Mets’ Edwin Diaz ejected versus Cubs after umpires check for sticky substance

Mets closer Edwin Diaz was ejected without throwing a pitch.

Diaz’s hands were checked for an illegal substance to start the ninth inning with the Mets leading the Cubs 5-2 at Wrigley Field on Sunday night.


Edwin Diaz was ejected from the Mets-Cubs game on Sunday.
Edwin Diaz was ejected from the Mets-Cubs game on Sunday. Screengrab

Edwin Diaz was ejected from the Mets-Cubs game on Sunday.
Edwin Diaz was ejected from the Mets-Cubs game on Sunday. Screengrab

The umpires did not like what they found as Diaz was tossed and Drew Smith took his place in the game.

This is a developing story.

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