Dayan Díaz | |
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Pitcher | |
Born: Cartagena, Colombia | February 10, 1989|
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
MLB debut | |
May 22, 2016, for the Cincinnati Reds | |
Last MLB appearance | |
July 6, 2017, for the Houston Astros | |
MLB statistics | |
Win–loss record | 1–1 |
Earned run average | 9.15 |
Strikeouts | 23 |
WHIP | 1.93 |
Teams | |
Dayan Enrique Díaz (born February 10, 1989) is a Colombian former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Cincinnati Reds and Houston Astros.
Career
[edit]Cincinnati Reds
[edit]On May 22, 2016, Díaz was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time.[1] In 6 appearances for Cincinnati, he struggled to a 9.45 ERA with 3 strikeouts across 6+2⁄3 innings. On June 18, Díaz was removed from the 40–man roster and sent outright to the Triple–A Louisville Bats.[2] He elected free agency following the season on November 7.[3]
Houston Astros
[edit]Díaz signed a minor league contract with the Houston Astros on January 21, 2017.[4] On May 5, he was promoted to the major leagues to replace Michael Feliz, who went on Family Medical Emergency leave.[5] Díaz was designated for assignment on August 31.[6]
Los Angeles Angels
[edit]On September 4, 2017, Díaz was claimed off waivers by the Los Angeles Angels.[7] On March 29, 2018, the Angels placed Díaz on the restricted list after he failed to report for spring training due to visa issues.[8] He elected free agency on October 11.
References
[edit]- ^ "Dayan Diaz, nicknamed 'Jumbito,' called up by Reds".
- ^ "Reds Outright Dayan Diaz". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved August 1, 2024.
- ^ "Minor League Free Agents 2016". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved August 1, 2024.
- ^ Byrne, Connor (January 21, 2017). "Minor MLB Transactions: 1/21/17". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved January 21, 2017.
- ^ "Astros' Michael Feliz: Leaves club for emergency". CBSSports.com. Retrieved May 8, 2017.
- ^ Adams, Steve (August 31, 2017). "Astros Designate Dayan Diaz For Assignment". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved August 31, 2017.
- ^ Adams, Steve (September 4, 2017). "Angels Claim Dayan Diaz, Designate Daniel Wright". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved September 4, 2017.
- ^ "Angels' Dayan Diaz: Placed on restricted list". CBSSports.com. Retrieved April 8, 2018.
External links
[edit]- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)