{"id":110212,"date":"2025-12-03T19:40:38","date_gmt":"2025-12-04T00:40:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/?p=110212"},"modified":"2025-12-03T19:40:38","modified_gmt":"2025-12-04T00:40:38","slug":"mets-edwin-diaz-jarred-kelenic-trade-breakdown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/2025\/12\/03\/mets-edwin-diaz-jarred-kelenic-trade-breakdown\/","title":{"rendered":"How the Mets Won the Edwin D\u00edaz Trade with the Mariners"},"content":{"rendered":"

Seven years ago, the New York Mets made a blockbuster trade<\/a> that shocked fans, thanks to then\u2013general manager Brodie Van Wagenen. The deal sent elite flamethrower closer Edwin D\u00edaz<\/a> to New York, paired with Robinson Can\u00f3<\/a>, in exchange for one of baseball\u2019s top prospects, Jarred Kelenic<\/a>, along with other assets, to the Seattle Mariners. At the time, Mets fans were frustrated, uncertain about giving up a player with as much potential as Kelenic.<\/p>\n

Today, D\u00edaz remains one of the league\u2019s premier closers and is seeking a large contract, potentially with the Mets, who could look to make him a Met for life. But how did the rest of the trade shake out? Here\u2019s a full breakdown of one of the biggest trades in recent Mets history.<\/p>\n

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Sep 30, 2023; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners pinch hitter Jarred Kelenic (10) hits a single during the sixth inning against the Texas Rangers at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Brashear-USA TODAY Sports<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Breaking Down the Edwin D\u00edaz Trade<\/h2>\n

The Trade:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Mets Received:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    RP Edwin D\u00edaz<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    INF Robinson Can\u00f3<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Mariners Received:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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      OF Jay Bruce<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      RP Anthony Swarzak<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      OF Jarred Kelenic (Mets No. 3 prospect)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      SP Justin Dunn<\/a> (Mets No. 4 prospect)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      RP Gerson Bautista<\/a> (Mets No. 28 prospect)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Mets Side of the Trade<\/strong><\/h3>\n

      Edwin D\u00edaz<\/strong><\/p>\n

      No doubt, D\u00edaz is one of the best closers in Mets history, ranking third in franchise saves after six seasons. His first year in Queens was a struggle, but he quickly developed into one of the game\u2019s top closers.<\/p>\n

      Robinson Can\u00f3<\/strong><\/p>\n

      Can\u00f3 was widely considered a failure in Queens. In 168 games, he batted .269 with 24 home runs and 72 RBI. In 2021, he was suspended for the entire season due to PED use before being DFA\u2019d in 2022.<\/p>\n

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      The Mets acquired Edwin D\u00edaz and Robinson Can\u00f3 in a trade with the Mariners on this day 7 years ago pic.twitter.com\/maKfi8Zwvx<\/a><\/p>\n

      \u2014 SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) December 3, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n