Alexis

Díaz

Schumaker allowed the thought that Alexis Diaz could eventually factor into the equation too if he pitches well in Spring Training. Garcia finished 2025 with a 2.95 ERA in 71 games, but had only nine saves and took eight losses out of the bullpen. Martin finished the year with two saves and has the more established track record, but is also entering his age-40 season. This looks like a situation that has yet to fully unfold in camp, but we’d bet on Garcia to be the best bet to close as of now.

The deal is now official. Díaz heads to Texas as a high-risk reclamation project after struggling to a bloated 8.15 ERA — 8.51 FIP — and 17/12 K/BB ratio across 17 2/3 innings between the Dodgers and Reds this past season. There’s zero reason to think based on his recent track record that he’ll be allowed anywhere near the ninth inning with the Rangers next season but stranger things have happened.

It’ll be a big league deal for the 29-year-old former closer, though the financial terms are not yet known. Díaz posted a miserable 8.15 ERA, 1.53 WHIP and a 17/12 K/BB ratio over 17 2/3 innings between the Reds and Dodgers in 2025. Given his experience in the ninth inning, he should find himself in the mix to open the season as the Rangers’ closer.

The 29-year-old hurler refused his outright assignment to Triple-A Gwinnett and will instead peddle his wares on the open market. The former Reds’ closer posted a miserable 8.15 ERA, 1.53 WHIP and a 17/12 K/BB ratio over 17 2/3 innings between the Reds, Dodgers and Braves during the 2025 season. As a veteran hurler with experience in the ninth inning, he’ll surely land on his feet elsewhere on what will almost assuredly be a minor league deal with an invitation to big league camp.

The lone surprise here is Kelenic as the former top prospect passed through waivers unclaimed and loses his spot on Atlanta’s 40-man roster. The 26-year-old batted just .195/.275/.268 across 91 plate appearances following an early-August demotion to the minors after posting a calamitous .531 OPS in 24 games at the big-league level this season. He’ll likely need to show some signs of life in the minors before he receives another opportunity at the highest level.

Díaz threw 25 pitches on Monday, and Atlanta needs fresh arms for their bullpen game during Tuesday’s doubleheader. The 28-year-old also has an 8.15 ERA in 17 2/3 innings this season, so there is a lot of work to be done to recapture any of his previous fantasy value.

Díaz was claimed off waivers by Atlanta on Sunday and will immediately bring him into their bullpen. The 28-year-old had a 5.00 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, and a 9/2 K/BB ratio in nine innings for the Dodgers, so he’s no longer on the fantasy radar.

It’s unclear at the moment whether the 28-year-old hurler will immediately join the Braves’ bullpen or if he’ll head to Triple-A Gwinnett for the time being. Diaz was designated for assignment on Thursday after posting a 5.00 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and a 9/2 K/BB ratio across nine frames out of the Dodgers’ bullpen. The Braves had a vacancy on their 40-man roster already, so there was no need to make a corresponding move.

The 28-year-old hurler has made nine appearances with the Dodgers this season, compiling a 5.00 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and a 9/2 K/BB ratio across nine innings of work. It seems likely that he’ll pass through waivers unclaimed and continue to function as extra bullpen depth for the Dodgers.

Díaz heads back to the minors after allowing five runs on five hits with seven strikeouts and two walks over seven innings (seven appearances) for the Dodgers. The 28-year-old former Reds closer figures to return at some point in September to work in low-leverage relief spots.