Miguel Díaz DVOA, Advanced Stats, & Fantasy Rankings

According to Jeff Young of FanSided, the San Francisco Giants have signed right-handed pitcher Miguel Diaz to a minor-league contract. Diaz logged just one inning in the major leagues last summer with the Houston Astros. He then spent the remainder of the season with Triple-A Toledo and posted a 4.30 ERA and a 1.16 WHIP across 46 innings. Diaz has spent the majority of his major league career with the San Diego Padres. Across 127 1/3 big league frames, the right-hander had held a 4.81 ERA and a 1.36 WHIP. Through 204 2/3 innings at Triple-A, the 30-year-old has posted a 4.93 ERA and 1.50 WHIP. Given his lack of proven success in the majors, Diaz will likely open the 2025 campaign at the Triple-A level.

The Houston Astros have claimed right-hander Miguel Diaz off waivers from the Detroit Tigers. The reliever didn't crack the Opening Day roster and was out of minor league options, meaning the Tigers needed to try and pass him through waivers if they wanted to keep him in the organization. That will not be the case, however, as Diaz will join the Astros' bullpen after impressing with just one earned run allowed across 14 innings in the 2023 season with 16 strikeouts against five walks in that time. With Josh Hader in town, Diaz won't see any save opportunities but should get an opportunity after dazzling a season ago.