The Mets called on Diaz for some work after he hadn’t pitched since Sunday and he was horrific. He couldn’t come close to hitting his spots, fell behind nearly every hitter he faced, and eventually allowed a home run to Matt Mervis that sent the Marlins’ lead from two runs at the start of the inning to five runs when Díaz was mercifully pulled. It’s also worth noting that he threw a handful of fastballs around 92-94 mph. It was a cold, windy day in Queens, but Díaz’s velocity is something to keep an eye on.

Díaz needed just 10 pitches to complete the frame, with one strikeout and no baserunners at all. His velocity was down about one mph on a brisk April day, but everything looks crisp for Díaz, which is nice for fantasy managers considering the volatility at the position.

Díaz preserved a 2-2 tie before the Mets won the game in the bottom of the ninth. He’s yet to allow a run in three appearances this season.

Not that anyone needed reminding after last postseason, but Díaz remains one of the most feared closers in the league. His fastball was electric and he got Jeremy Peña to swing at a slider that was about two feet out of the strike zone. Most importantly, nearly every pitch he threw was in the strike zone. He’s a stalwart at the back of the Mets’ strong bullpen.