Diaz has pitched to a 3-0 record, 0.38 ERA and 0.75 WHIP across 24 innings over his first four starts for Triple-A Tacoma.
The 27-year-old southpaw has taken well to his new organization after signing a minor-league deal with the Mariners in January. Diaz has allowed just a single earned run for the Rainiers -- all the more impressive given the fact he's toiling in the hitter-friendly Pacific Coast League. Diaz mustered a 2-1 record and 3.49 ERA across 28.1 innings during his first two big-league stints with the Angels in 2021 and 2022, but he had a rough seven-inning tenure with Los Angeles last season during which he posted a 10.29 ERA and 2.86 WHIP. Control has been a persistent issue during Diaz's brief big-league stays in the past, but his elite 27:1 K:BB thus far with Tacoma suggests he may be starting to turn a corner in that department.
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Mariners' Jhonathan Diaz: Inks minors pact with Seattle
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Diaz has signed a minor-league contract with the Mariners, Matt Eddy of Baseball America reports.
Diaz, 27, holds a 4.84 ERA and 24:24 K:BB over 35.1 frames covering parts of three seasons at the big-league level. The left-hander has experience as a starter and reliever and is likely headed to Triple-A Tacoma at the beginning of the 2024 season.
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Angels' Jhonathan Diaz: Loses 40-man roster spot
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Diaz cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Salt Lake on Monday, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.
The Angels are doing some 40-man roster housecleaning and Diaz is one of the guys to lose his spot. He will remain in the organization.
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Angels' Jhonathan Diaz: Optioned to Triple-A
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The Angels optioned Diaz to Triple-A Salt Lake on Saturday, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.
With Jaime Barria (hamstring) returning from the injured list Saturday, Diaz will be squeezed off the major-league roster. The 27-year-old lefty gave up eight runs in seven innings during his stint with the Angels while striking out four batters and walking seven.
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Angels' Jhonathan Diaz: Knocked around by Tigers
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Diaz allowed seven runs on seven hits and two walks over one-third of an inning in relief during Friday's loss to Detroit.
When Diaz entered the game for the Angels in the eighth inning, the game was still relatively close, with the Tigers leading 4-1. However, the lefty reliever couldn't keep it that way -- he allowed nine of the 10 batters he faced to reach base, with his only out coming on a sacrifice fly. Diaz had been unscored upon over 4.2 major-league innings coming into Friday, but his ERA now sits at 12.60.
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Angels' Jhonathan Diaz: Promoted to majors for start
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The Angels recalled Diaz from Triple-A Salt Lake to start Thursday against the Guardians, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.
Diaz has spent all season with Salt Lake, putting up a 4.55 ERA and 1.44 WHIP through 87 innings -- primarily as a multi-inning reliever. He had a solid run with the Angels last season to the tune of a 2.93 ERA over 15.1 frames, and the team will hope to get similar production out of Diaz as he faces a Guardians offense that ranks 27th in baseball with a .689 OPS. Gerardo Reyes was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move.
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Angels' Jhonathan Diaz: Reassigned to minor-league camp
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The Angels reassigned Diaz to minor-league camp Wednesday.
Diaz missed much of last season due to an unspecified injury and was designated for assignment in November. The lefty eventually returned to the Angels on a minor-league contract and got into four games this spring, allowing just one unearned run on one hit while posting a 6:1 K:BB over seven innings. Though he'll likely open the season in Triple-A, Diaz should be among the first candidates for a call-up if Los Angeles has a need for pitching depth during the campaign.
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Angels' Jhonathan Diaz: Healthy for spring training
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Diaz (undisclosed) has made two Cactus League appearances to date, covering three innings and striking out five while allowing no runs on one hit and no walks.
Diaz didn't make any appearances for the Angels or Triple-A Salt Lake after mid-July of the past season due to an unspecified injury, but he's seemingly healthy again heading into the start of the 2023 campaign. The Angels removed Diaz from their 40-man roster in November, and the 26-year-old southpaw then elected free agency before ultimately re-signing with the Halos on a minor-league deal later in the offseason. He'll provide the organization with rotation depth at Triple-A.
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Angels' Jhonathan Diaz: Designated for assignment
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Diaz (undisclosed) was designated for assignment by the Angels on Friday, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.
The 26-year-old lefty was up and down with the Angels over the first few months of 2022. He pitched to a 2.93 ERA in 15.1 innings, though an 11:10 K:BB throws cold water on that number. Diaz will hit waivers, making way for Gio Urshela on the Angels' 40-man roster.
Diaz (undisclosed) was recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake and placed on the 60-day injured list Sunday.
The 25-year-old has been sidelined for Salt Lake since mid-July due to the unspecified injury, and the Angels called him up and put him on the 60-day IL to free up a spot on the 40-man roster. Diaz has a 2.93 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 11:10 K:BB over 15.1 big-league innings this year, and it's unclear if he's expected to be back before the end of the season.
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Angels' Jhonathan Diaz: On injured list
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Diaz (undisclosed) was placed on the 7-day injured list at Triple-A Salt Lake on Wednesday, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.
Diaz hasn't pitched for Salt Lake since July 16, and he's now in the IL with the unspecified injury. The 22-year-old seemed likely to be in the mix for a call-up after the Angels traded Noah Syndergaard to the Phillies, but Chase Silseth will instead be promoted to start in Saturday's doubleheader.
Diaz was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake on Friday.
Diaz gave up three runs on five hits in a 1.2-inning start Friday against the Mets, his lone appearance of his latest big-league stint. On the whole this season, his 2.93 ERA in 15.1 innings looks quite respectable, but his 11:10 K:BB suggests he doesn't deserve a mark nearly that good.
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Angels' Jhonathan Diaz: Early exit in loss to Mets
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Diaz (1-1) took the loss Friday, giving up three runs on five hits and two walks over 1.2 innings as the Angels fell 7-3 to the Mets. He struck out one.
After a scoreless first inning, New York chased Diaz from the game with a parade of baserunners capped by a two-run double from Mark Canha. The 25-year-old southpaw began his 2022 stint with the Angels by firing 9.2 shutout frames over two starts, but since the calendar flipped to June, Diaz has been tagged for five runs in 5.2 innings, and his 2.93 ERA disguises a poor 11:10 K:BB through 15.1 innings.
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Angels' Jhonathan Diaz: Starting Friday
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Diaz was recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake and is starting Friday's game against the Mets, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.
Diaz was scratched from Friday's start in Salt Lake and will officially step in to start in the Angels' series opener against the Mets. Over his first three major-league appearances of the season, he's posted a 1.32 ERA and 1.17 WHIP in 13.2 innings.
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Angels' Jhonathan Diaz: Likely to start Friday
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Diaz was scratched from his start Thursday with Triple-A Salt Lake and is likely to be recalled to start Friday against the Mets, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.
The Angels have confirmed they will recall a pitcher from the minors to start Friday. A spot in the rotation opened after Noah Syndergaard was pushed back in the rotation, so Diaz would likely only be making a spot start. Diaz has made three appearances with the big-league club this season and has a 1.32 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 10:8 K:BB across 13.2 frames.
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Angels' Jhonathan Diaz: Returns to minors
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The Angels optioned Diaz to Triple-A Salt Lake on Friday.
As anticipated, Diaz was sent back to the minors one day after serving as the Angels' 27th man in the team's doubleheader Thursday with the Yankees. He appeared in long relief in the Angels' 6-1 loss in Game 1, covering four innings and striking out two while giving up two earned runs on four hits.
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Angels' Jhonathan Diaz: Up as extra man
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Diaz was called up to serve as the 27th man for Thursday's doubleheader against the Yankees.
Diaz has made a pair of starts at the big-league level this season and has yet to give up a run despite a shaky 8:8 K:BB. It looks as though he'll be available in relief this time around, as Shohei Ohtani and Reid Detmers are lined up to start in the twin bill.
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Angels' Jhonathan Diaz: Back at Triple-A
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Diaz was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake on Sunday.
He was up to serve as a spot starter for Saturday's doubleheader, and with the Angels already having six starters ahead of him on the depth chart, he will go back to Triple-A to await another chance to help the big club. He has logged 9.2 scoreless innings with four hits, eight walks and eight strikeouts over two appearances.
