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Makes season debut Diaz allowed two walks and struck out one over a scoreless two-thirds of an inning in Tuesday's 8-4 win over Seattle.

Impact Diaz, who was activated earlier in the day, made his season debut. He opened the sixth inning and walked two of the first three batters faced before exiting. He threw 26 pitches (14 strikes), so the command and control issues that bedeviled him in spring training were evident Tuesday. It makes sense that manager Terry Francona doesn't want to put him back in the closer's role yet.

APRIL 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Reds activate Diaz, McLain and Hays off injured list ahead of series opener against Mariners

The surging Cincinnati Reds will have all of their key players for the first time this season after making a series of roster moves before Tuesday night’s game against the Seattle...

APRIL 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Will not close right away Reds manager Terry Francona said Tuesday that Diaz will not be the team's set closer, Charlie Goldsmith of the Dayton Daily News reports.

Impact The skipper plans to use Diaz, who was activated from the 15-day injured list Tuesday, "when it makes sense." There's a good chance Diaz will eventually get his closer job back if he pitches well, but Francona has been pleased with Emilio Pagan's performance and it sounds like Pagan will continue serving as the club's primary closer for the time being.

APRIL 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Activated from 15-day injured list The Reds activated Diaz (hamstring) from the 15-day injured list Tuesday.

Impact Diaz has been shelved with a strained hamstring that threw his mechanics out of whack, but he's been deemed ready to go after making five rehab appearances with Triple-A Louisville. The reliever was tagged for four runs (three earned) on six hits and four walks while striking out eight over five innings during the stint, so the Reds might not entrust Diaz with the closer job right out of the chute. That said, manager Terry Francona has indicated a desire for Diaz to regain his closer job, so the 28-year-old looks like the best bet for saves in the Reds' bullpen over the long haul.

APRIL 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Reds host the Mariners on home winning streak

The Cincinnati Reds host the Seattle Mariners looking to continue a three-game home winning streak

APRIL 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Reds Place Relief Pitcher on IL; Alexis Diaz on the Way? After a rough spring was ended by a hamstring injury, could Alexis Diaz be on the way back to Cincinnati?

APRIL 14, 2025 • KANSASCITY.COM

Could be activated Tuesday Diaz (hamstring) rejoined the Reds on Sunday, and manager Terry Francona suggested that while the right-hander could be activated from the 15-day injured list ahead of Tuesday's se...

Impact Cincinnati seemingly has a spot on the 26-man active roster ready to go for Diaz, as the team placed reliever Sam Moll (shoulder) on the 15-day IL on Monday and didn't immediately announce a corresponding move. Diaz, who suffered a left hamstring strain late in spring training, made five appearances during his recent rehab assignment with Triple-A Louisville, giving up four runs (three earned) on six hits and four walks while striking out eight over five innings. Despite the so-so results, Diaz told Goldsmith that he thought he threw the ball well over his final few outings with Louisville, and the 28-year-old feels that the mechanical adjustments he's made while on the shelf have left him prepared to find success if the Reds turn to him as their closer. Francona told Goldsmith last week that he wants Diaz to be the team's closer, but it's unclear if the skipper will immediately deploy Diaz in high-leverage spots once he's activated, or if he'll be eased into such situations.

APRIL 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Alexis Diaz was back in the Reds clubhouse on Sunday. Here's his status Alexis Diaz hasn't officially been activated from the injured list yet, but he was back in the Cincinnati Reds clubhouse on Sunday.

APRIL 13, 2025 • CINCINNATI.COM

Reds aim to sweep 3-game series over the Pirates

The Cincinnati Reds will look to sweep a three-game series with a win against the Pittsburgh Pirates

APRIL 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Cincinnati Reds and Pittsburgh Pirates meet in game 2 of series

The Cincinnati Reds lead 1-0 in a three-game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates

APRIL 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Ready for back-to-back appearances Diaz (hamstring) will make back-to-back appearances with Triple-A Louisville on Friday and Saturday, Charlie Goldsmith of the Dayton Daily News reports.

Impact This sets Diaz up for a return early next week, assuming he bounces back well from the back-to-backs. Reds manager Terry Francona has said on multiple occasions that he wants to get Diaz back in the closer role eventually, but it's not a lock that the right-hander will immediately reclaim ninth-inning duties. The hamstring injury affected Diaz's command and control in spring training, as evidenced by his five walks in 3.1 Cactus League innings.

APRIL 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Reds start 3-game series with the Pirates

The Cincinnati Reds host the Pittsburgh Pirates to start a three-game series

APRIL 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Giants aim to avoid series sweep against the Reds

The Cincinnati Reds will look to sweep a three-game series with a win against the San Francisco Giants

APRIL 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Reds play the Giants leading series 1-0

The Cincinnati Reds play the San Francisco Giants with a 1-0 series lead

APRIL 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Staying at Triple-A for now Reds manager Terry Francona said Sunday that Diaz (hamstring) is expected to remain at Triple-A Louisville before being activated from the injured list, C. Trent Rosecrans of The A...

Impact Francona indicated that even before Diaz threw an inning for the Bats on Sunday. He's struggled with command since suffering a hamstring injury early in spring training. Diaz is next expected to pitch Wednesday and Thursday for Louisville. The back-to-back day sequence is typically a tell that teams are preparing a pitcher to be activated. Francona also mentioned that he wants Diaz to be the team's closer, but that he's not ready physically for the job in his current state.

APRIL 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Giants begin 3-game series at home against the Reds

The San Francisco Giants begin a three-game series at home against the Cincinnati Reds on Monday

APRIL 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Makes second rehab outing Diaz (hamstring) allowed one unearned run on one hit and one walk while striking out one over one inning for Triple-A Louisville on Sunday.

Impact It was rehab day for Louisville, which featured starter Andrew Abbott (shoulder) making second rehab start and Diaz's second rehab outing. The reliever's already healed from the left hamstring strain, per Mark Sheldon of MLB.com, but he might get another rehab appearance before the Reds activate him. Diaz is not guaranteed to resume his duties as Cincinnati's closer.

APRIL 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Needs multiple rehab outings Manager Terry Francona said Sunday that Diaz (hamstring) will make at least a couple more appearances on his rehab assignment before being reinstated from the 15-day injured list,...

Impact The right-hander began the rehab stint with Triple-A Louisville on Friday and delivered a scoreless frame, but the Reds want to see him get a few outings in the minors before making his season debut in the majors. Diaz remains the favorite to close games once activated, though he could see lower-leverage chances early on to ease him into the role.

APRIL 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Closer role not guaranteed Diaz (hamstring) may not be the closer immediately upon his return, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Diaz began a rehab assignment Friday and is nearing a return to the active roster. Despite some positive signs regarding Diaz's mechanics and command, pitching coach Derek Johnson said the team may prefer to put him in low-leverage appearances to ease him back into action. Johnson also stated that the decision would ultimately be up to manager Terry Francona, so there is no official word as to Diaz's role at this point.

APRIL 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Closer role not guaranteed Diaz (hamstring) may not be the closer immediately upon his return, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

APRIL 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Reds look to break 4-game losing streak, take on the Brewers

The Cincinnati Reds look to end a four-game losing streak with a victory over the Milwaukee Brewers

APRIL 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Brewers play the Reds in first of 4-game series

The Milwaukee Brewers begin a four-game series at home against the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday

APRIL 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Starting rehab assignment Friday Reds manager Terry Francona said Wednesday that Diaz (hamstring) will begin a rehab assignment with High-A Dayton on Friday, Charlie Goldsmith of the Dayton Daily News reports.

Impact The reliever is set to make appearances for Dayton on Friday and Sunday, which could set him up to be activated from the 15-day injured list when first eligible April 8, assuming all goes well. Diaz is coming back from a left hamstring strain which threw off his mechanics, but he and the Reds were pleased with how a live batting practice session went Tuesday, clearing the way for rehab games. Francona has indicated that he would like to use Diaz as his closer, although it might not happen right away upon the righty's return.

APRIL 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Reds and Rangers square off with series tied 1-1

The Cincinnati Reds and Texas Rangers meet on Wednesday with the three-game series tied 1-1

APRIL 2, 2025 • Associated Press

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Reds host the Mariners on home winning streak

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Cincinnati Reds and Pittsburgh Pirates meet in game 2 of series

Reds start 3-game series with the Pirates

Giants aim to avoid series sweep against the Reds

Reds play the Giants leading series 1-0

Giants begin 3-game series at home against the Reds

Reds look to break 4-game losing streak, take on the Brewers

Brewers play the Reds in first of 4-game series

Reds and Rangers square off with series tied 1-1