Mets Edwin Diaz vows to do same thing despite sticky substance ba

PITTSBURGH Edwin Diaz plans to stick with the script. After spending 10 games suspended for violating MLB rules pertaining to sticky substances, the Cameron Payne Jersey Mets closer maintained his innocence Saturday and said there isnt a reason for him to change his methodology. Diaz said he was using a combination of rosin, sweat and dirt when he on June 23 at Wrigley Field before he even threw a pitch. I will do the same thing I didnt have anything that day, Diaz said at PNC Park before picking up a save in the at PNC Park. I will do the same thing. I will rub rosin, dirt and sweat. That is how I have grip on my ball and I will keep doing the same thing. Edwin Diaz was suspended 10 games for sticky substances. Robert Sabo for NY Post How will Diaz ensure it doesnt happen again? I will keep doing the thing I was doing, he said. I think I should be fine. Explore More Rather than appeal the suspension, which would have meant presenting his case to MLB officials, the right-hander chose to accept the punishment and immediately begin his suspension. Diaz was asked why, if innocent, he chose to waive his appeal. Edwin Diaz is now back on the active roster. USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con To turn the page, Diaz said. I talked to the coaches and if we appealed I might wait three or four more days and then get suspended for 10 games. We wanted to move forward so I started from Day 1. Diaz joined Max Scherzer and Drew Smith for violating the rule on foreign substances. The Mets were just happy to welcome back their closer after 10 games during which the team was forced to play shorthanded. Delivering insights on all things Amazins Sign up for Inside the Mets by Mike Puma, exclusively on Sports+ Thank you By clicking above you agree to the and . Enjoy this Post Sports+ exclusive newsletter! During the suspension, Diaz not only counted toward the 26 players on the roster, but also the 13-pitcher maximum for teams. See Also hardball Some of the guys can slide back to their other roles now, whether its pitching in the sixth, seventh or eighth and its just good to have [Diaz] back, manager Carlos Mendoza said. The Mets went 5-5 with Diaz suspended. Most notably, they struggled to get outs in the late innings last weekend when they lost two games against the Astros. And then there was a Wednesday lo s against the Nationals in which the bullpen was a factor. It was tough because I should have been there, Diaz said. I was trying to support them from the outside every time I came to the game I was rooting for them to get the outs and get the win. Diaz faced hitters in live batting practice twice in the last week in an attempt to keep sharp. Edwin Diaz said he wont change what he does. JASON SZENES FOR THE NEW YORK POST After returning last month from a stint on the injured list with a shoulder impingement, the right-hander had four scorele s appearances for the Mets leading into the suspension. It followed a hellacious May for Diaz during which he blew four of his five save opportunities and said he was dealing with a lo s of confidence. Diaz mi sed all of last season rehabbing from surgery after tearing the patellar tendon in his right knee during a celebration at the World Baseball Cla sic. Diaz was asked if hes confident he could return to the level he was at in the four appearances before his suspension. One hundred percent, Diaz said. I threw a bullpen, a couple of live BPs. I kept my routine going and I threw the ball really well, so if Mendy gives me the ball, I will do my job. Trevor Ariza Jersey