Yilber Daniel Díaz (born August 19, 2000) is a Venezuelan professional baseball pitcher for the Arizona Diamondbacks of Major League Baseball (MLB).

Yilber Díaz
Arizona Diamondbacks – No. 45
Pitcher
Born: (2000-08-19) August 19, 2000 (age 23)
Guatire, Venezuela
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
July 8, 2024, for the Arizona Diamondbacks
MLB statistics
(through July 8, 2024)
Win–loss record0–0
Earned run average1.50
Strikeouts5
Teams

Career

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Díaz signed with the Arizona Diamondbacks as an international free agent in February 2021. He made his professional debut that year with the Dominican Summer League Diamondbacks.

Díaz started the 2024 season with the Amarillo Sod Poodles before being promoted to the Reno Aces.[1] On July 8, 2024, Díaz was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time.[2] That same day, he faced the Atlanta Braves, pitching six innings of an eventual 5–4 loss.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Gilbert, Steve (July 6, 2024). "Another pitching prospect's debut on deck for D-backs". MLB.com. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
  2. ^ "Diamondbacks Select Yilber Diaz". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
  3. ^ "Sparked by Murphy's tying homer in the 9th, Braves rally for 5-4 win over D-backs in 11 innings". ESPN.com. Associated Press. July 8, 2024. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
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