Why Cincinnati Reds' Alexis Diaz 'not thinking about' closer status

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Alexis Diaz, a 2023 All-Star closer, threw half his pitches Friday for balls as he continues work on command issues.
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Can past MLB postseason experience be the difference for the 2025 Cincinnati Reds?
During this past offseason, Cincinnati more than doubled the amount of combined games worth of playoff experienced on its roster.
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Sun, Mar 23
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Cincinnati Reds spring training: Reds rout Guardians to close out 2025 camp
Nick Lodolo and Elly De La Cruz closed out strong spring trainings Sunday to lead the Reds to victory in the team's 2025 Cactus League finale.
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Why it’s division or bust for Cincinnati Reds in 2025 playoff quest
"Our goal is to win the division," Cincinnati Reds general manager Brad Meador said.
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Cincinnati Reds open Terry Francona Era with no closer as Alexis Diaz heads to IL
The Cincinnati Reds found a roster off-ramp for struggling closer Alexis Diaz, announcing Sunday the former All-Star will open on the injured list.
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Cincinnati Reds spring training: final Cactus League lineup Sunday vs. Guardians
TJ Friedl's leading off, newcomers Austin Hays and Gavin Lux batting 4-5 in Cincinnati Reds' final spring training lineup before Thursday's opener.
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'Not having a hit-off': Final roster call looms for Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona
Jacob Hurtubise, Blake Dunn and Stuart Fairchild are battling for the Cincinnati Reds' final two roster spots on the hitting side.
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Cincinnati Reds spring training: Reds final roster battle plays out in loss to Padres
Stuart Fairchild, Jacob Hurtubise and Blake Dunn made final arguments Saturday for the final two Cincinnati Reds bench spots on the opening roster.
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Cincinnati Reds spring training: Saturday's lineup vs. San Diego Padres
Andrew Abbott and Carson Spiers are expected to pitch bulk innings for the Cincinnati Reds Saturday vs. the Padres.
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