2025 Player Outlook
Diaz converted 28-of-32 save opportunities last season with a 3.99 ERA (4.57 FIP) and 1.30 WHP. His 22.7 percent strikeout rate was a significant drop from past seasons, as was his 25.8% O-Swing%, 11.0% SwStr, and he allowed a career-high 76.3 percent contact rate. His slider is his best weapon, but when he falls behind, he leans on his fastball, which isn’t his swing-and-miss pitch, and he posted the worst first pitch strike rate of his career last year (54.1%). The Reds will head into the season with Diaz as its closer, but the strikeout rate must rebound, and the ERA get closer to 3.00 for him to be a top-10 fantasy closer in 2025.
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Dodgers designated RHP Alexis Diaz for assignment.
The 28-year-old hurler has made nine appearances with the Dodgers this season, compiling a 5.00 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and a 9/2 K/BB ratio across nine innings of work. It seems likely that he’ll pass through waivers unclaimed and continue to function as extra bullpen depth for the Dodgers.
Dodgers optioned RHP Alexis Díaz to Triple-A Oklahoma City.
Díaz heads back to the minors after allowing five runs on five hits with seven strikeouts and two walks over seven innings (seven appearances) for the Dodgers. The 28-year-old former Reds closer figures to return at some point in September to work in low-leverage relief spots.
Alexis Díaz got four outs against his former team for his first win of the year Tuesday against the Reds.
Díaz’s velocity is up two mph from the beginning of the season, and he’s pitched three scoreless innings since returning to the majors. We still worry about his control — he walked seven and hit three batters in 6 2/3 innings for the Dodgers’ Triple-A club — but things are looking up.
Dodgers recalled RHP Alexis Díaz from Triple-A Oklahoma City.
Díaz has been added to Los Angeles’ relief corps with closer Tanner Scott landing on the shelf with elbow inflammation. The 28-year-old former Reds closer figures to pitch in low-leverage spots as he continues to work on his command and control.
DFS Last 5
Date | Opponent | Dk | Fd |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/17/2025 | Padres | -0.5 | 1 |
| 08/16/2025 | Padres | 4.9 | 8 |
| 08/12/2025 | @Angels | 2.4 | 4 |
| 08/10/2025 | Blue Jays | 3.1 | 6 |
| 08/06/2025 | Cardinals | -4.8 | -5 |
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