Dodgers Officially Make Massive Roster Move Ahead of Game vs Brewers

The Los Angeles Dodgers have recalled right-hander Alexis Diaz, who will be active Tuesday night against the Milwaukee Brewers.

In a corresponding move, right-hander Julian Fernandez has been optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City after making his debut with the team Monday night, his first MLB action since 2021.

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The Dodgers recalled RHP Alexis Díaz and optioned RHP Julian Fernández.
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) July 8, 2025

Right-hander Landon Knack is with the team on the taxi squad, per manager Dave Roberts, as a precautionary measure with Tyler Glasnow making his first start in over two months on Wednesday.

Alexis Díaz will be active tonight, Dave Roberts said. Landon Knack is on taxi squad in case they need extra length tomorrow behind Tyler Glasnow

Roberts said reports on Díaz in AAA was that the stuff was fine, but his command was inconsistent (in 4.2 IP there: 5 ER, 7 BB, 3 K) https://t.co/NgU17BQ7XQ
— Jack Harris (@ByJackHarris) July 8, 2025

Although Diaz had five earned runs in 4.2 innings pitched in Triple-A, Roberts noted that the stuff from the All-Star was fine, but there were issues with his command.

Diaz started his MLB career with the Cincinnati Reds in 2022 and immediately proved himself in the big leagues, finishing the season with an ERA of 1.84 across 63.2 innings pitched. He finished fifth in Rookie of the Year voting and had an absurd ERA+ of 237, ranking him 137 percent better than league average.

It was more of the same in year two for Diaz, earning an All-Star nod in 2023 thanks to his 37 saves and an ERA of 3.07 across 67.1 innings of work. His third season saw his ERA raise to 3.99 with a woresened command as he tossed 55 strikeouts (down from 86 the year prior) to 31 walks on the year.

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The 2025 campaign showed a much shorter leash for Diaz as his tenure with the Reds lasted just six innings, allowing eight earned runs and five walks in that span. After he was optioned and later traded to the Dodgers, the hope was that LA could get the right-hander closer to his 2023 form.

As for Fernandez, he got a taste of MLB action once again on Monday after quite some time away from the big leagues, but will continue to work in Triple-A Oklahoma City. His total ERA in the minors this season is 4.08 across 24 appearances, striking out 32 and allowing 10 walks in the process.

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