Rangers cutting former Reds reliever vindicates Cincinnati after trade backlash
March 13, 2026
Rangers cutting former Reds reliever vindicates Cincinnati after trade backlash
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Diaz struggled with the Rangers this spring. He made just three Cactus League appearances for Texas and allowed eight runs on just three hits. How does that even happen? Because, as he did so often during his time in Cincinnati, he walked too many opposing batters. Over 1 ⅔ innings pitched this spring, Diaz walked four batters and hit another one.
Diaz put together an All-Star campaign with the Reds in 2023. After debuting as a rookie in 2022, Diaz was elevated to the closer’s role the following season. He was arguably the best reliever in the game upon his trip to the Midsummer Classic. Heading into the All-Star break, Diaz made 41 appearances out of the Reds bullpen, recorded 26 saves and 61 punch outs, while posting a 2.03 ERA. Diaz was lights out.
Diaz’s performance before they traded him already vindicated the move. BRM trying to stir shit up for clicks again.
I don’t remember the team facing criticism for the move?
My only problem with the trade was that it was a year too late
Literally no one was upset he was traded. Trash article probably written by AI.
If he wasn’t worth $10 million I would feel really sorry for him.
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Diaz struggled with the Rangers this spring. He made just three Cactus League appearances for Texas and allowed eight runs on just three hits. How does that even happen? Because, as he did so often during his time in Cincinnati, he walked too many opposing batters. Over 1 ⅔ innings pitched this spring, Diaz walked four batters and hit another one.
Diaz put together an All-Star campaign with the Reds in 2023. After debuting as a rookie in 2022, Diaz was elevated to the closer’s role the following season. He was arguably the best reliever in the game upon his trip to the Midsummer Classic. Heading into the All-Star break, Diaz made 41 appearances out of the Reds bullpen, recorded 26 saves and 61 punch outs, while posting a 2.03 ERA. Diaz was lights out.
Diaz’s performance before they traded him already vindicated the move. BRM trying to stir shit up for clicks again.
I don’t remember the team facing criticism for the move?
My only problem with the trade was that it was a year too late
Literally no one was upset he was traded. Trash article probably written by AI.
If he wasn’t worth $10 million I would feel really sorry for him.
This poor guys fall off needs to be studied.