Yilber Diaz

Diaz transitioned to a relief role at Triple-A Reno last season and issued 73 walks across 57 innings in the minors. He allowed four runs on three hits and two walks over 1.2 innings this spring.

Fantasy Impact

Arizona optioned Diaz to minor-league camp on Thursday.

The Arizona Diamondbacks have optioned Yilber Diaz to Triple-A Reno.

Fantasy Impact

Diaz pitched three innings on Friday, allowing three walks and three earned runs. He’ll head to Triple-A Reno to continue working toward another opportunity in the majors. In a corresponding move, Scott McGough’s contract was selected from Triple-A Reno.

The Arizona Diamondbacks have recalled Yilber Diaz from Triple-A Reno.

Fantasy Impact

Yilber Diaz will get another shot in the majors despite struggling at Triple-A Reno, where he posted a 5.82 ERA and 1.80 WHIP across five starts. In a corresponding move, J.P. Feyereisen was optioned back to Reno.

The Diamondbacks have optioned right-hander Yilber Diaz to Triple-A Reno, per Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com.

Fantasy Impact

Diaz has shown flashes of electric stuff, but control remains a key concern as he works toward a potential big-league role. The 24-year-old logged 3.2 innings in Cactus League action this spring but remains behind several arms in Arizona’s rotation depth chart. While his long-term future as a starter is still in question, improved command at Reno could put him in line for a midseason call-up, either as rotation depth or a bullpen weapon.

The Diamondbacks have optioned Yilber Diaz to Triple-A Reno.

Fantasy Impact

Diaz will head back to the minor leagues after appearing in three games with team since his promotion. Ryne Nelson was activated from the IL in a corresponding move.