"The Dodgers took a chance on Diaz in late May, acquiring him from the Cincinnati Reds for right-handed pitching prospect Mike Villani. Diaz was in Triple-A at the time after making just six big league appearances for Cincinnati this season, allowing eight earned runs to the tune of a 12.00 ERA. The Dodgers wanted to take a shot at fixing the 2023 All-Star who was still just 28 years old."
"However, it didn't turn out to be a successful endeavor. Diaz made nine big league appearances with LA, allowing five earned runs for a 5.00 ERA with nine strikeouts. He was even worse at Triple-A Oklahoma City, sporting an ERA of 8.10 across 10 innings of work. The Dodgers officially DFA'd Diaz last week to clear a spot on the 40-man roster when they called up Ben Rortvedt."
"Now, he's heading to Atlanta, where he'll look to get his career back on track with a team that doesn't have playoff aspirations this season. The Braves are currently 64-79 and already looking ahead to next season. If they can get Diaz even close to his 2023 form, he could be a key piece of their bullpen in 2026 when they expect to be back in contention."
Alexis Diaz was acquired by the Los Angeles Dodgers from the Cincinnati Reds in late May for prospect Mike Villani while he was in Triple-A after six appearances and a 12.00 ERA. The Dodgers attempted to revive the 2023 All-Star, but Diaz struggled, allowing five earned runs in nine MLB appearances (5.00 ERA, nine strikeouts) and posting an 8.10 ERA in 10 Triple-A innings. The Dodgers designated him for assignment to clear a 40-man roster spot after calling up Ben Rortvedt following Will Smith's injury. The Atlanta Braves claimed Diaz off waivers, projecting him as a potential bullpen piece for future contention.
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