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Edwin Diaz’s teammates have reveled in watching the All-Star closer perform his craft this season.

Among them is Mets setup man Adam Ottavino, who in his 12 major league seasons hasn’t seen a reliever more dominant than Diaz, the 2022 version. Diaz has struck out 91 batters in 45 ⅓ innings, and hasn’t allowed an earned run in his last 18 appearances. It follows three seasons in which Diaz’s mettle as a closer had been questioned, due in no small part to blowing a combined 17 saves.

Ottavino, a Brooklyn native, spoke this week to Post Sports+ to share his unique vantage on Diaz, whose name could become part of the National League Cy Young and MVP conversations.

What’s it been like watching Diaz this season?

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