The Cincinnati Reds have optioned struggling closer Alexis Diaz to Triple-A hoping he can regain his All-Star form.

The Cincinnati Reds optioned reliever Alexis Diaz to Louisville on Friday and called up fellow right-hander Luis Mey from the ...

"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.