In baseball's WBC = World Baseball Classic, Puerto Rico pitcher Edwin Diaz underwent surgery on his injured right knee while celebrating with his teammates after a game that clinched a quarterfinal spot. It would take more than half a year to return, which was a big blow for Puerto Rico and the Mets in the big leagues.
Diaz pitched in the ninth inning with a three-run lead against the Dominican Republic on the 15th and closed out with three consecutive strikeouts to win the game, and while bouncing with his teammates on the field to celebrate their quarterfinal appearance, he hurt his right knee and left the field in a wheelchair.
According to the Mets, Diaz underwent a detailed examination at the hospital on the 16th and was diagnosed with a torn right knee and immediately underwent surgery.
It will take six to eight months to return, so it was considered difficult to return during this season, and it was a big blow not only for Puerto Rico, who were preparing for the quarterfinals, but also for the Mets, who also have pitcher Kodai Chiga.
Puerto Rico will play the quarterfinals against Mexico on the 6th, with the winning team advancing to the semifinals against Japan.