Open Extended ReactionsCINCINNATI -- The Reds optioned struggling closer Alexis Diaz to Triple-A on Thursday in hopes that he can regain the form that helped him earn 37 saves and an NL All-Star appearance in 2023. "We decided to let him try to figure out, get right in Triple-A," manager Terry Francona said. He had 28 saves last season but also walked 31 and allowed six homers in 56⅓ innings. The Reds recalled hard-throwing rookie right-hander Luis Mey from Triple-A on Thursday. His 11 perfect relief outings are the most for a Reds reliever through 15 appearances since John Franco in 1987.