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Designated for assignment Diaz was designated for assignment by the Rockies on Thursday, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.

Impact The Rockies officially signed right-hander Jhoulys Chacin to a major-league contract Thursday, and Diaz was removed from the 40-man roster in a corresponding move. Diaz posted a 10.24 ERA and 2.17 WHIP in 9.2 innings during nine relief appearances this spring and will likely report to the team's alternate training site if he goes unclaimed on waivers.

APRIL 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tosses scoreless frame Diaz allowed two hits and no walks while striking out one over one scoreless inning in Saturday's spring loss to the White Sox.

Impact Diaz allowed three runs during his last outing, but he was able to keep the White Sox in check during the fourth inning Saturday. The right-hander has posted a 10.24 ERA and 2.17 WHIP over 9.2 relief innings this spring. Diaz has recorded nine saves across the past two seasons but should serve as a setup man and late reliever in lower-leverage situations to begin the 2021 campaign.

MARCH 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rockies don't offer contract to oft-injured OF David Dahl

The Colorado Rockies have decided not to offer a 2021 contract to outfielder David Dahl

DECEMBER 3, 2020 • Associated Press

Avoids arbitration with Colorado Diaz agreed to a one-year contract to avoid arbitration with the Rockies on Tuesday, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.

Impact The 29-year-old had a chance to secure the closer's role in 2020 and picked up three saves with a 1.35 ERA in his first seven appearances, but he posted a 10.80 ERA in 17 games the rest of the season. Still, Colorado decided to give the right-hander the chance to get back on track in 2021, avoiding arbitration in the process.

DECEMBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Colorado Rockies non-tender candidate: Jairo Diaz The Colorado Rockies have 11 arbitration-eligible players this offseason and a few could be non-tendered, including reliever Jairo Diaz. The...

OCTOBER 20, 2020 • ROXPILE.COM

Rough campaign continues Diaz (1-2) took the loss against the Giants on Tuesday, allowing three runs on three hits while registering only one out (via strikeout).

Impact Diaz entered the contest in a 2-2 tie and immediately allowed the Giants to take the lead on an Alex Dickerson homer. The right-hander allowed two more hits prior to being pulled, and both runners came around to score after Diaz departed the game. Diaz had logged five straight scoreless appearances but still owns an unsightly 8.50 ERA on the campaign.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Hit hard by Giants Diaz retired two hitters -- both via strikeout -- and surrendered seven runs on six hits and a walk Tuesday in the Rockies' 23-5 loss to the Giants.

Impact After beginning August with three saves in as many appearances to emerge as the Rockies' preferred closing option, Diaz has been on a downward slide ever since. Not only has Diaz failed to pick up a save in his subsequent nine appearances, but he's torched his fantasy managers' ratios with a 17.55 ERA and 3.90 WHIP over 6.2 innings. It's safe to say that Diaz won't re-enter the Colorado closing picture anytime soon, with the likes of Daniel Bard, Carlos Estevez and the newly acquired Mychal Givens all representing better bets for saves at this point.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Earns win in relief Diaz (1-1) earned the win Tuesday against the Diamondbacks after pitching a scoreless inning, allowing one hit and fanning one.

Impact Diaz entered the game in the bottom of the sixth and allowed a leadoff double to Nick Ahmed, but he settled down afterward and retired Jon Jay, Carson Kelly and Kole Calhoun in order to complete his fifth straight scoreless inning. Diaz might have lost the ninth-inning role earlier this month, but he still owns a respectable 2.45 ERA in 13 appearances this season.

AUGUST 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

White Sox hit 4 consecutive homers in victory over Cardinals

AUGUST 17, 2020 • Associated Press

Loses hold on ninth-inning duties Diaz allowed two runs (zero earned) on one hit and three walks while striking out one over 0.2 innings in Sunday's win against the Rangers. He didn't factor into the decision.

Impact Even with the Rockies holding a comfortable 10-4 lead in the ninth inning, Diaz was called on to finish the game in Colorado. However, he struggled mightily with command, walking in two runs while only 12 of his 27 pitches went for strikes. He was unable to record the final out as he was pulled with the bases loaded with two outs in the final inning. Manager Bud Black said after the game that the Rockies won't use a "designated closer" role for now after Diaz's rough outing, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports. While Diaz could still be used in some save situations, the uncertainty significantly hinders his fantasy value. Daniel Bard could be another strong candidate to handle ninth-inning duties in the coming games.

AUGUST 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Gray strikes out 7 as Rockies beat Rangers 10-6

Jon Gray struck out seven over a season-high seven solid innings and was backed by a 14-hit attack as the Colorado Rockies beat the Texas Rangers 10-6

AUGUST 16, 2020 • Associated Press

Earns another save Diaz allowed one hit and one walk but pitched 1.1 innings to earn the save Thursday against the Giants.

Impact Diaz was brought in with two outs in the eighth inning after the Giants scored a run to bring the Rockies' lead to 6-4. He walked the first batter he faced, but induced a groundout to close the frame. Diaz remained in the game for the ninth inning, and closed out the game with little drama. Diaz has now recorded three of the team's last four saves, and appears to be in line to continue to see save opportunities.

AUGUST 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Marlins win again, improve to 6-1 despite outbreak

AUGUST 6, 2020 • Associated Press

Murphy's pinch-hit HR lifts Rockies over Giants 6-4

Daniel Murphy hit a two-run, pinch-homer during a five-run seventh inning to lead the Colorado Rockies over the San Francisco Giants 6-4

AUGUST 6, 2020 • Associated Press

Mets beat Braves 7-2; Atlanta ace Soroka tears Achilles

AUGUST 4, 2020 • Associated Press

Records save in shaky outing Diaz allowed two runs (one earned) on two hits Monday, earning a save in the win over the Giants.

Impact After allowing a run on a sacrifice fly, the Giants scored a second run on Diaz after a wild pitch and later a throwing error by Ryan McMahon. With Wade Davis (shoulder) stashed on the injured list, Diaz has now notched a save in two straight games.

AUGUST 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Rockies beat Giants 7-6, match best start in team history

Nolan Arenado hit his first homer of the season to ignite a five-run sixth inning and the Colorado Rockies matched their best start in franchise history by holding on for a 7-6 win...

AUGUST 4, 2020 • Associated Press

Senzatela sharp over 6 innings, Rockies hold off Padres 9-6

Antonio Senzatela pitched six innings of one-run ball, designated hitter Matt Kemp homered for a second straight game and the Colorado Rockies held off the San Diego Padres 9-6

AUGUST 2, 2020 • Associated Press

Gets one-out save Diaz was called upon to get the last out Sunday against the Padres, protecting a three-run lead with a runner on second, and got the save on one pitch, retiring Manny Machado on a...

Impact Diaz was already the leading candidate to take the closing role, with both Wade Davis and Scott Oberg on the IL. Carlos Estevez began the ninth inning, but first entered the game with two outs in the eighth and the score 9-2, and promptly allowed a bases clearing triple, so this wasn't a save situation for Estevez. The contrast in results bodes well for Diaz.

AUGUST 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Top candidate to close Diaz is among the top candidates to step in as the Rockies' closer after Wade Davis (shoulder) was placed on the 10-day injured list and Scott Oberg (arm) was placed on the 45-day...

Impact Oberg will likely be out for the season after developing a blood clot on his right arm, while Davis' timeline to return is more uncertain as he battles through a right shoulder strain. While manager Bud Black is unlikely to formally name a new closer and could even opt to play matchups in the ninth inning, Diaz probably represents the best of the team's relief options from a skills standpoint. Blessed with a mid-to-high-90s fastball, Diaz has already filled a key late-inning role for the Rockies, collecting three holds while striking out seven over four scoreless innings entering Sunday's series finale with the Padres. Carlos Estevez also garner a look in save scenarios, while James Pazos could also see late-inning action against lefty-heavy lineups.

AUGUST 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Rox reliever Oberg out with blood clots in arm, Davis hurt

The Colorado Rockies may be without reliever Scott Oberg for the rest of the season after he developed blood clots in his right arm for a third time in his career

AUGUST 2, 2020 • Associated Press

Nationals beat Blue Jays 4-0 in 10 in road game at home

JULY 30, 2020 • Associated Press

Makes summer camp debut Diaz (undisclosed) made his first appearance in an intrasquad game Saturday, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

Impact Diaz gave up a double to David Dahl and induced a soft popout from Trevor Story in the relief outing. Per Nick Groke of The Athletic, Diaz didn't report to the Rockies' summer camp until July 10 after being delayed by a week due to what manager Bud Black said were travel issues. Diaz is currently behind the Rockies' other relievers as a result of the delay, but he's expected to be included on the 30-man roster when Colorado opens its season Friday in Texas.

JULY 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

NL West Preview Capsules

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JULY 16, 2020 • Associated Press

Rockies ready to rake at the plate but will pitching rise?

The Colorado Rockies once again look loaded at the plate but slugger Nolan Arenado insists all the homers he’s hit during summer camp aren’t a reflection of poor pitching

JULY 14, 2020 • Associated Press