Reed Garrett steps in for struggling Edwin Diaz to save Mets’ win

MIAMI — Life for the Mets with Edwin Diaz sidelined from the closer’s role because of recent struggles began Sunday minus any drama.

Reed Garrett pitched a scoreless eighth inning to protect a one-run lead and returned for the ninth after the Mets added insurance. He was credited with a two-inning save in the Mets’ 7-3 victory over the Marlins.

Manager Carlos Mendoza said he also had Adam Ottavino available to pitch the ninth if needed, but stuck with Garrett because the right-hander struck out the side in the eighth.

Mendoza said he will use various relievers in the closer’s role until Diaz is deemed ready to resume his duties. Diaz allowed four runs in the ninth inning Saturday for his third straight blown save.

“We all believe in [Diaz] and we all know that he’s going to be back and he’s elite when he’s right and we’re going to do whatever we can to get him right,” Garrett said. “Whenever my name is called I’ll pitch, but we all believe in what he can do.”

Garrett’s save was his second of the season. He’s pitched to a 0.72 ERA with 41 strikeouts in 25 innings this season.