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