Morning Briefing: Edwin Díaz Traveling With the Mets

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Injured Mets closer Edwin Díaz is traveling with the team now as he continues to target a return before the end of the season. He has two bullpens scheduled during the team’s current road trip, Anthony DiComo of MLB reported, which will be held with pitching coach Jeremy Hefner and the training staff watching.

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