Overview

• Díaz was ejected before pitching in a game against the Cubs after umpires found a sticky substance on his hand.
• The suspension is the third for a Mets pitcher in the past year under MLB's crackdown on foreign substances.
• Díaz claims he used only rosin, sweat, and dirt, but umpires disputed his explanation.
• The Mets will play without Díaz for 10 games, starting with the Subway Series against the Yankees.
• Manager Carlos Mendoza will rely on other relievers to fill the closer role during Díaz's absence.