MLB is regaining popularity. Viewership has increased as of late and people are beginning to take notice of the game. Some of that can be attributed to the on-field talent. The Juan Soto trade news drew attention as well. But it is New York Mets' closer Edwin Diaz's walk out song that has skyrocketed interest in the game. His walkout is even starting a new social media trend!

The Mets also happen to be playing a quality brand of baseball which helps matters as well. New York currently sits in first place in the NL East.

Edwin Diaz has been the best closer in baseball this year. He owns a jaw-dropping 1.39 ERA and 0.86 WHIP to go along with 26 saves for the Mets. There is no question that the team would not be where they are without him. The Mets have also received attention because of Jacob deGrom. The superstar recently returned from injury and has been electric ever since.

Jacob deGrom and Edwin Diaz are single-handedly growing the game of baseball.

As for the aforementioned social media trend, there is an Edwin Diaz challenge trending right now. The trend consists of a person walking/jogging while being filmed from behind with Edwin Diaz's walkout song playing in the background. Here are some examples of this growing trend.

RECOMMENDED (Article Continues Below)
Mets Brandon Nimmo with Jake Cronenworth, Jordan Walker and MLB logo/

Jackson Roberts ·

Mets Giants prediction, Mets Giants odds, Mets Giants pick, Mets Giants, how to watch Mets Giants

Bryan Logan ·

Mets Reed Garrett career mets record

Peter Sampson ·

In all reality, this is exactly what MLB needed. They tried changing the rules of the game. But social media is what people pay attention to in today's day and age. And this Edwin Diaz walkout song challenge is only going to help baseball continue to grow.