The sound of trumpets did not signal the end of business for the Los Angeles Dodgers, whose acquisition of premier closer Edwin Díaz — and his memorable entrance music — signaled another splash and simplified their to-do list the rest of this winter.

The Mets signed Luke Weaver to a two-year deal, creating a potential closer showdown with Devin Williams as they aim to stabilize their bullpen after Edwin Díaz’s departure.

Edwin Díaz won’t receive all of his $69 million from the Dodgers until 2047, with the closer’s deal raising deferred payment obligations for the two-time World Series champions to more than $1.06 billion due to nine players.

Dodgers’ deal with Edwin Díaz includes significant deferred payouts, raising questions about long-term financial flexibility for the team.

The 31-year-old Diaz has averaged 31.6 saves in his eight full seasons in the majors. The Dodgers haven’t had a reliever record more than 24 saves since Kenley Jansen left following the 2021

Edwin Díaz’s exit was not the result of indifference or penny-pinching, but of hesitation in a market that rewards clarity and conviction. The Mets entered the winter knowing the bullpen was a pressure point, yet their negotiations with Díaz lagged behind competitors who acted decisively.

With Díaz signing with the Dodgers this week, neither team still retains any player swapped in this trade. In fact, with Kelenic currently a free agent, Díaz remains the only player in the bunch to be guaranteed to be playing professional baseball in the United States in 2026.