The Cincinnati Reds announced Tuesday that relief pitcher Alexis Diaz will play for Team Puerto Rico in the 2023 World Baseball Classic. The 26-year-old had a successful season and spent time in the closer's role, posting a 1.84 ERA, 0.96 WHIP, and 32.5% strikeout rate with 10 saves and 13 holds in 63 2/3 innings pitched. However, he did miss time with right biceps tendinitis. It remains to be seen how the Reds approach their bullpen roles in 2023, but fantasy managers should keep Diaz on their radars as the regular season approaches.

Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Alexis Diaz managed to pick up his 10th save of the season in Monday's 3-1 win over the Cubs. He entered to pitch the ninth inning up by three. He allowed back-to-back walks, got the first out on a line-out with the lead runner advancing to third, and then ended the game on an unorthodox 4-6-3 double play where the runner on third scored. The 26-year-old hasn't been perfect but has shown signs of being a potential closer option for the Reds in 2023, converting 10 of 14 save opportunities with a 1.88 ERA, 11.70 K/9 rate, and 4.76 BB/9 rate in 62 1/3 innings pitched this season.

Cincinnati Reds reliever Alexis Diaz came into Wednesday's 3-3 ball game in the bottom of the ninth against the Pittsburgh Pirates but gave up the winning run in the 10th and was tagged with the loss. He allowed one hit, walked one, and struck out two across 1.2 innings. Diaz, 26, is in his debut season as a big leaguer and has surprised many with his 1.76 ERA, 0.96 WHIP, and 81 strikeouts over 61.1 IP. The right-hander didn't begin the year as the closer, but as the year's gone on, he's earned more trust from David Bell and has 13 saves on the year. Diaz has become the number one option out of the pen with six saves since the start of August, and fantasy managers shouldn't fret about one poor outing.

Cincinnati Reds reliever Alexis Diaz recorded his seventh save of the season on Thursday to close out his team's 3-2 win over the Cardinals. The 25-year-old did allow one run after loading the bases on a walk and two singles, but he limited the damage by allowing a sac fly to Albert Pujols before getting a groundout to end the game. Diaz has been getting some run as the team's closer in the latter part of the season, and for good reason since he's posted a strong 1.93 ERA and 0.96 WHIP through 56 IP in his rookie campaign.

Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Alexis Diaz picked up his third save of the season in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Yankees. Diaz entered to pitch the bottom of the ninth with a one-run lead. He struck out Aaron Judge, walked DJ LeMahieu, then induced a groundball double play to end the game. The 25-year-old has pitched well this season and has been in the mix for high-leverage situations, compiling a 2-0 record with three saves, eight holds, and a 2.18 ERA over 33 innings pitched. Rostered in just nine percent of leagues, Diaz is worth keeping an eye on in deeper roto leagues at this time.

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson (thumb) could return from the injured list on Saturday or Sunday, while rookie relief pitcher Alexis Diaz (biceps) is on track to return on Friday, according to skipper David Bell. Stephenson will play in two more minor league rehab games for Triple-A Louisville before returning as the team's starting catcher. The 25-year-old is one of the best hitting catchers in baseball and needs to be rostered in all fantasy leagues. Diaz has been sidelined since June 19, but he could work himself back into a high-leverage bullpen role after posting a solid 2.40 ERA with two saves and 36 strikeouts in 30 relief innings for Cincy before his injury.

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Alexis Diaz allowed two walks while striking out three across a scoreless inning to earn the save during Tuesday's 5-4 win over the Cleveland Guardians. He entered the 10th inning to protect a 5-4 lead. The 25-year-old struck out the two first batters he faced. Diaz loaded the bases by walking the next three hitters but fanned Jose Ramirez to escape the jam and end the game. He owns a 0.52 ERA and 21 strikeouts over 17 1/3 innings. Diaz has emerged as a potential closer for the Reds and will see more save chances while Lucas Sims (back) is sidelined. Fantasy managers searching for saves should add Diaz in all league formats.