Apr 18, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Cincinnati Reds pitcher Alexis Diaz (43) throws a pitch during the ninth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images

Former Reds All-Star to Make Debut for National League Contender

Originally posted on Cincinnati Reds on SI
By Greg Kuffner | Last updated Jul 8, 2025 3:01 PM ET

Former Cincinnati Reds closer Alexis Diaz is being called up by the Los Angeles Dodgers, according to Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic.

The Reds traded Diaz to the Dodgers in May for minor league pitcher Mike Villani.

Diaz had pitched in six games since the trade for the Dodgers Triple-A affiliate and has continued to struggle.

The 28-year-old has a 9.64 ERA in those six games and has allowed runs in his last three appearances.

Diaz appeared in 196 games for the Reds with 75 saves, 227 strikeouts, and a 3.21 ERA in 193 1/3 innings. He got fifth in Rookie of the Year voting in 2022 and was an All-Star in the 2023 season before really struggling this season.

The former closer pitched is six games for the Reds this season and gave up eight runs on eight hits while walking five.

You can see Ardaya's full post below:

Dodgers are calling up Alexis Díaz, sources tell The Athletic. The former Reds All-Star reliever has been in the minors since being acquired in late May.
— Fabian Ardaya (@FabianArdaya) July 8, 2025