Texas Rangers have added former Reds closer Alexis Diaz to their bullpen for the 2026 season, a move announced on Tuesday night after the team signed catcher Danny Jansen and left‑handed reliever Tyler Alexander. Diaz, a 29‑year‑old right‑hander known for his hard‑throwing fastball, will join the Rangers after a season that saw him split appearances among Cincinnati, Los Angeles, and Atlanta.
A Career in the Bullpen
Diaz has spent the first three years of his major‑league career with the Cincinnati Reds. From 2022 through 2024 he posted 75 saves and a 3.10 earned run average over 190 games. He was drafted by the Reds in the 12th round of the 2015 amateur draft out of Puerto Rico.
2022: Rookie of the Year Contender
In 2022 Diaz compiled a 7‑3 record, 10 saves and a 1.84 ERA in 59 games. His performance earned him a fifth‑place finish in National League Rookie of the Year voting.
2023: All‑Star Season
The following year he was selected to the National League All‑Star team. Diaz finished 9‑6 with 37 saves and a 3.07 ERA in 71 appearances.
The 2024 Journey
Diaz began the 2024 season with the Reds but was traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers in May. The Dodgers later designated him for assignment and he was claimed off waivers by the Atlanta Braves in September. Across the three teams, he made 18 appearances and posted an 8.15 ERA.
Family Ties in the Majors
Diaz is the younger brother of Edwin Diaz, the Dodgers’ closer and a three‑time All‑Star who recently signed with Los Angeles after leaving the New York Mets. The brothers have both carved out careers as reliable late‑innings pitchers.
What the Rangers Bring to the Table
The Rangers’ announcement came just a day after they added Danny Jansen to their catching corps and Tyler Alexander to their left‑handed bullpen. Diaz’s experience and hard‑throwing repertoire are expected to bolster the Rangers’ late‑innings options for the 2026 campaign.
Key Takeaways
- Alexis Diaz will join the Texas Rangers for the 2026 season after a 2024 season split between Cincinnati, Los Angeles, and Atlanta.
- He has a career 3.10 ERA and 75 saves over 190 games with the Reds.
- Diaz is the younger brother of Edwin Diaz, the Dodgers’ closer.
The Rangers’ latest signing adds depth to a bullpen that has already seen recent additions, positioning the team for a competitive 2026 season.
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