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Alexis Díaz (baseball)

Alexis Díaz is a Puerto Rican professional baseball pitcher currently playing for the Cincinnati Reds in Major League Baseball (MLB). Drafted by the Reds in the 12th round of the 2015 MLB draft, Díaz made his major league debut in 2022. He is a key player for the Reds' pitching staff.

September 28, 1996: Alexis Díaz Born

Alexis Omar Díaz was born on September 28, 1996, in Puerto Rico.

2015: Drafted by the Reds

In 2015, Alexis Díaz was drafted by the Cincinnati Reds in the 12th round of the MLB draft.

2015: Professional Debut

In 2015, Díaz made his professional debut for the Arizona League Reds, appearing in nine games.

2016: Injury

In 2016, Díaz missed the season due to an injury.

2017: Return from Injury

After missing the 2016 season due to injury, Díaz returned to the Arizona League Reds in 2017, pitching to a 4.94 ERA with 40 strikeouts in 13 appearances.

2018: Greeneville Reds

In 2018, Díaz played for the rookie-level Greeneville Reds, posting a 3–3 record and a 3.02 ERA with 67 strikeouts in 11 games.

2019: Split Season

In 2019, Díaz split the season between the AZL Reds and the Single-A Dayton Dragons, logging a 7–4 record and 5.19 ERA with 77 strikeouts in 59.0 innings pitched across 27 appearances for the two teams.

2020: COVID-19 Impact

In 2020, Díaz did not play in a game due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

November 19, 2021: Added to 40-Man Roster

On November 19, 2021, the Reds added Díaz to their 40-man roster following the 2021 season.

2021: Chattanooga Lookouts

In 2021, Díaz played for the Double-A Chattanooga Lookouts, posting a 3.83 ERA with 70 strikeouts in 42.1 innings across 35 contests.

April 7, 2022: Opening Day Roster

On April 7, 2022, it was announced that Díaz had made the Opening Day roster out of Spring Training.

May 17, 2022: First Save

On May 17, 2022, Díaz earned his first save in the tenth inning against the Cleveland Guardians.

2022: MLB Debut

In 2022, Alexis Díaz made his Major League Baseball debut for the Cincinnati Reds.

2023: All-Star Selection

In 2023, Diaz was selected to the 2023 Major League Baseball All-Star Game.

May 29, 2025: Traded to the Dodgers

On May 29, 2025, the Reds traded Díaz to the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for Mike Villani.