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MLB Rumors: 3 Reds trades to make to win the NL Central, 1 to avoid

By Zach Pressnell

Manager David Bell of the Cincinnati Reds returns to the dugout after a visit to the mound during the seventh inning against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on April 12, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
Manager David Bell of the Cincinnati Reds returns to the dugout after a visit to the mound during the seventh inning against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on April 12, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) /
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Reds Rumors, Alexis Diaz
Alexis Diaz, Cincinnati Reds. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /

The Reds need to avoid dealing their closer, RHP Alexis Diaz

The Reds have a young, controllable closer that has shown that he is one of the best in the league. If any team calls them and asks about Alexis Diaz, the Reds need to hang the phone up immediately, no questions asked. Diaz has offered the Reds their best relief pitcher since Aroldis Chapman was pitching in Cincinnati.

This season, Diaz has converted 19 saves in 19 opportunities, while holding the longest active save streak. His ERA is sub 2.00 and his dominance has been irreplaceable. Diaz will garner a ton of attention from other MLB teams for the foreseeable future, as he is young, controllable, and one of the best closers in the MLB.

But to win a World Series, the team needs a reliable bullpen with a lockdown closer.

Diaz would be excellent for any team in the MLB, but he is on the Reds and the Reds need to keep it that way. No offer is worth losing the closer that has willed a team to so many different wins this year. There hasn’t been a situation Diaz couldn’t control.

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