The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired struggling reliever Alexis Díaz from the Cincinnati Reds. Díaz, a former All-Star, has experienced a significant decline in performance this season, posting a 12.00 ERA in the majors and a 4.61 ERA in Triple-A. The Reds received minor league pitcher Mike Villani in return. The Dodgers will assume Díaz's remaining $2.95 million salary, incurring additional luxury tax expenses. While a high-risk acquisition, the Dodgers see Díaz as a potential reclamation project with three years of remaining team control.

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