 3.67 ERA across the previous three seasons and could earn a spot in Atlanta's bullpen with a strong showing in spring training.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Mets release LHP Jake Diekman Designated for assignment on Monday, left-handed reliever Jake Diekman officially was released by the New York Mets on Saturday.Diekman, 37,...

AUGUST 3, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Released by Mets The Mets released Diekman on Saturday, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.

Impact Diekman was DFA'd by New York on Monday, and he'll now be cast into the open market after passing through waivers unclaimed. The 37-year-old southpaw owns a 5.63 ERA and 1.47 WHIP through 32 innings on the season.

AUGUST 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Mets cut reliever Jake Diekman and promote fellow lefty Matt Gage from Triple-A Syracuse

In a surprising move, the New York Mets have cut veteran reliever Jake Diekman and promoted fellow left-hander Matt Gage from Triple-A Syracuse

JULY 29, 2024 • Associated Press

Jettisoned from 40-man roster The Mets designated Diekman for assignment Monday.

Impact Diekman has often been used in high-leverage situations by the Mets this season, even picking up a save less than a week ago. However, he's allowed 10 runs over his last 7.1 innings and has issued 24 walks across 32 frames overall. The Mets could find another team willing to take on Diekman via trade, but they would likely need to eat some of what remains of his $4 million salary in order to facilitate a deal.

JULY 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Notches fourth save Diekman walked one and struck out one in a scoreless ninth inning Tuesday to record his fourth save of the season in a 3-2 win over the Yankees.

Impact Edwin Diaz was unavailable after throwing 28 pitches the night before, forcing Mets manager Carlos Mendoza to get creative in the ninth. Diekman hasn't exactly been consistent lately, posting a 9.64 ERA and 2.14 WHIP through 4.2 innings in July, but he remains the team's top high-leverage option from the left side with Brooks Raley (elbow) lost for the season.

JULY 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

McNeil's latest homer sends Mets to 3-2 win over Yankees in Subway Series opener

Jeff McNeil kept up his sudden power surge with a two-run homer that snapped a sixth-inning tie, and the New York Mets held off the New York Yankees 3-2 in their Subway Series open...

JULY 24, 2024 • Associated Press

Iglesias and Bader both homer twice to help surging Mets hold off Rockies, 7-6

Jose Iglesias and Harrison Bader each hit two of New York’s season-best five home runs, and the surging Mets held off the last-place Colorado Rockies 7-6

JULY 13, 2024 • Associated Press

Nabs second win Diekman (2-2) picked up the win Monday as the Mets downed the Nationals 9-7 in 10 innings, throwing a scoreless ninth without a walk or strikeout.

Impact The lefty made a throwing error to lead off the inning, putting James Wood at second base, but Diekman was able to prevent the Nats from walking it off before the Mets erupted for six runs in the top of the 10th. Diekman has seen a heavy workload since the beginning of June and his numbers have suffered -- through 7.2 innings over his last 12 appearances, he's stumbled to a 5.87 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 4:6 K:BB, but he does have a win, two saves and two holds during that time.

JULY 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Severino throws 6 shutout innings and Mets top Cubs 5-2 after Díaz ejected before throwing a pitch

Luis Severino tossed six shutout innings, Francisco Lindor and Brandon Nimmo hit back-to-back homers and the New York Mets topped the Chicago Cubs 5-2 after closer Edwin Díaz was e...

JUNE 24, 2024 • Associated Press

Mets reinstate closer Edwin Díaz from injured list and send LHP Danny Young to minors

Edwin Díaz has been activated from the injured list by the New York Mets, and manager Carlos Mendoza reiterated the struggling reliever will immediately return to the closer role

JUNE 13, 2024 • Associated Press

Fun and games in London for Mets and Phillies as players get pints, see sights

The Philadelphia Phillies and New York Mets are enjoying London so much they might not want to go home

JUNE 7, 2024 • Associated Press

Mets get offense from Vientos, Marte and Iglesias before maligned bullpen holds off Nationals 8-7

Jose Iglesias had three hits, including a go-ahead single in the fifth inning, and Mark Vientos homered as the New York Mets held off the Washington Nationals 8-7

JUNE 4, 2024 • Associated Press

Ketel Marte tries to waken NL champion Arizona Diamondbacks from season-long slumber

Ketel Marte homered on Jose Quintana’s third pitch of the game, then hit a go-ahead, two-run drive off Jake Diekman in the ninth inning that lifted the NL champion Arizona Diamondb...

JUNE 2, 2024 • Associated Press

Marte homers twice, including go-ahead, 2-run drive in 9th as Diamondbacks beat Mets 5-4

Ketel Marte hit a leadoff homer and then a go-ahead, two-run shot in the ninth inning that lifted the Arizona Diamondbacks over the New York Mets 5-4 for a four-game split

JUNE 2, 2024 • Associated Press

Raley set for surgery; Diekman shouldering lefty load in Mets' 'pen CLEVELAND -- When left-handed reliever Josh Walker rejoined the Mets last week in Philadelphia, no one was gladder to see him than Jake Diek...

MAY 22, 2024 • MLB.COM

Mets Reliever Jake Diekman Rages Out By Tossing Dugout Cooler New York Mets reliever Jake Diekman took his frustrations out on a poor cooler during Tuesday's game against the Cleveland Guardians.

MAY 22, 2024 • OUTKICK.COM

Bader, Taylor spark 4-run first inning, Díaz not used, Mets beat Marlins 7-3 to avoid series sweep

Harrison Bader and Tyrone Taylor each drove in two runs in a four-run first inning, and the New York Mets beat the Miami Marlins 7-3 for just their second win in seven games

MAY 19, 2024 • Associated Press

Walks adding up as Mets struggle to find command NEW YORK -- Having just walked three of the four batters he faced in the seventh inning Tuesday, Mets reliever Jake Diekman returned to the...

MAY 14, 2024 • MLB.COM

Arozarena hits tying homer off Díaz in 9th, DeLuca's 2-run triple in 10th lifts Rays over Mets 7-6

Randy Arozarena hit a tying homer off Edwin Díaz with two outs in the ninth inning, Jonny DeLuca lined a two-run triple in the 10th and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the New York Mets 7-...

MAY 5, 2024 • Associated Press

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