Former Cincinnati Reds All-Star Removed From Braves’ 40-Man Roster

The Reds traded the former closer earlier this season.

Sep 15, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Alexis Diaz (48) throws to the Washington Nationals during the ninth inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-Imagn Images | Brad Mills-Imagn Images

Former Cincinnati Reds closer Alexis Diaz was outrighted by the Atlanta Braves earlier this week, according to MLB Trade Rumors. He was traded to the Dodgers earlier this season before being designated for assignment and being picked up by Atlanta.

Diaz appeared in 196 games for the Reds over his career with 75 saves, 227 strikeouts, and a 3.21 ERA in 193 1/3 innings. He got fifth in Rookie of the Year voting in 2022 and was an All-Star in the 2023 season before really struggling this season.

The former closer pitched is six games for the Reds this season and gave up eight runs on eight hits while walking five.

He appeared in three games for the Braves, allowing four runs in 2 2/3 innings.

Diaz will become a minor league free agent.

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