JHONATHAN DÍAZ NEWS

Healthy for spring training Diaz (undisclosed) has made two Cactus League appearances to date, covering three innings and striking out five while allowing no runs on one hit and no walks.

Impact Diaz didn't make any appearances for the Angels or Triple-A Salt Lake after mid-July of the past season due to an unspecified injury, but he's seemingly healthy again heading into the start of the 2023 campaign. The Angels removed Diaz from their 40-man roster in November, and the 26-year-old southpaw then elected free agency before ultimately re-signing with the Halos on a minor-league deal later in the offseason. He'll provide the organization with rotation depth at Triple-A.

MARCH 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for assignment Diaz was designated for assignment by the Angels on Friday, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact The 26-year-old lefty was up and down with the Angels over the first few months of 2022. He pitched to a 2.93 ERA in 15.1 innings, but an 11:10 K:BB throws cold water on that number, and an injury wiped out most of his second half at Triple-A. Diaz will hit waivers, making way for Gio Urshela on the Angels' 40-man roster.

NOVEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On injured list Diaz (undisclosed) was placed on the 7-day injured list at Triple-A Salt Lake on Wednesday, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.

Impact Diaz hasn't pitched for Salt Lake since July 16, and he's now in the IL with the unspecified injury. The 22-year-old seemed likely to be in the mix for a call-up after the Angels traded Noah Syndergaard to the Phillies, but Chase Silseth will instead be promoted to start in Saturday's doubleheader.

AUGUST 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Diaz was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake on Friday.

Impact Diaz gave up three runs on five hits in a 1.2-inning start Friday against the Mets, his lone appearance of his latest big-league stint. On the whole this season, his 2.93 ERA in 15.1 innings looks quite respectable, but his 11:10 K:BB suggests he doesn't deserve a mark nearly that good.

JUNE 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Early exit in loss to Mets Diaz (1-1) took the loss Friday, giving up three runs on five hits and two walks over 1.2 innings as the Angels fell 7-3 to the Mets. He struck out one.

Impact After a scoreless first inning, New York chased Diaz from the game with a parade of baserunners capped by a two-run double from Mark Canha. The 25-year-old southpaw began his 2022 stint with the Angels by firing 9.2 shutout frames over two starts, but since the calendar flipped to June, Diaz has been tagged for five runs in 5.2 innings, and his 2.93 ERA disguises a poor 11:10 K:BB through 15.1 innings.

JUNE 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Friday Diaz was recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake and is starting Friday's game against the Mets, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Diaz was scratched from Friday's start in Salt Lake and will officially step in to start in the Angels' series opener against the Mets. Over his first three major-league appearances of the season, he's posted a 1.32 ERA and 1.17 WHIP in 13.2 innings.

JUNE 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to start Friday Diaz was scratched from his start Thursday with Triple-A Salt Lake and is likely to be recalled to start Friday against the Mets, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact The Angels have confirmed that they will recall a pitcher from the minors to start Friday. A spot in the rotation opened after Noah Syndergaard was pushed back in the rotation, so Diaz would likely only be making a spot start. Diaz has made three appearances with the big-league club this season and maintained a 1.32 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 10:8 K:BB across 13.2 frames.

JUNE 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to minors The Angels optioned Diaz to Triple-A Salt Lake on Friday.

Impact As anticipated, Diaz was sent back to the minors one day after serving as the Angels' 27th man in the team's doubleheader Thursday with the Yankees. He appeared in long relief in the Angels' 6-1 loss in Game 1, covering four innings and striking out two while giving up two earned runs on four hits.

JUNE 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Up as extra man Diaz was called up to serve as the 27th man for Thursday's doubleheader against the Yankees.

Impact Diaz has made a pair of starts at the big-league level this season and has yet to give up a run despite a shaky 8:8 K:BB. It looks as though he'll be available in relief this time around, as Shohei Ohtani and Reid Detmers are lined up for the two starts.

JUNE 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back at Triple-A Diaz was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake on Sunday.

Impact He was up to serve as a spot starter for Saturday's doubleheader, and with the Angels already having six starters ahead of him on the depth chart, he will go back to Triple-A to await another chance to help the big club. He has logged 9.2 scoreless innings with four hits, eight walks and eight strikeouts over two appearances.

MAY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Solid in spot start Diaz tossed 4.2 scoreless frames in Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader against Oakland. He gave up one hit and four walks while striking out four.

Impact He was called up to be the 27th man for the twin bill and has not yet been officially sent back to Triple-A, but that move could be coming Sunday. It seems like Diaz is the presumed seventh option in the rotation for the Angels given the meteoric rise of prospect Chase Silseth, who went from afterthought to being the first player from the 2021 draft to reach the majors.

MAY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled prior to start Diaz was recalled by the Angels as the 27th man for Saturday's doubleheader against the Athletics.

Impact Diaz is starting Saturday's matinee against Oakland, and he'll officially be designated as the 27th man for the twin bill. Although he's serving as an extra man Saturday, a strong performance should put him in the mix to serve as the Angels' sixth starter going forward. However, he faces strong competition for the rotation spot after Chase Silseth allowed a hit and two walks while striking out four in six scoreless frames against the Athletics on Friday.

MAY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rejoining Halos for doubleheader The Angels plan to call up Diaz from Triple-A Salt Lake to start the first game of Saturday's doubleheader with the Athletics in Oakland.

Impact The lefty is expected to be designated as the 27th man for the twin bill. Under normal circumstances, Diaz would likely be headed to Triple-A following Saturday's outing, but he'll have a chance to stake his claim to the sixth and final spot in the Angels' regular rotation with a strong showing versus the Athletics. Meanwhile, Chase Silseth is being called up from Double-A Rocket City to start Friday's series opener, so his performance along with Diaz's will likely determine which of the two sticks around with the big club moving forward. Diaz might have the early leg up on the rotation spot after he impressed during his first start of the season with the Angels last weekend, when he struck out four over five scoreless frames en route to picking up a win against the Nationals.

MAY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to minors Diaz was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake on Saturday, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.

Impact Diaz was called up for a spot start Friday against the Nationals and earned a win while throwing five shutout innings. He'll return to the minors for now, with Kyle Barraclough taking his place on the roster.

MAY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jhonathan Diaz makes most of chance, helps Angels record second shutout in a row Jhonathan Diaz, a 25-year left-hander called up to start, pitched five scoreless innings as the Angels defeated the Washington Nationals 3-0...

MAY 7, 2022 • LATIMES.COM

Earns win in spot start Diaz (1-0) yielded three hits and four walks over five shutout innings Friday, striking out four and earning a win over the Nationals.

Impact Diaz wasn't exactly dominant Friday as he put runners in scoring position in three out of five innings, but he managed to keep the Nationals off the board as the Angels' staff combined for a four-hit shutout. He posted a 9:7 K:BB through 13 MLB innings last season and he's registered an 18:10 K:BB with Triple-A Salt Lake this season. Assuming he gets another turn in the rotation, Diaz would be lined up to take the mound in Oakland next weekend.

MAY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Friday vs. Angels Jhonathan Diaz was recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake to start Friday's game against the Nationals, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Impact A 25-year-old lefty, Diaz logged a 4.15 ERA in 13 innings in the majors last year, working primarily as a starter. He had a 1.96 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and 18:10 K:BB in 23 innings through three starts this year at Triple-A.

MAY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake Diaz was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake on Monday.

Impact The 26-year-old was the odd man out as the Angels geared up for the 2022 season, sending him back to Salt Lake. In 2021, Diaz appeared in three games with the team, two of which he started, producing a 4.15 ERA and 1.38 WHIP while picking up a win and striking out nine in 13 innings.

MARCH 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to minors The Angels optioned Diaz to Triple-A Salt Lake after his start Saturday against the Mariners.

Impact Diaz allowed three runs in 4.1 innings Saturday, striking out three and walking two while allowing six hits. His roster spot gets filled by Sunday's starter Reid Detmers.

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Records no-decision in short outing Diaz got a no-decision in Saturday's 6-4 loss to Seattle, allowing three runs on six hits and two walks with three strikeouts in 4.1 innings.

Impact Diaz did well Saturday but was taunted by Mitch Haniger who drove in all three runs charged to Diaz in the third and fifth innings. The 25-year-old lefty has only made three appearances this season and concludes the campaign with a 4.15 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and 9:7 K:BB in 13 innings.

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Saturday Diaz will start Saturday's game against the Mariners, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.

Impact Diaz filled in as a long reliever Saturday after Jaime Barria (shoulder) exited the game, and he allowed one run on three hits and a walk while striking out four in seven innings to earn the win against the Mariners. He'll face off against Seattle once again Saturday and will attempt to remain hot in a starting role.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Seven innings in first win Diaz (1-0) got the win in Saturday's 14-1 rout of Seattle, allowing one run on three hits and a walk with four strikeouts in seven innings.

Impact Making his second big league appearance, Diaz took over for an injured Jaime Barria in the third inning and stayed in to pitch the remainder of the game after Los Angeles tallied eight runs in the bottom of the inning to earn his first win. The 25-year-old required just 98 pitched to navigate seven innings and the quality performance may have earned him another opportunity to prove his worth in the season's final week.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled by Angels Diaz was recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake on Friday.

Impact Diaz made his first major-league start Friday and allowed two runs on two hits and four walks while striking out two in 1.2 innings. Although he worked mainly as a starter in Salt Lake, he'll likely serve as a long reliever for the Angels.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE