The Cincinnati Reds optioned struggling closer Alexis Diaz to Triple-A hoping he can regain the form that helped him earn 37 saves and an NL All-Star appearance in 2023.

The Cincinnati Reds optioned struggling closer Alexis Diaz to Triple-A on Thursday hoping he can regain the form that helped him earn 37 saves and an NL All-Star appearance in 2023.

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"We decided to put our heads together and let (Díaz) try to figure out − get right in Triple-A," Francona said.

The Reds have promoted their number 20 prospect, flamethrower Luis Mey, to add to their bullpen, which could use the help.