Alexis Diaz

Alexis Diaz finished second in the National League with 37 saves and had a 3.07 ERA and 1.19 WHIP. He also struck out 86 batters in 67 1/3 innings, and he held opponents to an xBA of .192. The knocks against Diaz are that he was in the sixth percentile in BB% at 12.6, and he pitches in Cincinnati, which always feels like playing with fire. The 27-year-old is a step away from being in the upper tier of closers, but he will provide plenty of saves if you can tolerate the walks.

Alexis Diaz Seals the Deal in Tight Victory

Alexis Diaz delivered a clean inning to notch a save as the Reds edged out the Braves 1-0.

Fantasy Impact

Diaz's outing was efficient, requiring only 12 pitches to secure the game without allowing any hits, walks, or runs, although he didn't record any strikeouts. This performance lowers his season ERA slightly but remains a concern at 4.30, coupled with a WHIP of 1.30. Despite these less-than-stellar metrics, Diaz's ability to convert saves, now totaling 27, keeps him relevant in fantasy leagues primarily for his save potential. However, his moderate strikeout rate (8.8 K/9) and high FIP (4.75) suggest that fantasy managers should temper expectations and remain cautious, especially in leagues where ERA and WHIP heavily influence scoring.