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Dodgers Recall Alexis Díaz to Bolster Struggling Relief Corps

Manager Dave Roberts believes Díaz can harness his elite stuff to steady a heavily taxed relief staff

Aug 23, 2023; Anaheim, California, USA; Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Alexis Diaz (43) throws a pitch against the Los Angeles Angels during the ninth inning at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports
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Overview

  • Los Angeles officially promoted former All-Star closer Alexis Díaz from Triple-A Oklahoma City on July 8 and optioned right-hander Julian Fernández to clear a roster spot
  • Díaz was acquired from the Cincinnati Reds on May 29 in exchange for minor-league pitcher Mike Villani after posting a 12.00 ERA in six games with Cincinnati
  • The right-hander struggled at Triple-A with a 9.64 ERA over 4⅔ innings as the Dodgers aimed to help him rediscover the form that earned him 37 saves in 2023
  • Dodgers’ relievers have thrown an MLB-leading 407⅓ innings but rank 24th in ERA at 4.46, heightening the need for improved late-inning consistency
  • At 28, Díaz—whose older brother Edwin closes for the Mets—joins a bullpen that manager Dave Roberts hopes will benefit from his still-powerful arm