The Cincinnati Reds made a bold trade last spring and dealt former closer Alexis Diaz to the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for minor league right-hander Mike Villani. The Reds were heavily criticized at the time for parting with a talented, young reliever who was an All-Star back not even two years prior.
But based on the Texas Rangers most recent decision, the Reds knew exactly what they were doing all along. Diaz signed a deal with the Rangers this past offseason, but on Friday, Texas designated the right-hander for assignment. Diaz will now be on the hunt for his fifth organization in less than a year.