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.
| Dayan Díaz | |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | |
| Born: February 10, 1989 Cartagena, Colombia | |
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 | |
Career
editHouston Astros
editDíaz signed with the Houston Astros as an international free agent in 2005, and spent his first three professional seasons with the Venezuelan Summer League Astros.[1] He underwent Tommy John surgery in 2009 and missed the entirety of the season as a result.[2]
Díaz returned to action in 2010, making 2 appearances for the rookie–level Gulf Coast League Astros. He spent 2011 with the Low–A Tri-City ValleyCats, posting a 7–3 record and 1.98 ERA with 70 strikeouts across 50 innings pitched.[3] Díaz spent the 2012 campaign with the Single–A Lexington Legends, registering a 5–4 record and 1.85 ERA with 64 strikeouts and 19 saves.[4] He elected free agency following the season on November 2, 2012.
Chicago Cubs
editOn December 31, 2012, Díaz signed a minor league contract with the Chicago Cubs.[5] In 13 appearances split between the rookie–level Arizona League Cubs, High–A Daytona Cubs, and Double–A Tennessee Smokies, he compiled a 3.00 ERA with 29 strikeouts over 21 innings pitched. Díaz was released by the Cubs organization on August 24, 2013.[6]
Boston Red Sox
editOn December 5, 2013, Díaz signed a minor league contract with the Boston Red Sox organization. He split 2014 between the High–A Salem Red Sox and Double–A Portland Sea Dogs, posting a combined 1.80 ERA with 56 strikeouts and 7 saves across 50 innings.[7]
Díaz split the 2015 season between Portland and the Triple–A Pawtucket Red Sox, compiling a 1.73 ERA with 66 strikeouts and 6 saves over 37 appearances out of the bullpen.[8] He elected free agency following the season on November 6, 2015.
Cincinnati Reds
editOn November 25, 2015, Díaz signed a minor league contract with the Cincinnati Reds organization.[9] On May 22, 2016, Díaz was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time.[10] 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.[11] He elected free agency following the season on November 7.[12]
Houston Astros (second stint)
editDíaz signed a minor league contract with the Houston Astros on January 21, 2017.[13] On May 5, he was promoted to the major leagues to replace Michael Feliz, who went on Family Medical Emergency leave.[14] Díaz was designated for assignment on August 31.[15]
Los Angeles Angels
editOn September 4, 2017, Díaz was claimed off waivers by the Los Angeles Angels.[16] On March 29, 2018, the Angels placed Díaz on the restricted list after he failed to report for spring training due to visa issues.[17] On August 14, he was designated for assignment following the acquisition of Odrisamer Despaigne.[18] Díaz elected free agency on October 11.
References
edit- ^ "Dayan Diaz - Baseball Stats". thebaseballcube.com. Retrieved September 15, 2024.
- ^ "Looking at the debut for Reds Dayan Diaz". redsminorleagues.com. Retrieved September 15, 2024.
- ^ "Dayan Diaz - Stats - Pitching". fangraphs.com. Retrieved September 15, 2024.
- ^ "Dayan Diaz Stats & Scouting Report". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved September 15, 2024.
- ^ "Cubs Sign Interesting Pitching Prospect Dayan Diaz and Other Bullets". bleachernation.com. Retrieved September 15, 2024.
- ^ "Dayan Diaz - MiLB.com". milb.com. Retrieved September 15, 2024.
- ^ "Dayan Diaz". soxprospects.com. Retrieved September 15, 2024.
- ^ "2015 Top 40 Season in Review: Dayan Diaz and Edwin Escobar". news.soxprospects.com. Retrieved September 15, 2024.
- ^ "Dayan Diaz Trades And Transactions". baseball-almanac.com. Retrieved September 15, 2024.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Angels Acquire Odrisamer Despaigne, Designate Dayan Diaz". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved September 15, 2024.
External links
edit- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)