The New York Mets are +750 at BetMGM to win the World Series for the first time since 1986, and no team has taken more action at that sportsbook (14.7% of handle) to capture the 2023 Fall Classic. However, New York now has a gaping hole in its bullpen after All-Star closer Edwin Diaz suffered a serious knee injury celebrating Team Puerto Rico's upset of the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic on Wednesday. Diaz had been the +500 betting favorite to lead MLB in saves but will not be an option when those odds are reposted as it was just made official that he tore the patellar tendon in his right knee, will need surgery and is expected to miss the season. '
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