MIGUEL DÍAZ NEWS

Cut by Houston The Astros released Diaz on Monday.

Impact Diaz elected free agency after being DFA'd by the Astros in April, but he quickly returned to the team on a minor-league deal. The 29-year-old has since put up a 9.64 ERA in 14 innings at Triple-A Sugar Land, so Houston will elect to part ways with the right-handed reliever. Diaz's minor-league resume hasn't exactly been outstanding, but his 0.96 big-league ERA in 18.2 innings since 2022 may be enough to attract another minor-league deal from a different organization.

MAY 30 • ROTOWIRE

DFA'd by Houston The Astros designated Diaz for assignment Monday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact The move corresponds with the Astros selecting the contract of right-hander Blair Henley from Triple-A Sugar Land. Diaz was claimed by the Astros on April 4 after being DFA'd by the Tigers on March 28 following a poor spring training. He appeared in one game for Houston this season, pitching one scoreless inning April 5 against the Rangers. Diaz will be available on waivers for an organization in need of bullpen depth.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Claimed by Houston The Astros claimed Diaz off waivers from the Tigers on Thursday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact Diaz was rarely used in the majors during his time with the Tigers over the past two seasons, but he was successful in a small sample size with a 1.02 ERA and 0.91 WHIP across 17.2 total innings. He was DFA'd by Detroit after a poor Grapefruit League showing, and because he is out of minor-league options, the 29-year-old righty will now join the Astros' big-league bullpen.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Opening another game Diaz Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle for Saturday's game against Oakland.

Impact This will be Diaz's third time appearing as an opener in a span of less than a week, as he filled the role Sunday against the Angels and Tuesday against the Dodgers. He threw 1.2 scoreless innings across those two appearances, so he's unlikely to last long before turning the ball over to a bulk reliever, a role which is expected to be filled by Joey Wentz.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Opening Tuesday's contest Diaz will serve as the Tigers' opening pitcher for Tuesday's game against the Dodgers, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

Impact For the second time in three days, Diaz will open a game for the Tigers. After tossing a scoreless inning Sunday against the Angels before giving way to Joey Wentz, Diaz will most likely cover an inning or two Tuesday before giving way to Alex Faedo, who is available on five days' rest. Since joining the Tigers as a September call-up, Diaz has quickly emerged as one of manager A.J. Hinch's most-trusted relievers. Diaz has yet allow a run and has struck out nine while walking two over 6.2 innings.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tosses scoreless inning Sunday Diaz served as the opener in Sunday's 5-3 win over the Angels, allowing a hit and a walk in a scoreless inning of work. He struck out one.

Impact Diaz got into a little bit of trouble but managed to extend his scoreless streak to seven appearances since joining Detroit's roster at the beginning of this month. The righty doesn't have a ton of fantasy appeal at the moment, though he could earn a role in the team's 2024 bullpen if he continues to pitch well down the stretch.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Serving as opener Sunday Diaz is listed as the Tigers' probable starting pitcher Sunday against the Dodgers.

Impact The 28-year-old had his contract selected by Detroit when rosters expanded to 28 players Sept. 1, and he's delivered 5.2 scoreless frames in six outings since joining the big club. Joey Wentz is poised to serve as the Tigers' primary pitcher after Diaz works an inning or two.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Added to roster The Tigers selected Diaz's contract from Triple-A Toledo on Friday.

Impact Diaz, 28, got into three games for the Tigers last season but has spent all of this year at Toledo, collecting a 5.05 ERA and 73:26 K:BB over 57 innings. He was closing for Toledo but will probably be used in low-leverage spots with the big club.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

September call-ups: Tigers tap infielder Andre Lipcius and reliever Miguel Diaz The call-ups of Lipcius and Diaz, and not Keith and Malloy, offer further evidence that things are operating differently under president Sco...

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • DETROITNEWS.COM

Cody Stavenhagen: Andre Lipcius and Miguel Diaz will be up... - The Athletic Andre Lipcius and Miguel Diaz will be up tomorrow as September call-ups

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Headed to Detroit The Tigers will select Diaz's contract Friday.

Impact Diaz will add some depth to the Tigers' bullpen, though he's struggled with Triple-A Toledo this season by posting a 5.05 ERA with a 1.40 WHIP across 57 innings. Positively, he has shown the ability to consistently generate whiffs, also racking up 73 punchouts in that span.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Heading to minors The Tigers reassigned Diaz to minor-league camp Monday, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

Impact Diaz will presumably open the season at Triple-A Toledo after he was unable to secure a spot in the Tigers' Opening Day bullpen. The right-hander previously made three appearances at the big-league level with Detroit in 2022 and owns a career 5.37 ERA over 112.1 innings in the majors between stops with the Padres and Tigers.

MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to Detroit on minors deal Diaz signed a minor-league deal with Detroit on Wednesday, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Impact The Tigers designated Diaz for assignment in mid-November and subsequently non-tendered him, but he'll still have a role with the team as organizational depth. The 28-year-old righty only threw 3.2 major-league innings last season and recorded an unremarkable 4.29 ERA in 65 innings at the Triple-A level.

NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Denied contract for 2023 The Tigers declined to tender Diaz a contract for 2023.

Impact Diaz was designated for assignment earlier this week and now the two sides have officially parted ways. Most of Diaz's 2022 season was spent at Triple-A Toledo, where he posted a 4.71 ERA and 1.38 WHIP over 65 innings.

NOVEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

DFA'd by Detroit Diaz was designated for assignment by the Tigers on Tuesday.

Impact The 27-year-old was called up to the majors for the final week of the season but won't retain his spot on the MLB roster. Diaz spent the rest of the campaign at Triple-A Toledo and had a 4.71 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and 69:30 K:BB across 65 innings.

NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cody Stavenhagen: The following players were DFA'd as... - The Athletic The following players were DFA'd as corresponding moves: RHP Miguel Diaz RHP Kyle Funkhouser C Michael Papierski OF Brendon Davis LHP Sean G...

NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Miguel Diaz shining in a major way at Padres camp Eight different pitchers are slated to throw for the Padres in their spring exhibition opener Friday against the Seattle Mariners.

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Called up by Detroit Diaz's contract was selected from Triple-A Toledo on Thursday.

Impact Diaz posted a 0.60 ERA, 0.67 WHIP and stellar 25:1 K:BB: in 15.0 innings over his last 14 appearances with Toledo, so the Tigers decided to reward him with a late-season call-up. He will provide depth in Detroit's bullpen the rest of the way.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Misses out on Opening Day roster The Tigers reassigned Diaz to minor-league camp Monday.

Impact Diaz, who was attending big-league camp as a non-roster invitee, appeared to have decent odds of earning a spot in the Tigers' Opening Day bullpen until he allowed three earned runs -- including back-to-back home runs -- in his relief appearance in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Orioles. The 27-year-old right-hander spent the 2021 campaign in San Diego, appearing in 25 games for the big club and posting a 3.64 ERA and 1.19 WHIP across 42 innings.

MARCH 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Joins Tigers on minor-league deal Diaz signed a minor-league contract with the Tigers on Saturday which will pay him $800,000 if he cracks the major-league roster, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.

Impact Diaz recorded a career-best 3.64 ERA in a career-high 42 innings last season but passed through waivers unclaimed in October and was stuck with a minor-league deal on the open market. The 27-year-old righty is unlikely to find his way to a high-leverage role, but it wouldn't be a surprise to see him spend a large portion of the upcoming season in the majors.

MARCH 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Removed from 40-man roster Diaz cleared waivers and was outrighted off the Padres' 40-man roster Friday.

Impact Diaz isn't a high-leverage arm, but he's decent enough and young enough (26) that it's perhaps a surprise to see him pass through waivers unclaimed. In 42 major-league innings this season, he posted a 3.64 ERA, striking out 26.7 percent of opposing batters while walking 11.0 percent.

OCTOBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Minors: Miguel Diaz struggling in El Paso; DSL Padres win again Miguel Diaz has had a rough stay at Triple-A El Paso.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Sent to Triple-A Diaz was optioned to Triple-A El Paso on Tuesday, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact Diaz has been with the major-league club since late July and posted a 4.26 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 14:3 K:BB across 12.2 innings during that stretch. He could rejoin the Friars down the stretch when bullpen help is required.

AUGUST 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hoskins hits 2 HRs in return, Phils beat slumping Padres 7-4

Rhys Hoskins homered twice in his return from the injured list and Kyle Gibson pitched eight fantastic innings as the Philadelphia Phillies beat San Diego 7-4, knocking the skiddin...

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Márquez's arm, bat lead Rockies to 7-3 win over Padres

Germán Márquez pitched into the seventh inning and helped himself with two hits and two RBIs as the Colorado Rockies overcame three home runs by San Diego and beat the Padres 7-3

AUGUST 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS