The Los Angeles Dodgers have acquired reliever Alexis Díaz from the Cincinnati Reds exchange for Mike Villani to bolster their depleted bullpen. With Evan Phillips and other high-leverage pitchers on the injured list, Díaz's contribution is critical. He will train at Camelback Ranch to refine his delivery and performance, as general manager Brandon Gomes expresses optimism about helping him regain his past form. Despite his struggles this season, including a troubling 12.00 ERA, there are hopes that the Dodgers' coaching staff can aid Díaz's recovery and performance enhancement.
We feel like we have an opportunity to take a step back and focus on his delivery and getting his body moving properly again," Dodgers general manager Brandon Gomes said. "He's still showing flashes of the elite reliever he was in the past with the ability to dominate right-handed hitters but hasn't been able to consistently repeat that version.
Díaz pitched to a 12.00 ERA in six innings for the Reds this year. He began the season on the injured list because of a left hamstring strain.
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