Alexis Díaz - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Has chance at closer job Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said Wednesday that Diaz has a chance to see saves for the club this season, but the manager wants to see Diaz work in spring training games first, J...

Impact Schumaker listed Robert Garcia and Chris Martin as the initial favorites to close games, but he left the door open for Diaz. The 29-year-old Diaz notched 75 saves for the Reds from 2022-2024, but he fell apart in 2025, posting an 8.15 ERA and 1.53 WHIP over 17.2 innings between three different teams. It's a good opportunity for Diaz to re-establish himself on a team lacking bullpen clarity, but he has a lot to prove before fantasy managers can trust him again.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers sign former All-Star reliever Alexis Díaz to a $1 million, 1-year contract

Former All-Star reliever Alexis Díaz has signed a $1 million, one-year with the Texas Rangers for the 2026 season

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Signs one-year deal with Texas Diaz signed a one-year contract with the Rangers on Friday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Diaz took a massive step in the wrong direction this past season, going from recording 28 saves with the Reds in 2024 to finishing the 2025 campaign with an 8.15 ERA and 1.53 WHIP over 17.2 innings in the big leagues. He'll get another chance to turn things around with the Rangers, though he'll likely need to display some consistency before the team considers using him in high-leverage situations.

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Braves News: Brett Wisely, Alexis Díaz player reviews, playoff bracket, and more Atlanta Braves news and notes from Thursday.

OCTOBER 17, 2025 • BATTERYPOWER.COM

Becomes free agent Diaz elected to become a free agent Thursday, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

Impact Diaz had been booted off Atlanta's 40-man roster, and he will exercise his right to free agency rather than accepting an outright assignment. The former closer held an 8.15 ERA and 1.53 WHIP over 17.2 innings at the big-league level in 2025 and might have to accept a minor-league contract this offseason.

OCTOBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Outrighted to Triple-A Diaz cleared waivers Wednesday and was sent outright to Triple-A Gwinnett.

Impact Diaz bounced between Cincinnati, Los Angeles and Atlanta in 2025, finishing the regular season with an 8.15 ERA and 1.53 WHIP through 17.2 MLB innings. He'll likely need to prove himself in the minors next season before getting another shot in the big leagues.

OCTOBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sent down to Gwinnett Atlanta optioned Diaz to Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday.

Impact Diaz has made three relief appearances after being claimed off waivers by Atlanta, yielding four runs (three earned) with a 5:5 K:BB. The former Reds closer holds an 8.18 ERA over 18 relief outings in the big leagues this season.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Braves DFA John Brebbia after claiming Alexis Diaz Deadspin | Braves DFA John Brebbia after claiming Alexis Diaz

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Alexis Díaz leaves Dodgers for new National League team Atlanta Braves claimed Alexis Díaz off waivers after he was designated for assignment by the Los Angeles Dodgers.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • DODGERBLUE.COM

Braves claim RHP Alexis Díaz, per report Atlanta takes a chance on a former closer who has struggled with control

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • BATTERYPOWER.COM

Claimed by Atlanta Atlanta claimed Diaz off waivers Sunday, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

Impact The right-hander was designated for assignment by the Dodgers on Thursday, and it's not a surprise he was claimed off waivers given his previous success in the majors. Diaz has struggled to a 7.80 ERA in 15 outings in the big leagues with the Dodgers and Reds this season, and he hasn't been much better at Triple-A with a 6.08 ERA.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Alexis Diaz, former Reds closer, designated for assignment by Dodgers Former Reds closer Alexis Diaz posted a 5.00 ERA and 1.000 WHIP over nine appearances for the Dodgers.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 • CINCINNATI.COM

Shohei Ohtani will pitch Monday for the Dodgers; Will Smith sidelined at least through the weekend

Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani will make his next start as a pitcher on Monday against Colorado in Los Angeles

SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Loses roster spot with Dodgers The Dodgers designated Diaz for assignment Thursday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Impact Diaz lost his 40-man roster spot to make room for Ben Rortvedt, who was selected by the Dodgers Thursday as Will Smith battles a hand injury. Diaz had a 4.15 ERA across 8.1 innings with the Dodgers since making his team debut July 22. He also had a 8.10 ERA across 10 innings for Triple-A Oklahoma City since being dealt by the Reds at the end of May.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers already send trade deadline acquisition, Alexis Diaz filler back to Triple-A The Dodgers optioned Paul Gervase back to Triple-A Oklahoma City less than 24 hours after calling him up.

AUGUST 21, 2025 • DODGERSWAY.COM

Sent down to Triple-A The Dodgers optioned Diaz to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Wednesday.

Impact The move corresponds with the Dodgers recalling Paul Gervase from Triple-A. Diaz has struggled out of the bullpen in three of his last outings, allowing five runs on five hits and two walks while striking out five across 4.2 innings over that span. He'll look to regain his control in Triple-A and could return to the majors should the Dodgers need right-handed depth out of the bullpen.

AUGUST 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gets call in ninth inning Friday Diaz earned a hold against the Padres on Friday, tossing a scoreless two-thirds of an inning while allowing one hit and striking out two batters.

Impact Despite the fact that Diaz hadn't notched a save or even a hold over his first seven outings with the Dodgers, manager Dave Roberts summoned him Friday in an intensely high-leverage situation -- Diaz inherited a one-run lead in the ninth inning against the Padres, who entered the contest one game ahead of Los Angeles for first place in the NL West. Though Diaz allowed a one-out single to Jackson Merrill, the veteran reliever impressed overall, striking out the other two batters he faced while firing 14 of 20 pitches for strikes. The Dodgers' late-innings bullpen situation remains unsettled with closer Tanner Scott (elbow) along with top setup men Kirby Yates (back), Michael Kopech (knee) and Brock Stewart (shoulder) all on the IL, so Roberts has been mixing things up in recent weeks. However, Scott, Yates and Kopech are all nearing returns, so Diaz may not be the best pickup for speculative save opportunities moving forward.

AUGUST 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs first victory as Dodger Diaz (1-0) earned the win over Cincinnati on Tuesday, needed just eight pitches to complete 1.1 perfect innings.

Impact Diaz got the call against his former team with two outs in the seventh inning of a 4-4 game. He inherited the speedy Elly De La Cruz at second base, but Diaz needed just two pitches to get Austin Hays to ground out. The righty reliever returned for the eighth and retired the side in order on just six pitches, then moved into position for the win as a result of Los Angeles scoring in the top of the ninth. Diaz was traded from the Reds to the Dodgers in late May after a rough start to the campaign that resulted in a demotion to the minors. Since joining Los Angeles, he's gotten into three games, tossing 3.1scoreless frames with two punchouts and no walks.

JULY 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Alexis Diaz gets last laugh against Reds as Dodgers shut up Cincy crowd with comeback While Reds fans rained booes down upon him on Tuesday, Los Angeles Dodgers reliever got the last word in against his former team.

JULY 30, 2025 • DODGERSWAY.COM

Dodgers' Alexis Diaz hears boos, gets relief win in his first-ever appearance vs Reds Former Reds closer Alexis Diaz only needed eight pitches to retire all four batters he faced to earn his first win as a Dodger.

JULY 30, 2025 • CINCINNATI.COM

Ohtani strikes out 4 times; Will Smith's RBI double in 9th gives Dodgers 5-4 win over Reds

Will Smith had an RBI double in the ninth inning as the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied for a 5-4 victory over the Cincinnati Reds

JULY 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Deadspin | Dodgers' Tanner Scott (elbow) placed on IL; Alexis Diaz recalled Deadspin | Dodgers' Tanner Scott (elbow) placed on IL; Alexis Diaz recalled

JULY 23, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Dodgers' Tanner Scott (elbow) placed on IL; Alexis Diaz recalled For the first time since 2021, reliever Tanner Scott will be spending time on the injured list.The Los Angeles Dodgers placed him on the 15-...

JULY 23, 2025 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Dodgers Set to Make Roster Move Amid Tanner Scott's Injury The Los Angeles Dodgers are reportedly going to place Tanner Scott on the injured list and recall Alexis Diaz to the Major League Roster in...

JULY 23, 2025 • SUNHERALD.COM

Dodgers place left-hander Tanner Scott on IL with elbow inflammation

The Los Angeles Dodgers have placed left-handed reliever Tanner Scott on the 15-day injured list with left elbow inflammation, yet another blow to an ailing bullpen

JULY 23, 2025 • Associated Press

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Rangers sign former All-Star reliever Alexis Díaz to a $1 million, 1-year contract

Shohei Ohtani will pitch Monday for the Dodgers; Will Smith sidelined at least through the weekend

Ohtani strikes out 4 times; Will Smith's RBI double in 9th gives Dodgers 5-4 win over Reds

Dodgers place left-hander Tanner Scott on IL with elbow inflammation