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TEX •
about 1 month ago
The deal is now official. Díaz heads to Texas as a high-risk reclamation project after struggling to a bloated 8.15 ERA — 8.51 FIP — and 17/12 K/BB ratio across 17 2/3 innings between the Dodgers and Reds this past season. There’s zero reason to think based on his recent track record that he’ll be allowed anywhere near the ninth inning with the Rangers next season but stranger things have happened.
ATL •
4 months ago
Díaz threw 25 pitches on Monday, and Atlanta needs fresh arms for their bullpen game during Tuesday’s doubleheader. The 28-year-old also has an 8.15 ERA in 17 2/3 innings this season, so there is a lot of work to be done to recapture any of his previous fantasy value.
ATL •
5 months ago
Díaz was claimed off waivers by Atlanta on Sunday and will immediately bring him into their bullpen. The 28-year-old had a 5.00 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, and a 9/2 K/BB ratio in nine innings for the Dodgers, so he’s no longer on the fantasy radar.
ATL •
5 months ago
It’s unclear at the moment whether the 28-year-old hurler will immediately join the Braves’ bullpen or if he’ll head to Triple-A Gwinnett for the time being. Diaz was designated for assignment on Thursday after posting a 5.00 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and a 9/2 K/BB ratio across nine frames out of the Dodgers’ bullpen. The Braves had a vacancy on their 40-man roster already, so there was no need to make a corresponding move.
LAD •
5 months ago
The 28-year-old hurler has made nine appearances with the Dodgers this season, compiling a 5.00 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and a 9/2 K/BB ratio across nine innings of work. It seems likely that he’ll pass through waivers unclaimed and continue to function as extra bullpen depth for the Dodgers.
LAD •
5 months ago
Díaz heads back to the minors after allowing five runs on five hits with seven strikeouts and two walks over seven innings (seven appearances) for the Dodgers. The 28-year-old former Reds closer figures to return at some point in September to work in low-leverage relief spots.
LAD •
6 months ago
Díaz’s velocity is up two mph from the beginning of the season, and he’s pitched three scoreless innings since returning to the majors. We still worry about his control — he walked seven and hit three batters in 6 2/3 innings for the Dodgers’ Triple-A club — but things are looking up.
LAD •
6 months ago
Díaz has been added to Los Angeles’ relief corps with closer Tanner Scott landing on the shelf with elbow inflammation. The 28-year-old former Reds closer figures to pitch in low-leverage spots as he continues to work on his command and control.
LAD •
7 months ago
Díaz returns to the majors for the first time since late April. The hard-throwing 28-year-old former closer fell out of favor in Cincinnati after six abysmal appearances to open the year after battling injuries and mechanical issues during spring training. He hasn’t pitched a ton at Triple-A Oklahoma City since being traded to Los Angeles, but the club is ready to give him a look, presumably in low-leverage spots.
LAD •
7 months ago
Díaz, acquired in a trade last month, pitched well in his first three appearances for Triple-A Oklahoma City, but his last three saw him give up five runs in 1 1/3 innings, making this an odd time for a callup. It might prove to be a brief stint if he doesn’t thrive right away.
Source: Fabian Ardaya
LAD •
7 months ago
Díaz averaged 95.7 mph with his fastball as a stellar rookie reliever with the Reds in 2022, but that dropped to 94.6 mph in 2023, 94.0 mph in 2024 and 93.0 mph in his six major league appearances this season. The Dodgers, though, seem to have turned things around for him there; he was at 94.6 mph with his 10 fastballs last night, topping out at 95.9 mph. If that extra velocity sticks around, he could be rather helpful out of the big-league pen.
CIN •
8 months ago
The former Reds’ closer has fallen on hard times after a disappointing 2024 season. He suffered a hamstring injury at the end of spring training that cost him the first few weeks of the season and upon his return he struggled to a cringe-inducing 12.00 ERA, 2.17 WHIP and a 3/5 K/BB ratio over six frames before he was optioned to Triple-A Louisville. The results weren’t much better there, registering a 4.61 ERA, 1.90 WHIP and a 16/12 K/BB ratio over 13 2/3 innings. Given their recent track record with reclamation projects, it wouldn’t be surprising to see Díaz get right with the Dodgers and return to being an effective high-leverage option out of their bullpen before the season is through.
CIN •
8 months ago
It has been a quick fall from grace for the 28-year-old right-hander. He was expected to open the 2025 season as the team’s closer until a hamstring strain shelved him at the end of spring training. He then posted a miserable 12.00 ERA, 2.17 WHIP and a 3/5 K/BB ratio over six innings with the Reds before getting optioned to Triple-A Louisville. The Reds are expected to receive minor league right-hander Mike Villani in return from the Dodgers.
Source: Joel Sherman
CIN •
9 months ago
Hard-throwing 23-year-old Luis Mey will get a shot in his place. Former closer or not, Díaz just isn’t in a position to help the Reds right now. Giving up five runs on Wednesday left him with a 12.00 ERA in six innings, and his 3/5 K/BB is even more disturbing.
CIN •
9 months ago
Hard-throwing 23-year-old Luis Mey will get a shot in his place. Former closer or not, Díaz just isn’t in a position to help the Reds right now. Giving up five runs on Wednesday left him with a 12.00 ERA in six innings, and his 3/5 K/BB is even more disturbing.
CIN •
9 months ago
Díaz probably didn’t cost the Reds a win in the first game, but he made the nightcap a little more difficult, since the Cardinals were able to save Ryan Helsley rather than pitch him with a 1-0 lead. Díaz seems destined to head to Triple-A at some point here. He’s given up eight runs with a 3/5 K/BB ratio in six innings since returning from the injured list.
CIN •
9 months ago
Yikes. Díaz came on to record the final out of the sixth inning without incident, but things snowballed out of control in the ensuing frame when he allowed five baserunners, and a handful of stolen bases, in addition to a three-run homer by Kyle Stowers. There’s no scenario where the Reds are going to trust him in high-leverage spots right now, which means he’s a non-factor for fantasy purposes.
CIN •
10 months ago
Díaz retired the other two, but the Reds replaced him with Graham Ashcraft to finish the frame. It does go down as a hold for Díaz, who was working with a 6-4 lead. Emilio Pagán finished the game with a perfect ninth, but since it was a four-run lead by then, he didn’t get a save. Pagán is the Reds reliever to have rostered right now.
CIN •
10 months ago
Díaz said no one has discussed his specific role with him. It looks like Emilio Pagán remains the favorite for saves for now.
Source: Pat Brennan
CIN •
10 months ago
Díaz goes into the spot opened up when Sam Moll was placed on the injured list Monday. It’s possible he’ll resume closing for the Reds at some point, but he doesn’t seem like a great bet with the way his strikeout rate has dropped. He’s often gotten away with being a flyball pitcher in a bad ballpark for it and with walking too many batters, but it was easier when he was striking out 30% of the batters he faced, rather than 23% like last year. At least until Díaz gets a few scoreless innings under his belt, Emilio Pagán still seems like the Reds reliever worth rostering for now.
CIN •
10 months ago
It’s unclear whether Reds manager Terry Francona will entrust Díaz with save opportunities right out of the gate after the pair seemingly got off to a rocky start during spring training before the latter suffered a hamstring strain. The 28-year-old former closer struggled with his control in five rehab outings, but his closing experience makes him a true wild card moving forward. His return complicates things for Emilio Pagán and Tony Santillan, who have been getting the majority of early-season save chances for Cincinnati.
Source: Charlie Goldsmith
CIN •
10 months ago
It’s also unclear Francona will entrust Díaz — who spoke to reporters on Sunday in the Reds clubhouse and noted that he hopes to return soon — with save opportunities right out of the gate after the pair seemingly got off to a rocky start during spring training before the latter suffered a hamstring strain. The 28-year-old former closer struggled with his control in five rehab outings, but his closing experience makes him a true wild card moving forward. His return complicates things for Emilio Pagán and Tony Santillan, who have been getting the majority of early-season save chances for Cincinnati.
Source: Charlie Goldsmith