Jhonathan Díaz Injury News & Updates

Diaz cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Salt Lake on Monday, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

The Angels are doing some 40-man roster housecleaning and Diaz is one of the guys to lose his spot. He will remain in the organization.

The Angels optioned Diaz to Triple-A Salt Lake on Saturday, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

With Jaime Barria (hamstring) returning from the injured list Saturday, Diaz will be squeezed off the major-league roster. The 27-year-old lefty gave up eight runs in seven innings during his stint with the Angels while striking out four batters and walking seven.

Diaz allowed seven runs on seven hits and two walks over one-third of an inning in relief during Friday's loss to Detroit.

When Diaz entered the game for the Angels in the eighth inning, the game was still relatively close, with the Tigers leading 4-1. However, the lefty reliever couldn't keep it that way -- he allowed nine of the 10 batters he faced to reach base, with his only out coming on a sacrifice fly. Diaz had been unscored upon over 4.2 major-league innings coming into Friday, but his ERA now sits at 12.60.

The Angels recalled Diaz from Triple-A Salt Lake on Thursday, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Diaz has spent all season with Salt Lake, putting up a 4.55 ERA and 1.44 WHIP through 87 innings. He had a solid run with the Angels last season to the tune of a 2.93 ERA over 15.1 frames, and the team will hope to get similar production out of Diaz as a multi-inning reliever for the final month of the season. Gerardo Reyes was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move.

The Angels reassigned Diaz to minor-league camp Wednesday.

Diaz missed much of last season due to an unspecified injury and was designated for assignment in November. The lefty eventually returned to the Angels on a minor-league contract and got into four games this spring, allowing just one unearned run on one hit while posting a 6:1 K:BB over seven innings. Though he'll likely open the season in Triple-A, Diaz should be among the first candidates for a call-up if Los Angeles has a need for pitching depth during the campaign.

Diaz (undisclosed) has made two Cactus League appearances to date, covering three innings and striking out five while allowing no runs on one hit and no walks.

Diaz didn't make any appearances for the Angels or Triple-A Salt Lake after mid-July of the past season due to an unspecified injury, but he's seemingly healthy again heading into the start of the 2023 campaign. The Angels removed Diaz from their 40-man roster in November, and the 26-year-old southpaw then elected free agency before ultimately re-signing with the Halos on a minor-league deal later in the offseason. He'll provide the organization with rotation depth at Triple-A.

Diaz was designated for assignment by the Angels on Friday, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.

The 26-year-old lefty was up and down with the Angels over the first few months of 2022. He pitched to a 2.93 ERA in 15.1 innings, but an 11:10 K:BB throws cold water on that number, and an injury wiped out most of his second half at Triple-A. Diaz will hit waivers, making way for Gio Urshela on the Angels' 40-man roster.

Diaz (undisclosed) was recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake and placed on the 60-day injured list Sunday.

The 25-year-old has been sidelined for Salt Lake since mid-July due to the unspecified injury, and the Angels called him up and put him on the 60-day IL to free up a spot on the 40-man roster. Diaz has a 2.93 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 11:10 K:BB over 15.1 big-league innings this year, and it's unclear if he's expected to be back before the end of the season.

Diaz (undisclosed) was placed on the 7-day injured list at Triple-A Salt Lake on Wednesday, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.

Diaz hasn't pitched for Salt Lake since July 16, and he's now in the IL with the unspecified injury. The 22-year-old seemed likely to be in the mix for a call-up after the Angels traded Noah Syndergaard to the Phillies, but Chase Silseth will instead be promoted to start in Saturday's doubleheader.

Diaz was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake on Friday.

Diaz gave up three runs on five hits in a 1.2-inning start Friday against the Mets, his lone appearance of his latest big-league stint. On the whole this season, his 2.93 ERA in 15.1 innings looks quite respectable, but his 11:10 K:BB suggests he doesn't deserve a mark nearly that good.

Diaz (1-1) took the loss Friday, giving up three runs on five hits and two walks over 1.2 innings as the Angels fell 7-3 to the Mets. He struck out one.

After a scoreless first inning, New York chased Diaz from the game with a parade of baserunners capped by a two-run double from Mark Canha. The 25-year-old southpaw began his 2022 stint with the Angels by firing 9.2 shutout frames over two starts, but since the calendar flipped to June, Diaz has been tagged for five runs in 5.2 innings, and his 2.93 ERA disguises a poor 11:10 K:BB through 15.1 innings.

Diaz was recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake and is starting Friday's game against the Mets, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Diaz was scratched from Friday's start in Salt Lake and will officially step in to start in the Angels' series opener against the Mets. Over his first three major-league appearances of the season, he's posted a 1.32 ERA and 1.17 WHIP in 13.2 innings.

Diaz was scratched from his start Thursday with Triple-A Salt Lake and is likely to be recalled to start Friday against the Mets, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.

The Angels have confirmed that they will recall a pitcher from the minors to start Friday. A spot in the rotation opened after Noah Syndergaard was pushed back in the rotation, so Diaz would likely only be making a spot start. Diaz has made three appearances with the big-league club this season and maintained a 1.32 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 10:8 K:BB across 13.2 frames.

The Angels optioned Diaz to Triple-A Salt Lake on Friday.

As anticipated, Diaz was sent back to the minors one day after serving as the Angels' 27th man in the team's doubleheader Thursday with the Yankees. He appeared in long relief in the Angels' 6-1 loss in Game 1, covering four innings and striking out two while giving up two earned runs on four hits.

Diaz was called up to serve as the 27th man for Thursday's doubleheader against the Yankees.

Diaz has made a pair of starts at the big-league level this season and has yet to give up a run despite a shaky 8:8 K:BB. It looks as though he'll be available in relief this time around, as Shohei Ohtani and Reid Detmers are lined up for the two starts.

Diaz was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake on Sunday.

He was up to serve as a spot starter for Saturday's doubleheader, and with the Angels already having six starters ahead of him on the depth chart, he will go back to Triple-A to await another chance to help the big club. He has logged 9.2 scoreless innings with four hits, eight walks and eight strikeouts over two appearances.

Diaz tossed 4.2 scoreless frames in Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader against Oakland. He gave up one hit and four walks while striking out four.

He was called up to be the 27th man for the twin bill and has not yet been officially sent back to Triple-A, but that move could be coming Sunday. It seems like Diaz is the presumed seventh option in the rotation for the Angels, given the meteoric rise of prospect Chase Silseth, who went from afterthought to being the first player from the 2021 draft to reach the majors.

Diaz was recalled by the Angels as the 27th man for Saturday's doubleheader against the Athletics.

Diaz is starting Saturday's matinee against Oakland, and he'll officially be designated as the 27th man for the twin bill. Although he's serving as an extra man Saturday, a strong performance should put him in the mix to serve as the Angels' sixth starter going forward. However, he faces strong competition for the rotation spot after Chase Silseth allowed a hit and two walks while striking out four in six scoreless frames against the Athletics on Friday.

The Angels plan to call up Diaz from Triple-A Salt Lake to start the first game of Saturday's doubleheader with the Athletics in Oakland.

The lefty is expected to be designated as the 27th man for the twin bill. Under normal circumstances, Diaz would likely be headed to Triple-A following Saturday's outing, but he'll have a chance to stake his claim to the sixth and final spot in the Angels' regular rotation with a strong showing versus the Athletics. Meanwhile, Chase Silseth is being called up from Double-A Rocket City to start Friday's series opener, so his performance along with Diaz's will likely determine which of the two sticks around with the big club moving forward. Diaz might have the early leg up on the rotation spot after he impressed during his first start of the season with the Angels last weekend, when he struck out four over five scoreless frames en route to picking up a win against the Nationals.

Diaz was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake on Saturday, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.

Diaz was called up for a spot start Friday against the Nationals and earned a win while throwing five shutout innings. He'll return to the minors for now, with Kyle Barraclough taking his place on the roster.

Diaz (1-0) yielded three hits and four walks over five shutout innings Friday, striking out four and earning a win over the Nationals.

Diaz wasn't exactly dominant Friday as he put runners in scoring position in three out of five innings, but he managed to keep the Nationals off the board as the Angels' staff combined for a four-hit shutout. He posted a 9:7 K:BB through 13 MLB innings last season and he's registered an 18:10 K:BB with Triple-A Salt Lake this season. Assuming he gets another turn in the rotation, Diaz would be lined up to take the mound in Oakland next weekend.

Jhonathan Diaz was recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake to start Friday's game against the Nationals, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

A 25-year-old lefty, Diaz logged a 4.15 ERA in 13 innings in the majors last year, working primarily as a starter. He had a 1.96 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and 18:10 K:BB in 23 innings through three starts this year at Triple-A.

Diaz was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake on Monday.

The 26-year-old was the odd man out as the Angels geared up for the 2022 season, sending him back to Salt Lake. In 2021, Diaz appeared in three games with the team, two of which he started, producing a 4.15 ERA and 1.38 WHIP while picking up a win and striking out nine in 13 innings.

The Angels optioned Diaz to Triple-A Salt Lake after his start Saturday against the Mariners.

Diaz allowed three runs in 4.1 innings Saturday, striking out three and walking two while allowing six hits. His roster spot gets filled by Sunday's starter Reid Detmers.

Diaz got a no-decision in Saturday's 6-4 loss to Seattle, allowing three runs on six hits and two walks with three strikeouts in 4.1 innings.

Diaz did well Saturday but was taunted by Mitch Haniger who drove in all three runs charged to Diaz in the third and fifth innings. The 25-year-old lefty has only made three appearances this season and concludes the campaign with a 4.15 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and 9:7 K:BB in 13 innings.

Diaz will start Saturday's game against the Mariners, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.

Diaz filled in as a long reliever Saturday after Jaime Barria (shoulder) exited the game, and he allowed one run on three hits and a walk while striking out four in seven innings to earn the win against the Mariners. He'll face off against Seattle once again Saturday and will attempt to remain hot in a starting role.

Diaz (1-0) got the win in Saturday's 14-1 rout of Seattle, allowing one run on three hits and a walk with four strikeouts in seven innings.

Making his second big league appearance, Diaz took over for an injured Jaime Barria in the third inning and stayed in to pitch the remainder of the game after Los Angeles tallied eight runs in the bottom of the inning to earn his first win. The 25-year-old required just 98 pitched to navigate seven innings and the quality performance may have earned him another opportunity to prove his worth in the season's final week.

Diaz was recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake on Friday.

Diaz made his first major-league start Friday and allowed two runs on two hits and four walks while striking out two in 1.2 innings. Although he worked mainly as a starter in Salt Lake, he'll likely serve as a long reliever for the Angels.

Diaz was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake on Saturday.

Diaz labored Friday in his first start in the majors, allowing two runs on two hits with four walks and two strikeouts over 1.2 innings. The 25-year-old has a 4.01 ERA and 92:17 K:BB between the Double-A and Triple-A levels this season.

Diaz pitched 1.2 innings against Oakland on Friday, allowing two runs on two hits and four walks while striking out two. He did not factor in the decision.

The southpaw was given his first call-up to the big club Friday after over seven years in the minors. He was able to give the Angels 50 pitches, but only 26 were strikes, and Diaz issued four free passes in addition to hitting a batter. The Athletics loaded the bases against him without registering a hit in the first inning, but Diaz was able to survive the frame unscored upon by striking out Chad Pinder and Matt Chapman. However, the 25-year-old couldn't escape the second inning, as Oakland again loaded the bases and came away with a pair of runs. It's unclear if Diaz will be given another start or sent back to the minors given the news that Shohei Ohtani, who has been dealing with arm fatigue, will return to the rotation Sunday, per Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times.

Diaz was called up from Triple-A Salt Lake City to start Friday against the Athletics, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

The left-hander will be making his major-league debut after spending the past seven-plus seasons in the minors. Diaz posted a 4.01 ERA and 92:17 K:BB across 76.1 innings between Double-A and Triple-A this season.