JHONATHAN DÍAZ NEWS

Heading to minor-league camp The Mariners reassigned Diaz to minor-league camp Monday.

Impact Diaz has been getting stretched out as a starter during spring training, but he wasn't in contention for a spot in Seattle's Opening Day rotation, even with the Mariners set to begin the campaign without George Kirby (shoulder). Emerson Hancock is expected to get the first crack at replacing Kirby, but Diaz could be among the next pitchers in line to make spot starts if the Mariners lose another rotation member to an injury. Diaz will continue to make regular turns through the rotation at Triple-A Tacoma until he might be needed by the big club.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Joins camp as NRI Diaz agreed Wednesday with the Mariners on a minor-league contract, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

Impact Seattle removed Diaz from its 40-man roster earlier this month, and after he elected free agency upon clearing waivers, the 28-year-old will now rejoin the Mariners for the start of spring training. He'll be attending big-league camp as a non-roster invitee and will presumably get the opportunity to compete for a spot in the Opening Day bullpen as a long reliever. The Mariners boast a talented rotation that has all five members healthy heading into spring training, but Diaz's prior big-league starting experience could put him high on the list for spot starts if injuries in the rotation stack up at any point. He made five appearances (one start) for Seattle in 2024, covering 9.2 innings and allowing five earned runs on 14 hits and three walks while striking out eight.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Enters open market Diaz cleared waivers Friday and elected to become a free agent.

Impact Diaz ended up as the Mariners' roster casualty following the acquisition of Casey Legumina. After going unclaimed off waivers, Diaz will now exercise his right to leave the organization and explore his other options. The 28-year-old righty owns a 4.80 ERA and 1.73 WHIP across 45 career MLB innings.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Removed from 40-man roster The Mariners designated Diaz for assignment Monday.

Impact The transaction clears a spot on the 40-man roster for the addition of Casey Legumina. Diaz, 28, has been unimpressive over parts of four big-league seasons, compiling a 4.80 ERA and 32:27 K:BB across 45 innings. He should stand a good chance of passing through waivers unclaimed.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned by Seattle The Mariners optioned Diaz to the Spring Training Complex on Monday.

Impact The move makes room on the Mariners' roster for right-handed reliever Gregory Santos (biceps), who was reinstated from the 15-day injured list. Diaz has made two appearances for the big club since being recalled Sept. 1, allowing one hit and one walk while striking out three over 3.1 scoreless innings.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Moves up from Triple-A The Mariners recalled Diaz from Triple-A Tacoma prior to Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Angels.

Impact Diaz had started in all but one of his 24 appearances for Tacoma this season, logging a 4.73 ERA and 120:54 K:BB in 118 innings. With all five of the Mariners' starting pitchers healthy at the moment and new manager Dan Wilson having yet to express a desire to move to a six-man rotation, Diaz looks like he'll serve as a long-relief option for now.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Tacoma The Mariners optioned Diaz to Triple-A Tacoma on Saturday.

Impact Diaz has given up two earned runs in one-plus innings over his two appearances since being promoted from Triple-A on Tuesday. He will now lose his spot in Seattle's bullpen to make room for Jonathan Hernandez, who was claimed off waivers from Texas on Friday.

AUGUST 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Takes loss in extras Diaz (0-1) took the extra-inning loss against the Red Sox on Wednesday, allowing an unearned run on one hit over one-third of an inning.

Impact Diaz's first outing of his current big-league tenure, which just began Tuesday, lasted all of three pitches, as he surrendered a game-winning RBI double to Rafael Devers that plated phantom runner Tyler O'Neill. The southpaw has only one other appearance at the big-league level this season, having made a spot start against the White Sox back on June 11. While Diaz did see high-leverage work Wednesday, that's an outlier largely the byproduct of Andres Munoz and Yimi Garcia having worked a combined 3.1 and three innings, respectively, over the previous four days.

AUGUST 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Summoned from minors The Mariners recalled Diaz from Triple-A Tacoma on Tuesday.

Impact Diaz will take Gabe Speier's spot on the 26-man roster, marking Diaz's second MLB stint of the season. The 27-year-old's lone appearance with the Mariners came in June when he allowed three runs on nine hits in 5.1 innings as a starter. He's expected to serve out of the bullpen during this stint but could be called upon if the Mariners need a last-second starter. In 18 Triple-A outings (17 starts), Diaz has a 3.88 ERA with a 95:42 K:BB during 97.1 innings.

JULY 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Summoned from minors The Mariners recalled Diaz from Triple-A Tacoma on Tuesday.

Impact Diaz will take Gabe Speier's spot on the 26-man roster, marking Diaz's second MLB stint of the season. The 27-year-old's lone appearance with the Mariners came in June when he allowed three runs on nine hits in 5.1 innings as a starter. He's expected to serve out of the bullpen during this stint but could be called upon if the Mariners need a last-second starter. In 18 Triple-A outings (17 starts) Diaz has a 3.88 ERA with a 95:42 K:BB during 97.1 innings.

JULY 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to Triple-A The Mariners optioned Diaz to Triple-A Tacoma on Tuesday, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

Impact The 27-year-old was called up by the Mariners on Friday but didn't action during his brief time with the team. Diaz has made one start for the Mariners this season and allowed three earned runs with a 4:1 K:BB over 5.1 innings. He's pitched to a 3.26 ERA across 77.1 frames at Tacoma.

JULY 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Added to 40-man roster The Mariners added Diaz to their 40-man roster Wednesday, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports.

Impact Diaz got off to a hot start at Triple-A Tacoma, allowing just one earned run while striking out 27 batters across 24 frames through his first four outings. He has since slowed down, but the 27-year-old southpaw still holds a solid 3.18 ERA and 1.10 WHIP alongside a 55:9 K:BB through 51 innings. He will remain in the minors for the time being, but continued success could allow him to make his Mariners debut later this summer -- likely as a long reliever.

MAY 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Inks minors pact with Seattle Diaz has signed a minor-league contract with the Mariners, Matt Eddy of Baseball America reports.

Impact 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.

JANUARY 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Loses 40-man roster spot Diaz cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Salt Lake on Monday, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A The Angels optioned Diaz to Triple-A Salt Lake on Saturday, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Torn up by Tigers Diaz allowed seven runs on seven hits and two walks over one-third of an inning in relief during Friday's loss to Detroit.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Promoted to majors The Angels recalled Diaz from Triple-A Salt Lake on Thursday, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Diaz has spent all season with Salt Lake, putting up a 4.55 ERA and 1.44 WHIP through 87 innings. 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 a multi-inning reliever for the final month of the season. Gerardo Reyes was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Reassigned to minor-league camp The Angels reassigned Diaz to minor-league camp Wednesday.

Impact 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.

MARCH 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Healthy for spring training 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.

Impact 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.

MARCH 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for assignment Diaz was designated for assignment by the Angels on Friday, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact 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, but an 11:10 K:BB throws cold water on that number, and an injury wiped out most of his second half at Triple-A. Diaz will hit waivers, making way for Gio Urshela on the Angels' 40-man roster.

NOVEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On injured list Diaz (undisclosed) was placed on the 7-day injured list at Triple-A Salt Lake on Wednesday, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Diaz was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake on Friday.

Impact 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.

JUNE 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Early exit in loss to Mets 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.

Impact 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.

JUNE 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Friday 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.

Impact 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.

JUNE 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to start Friday 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.

Impact The Angels have confirmed that 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 maintained a 1.32 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 10:8 K:BB across 13.2 frames.

JUNE 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE