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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 how the former Reds closer looks in spring training games first, Jeff Wilson of AllDLLS.com reports.
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 righty notched 75 saves for Cincinnati from 2022-24, 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.
Rangers' Alexis Diaz: Signs one-year deal with Texas
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Diaz signed a one-year contract with the Rangers on Friday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
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 regularly.
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Alexis Diaz: Becomes free agent
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Diaz elected to become a free agent Thursday, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.
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.
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Braves' Alexis Diaz: Outrighted to Triple-A
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Diaz cleared waivers Wednesday and was sent outright to Triple-A Gwinnett.
Diaz bounced between the Reds, Dodgers and Atlanta in 2025, finishing the regular season with an 8.15 ERA and 1.53 WHIP through 17.2 MLB innings. Despite his 75 career saves, he'll likely need to prove himself in the minors next season before getting another shot in the big leagues.
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Braves' Alexis Diaz: Sent down to Gwinnett
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Atlanta optioned Diaz to Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday.
Diaz has made three relief appearances after being claimed off waivers by Atlanta on Sept. 7, 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.
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Braves' Alexis Diaz: Claimed by Atlanta
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Atlanta claimed Diaz off waivers from the Dodgers on Sunday, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.
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 the Triple-A level with a 6.08 ERA. He will report to the major-league club.
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Dodgers' Alexis Diaz: Loses roster spot with Dodgers
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The Dodgers designated Diaz for assignment Thursday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
Diaz lost his 40-man roster spot to make room for Ben Rortvedt, who was selected by the Dodgers on 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 an 8.10 ERA across 10 innings for Triple-A Oklahoma City since being dealt by the Reds at the end of May.
The Dodgers optioned Diaz to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Wednesday.
The move corresponds with the Dodgers recalling Paul Gervase from Triple-A. Diaz has struggled out of the bullpen in three of his last five 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.
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Dodgers' Alexis Diaz: Gets call in ninth inning Friday
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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.
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.
Dodgers' Alexis Diaz: Nabs first victory as Dodger
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Diaz (1-0) earned the win over Cincinnati on Tuesday, needed just eight pitches to complete 1.1 perfect innings.
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, and 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.
The Dodgers recalled Diaz from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Tuesday.
With Tanner Scott set to miss at least the next 15 days with elbow inflammation, Diaz will come up from the minors to claim the open bullpen spot. The 28-year-old has surrendered eight earned runs in just six MLB innings this season, so he'll likely be reserved for low-leverage situations with the Dodgers despite his previous experience as a closer in Cincinnati.
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Dodgers' Alexis Diaz: Going back to minors
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The Dodgers optioned Diaz to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Wednesday.
Diaz's first stint with the Dodgers lasted only one day, and he did not make an appearance. The reliever's removal from the active roster frees up a spot for Tyler Glasnow (shoulder), who was reinstated from the 60-day injured list to start Wednesday's game in Milwaukee.
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