'I'm not as concerned about the pitching. Here's what Hefner told reporters Monday ( via MLB.com): Díaz will continue his rehab work leading into the offseason instead.
The two-time All-Star is recovering well from March surgery to repair the patellar tendon in his right knee, but there simply isn't enough time remaining in the season to get game ready.
New York Mets closer Edwin Díaz will not pitch this season, pitching coach Jeremy Hefner confirmed Monday ( per MLB.com).