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Throws live batting practice Diaz (hamstring) threw a live batting practice session Tuesday, Charlie Goldsmith of the Dayton Daily News reports.

Impact Diaz continues to work on his mechanics after they were thrown off following a hamstring injury. The reliever is eligible for activation from the 15-day injured list April 8, but there has not been an established timetable for his return yet. Reds manager Terry Francona has indicated he would like Diaz to get his closer job back when he's healthy and his mechanics are in order. Emilio Pagan has recorded the Reds' lone save so far, while Ian Gibaut has a blown save.

APRIL 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Reds play the Rangers after De La Cruz's 4-hit game

The Cincinnati Reds play the Texas Rangers after Elly De La Cruz had four hits on Monday in a 14-3 win over the Rangers

APRIL 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Working on mechanics Diaz (hamstring) is working with coaches on his mechanics, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.

Impact Apparently, the hamstring injury impacted the reliever's mechanics, which led to command and control issues. "Stability with his front leg is probably the biggest thing," Cincinnati manager Terry Francona said of Diaz. "Then, incorporating that into his delivery, where that becomes comfortable and almost second nature." It's uncertain when Diaz will be ready to rejoin the team, or if he'll automatically resume in role as the team's closer.

MARCH 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers seek to prolong win streak, take on the Reds

The Texas Rangers will attempt to keep a three-game win streak intact when they play the Cincinnati Reds

MARCH 31, 2025 • Associated Press

Reds and Giants play, winner takes 3-game series

The Cincinnati Reds and San Francisco Giants meet on Sunday with the three-game series tied 1-1

MARCH 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Terry Francona has rough opening day in debut as Reds manager

Terry Francona’s first opening day as manager of the Cincinnati Reds started in a dentist’s chair

MARCH 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Reds start season at home against the Giants

The Cincinnati Reds host the San Francisco Giants in the season opener

MARCH 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Goes on IL The Reds placed Diaz (hamstring) on the 15-day injured list Wednesday.

Impact Diaz's placement on the IL is retroactive to Monday, so he could be activated as soon as April 8, assuming he's fully moved past his hamstring injury by then. The 28-year-old has notched at least 25 saves in consecutive seasons, but he struggled to keep his walks in check in both years and saw his strikeout rate dip to 22.7 percent in 2024. The control problems cropped up again this spring, which put Diaz's status as the Reds' closer on shaky ground even before he was diagnosed with hamstring inflammation. The Reds are seemingly prepared to take a committee approach to the closer position to begin the season, and if a reliever is quickly able to gain the trust of manager Terry Francona in the late innings, Diaz may not be in the mix for save chances once he's healthy.

MARCH 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cincinnati Reds open Terry Francona Era with no closer as Alexis Diaz heads to IL The Cincinnati Reds found a roster off-ramp for struggling closer Alexis Diaz, announcing Sunday the former All-Star will open on the injure...

MARCH 23, 2025 • CINCINNATI.COM

Out with hamstring injury Diaz was diagnosed with hamstring inflammation Sunday and will begin the season on the injured list, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact The right-hander had struggles with his command throughout spring training with five walks and two hit batters in four appearances, and he'll now be unavailable due to the hamstring issue. It's unclear how long Diaz is expected to be sidelined, with Scott Barlow, Taylor Rogers and Graham Ashcraft the likely candidates to fill in at closer for the Reds.

MARCH 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

May not close games Diaz had command issues in an outing against White Sox minor leaguers Friday, Gordon Wittenmyer of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports. In a subsequent report from Wittenmyer, Reds man...

Impact "I think we still have some work to do," Francona said. "We want to make sure he's got his legs under him, with his delivery and everything. We know what he can do. We just want to make sure he's ready to do it." Diaz pitched a scoreless inning Friday but only 10 of 20 pitches were deemed strikes. He hadn't pitched a clean inning all spring before a particularly disastrous outing March 15 prompted he and pitching coach Derek Johnson to work on delivery issues. Wittenmyer indicated Graham Ashcraft as a potential candidate to replace Diaz. Francona expects Diaz to throw one more inning Sunday in the team's final Cactus League game before camp breaks.

MARCH 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

To pitch in minors game Tuesday Diaz will pitch in a minor-league game Tuesday, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

Impact Diaz was shelled for five runs on three hits and three walks while recording just one out in his last Cactus League appearance Saturday. Reds manager Terry Francona had a less than favorable review of Diaz's outing afterward, saying the reliever has "got to lock it in here," per Sheldon. It appears the team has determined the best spot for Diaz to attempt to get back on track, at least initially, is in a less pressurized situation. Diaz has made only three appearances this spring due to a hamstring issue and he also developed a cut on his right thumb during Saturday's appearance, although Francona contended that the thumb issue had nothing to do with Diaz's struggles in the outing. The 28-year-old entered camp as the clear favorite to serve as the Reds' closer, but his grip on the job might be tenuous. Taylor Rogers, Emilio Pagan, Tony Santillan and Scott Barlow loom as closer alternatives if Francona wants to go in another direction, with Rogers perhaps the favorite of the bunch.

MARCH 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ugly outcome Saturday Diaz allowed five runs on three hits and three walks while striking out one over a third of an inning in Saturday's spring appearance against Kansas City.

Impact Diaz, who was delayed getting into Cactus League games after feeling something in his hamstring early in camp drills, struggled during his third spring appearance. "It's his third outing. Certainly, we've got to lock it in here. We've got about another week," Reds manager Terry Francona said about Cincinnati's closer to Mark Sheldon of MLB.com. At some point during the outing, Francona and a team trainer visited the mound because the right-hander's thumb was bleeding. Diaz remained in the game and walked the next batter before being removed. Francona said the cut on his thumb, which was exacerbated by the pitcher's thumb nail, had nothing to do with Diaz's troubles.

MARCH 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Makes spring debut Diaz (hamstring) allowed one hit and one walk over a scoreless inning in Sunday's spring game against the Angels.

Impact Diaz made his Cactus League debut, entering in the fifth inning after starter Graham Ashcraft worked the first four frames. He was held out of early spring games as a precaution after be felt something in his hamstring during pitcher fielding drills. The Reds' closer is confident he'll be ready for Opening Day.

MARCH 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to return after live BP Diaz (hamstring) is expected to make his Cactus League debut this weekend after looking good in a live batting practice session Wednesday, Pat Brennan of the Cincinnati Enquirer re...

Impact Diaz tweaked a hamstring during a fielding drill in late February, but his recovery has been on the upswing of late and it appears he's put the injury behind him. The 28-year-old is expected to open the 2025 season as the Reds' closer and has enough time to ramp up for Opening Day.

MARCH 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Recovering from hamstring injury Diaz has been held out of Cactus League play after tweaking his hamstring during pitchers' fielding practice about a week ago, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Diaz said Monday that he feels "great" now and expects to be ready for his Cactus League debut this weekend. If he is indeed ready to pitch later this week and can avoid setbacks, Diaz should have enough time to be ready for Opening Day. The righty is expected to open the 2025 season as the Reds' closer, although he could be on a relatively short leash after posting a 3.99 ERA and just a 22.7 percent strikeout rate in 2024.

MARCH 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Begins throwing program earlier Diaz began his throwing program at home in Puerto Rico in order to get off to a better start in the 2025 season, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports. "I started throwing or loosening u...

Impact Diaz's ERA soared like a jet airplane early in the season, peaking at 7.47 after a terrible outing against the Dodgers in May. Over the final four months of the season, Diaz posted a 2.83 ERA and 1.14 WHIP, though his K% remained lower than his previous seasons. The Reds haven't added any competition to the back end of the bullpen to date, so it appears that Diaz will get a full chance to redeem himself to start 2025.

JANUARY 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Settles with Cincinnati The Reds and Diaz avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $4.5 million contract Thursday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

Impact It's a substantial raise for Diaz, who was in his first year of arbitration eligibility. The closer saved 28 games for the Reds in 2024 but had a lackluster season overall, collecting a 3.99 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 55:31 K:BB across 56.1 frames. Diaz is slated to open 2025 in the closer role again, but new manager Terry Francona might not give him a long leash.

JANUARY 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Up to 28 saves Diaz earned the save in Tuesday's 6-5 win over Atlanta, allowing one hit while striking out two in a scoreless ninth inning.

Impact Atlanta made things interesting in the ninth with a two-out single followed by a stolen base. However, Diaz proceeded to strike out Michael Harris, stranding the tying run on second to lock down his 28th save this season. The 27-year-old Diaz has now delivered seven straight scoreless appearances (seven innings), allowing just one hit while striking out seven in that span. His ERA is down to 4.14 on the year with a 1.27 WHIP and 54:28 K:BB across 54.1 innings.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Earns 27th save Diaz pitched a perfect ninth inning Monday to pick up the save against Atlanta. He did not allow a hit or a walk and did not collect a strikeout.

Impact Diaz entered a 1-0 game and kept Atlanta off the bases for his 27th save and third in his last four appearances. Following a rough August where Diaz pitched a 7.00 ERA and blew two saves, Diaz has bounced back in September as he has yet to allow a hit in five appearances in the month. The 27-year-old has been up and down this season but remains one of the more reliable options for saves as he ranks ninth in MLB in that category.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Collects 26th save Diaz tossed a clean ninth inning Sunday to pick up the save against the Mets. He struck out two.

Impact After going over three weeks without a save, Diaz collected his second in three appearances to raise his season total to 26. More importantly, it was the fourth straight clean appearance for Diaz, who held an ERA of 7.00 through 11 appearances in August but has allowed one baserunner and no runs thus far in September.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs 25th save Diaz picked up the save Thursday against Houston, striking out one during a clean ninth inning.

Impact Diaz pitched a perfect ninth inning to earn his first save since August 13, ending a streak of nine straight appearances without a save. The 27-year-old has pitched to a 7.36 ERA over those last nine outings, but he's now pitched clean innings in back-to-back appearances. With his 25th save of the season, Diaz becomes the sixth reliever with 25 or more saves in each of the last two seasons.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Blows save Thursday Diaz allowed three runs on three hits and a walk while failing to record an out, taking a blown save in Thursday's 10-9 win over the Athletics.

Impact Diaz has blown his last two save chances and hasn't converted one since Aug. 13. He served up a solo home run to Lawrence Butler and a two-run single to Seth Brown before he was pulled from the contest, and Emilio Pagan was able to prevent any further damage. The Reds then rallied for three runs in their half of the frame to spare Diaz from the loss. Diaz is now 24-for-28 in save chances this year while pitching to a poor 4.86 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 46:28 K:BB across 46.1 innings. The homer he allowed Thursday was the career-high sixth he's given up this year, which is more concerning given this is also Diaz's smallest workload in his three-year career.

AUGUST 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Reds, Alexis Diaz seek bounce-back series vs. A's One of the bright spots for the Cincinnati Reds this season has been the performance of closer Alexis Diaz, but he’ll be aiming to rebound l...

AUGUST 26, 2024 • SUNHERALD.COM

Yields walk-off homer Diaz blew the save Sunday against Pittsburgh, allowing two runs on one hit and a hit-by-pitch over one-third of an inning.

Impact The Reds took a 3-2 lead into the bottom of the ninth, but Diaz couldn't get the job done. After getting Rowdy Tellez to ground out to start the frame, Diaz hit Bryan De La Cruz with a pitch then surrendered a walk-off two-run home run to Yasmani Grandal. The 27-year-old closer is now 24-for-27 in save opportunities this season and the outing pushed his ERA from 4.00 to 4.37.

AUGUST 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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