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Report: Mets' Edwin Diaz Could Miss Entire Season After Injury During WBC Celebration

New York Mets closer Edwin Diaz could miss "a significant period, perhaps the entire season" after suffering a knee injury during the World Baseball Classic, according to Andy Martino of SNY.

The pitcher got hurt during a postgame celebration as Puerto Rico defeated the Dominican Republic on Wednesday:

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Edwin Diaz appears to have suffered an injury during Puerto Rico's celebration <a href="https://t.co/G9Md6SBrEj">pic.twitter.com/G9Md6SBrEj</a>

Diaz is scheduled to undergo an MRI on Thursday, but a source described the injury as "bad" and could require surgery.

This article will be updated soon to provide more information and analysis.