Dayan Díaz

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Dayan Díaz
Pitcher
Born: (1989-02-10) February 10, 1989 (age 35)
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
(through 2017 season)
Win–loss record1–1
Earned run average9.15
Strikeouts23
WHIP1.93
Teams

Dayan Enrique Díaz (born February 10, 1989) is a Colombian former professional baseball pitcher. He previously played for the Cincinnati Reds and Houston Astros.

Career[edit]

Cincinnati Reds[edit]

Díaz was called up to the majors for the first time on May 22, 2016.[1]

Houston Astros[edit]

Díaz signed a minor league contract with the Houston Astros on January 21, 2017.[2] On May 5, 2017, he was promoted to the major leagues to replace Michael Feliz who went on Family Medical Emergency leave.[3] He was designated for assignment on August 31, 2017.[4]

Los Angeles Angels[edit]

On September 4, 2017, Díaz was claimed off waivers by the Los Angeles Angels.[5] On March 29, 2018, the Angels placed Díaz on the restricted list after he failed to report for spring training due to visa issues.[6] He elected free agency on October 11, 2018.

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Dayan Diaz, nicknamed 'Jumbito,' called up by Reds".
  2. ^ Byrne, Connor (January 21, 2017). "Minor MLB Transactions: 1/21/17". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved January 21, 2017.
  3. ^ "Astros' Michael Feliz: Leaves club for emergency". CBSSports.com. Retrieved 2017-05-08.
  4. ^ Adams, Steve (August 31, 2017). "Astros Designate Dayan Diaz For Assignment". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved August 31, 2017.
  5. ^ Adams, Steve (September 4, 2017). "Angels Claim Dayan Diaz, Designate Daniel Wright". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved September 4, 2017.
  6. ^ "Angels' Dayan Diaz: Placed on restricted list". CBSSports.com. Retrieved 2018-04-08.

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