New York Mets Star Edwin Díaz Breaks Silence After Season-Ending Injury

Edwin Díaz has taken to social media to thank fans for their messages following his season-ending injury.

The New York Mets pitcher was playing for Puerto Rico in the World Baseball Classic on Wednesday against the Dominican Republic when he suffered a serious knee injury.

After confirming a place in the quarterfinals, Díaz was celebrating with his teammates at the conclusion of the game when he sustained a tear of his right patellar tendon, which typically requires eight months of recovery after surgery, which he underwent on Thursday.

Díaz posted a message on social media for the first time since having to be taken off the field on Wednesday night.

He tweeted on Thursday evening, likely after his surgery: "To all my beloved fans, especially the Mets fans, I want to let you know that I am doing well and healing.

"I feel blessed and grateful for your support with messages and prayers, thank you very much! I can't wait to see you guys in NY again and play those trumpets."

Edwin Diaz #39 of Puerto Rico is helped off the field after being injured during the on-field celebration after defeating the Dominican Republic during the World Baseball Classic Getty Images

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