This umpire called foul on Edwin Diazs explanation. Crew chief Vic Carapazza dismi sed Diazs claims that he had only had rosin, sweat and dirt on his hand Sunday night and thus should not have been ejected from the . Diaz is now facing a 10-game suspension that will leave the Mets down one roster spot after the umpires ruled he had gone above and beyond the standard substances pitchers are allowed to use. It definitely wasnt rosin and sweat, . Weve checked thousands of these. I know what that feeling is. This was very sticky. Edwin Diaz was stunned after his ejection. David Banks-USA TODAY Sports The Mets strong 4-2 road trip and series win over the Cubs was spoiled by their closer, , earning himself a suspension. Explore More Diaz entered for the save opportunity when his glove and hands were examined, a further examination by the umpiring crew led to his . Carapazza labeled Diazs hand as extremely sticky and discolored, . I told him its too sticky and we have to take action, Carapazza said. I knew right Darin Ruf Jersey when I touched it. It was way too sticky. Diaz and Carapazza before the closers ejection. @PitchingNinja/X Carapazza gives Diaz the boot. @PitchingNinja/X Diaz claimed he did not violate any rules, stating he felt his hand had the same stickine s as usual. I just said I use the same thing as always, . I rub rosin, sweat, and I put my hand in the dirt a little bit because I need to have some grip on the ball. So thats what I was explaining to them, but they said it was too much stick. I understood. But at the end of the day, I was using rosin, sweat, and put my hand in the dirt. Edwin Daz ejected without throwing a pitch. Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) Edwin Diazs hand that was ruled to violate MLBs rules. ESPN/MLB Despite the upcoming suspension, . I will keep using the same thing because they didnt find anything in my glove, my hat, my belt. I will keep using [the same thing], he said. The 10-game suspension would have Diaz sidelined for the two-game Subway Series beginning Tuesday in Flushing and eligible to return July 6 against the Pirates. Freddy Peralta Jersey
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