The Houston Astros have claimed right-hander Miguel Diaz off waivers from the Detroit Tigers. The reliever didn't crack the Opening Day roster and was out of minor league options, meaning the Tigers needed to try and pass him through waivers if they wanted to keep him in the organization. That will not be the case, however, as Diaz will join the Astros' bullpen after impressing with just one earned run allowed across 14 innings in the 2023 season with 16 strikeouts against five walks in that time. With Josh Hader in town, Diaz won't see any save opportunities but should get an opportunity after dazzling a season ago.
The Detroit Tigers re-signed right-hander Miguel Diaz, infielder Jermaine Palacios, infielder/outfielder Brendon Davis and catcher Michael Papierski to minor-league deals earlier this week and assigned them to Triple-A Toledo. Diaz is the most noteworthy name of the bunch. He was designated for assignment in the middle of last month and was non-tendered, but he'll remain in the organization as relief depth. The 28-year-old gave up one earned run on one hit while walking two and striking out three in 3 2/3 innings of work at the major-league level in 2022. In 65 innings for Toledo last season, he posted a 4.29 ERA, 1.37 WHIP, seven saves and 69 strikeouts in 58 relief appearances out of the bullpen.
The Detroit Tigers signed free-agent right-hander Miguel Diaz to a minor league contract on Saturday that will pay him $800,000 if he's in the major leagues. Diaz, 27, had his best season in 2021 with the San Diego Padres, posting a 3.64 ERA and 1.19 WHIP while striking out 46 and walking 19 in 25 outings (two starts) over 42 innings pitched. He has a good shot at pitching the big leagues at some point for Detroit, but fantasy managers shouldn't expect any kind of fantasy relevant, high-leverage role in 2022.
San Diego Padres relief pitcher Miguel Diaz will be the opener for Saturday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. It sounds like it's going to be a bullpen day for the Padres. Diaz has been fantastic out of the bullpen, posting a 2.18 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 23/10 K/BB ratio over 20 2/3 innings. It's uncertain how long he'll pitch on Saturday, but it probably won't be more than two or three innings. Possibly, Diaz could be a sneaky deep league streaming choice, but won't offer much more value than that on Saturday.
San Diego Padres pitcher Miguel Diaz will make a spot start Monday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. With the rotation brutalized by injuries, the Friars will turn to the 26-year-old right-hander to make his first appearance since 2019. In 66 career innings across three seasons, Diaz owns a 6.61 ERA and 1.61 WHIP. With the poor track record and high probability of a short leash, Diaz is not an advisable DFS option.
San Diego pitcher Miguel Diaz turned in another extremely short apperance in his third turn as a starter, but it wasn't due to pitch count or ineffectiveness this time. Diaz suffered a right forearm strain, causing him to leave after 2 1/3 scoreless innings against the Cubs. Reports after the game stated that there is no apparent ligament damage, but Diaz will miss his next start as a precaution. He was destined to return to the bullpen regardless once either Jered Weaver or Trevor Cahill come off the disabled list. Diaz has a 6.82 ERA and shouldn't be rostered even on NL-only teams.
San Diego pitcher Miguel Diaz took another turn as a starter on Friday, but it didn't end well. Diaz was taken deep twice by the Brewers, accounting for all four earned runs he allowed in 3 1/3 innings. One positive note was the fact he struck out five while walking just one, but he still has an unsightly 24:17 K:BB rate. Diaz shouldn't be long for the rotation as the Padres hope to get some of their many injured starters back soon. Diaz should stick in the bullpen again, but has no fantasy relevance.
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