It Definitely Sounds Like Edwin Diaz Isn't Going to Be Full-Time Closer for Mets Moving Forward

It's about time New York Mets manager Mickey Callaway stops messing around. Just about every baseball fan knows what's going on in the back end of the team's bullpen.

Edwin Diaz, despite being the best closer in the MLB last season, is horrid in 2019. Throw whatever advanced or "unlucky" stats you want at us, there's just no justifying a 5.44 ERA in 47 games. As a result, Callaway seems like he's shying away from stating the right-hander is the Mets' full-time closer.

Mickey was asked if situation where Mets lead after 7 and both are available, is he open to using Lugo in 9th?

"It depends on the situation. We're not going to lock ourselves into anything. Going to depend on who's coming up, how they've been pitching and they're availability."
— Matt Ehalt (@MattEhalt) August 4, 2019

While this is not exactly an outright indication of a job change, it certainly suggests there will be some reevaluation when the Mets hit the ninth inning in a close contest. Seth Lugo, anyone?

At this point, regardless of labels, reputations and whatever else, the Metropolitans need to start thinking outside the box, especially since they're climbing back into the NL Wild Card race and absolutely cannot afford to add to their league-leading blown saves total.

Seth Lugo in July:

42 batters faced
16 strikeouts
1 walk
3 hits
0 runs

.075/.119/.075

Yeah, that'll play. pic.twitter.com/G1F51vYLIo
— Mike Petriello (@mike_petriello) August 2, 2019

And with the way Lugo's been pitching, it'll definitely help to give him some save opportunities while Diaz regains his confidence in a setup role of some sort.