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Cincinnati Reds Option Former Closer to Triple-A, Promote 20th-Ranked Prospect

Diaz gave up three home runs in his outing on Wednesday.

Greg Kuffner

Apr 18, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Cincinnati Reds pitcher Alexis Diaz (43) throws a pitch during the ninth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images
Apr 18, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Cincinnati Reds pitcher Alexis Diaz (43) throws a pitch during the ninth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images / Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images
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The Cincinnati Reds optioned former closer Alexis Diaz to Triple-A Louisville and called up reliever Luis Mey.

Diaz started the season on the injured list and has struggled since his return. The 28-year-old has a 12.00 ERA over six appearances for Cincinnati this season.

On Wednesday, Diaz entered in a 1-0 game and surrendered three home runs to the Cardinals.

Mey has a 4.00 ERA with nine strikeouts and seven walks over 10 games this season. The flamethrower is known for his ability to routinely throw over 100 mph and he threw a pitch 103.2 mph earlier this season.

The Reds sent Mey to the Arizona Fall League last year and he was named the Arizona Fall League's Reliever of the Year.

Mey recorded six saves and allowed only one hit in 8 2/3 scoreless innings across eight appearances. The right-hander did not allow a run and was the only pitcher in the AFL to throw a pitch over 100 mph, which he did 30 times.

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Greg Kuffner
GREG KUFFNER

Greg Kuffner a contributor to Reds On SI. He graduated from the University of Cincinnati and worked for the Sports Information Department during his time as a student. He follows all things Reds year round, including the minor league system.

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