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Secures 15th save Diaz pitched a perfect inning to earn the save in Sunday's 4-3 win over the Cardinals.

Impact The Reds took the lead in the eighth inning, and Diaz had no trouble securing the one-run advantage. He saw a 9.1-inning scoreless streak snapped in Saturday's outing versus the Cardinals, which came in a non-save situation. Diaz remains one of the steadiest closers in baseball with a 1.71 ERA, 0.84 WHIP and 48:12 K:BB through 26.1 innings. He remains perfect at 15-for-15 in save conversions.

JUNE 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 9, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Records save Monday Diaz earned a save against the Brewers on Monday, striking out all three batters he faced in a perfect inning of work.

Impact Rookie starter Andrew Abbott and a pair of relievers held Milwaukee scoreless for eight innings, and Diaz was asked to complete the shutout in the ninth. He did so with ease, firing nine of 12 pitches for a strike and getting each of Christian Yelich, Brian Anderson and Luis Urias to go down swinging. Diaz is a perfect 14-for-14 in save chances on the season, and he hasn't been scored upon in eight straight outings. After registering an impressive 1.84 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and 11.7 K/9 as a rookie last season, Diaz has been even better in his sophomore campaign, posting a 1.54 ERA, 0.86 WHIP and jaw-dropping 17.0 K/9 across 23.1 frames.

JUNE 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Notches 13th save Diaz picked up his 13th save of the season Tuesday, giving up a hit and striking out one while recording the final two outs in a 9-8 win over the Red Sox.

Impact The Reds led 8-0 in the top of the seventh inning, but the team's bullpen made a mess of things and forced Diaz to come in and put out the fire in the ninth. The 26-year-old younger brother of Edwin Diaz (knee) has struck out at least one batter in 17 of his last 19 appearances while being scored upon only once as he established himself as an elite closing option in his own right. On the season, Alexis sports a 1.69 ERA, 0.89 WHIP and 41:10 K:BB through 21.1 innings and has yet to blow a save chance.

MAY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Locks down save No. 12 Diaz struck out the side and allowed a hit in a scoreless ninth inning Sunday against the Cubs to secure his 12th save of the season.

Impact Diaz was summoned to protect a three-run lead and required 23 pitches to work around a one-out base knock from Dansby Swanson. The 26-year-old has racked up multiple strikeouts in three straight outings and has done so in seven of his 10 appearances in May. He's allowed just one run over 11.2 innings and has piled up eight saves this month alone. Diaz now sits at a 1.74 ERA, 0.87 WHIP and 40:10 K:BB over 20.2 innings and is starting to assert himself as one of the more dominant relivers in baseball right now.

MAY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Secures 11th save Diaz allowed a hit, hit a batter and struck out two in a scoreless inning to earn the save in Saturday's 8-5 win over the Cubs.

Impact It was far from a shutdown inning, but it was good enough to protect a three-run lead. Diaz has allowed multiple baserunners in three of his last five outings, but he's been scored on in just two of his 20 appearances this season. It shakes out as a 1.83 ERA, 0.86 WHIP and 37:10 K:BB through 19.2 innings, and he's converted all 11 of his save chances while adding one hold. Diaz's strong pitching this season has solidified his grip on the closer role.

MAY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs 10th save Diaz picked up the save in Tuesday's 3-1 victory over Colorado. He struck out one over one perfect inning.

Impact Diaz has secured a save in each of his 10 opportunities this season while having allowed no runs in 15 of his 17 appearances. the 26-year-old made light work of the heart of the Rockies' lineup, retiring Elias Diaz, Randal Grichuk and Mike Moustakas in order to pick up the save. Though the Reds aren't expected to be one of MLB's winningest teams and currently rank fourth in the NL Central, Diaz provides fantastic closing value being tied for third in MLB for saves with a 2.25 ERA and a 16.88 K/9.

MAY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up ninth save Diaz picked up the save in Saturday's 6-5 win over Miami, allowing one run on one hit and three walks while striking out three over 1.2 innings.

Impact Diaz's command was a bit shaky and he allowed his first run since April 8, but he was still able to secure his second multi-inning save of the year. He's a perfect 9-for-9 in save opportunities this season and sports a 2.40 ERA, 0.87 WHIP and 29:7 K:BB over 16 appearances (15 innings). He pitched Friday and Saturday, so Diaz will likely be unavailable for the series finale against Miami on Sunday.

MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Secures eighth save Diaz picked up the save in Friday's 7-4 win over the Marlins, tossing a perfect ninth inning in which he struck out two.

Impact Diaz entered with a three-run lead and retired the side in order, including strikeouts of Jesus Sanchez and Jazz Chisholm. The closer hasn't allowed a run in 12 straight outings (10.1 innings) or blown a save this season. Diaz sports a 2.03 ERA, 0.68 WHIP and 26:4 K:BB through 15 games (13.1 innings) and is quickly becoming one of the best late-inning relievers in the MLB.

MAY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nails down seventh save Diaz walked one and struck out three over 1.1 scoreless innings to record his seventh save of the season in Tuesday's 7-6 win over the Mets.

Impact The Reds held a 7-1 lead at one point in the game, but Luke Weaver and Alex Young combined to serve up four homers and create a save situation for Diaz. The right-hander was sharp once again, extending his scoreless streak to 11 appearances, and he has yet to blow a save chance in 2023 while compiling a dominant 2.19 ERA, 0.73 WHIP and 24:4 K:BB through 12.1 innings.

MAY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Snares sixth save Diaz picked up the save Saturday against the White Sox. He had no strikeouts over one perfect inning.

Impact Diaz capped off an excellent night from the Cinncinatti bullpen, tossing a perfect ninth frame to finish off 5.1 scoreless innings of relief. The 26-year-old has been excellent this season, only having allowed a run in one of his 13 appearances while giving up just four hits over 11 innings and striking out 21 batters. Though Diaz has been a reliable closing option, the Reds have the fourth fewest wins in the National League, meaning save opportunities may come at a premium for Diaz in 2023.

MAY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs save in 10th inning Diaz walked one and struck out two in a scoreless and hitless inning to earn the save in Tuesday's 2-1 extra-inning win over the Padres.

Impact Diaz had a one-run lead to protect in the 10th inning, and he got the job done. He's now on a seven-inning scoreless streak with 15 strikeouts and two walks over his last nine appearances. The Reds' closer has converted five saves while posting a 2.70 ERA, 0.70 WHIP and 21:3 K:BB over 10 innings this season. He also has a hold and a 1-1 record.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs save Saturday Diaz picked up a save against the Athletics on Saturday, striking out all three batters he faced in a perfect ninth inning.

Impact The Reds trailed by a run entering the ninth, but they plated a pair to get the ball in Diaz's hands with a one-run lead. The fireballing closer took over from there, needing 14 pitches to retire the side in order, all on punchouts. Diaz is a perfect 4-for-4 in save opportunities this season, posting a 3.00 ERA, 0.56 WHIP and 19:2 K:BB over nine innings.

APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs third save Diaz picked up the save Tuesday against the Rangers. He allowed a hit while striking out two in a scoreless ninth inning.

Impact Diaz worked around a one-out Travis Jankowski single to close out a 7-6 victory. The hard-throwing right-hander is now 3-for-3 in save opportunities this year with a 3.38 ERA, 0.63 WHIP and an outstanding 16:2 K:BB through eight innings this year. While Diaz has the makings of a high-end closer, chances for saves will likely be limited in Cincinnati.

APRIL 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up second save of season Diaz picked up the save Thursday against the Phillies. He allowed zero runs on zero hits and zero walks while striking out one over one-third of an inning.

Impact Diaz came in to get the last out, as he was assigned to face Phillies superstar Trea Turner with runners on first and second. The Puerto Rican native retired him in five pitches, securing his fourth scoreless appearance of the year.

APRIL 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes loss after perfect eighth Diaz (0-1) took the loss in Saturday's 3-2 loss against the Phillies. He allowed three runs on two hits and one walk while striking out three over one-plus inning.

Impact Manager David Bell called upon Diaz in the eighth inning with the top of the Phillies' order due up, and the right-hander struck out the side. However, Diaz looked like a completely different pitcher in the ninth as he went for the two-inning save, allowing two singles, a walk and uncorking a wild pitch before getting the hook. Technically Ian Gibaut gets the blown save since he allowed the walkoff single. Diaz was well rested, having last pitched April 2. While this won't affect Diaz's standing in the Cincinnati bullpen, Bell may think twice next time about going to Diaz for multiple frames.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 3, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

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Secures first save Diaz picked up the save with a scoreless ninth inning during Sunday's 3-1 victory over the Pirates. He didn't allow a baserunner and recorded one strikeout.

Impact Diaz delivered a scoreless frame Saturday in a non-save situation and followed up with his first save of the season in Sunday's series finale. The 26-year-old is Cincinnati's best reliever by a wide margin and should see the bulk of the save chances this year, though he's also likely to be used in some high-leverage spots before the ninth inning.

APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Perfect in 2023 debut Diaz pitched a clean ninth inning in Saturday's win over the Pirates, striking out two of the three batters he faced.

Impact Don't be alarmed to see Diaz pitching in a non-save situation, as he didn't pitch on Opening Day and the Reds were off on Friday, so he needed to get some work in. It's difficult to trust manager David Bell to use Diaz as a full-time closer, but it appears he's getting that usage right now.

APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 24, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

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Confirmed as closer Manager David Bell reluctantly confirmed Diaz as the Reds' closer to begin the season when asked about the matter Tuesday, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports. "I guess the...

Impact Bell's quote is important, but his managerial tendencies are still going to be a little frustrating for fantasy players when he sees a situation where Diaz needs to put out a fire in the seventh inning. Even so, Bell's comments represent a more affirmative statement about his plans at closer than he's typically provided during his tenure as Reds manager. Diaz's ascension to closing duties comes in part due to the Reds' lack of reliable alternatives, though he certainly earned the role on merit as a rookie in 2022. The 26-year-old converted 10 of 14 save chances while providing a 1.84 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and 83:33 K:BB across 63.2 innings in his first taste of the big leagues.

FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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