Former All-Star pitcher Alexis Díaz has reported to the Los Angeles Dodgers’ facility in Arizona for some fine-tuning before joining the team. The 28-year-old right-hander was acquired from the Cincinnati Reds for minor league pitcher Mike Villani on Thursday.

CINCINNATI (WXIX) - Following two months where former All-Star Alexis Díaz underwhelmed, underperformed and made a poor impression, the Cincinnati Reds are close to trading him to the Los Angeles Dodgers for minor league pitcher Mike Villani, a 22-year-old reliever who the Dodgers drafted in the 13th-round last year.

Former LSU pitcher Ty Floyd carved out a starting role in the minor leagues following a season-long injury list stint in 2024. With the Cincinnati Reds' Single-A team, the right-hander has eight starts thus far. Through 27.2 innings of work, he has 31 strikeouts, a 3.25 ERA, and a 0.90 WHIP. The opposition bats just .147 against him.

Former All-Star pitcher Alexis Diaz has reported to the Los Angeles Dodgers’ facility in Arizona for some fine-tuning before joining the team

The Cincinnati Reds were counting on Wade Miley to be a contributor this season, but recent struggles may prevent that. Another minor-leaguer, however, is pitching quite well for the Louisville Bats.

Is Chase Burns this year's Rhett Lowder for Cincinnati Reds? The next Corbin Burnes-like rookie? David Price? Some depends on the rest of the team.

The Diamondbacks signed infielder Nicky Lopez to a minor league contract after veteran utility man Ildemaro Vargas opted out of his deal.

Alfredo Duno went 2-5 with three walks. Sammy Stafura went 1-6 with a walk. Carlos Sanchez went 1-5 with two walks and a stolen base. Kyle Henley went 0-5 with a walk. Make sure you bookmark Cincinnati Reds Talk for the latest news,