MIAMI Puerto Rico's 5-2 win over the Dominican Republic
on Wednesday earned the team a spot in the Quarterfinals of
the World Baseball Classic. But the euphoria quickly turned
to despair when star Edwin Díaz collapsed to the ground on
the mound during the post-game celebrations. Díaz's
teammates would circle around him, nodding or crying.
the Dominican players stayed in the dugout, dazed by the
scene on the field. And when 28-year-old Díaz finally got to
his feet, he was first pushed and then carried off the pitch
without being able to put any weight on his right leg. Díaz,
who signed a record five-year, $102 million offseason
contract to remain with the Mets, injured his right knee, the
team said. It is pictured Thursday and the Mets added they
will update it if necessary. The injury follows a highly
anticipated matchup between the two baseball powerhouses