5 things to watch as Mets face Royals in three-game series at Citi FieldNew York returns home to face red-hot Kansas City4/12/2024, 1:40 PMDanny AbrianoManager of Editorial ProductionApr 7, 2024; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; New York Mets relief pitcher Edwin Diaz (39) pitches against the Cincinnati Reds in the ninth inning at Great American Ball Park. / Katie Stratman - USA TODAY Sports