Alexis Díaz shut down the San Diego Padres to close out a win for the Cincinnati Reds. Diaz has been elite for the first year-plus of his career and it is time to say it. Also, Spencer Steer has hit an adjustment period in his young career, but he has shown signs that it won't last long. He also compares to a recent Reds rookie star, I'll tell you who that is. There is help in AAA as CES and Matt McLain are showing out.

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Alexis Díaz shows why he is elite in latest Cincinnati Reds win