Neither Alexis Díaz nor the Los Angeles Dodgers bullpen have met expectations this year, but the team is about to see if a marriage can work.

The defending champions acquired the former All-Star closer in a trade with the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday, adding a new arm to one of the most injury-ravaged units in baseball. Going back to the Reds is 2024 13th-round pick Mike Villani.

Reliever Evan Phillips was also placed on the 60-day injured list in a corresponding move.

The Dodgers acquired RHP Alexis Díaz from the Cincinnati Reds for minor league pitcher Mike Villani. In order to make room on the 40-man roster, the Dodgers transferred RHP Evan Phillips to the 60-day injured list. — Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) May 29, 2025

Alexis Díaz is a reclamation project for the Dodgers

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