Yandy Díaz
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MLB Player Data
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Jun 28 2025Diaz went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run and a walk Saturday against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz returned to the third spot in the Rays' order after leading off for seven consecutive games. He blasted his 13th home run of the season in the fourth inning, while also tallying his 14th multi-hit effort in his last 23 starts. In June, Diaz has hit .408 with five home runs, 13 RBI and 16 runs scored across 93 at-bats.
Jun 24 2025Diaz went 3-for-4 with a double, a run scored and a walk in Tuesday's win over the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz collected hits in the first, third and fifth innings and came around to score in the latter. He's been on an unreal tear lately, collecting multiple hits in six straight contests and 11 times during his active 14-game hitting streak. During that span, he's gone 29-for-60 (.483), raising his season slash line to .289/.338/.470 with 29 extra-base hits and 36 runs scored.
Jun 21 2025Diaz went 3-for-5 with two solo home runs in Friday's 14-8 win over the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz set the tone with a leadoff home run in the first inning before tacking on another solo shot in the fifth to extend the Rays' lead to six runs. Diaz is in the midst of an 11-game hitting streak and has reached base safely in each of his last 15 games. He has a scorching .468 batting average (22-for-47) with 10 runs scored, four home runs and 10 RBI during his current hitting streak.
Jun 15 2025Diaz is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz appeared to be in some discomfort after a slide into home plate Saturday, but he didn't exit the game and manager Kevin Cash said that the 33-year-old is "totally available" off the bench Sunday, per Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. Diaz's absence looks to be little more than a pre-planned rest day after he had started each of the Rays' last seven games. He's been on a heater of late, slashing .408/.473/.673 with three home runs, 10 RBI and nine runs in 12 games dating back to May 31.
Jun 12 2025Diaz went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run Wednesday against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz tied the game at 3-3 in the fifth inning with his 10th home run of the season. He has gone deep three times in his last 10 contests while going 15-for-39 with eight RBI and eight runs scored in that span. This run has increased Diaz's ISO to .169 on the campaign, which would be good for the third-highest mark of his career.
Jun 8 2025Diaz went 3-for-4 with a two-run homer and a double in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz got the Rays on the board in the fifth inning, driving a two-out, opposite-field blast off Valente Bellozo to tie the game 2-2. It's the ninth homer of the year for Diaz, who's gone 10-for-27 (.370) over his last seven games. He's slashing .248/.297/.413 with 25 runs scored, 36 RBI and three steals across 263 plate appearances this season.
Jun 6 2025Diaz is absent from the lineup for Friday's game against the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's a routine day off for Diaz, who had started each of the previous nine contests. The Rays are going with Brandon Lowe at designated hitter and Curtis Mead at second base.
May 31 2025Diaz went 3-for-5 with a home run, a double, a walk, two total runs and three total RBI in Saturday's 16-3 rout of the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz gave the Rays their first lead with a two-run blast in the third inning. He added a run-scoring double to cap the scoring in the ninth. Diaz's three-hit performance was his fifth of the season and his first since May 4. He finished May on a strong note but batted just .224 (22-for-98) during the month, though he added five long balls and 21 RBI over 24 games.
May 29 2025Diaz went 2-for-5 with a double, two RBI and a run scored in Thursday's 13-3 win over the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was Diaz's first multi-hit game since May 21, as it's been a relatively quiet stretch for him at the plate of late in terms of batting average. Across his last 11 contests, the veteran corner infielder is batting just .234 with one homer, three doubles, 10 RBI and five runs scored. Diaz does have four multi-RBI efforts and multi-hit games during this period, though.
May 26 2025Diaz isn't part of the Rays' starting lineup for Monday's game against the Twins, Brian Murphy of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz will get the night off Monday after making nine consecutive starts at DH for Tampa Bay. In his stead, Brandon Lowe will DH and Curtis Mead will play second base.
May 21 2025Diaz went 2-for-5 with a three-run homer in Wednesday's 8-4 win over the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz gave the Rays some breathing room in the eighth inning with a 435-foot, three-run blast off Forrest Whitley that extended Tampa's lead to 8-4. The 33-year-old Diaz has gone 9-for-25 (.360) during his current six-game hitting streak. He's boosted his slash line to .254/.303/.416 with seven homers, 27 RBI, 18 runs scored and three stolen bases across 201 plate appearances this year.
May 17 2025Diaz went 2-for-5 with two RBI on Saturday against the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz was held out of the Rays' series earlier in the week against the Blue Jays due to passport issues, but he returned Friday and has started both games since. He delivered a key two-RBI single in the fifth frame and tallied his first multi-hit game since May 4. As that implies, Diaz has slowed a bit in May by going 10-for-47, albeit with 10 RBI and three runs scored across 12 games.
May 16 2025The Rays reinstated Diaz (personal) from the restricted list Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 33-year-old was unavailable for a three-game series in Toronto due to a passport issue, but he's back with the Rays for Friday's series opener in Miami. Diaz has a .238/.291/.400 slash line with six homers through 175 plate appearances this year, and he's batting just .184 (7-for-38) through 10 games in May.
May 13 2025Diaz is on the restricted list because there was a delay in having his passport renewed as the team traveled to Toronto, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz will presumably miss the series in Toronto before returning to action this weekend in Miami.
May 8 2025Diaz went 1-for-5 with a three-run home run Thursday against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz slotted into the leadoff spot for the second straight game since returning from a hip injury -- both of which came against lefties. He popped his sixth home run of the season in the seventh inning, his third in his last seven games. Diaz now has a .174 ISO across 163 plate appearances, which would be good for the second-highest mark of his career.
May 7 2025Diaz (hip) will serve as the Rays' designated hitter and leadoff batter in Wednesday's game against the Phillies, Ryan Bass of FanDuel Sports Network Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz exited Tuesday's 8-4 win early due to right hip tightness, but he downplayed the injury after the game and suggested he would be back in action Wednesday. His prediction appears to have come true, and he'll move up to the top of the order after having occupied the No. 3 spot in his previous two starts. The left-handed-hitting Chandler Simpson could continue to bat leadoff against right-handed pitching, but Diaz looks like he'll be the Rays' preferred table setter versus lefties such as the Phillies' Cristopher Sanchez.
May 6 2025Diaz exited Tuesday's game against the Phillies early due to right hip tightness, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz suffered the injury during a swing in the sixth inning and wasn't able to finish his at-bat. However, manager Kevin Cash said after the game that the issue isn't anything too serious and expects the 33-year-old to be back in the starting lineup Wednesday.
May 1 2025Diaz went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Thursday against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz got the Rays off to a quick start, as he delivered his fourth home run of the season in the first inning. He continues to get on track at the plate after a slow start to the year, as he's gone 15-for-44 with only four strikeouts across his last 11 games.
Apr 20 2025Diaz went 3-for-5 with a double and two RBI on Saturday against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz failed to record multiple hits across his first 10 starts of the campaign, but he continues to turn things around at the plate, as Saturday marked his fifth multi-hit effort in his last 11 starts. In that 11-game sample, Diaz has also managed three homers and five total extra-base hits to go along with seven RBI and seven runs scored.
Apr 15 2025Diaz went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, two RBI and two runs scored Monday against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz led off the game with a home run, kicking off a 16-run outburst for the Rays. He has also gone deep in consecutive games and has three homers on the season. After a slow start to the campaign, Diaz has multiple hits in four of his last six starts with seven runs scored and four RBI in that span.
Apr 13 2025Diaz went 1-for-4 with a solo home run, a walk and two runs scored Sunday against Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Rays are in the midst of a lengthy homestand and Diaz has performed well across the first six games, collecting seven hits in 24 at-bats with five runs scored and two home runs. He got off to a slow start to the season but has reached base multiple times in four of his last five starts.
Apr 9 2025Diaz went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 5-4 win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz took the second pitch he faced from Reid Detmers deep to right field for a 327-foot solo homer, his first of the 2025 campaign. Diaz has gotten off to a slow start, but he's reached base in six of his last seven outings and has gone 6-for-28 with two walks, three runs scored and a solo homer over that span.
Apr 1 2025Diaz went 1-for-4 with a walk and two runs scored Tuesday against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz reached base multiple times for the first time this season and came around to score on each occasion. He's gotten off to a slow start across five games, recording three hits across his first 22 at-bats. Nevertheless, he should continue to serve as the Rays' primary leadoff hitter.
Mar 14 2025The Rays exercised Diaz's $12 million option for 2026 and added a vesting option for 2027 on Friday, Ryan Bass of FanDuel Sports Network Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz's option for 2027 would vest if he reaches certain performance thresholds in 2026. The 33-year-old's performance in 2024 fell off a bit compared to his 2023 and 2022 seasons, but he still slashed .281/.341/.414 with 14 home runs in 2024 and boasts a career .373 on-base percentage. Diaz is slated to serve as the Rays' primary first baseman again in 2025, and he should also see ample starts at designated hitter.
Mar 10 2025The Rays are considering removing Diaz from the leadoff spot for the 2025 season, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz has spent the vast majority of the last three seasons occupying the leadoff spot in the Rays' lineup, a logical choice given his .383 on-base percentage in that span. However, the Rays are looking for ways to jumpstart their offense in 2025, which includes moving Diaz down the order to give him more opportunities to drive in runs. Despite the report, Diaz has hit from the top spot in the order in all but one of the games he has started this spring.
Sep 26 2024Diaz is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Rays haven't indicated that Diaz is dealing with an injury, and despite being one of the team's more productive hitters this season, he'll be on the bench for the third time in four games Thursday. With Diaz's playing time having been scaled back lately, Jonathan Aranda has taken over as the Rays' everyday first baseman, and manager Kevin Cash has rotated a number of different players at the designated-hitter spot.
Sep 25 2024Diaz is not in the lineup for Wednesday's contest in Detroit. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: For the second time over the last three games, Diaz will exit the lineup as he continues to see his playing time dip this month. Jonathan Aranda is getting another start at first base for the Rays while Brandon Lowe handles designated-hitter duties.
Sep 22 2024Diaz is absent from the lineup for Sunday's game versus the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Brandon Lowe is getting a start in the designated-hitter spot in this one, while Jonathan Aranda will cover first base. Diaz's playing time has slipped a bit this month, as this is the sixth time he's been out of the Rays' lineup.
Sep 18 2024Diaz is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz had started the last three games, although he's seen his playing time cut into a bit the last couple weeks as the Rays get a look at some younger players. Jonathan Aranda will start at first base Wednesday, and Austin Shenton will serve as the Rays' designated hitter.
Sep 14 2024Diaz has not started in three of the Rays' last eight games. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz is still starting the majority of games for Tampa Bay, but his playing time has slipped as Jonathan Aranda becomes a more consistent presence in the lineup. Diaz's usage against righties is particularly concerning, as he's started only half of the team's last six matchups. It's possible he is dealing with an injury, though the Rays have not disclosed that.
Sep 13 2024Diaz is not in Friday's lineup against the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jonathan Aranda draws the start at first base while batting sixth against righty Tanner Bibee. Diaz is hitting .389 with two home runs, four runs and six RBI in 10 games this month.
Sep 11 2024Diaz is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz received a day off Sunday, so his absence from the lineup three days later and after just two starts is somewhat surprising. The Rays haven't indicated that Diaz is dealing with any sort of injury, but fantasy managers may nonetheless want to keep a close eye on his status heading into the four-game series with the Guardians that begins Thursday. Jonathan Aranda will pick up a start at first base Wednesday in Diaz's stead.
Sep 8 2024Diaz is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz started the previous four games and will receive a day off after going 7-for16 with two homers, five RBI and three runs during that span. Jonathan Aranda will receive a start at first base in the series finale at Baltimore.
Sep 7 2024Diaz went 3-for-4 with a home run, a walk, two RBI and an additional run scored in Saturday's 7-1 win over the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz led off the game with a 440-foot blast off Zach Eflin and later added an RBI single in the eighth frame. Over his past 10 games, the 33-year-old has tallied five multi-hit efforts while homering four times and driving in eight runs. On the season, he's batting .279 with 14 home runs, 64 RBI and 51 runs scored across 567 plate appearances.
Sep 5 2024Diaz went 2-for-4 with a walk and a two-run home run in Wednesday's 9-4 win over the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He took Louie Varland deep in the fourth inning, capping an eight-run eruption for the Rays offense. It's Diaz's 13th homer of the season, and third in his last six games as he catches fire for the home stretch. Over 28 contests since the beginning of August, the 33-year-old is slashing .294/.362/.461 with 12 RBI and 12 runs.
Sep 3 2024Diaz is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 33-year-old served as Tampa Bay's designated hitter the past two games after sitting out Saturday due to a knee issue. It hasn't been reported that Diaz has suffered a setback, but it's possible his knee still isn't 100 percent. Jonathan Aranda is receiving a start at first base Tuesday for the Rays.
Sep 1 2024Diaz (knee) will bat leadoff as the Rays' designated hitter Sunday against the Padres, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 33-year-old was on the bench for Saturday's contest after he exited Friday's game due to left knee patellar tendinitis, but he's back in action Sunday for the series finale. Diaz finished August with a hot bat and has a .349/.396/.558 slash line with three doubles and two homers in his past 12 games.
Aug 31 2024Diaz (knee) isn't in the Rays' lineup for Saturday's game against the Padres, Ryan Bass of Bally Sports Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After exiting Friday's game in the fourth inning due to left knee patellar tendinitis, Diaz will take an extra day off to recover. The 33-year-old first baseman said Saturday that his knee still hurts a bit, though his treatment has helped his condition, and he expects to be back in the lineup within the next several days, per Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. In the meantime, Brandon Lowe will cover first base in Diaz's place while Christopher Morel fields second and Jonathan Aranda serves as the DH.
Aug 30 2024Diaz was removed from Friday's game against the Padres with left knee patellar tendinitis, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz went 2-for-2 with a two-run homer and a walk in Friday's game, but he had to be lifted for a pinch runner after he singled to left field in the fourth inning. It's unclear at the moment if his injury will force him to spend time on the injured list, but Jonathan Aranda, who entered as the pinch runner, could see an uptick of playing time at first base if Diaz needs to miss any amount of time.
Aug 28 2024Diaz went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's win over the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz supplied the Rays with some insurance in the eighth, hitting a solo home run to put them ahead 3-1 in a game that wound up finishing 3-2. The home run was only his second since Aug. 3, but he's still been hitting the ball. Since Aug. 17, Diaz is slashing .351/.390/.514 with four extra-base hits, five RBI and two runs while striking out just under 10 percent of the time. His power numbers have dipped significantly since last season, but he's been able to display his usual contact ability. For the season, he's slashing .275/.330/.400 with 11 homers, 57 RBI, 46 runs and a 39:81 BB:K in 533 plate appearances.
Aug 26 2024Diaz is absent from the lineup for Monday's game in Seattle, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It looks to be a routine day off for Diaz, who had started every game since July 26. Brandon Lowe will play first base and Dylan Carlson will bat leadoff for the series opener against the Mariners.
Aug 22 2024Diaz went 1-for-4 with a double and an RBI against the Athletics on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz suffered an injury scare Sunday after being hit by a pitch in the arm, but he didn't miss any action and went 4-for-11 with two doubles in the Rays' ensuing three-game series against Oakland. Diaz has had a strong month of August, maintaining a .297 average with six RBI and eight runs scored across 18 games.
Aug 19 2024Diaz (forearm) is serving as the designated hitter and batting in the leadoff spot in Monday's series opener against Oakland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz was forced to leave Sunday's game against Arizona after being hit by a pitch on his left forearm. X-rays and an MRI after the game both came back clean, and he will end up not needing to miss any time due to injury. Since the All-Star break, Diaz is slashing .270/.329/.392 with 10 runs scored, two home runs and eight RBI across 82 plate appearances.
Aug 18 2024X-rays and an MRI both came back clean on Diaz's forearm after he was forced to exit Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz was hit by a pitch in the first inning and was quickly diagnosed with a bruised forearm. Imaging confirms that he should be considered day-to-day and may not be forced to miss any additional time.
Aug 6 2024Diaz (thumb) will start at first base and bat leadoff in Tuesday's game versus the Cardinals, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz had to depart Sunday's game against the Astros with a bruised left thumb, but he's back in action Tuesday without having missed any starts. He'll enter play Tuesday sporting a .963 OPS in eight contests since returning from the restricted list.
Aug 4 2024Diaz had X-rays come back negative and was diagnosed with a bruised left wrist after exiting Sunday's game against the Astros, Ryan Bass of Bally Sports Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The first baseman initially attempted to stay in the game after being struck by a 109.8 mph grounder off the bat of Yordan Alvarez but was ultimately removed from the contest. Diaz went 1-for-2 with a walk before leaving the game. He avoided a fracture and should be considered day-to-day heading into Tuesday's series opener at St. Louis.
Aug 3 2024Diaz went 2-for-5 with a solo home run, a double and an additional run scored in Saturday's 6-1 win over the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz is 9-for-29 (.310) with two homers and four RBI over seven games since he returned from attending to a personal matter. The first baseman has reached double-digit homers in four of the last six years, but he's well off the pace that saw him swat 22 long balls last season. Through 101 contests in 2024, Diaz has a .276/.331/.410 slash line, 10 homers, 50 RBI, 40 runs scored, 23 doubles, one triple and no stolen bases.
Jul 28 2024Diaz went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 4-0 win over the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He went back-to-back with Alex Jackson off Andrew Abbott to lead off the fifth inning, breaking open a 1-0 game. While the homer was only the ninth of the year for Diaz, a disappointing total after he slugged a career-high 22 last season, he has been supplying more power in July, slashing .278/.328/.481 through 13 games on the month. The 32-year-old is on an affordable contract that pays him $10 million in 2025 with a $12 million club option for 2026, but with the Rays in sell mode at the trade deadline and a number of contenders in need of help at first base, Diaz could be the next player to go.
Jul 27 2024Diaz went 1-for-5 against the Reds on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz missed seven games while on the restricted list with an undisclosed personal issue. He returned to his customary leadoff position and now has at least one hit in nine of his 12 starts in July to go along with six RBI and four runs scored.
Jul 26 2024The Rays reinstated Diaz (personal) from the restricted list Friday, Tricia Whitaker of Bally Sports Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz was placed on the restricted list following the All-Star break and missed seven consecutive games for personal reasons. The 32-year-old will be available for Friday's series opener against the Reds and should slot in at first base. Diaz is slashing .273/.329/.396 with eight homers, 46 RBI and 35 runs during 416 plate appearances.
Jul 24 2024Manager Kevin Cash said he had no update on Diaz's (personal) status prior to Tuesday's game against the Blue Jays, MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz has been away from the Rays since the All-Star break and was officially placed on the restricted list Saturday. Cash confirmed that Diaz's placement on the restricted list isn't the result of any team-related decision, as the veteran infielder is tending to a personal family matter. Diaz remains in daily communication with the team.
Jul 20 2024The Rays placed Diaz (personal) on the restricted list Saturday, Tricia Whitaker of Bally Sports Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz was away from the Rays during Friday's game against the Yankees tending to a personal matter, and it remains unclear when he might return as he moves to the restricted list. In the meantime, Isaac Paredes will take over as the Rays' first baseman, and Curtis Mead will come up from Triple-A Durham to provide Tampa Bay with some additional infield depth.
Jul 19 2024Diaz will not be with the Rays for Friday's game versus the Yankees as he tends to a personal matter, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz remains on the active roster for the time being, but it's not clear when he might be back in Tampa Bay's lineup. Isaac Paredes will handle first base duties Friday while Jose Caballero occupies the hot corner.
Jul 12 2024Diaz went 3-for-5 with an RBI in Friday's 2-0 win over the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz singled in the third inning and drove in a run on his 20th double of the year in the fifth. He later added a single in the seventh and has logged multiple hits in three of his past six games. On the year, the 32-year-old is hitting .276 with eight home runs, 45 RBI and 35 runs scored over 408 plate appearances.
Jul 7 2024Diaz went 3-for-3 with a walk, a double and a three-run home run in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: His seventh-inning shot off Jacob Latz gave the Rays a brief lead, but the bullpen immediately squandered it in the bottom of the frame. Four of Diaz's eight homers on the season have come in his last 14 games, a stretch in which he's slashing .311/.344/.574 with four doubles and 12 RBI -- although curiously, the only runs he's scored during that time have come on his own home runs, despite the fact that he's consistently batting leadoff for Tampa Bay.
Jul 4 2024Diaz isn't in the Rays' lineup Thursday versus the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz is getting an off day Thursday after going 1-for-9 in the first two games of the series versus the Royals. This is the first baseman's first absence from the lineup since May 25. Isaac Paredes will shift over from third to first and Jose Caballero will enter the lineup at third in the ninth spot.
Jun 26 2024Diaz went 2-for-4 with an RBI in Wednesday's 5-2 loss to the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With his first-inning single off George Kirby, Diaz extended his streak to 19 games and tied the franchise record in the process. He's been a great tone-setter, with 40 RBI out of the leadoff spot this season, one of five players to reach that mark thus far. The 32-year-old has been on a tear in June, hitting .343 with three homers and 15 RBI.
Jun 25 2024Diaz went 1-for-5 with a solo home run Tuesday against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz led off the bottom of the first inning with a solo home run, continuing his excellent run of recent production. He has gone deep three times in his last six starts and also has at least one RBI in seven straight games. Diaz also extended his hitting streak to 18 games, during which he's hit .358.
Jun 23 2024Diaz went 3-for-4 with a solo home run Sunday against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz tagged Pirates starter Paul Skenes early, depositing the first pitch of the game off the foul pole in right field for his sixth homer of the season. He later led off the eighth with his third hit, which eventually saw pinch runner Jose Caballero cross the plate with the go-ahead run. Diaz extended his hitting streak to 16 games in the process, collecting his ninth multiple-hit effort during that stretch and fourth multi-hit game over the last five. He's batting 26-for-71 (.366) during the streak.
Jun 20 2024Diaz went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run Thursday against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz collected two hits including his fifth homer of the season, extending his hitting streak to 13 games and his on-base streak to 22 games in the process. He's batting .351 over the course of the hitting streak, though he has just one home run, one double, four RBI and six runs scored to show for his efforts.
Jun 16 2024Diaz went 1-for-4 with a walk Saturday against Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz extended his hitting streak to nine games with the performance, during which he's collected multiple hits on five occasions. He's hitting .359 in that span, though his production has otherwise been empty as he has zero extra-base hits, one RBI and three runs scored. Diaz has managed only a .094 ISO across 309 plate appearances for the campaign, so his lack of power has not been a short-term issue.
Jun 2 2024Diaz went 1-for-4 with a double and an RBI on Sunday against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz had a strong weekend series thanks to some timely hits. Across the three games, he went just 3-for-11 but drove in four runs and also worked two free passes. Diaz has gone just 7-for-44 across his last 13 starts, though he's striking out at only a 10.6 percent clip in that span, meaning his numbers should start to tick back up.
May 25 2024Diaz isn't in the Rays' lineup Saturday against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz will get a day off Saturday after going 1-for-4 during a loss in Friday's series opener. His absence will allow Jonathan Aranda to start at first base, moving Isaac Paredes into the DH spot while Amed Rosario starts at the hot corner.
May 22 2024Diaz went 1-for-5 with a solo home run and an additional RBI in Wednesday's 8-5 loss to the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz knocked in a run with a groundout in the second inning and added a solo shot in the ninth. He's up to four homers this season, three of which have come in his last 12 games, a span in which he's hitting .313 (15-for-48). The infielder is slashing .255/.321/.360 with 25 RBI, 22 runs scored, no stolen bases and nine doubles over 50 contests this season. Diaz had a career-high 22 homers in 2023, but that was an anomaly for him from a power standpoint -- he's much more of a contact-first hitter.
May 21 2024Diaz is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 32-year-old will yield to Jonathan Aranda at first base Tuesday, giving Diaz his first day off after playing 10 straight games. During that stretch, Diaz is batting .341 with a pair of homers.
May 18 2024Diaz went 3-for-3 with two walks and a run scored Saturday against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz has gotten on track at the plate across the last two weeks, with Saturday's performance marking his eighth multi-hit performance across his last 15 games. He's gone 23-for-63 with 12 RBI and 10 runs scored, also chipping in a pair of home runs. Overall, Diaz owns a 106 wRC+ but just a .097 ISO across 206 plate appearances for the season.
May 13 2024Diaz went 1-for-4 with a solo home run, a walk and two runs scored Sunday against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz launched his second homer in as many games and his third of the season. He has turned his results around in May, as he's maintained a .333 average with eight RBI and eight runs scored across 10 games. Diaz remains locked in as the Rays' leadoff hitter and should be a strong source of batting average and runs scored moving forward.
May 11 2024Diaz went 3-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's win over the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz jumped on Nestor Cortes' first pitch of the bottom of the first inning, sending it over the left-field wall for his second longball of the season. He didn't stop there, doubling twice (with one of them plating another run) and finishing with three runs scored. Diaz already has five multi-hit games this month, elevating his average from .220 to .250.
May 6 2024Diaz went 2-for-4 with a double, a walk and two RBI on Sunday against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz is hitting just .235 across his 150 plate appearances of the season, though his results have begun to turn around of late. Sunday marked his third straight start with two hits, and he also has a double, four RBI and a run scored in that span. Diaz has only two barrels in 114 batted ball events to begin the season, though he should continue to see hits fall in at an increased clip as he's maintained a 15.3 percent strikeout rate -- in line with his career norm.
Apr 28 2024Diaz (finger) is starting at first base and batting leadoff Sunday against the White Sox, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 32-year-old sat out Saturday after being hit by a pitch in the left pinky finger Friday, but he'll rejoin the starting nine after missing just one game. Diaz is hitting .324 in his past nine contests, though he's slugging just .378 during that stretch and has not hit a home run since Opening Day.
Apr 27 2024Diaz (hand) is not in the starting lineup but is available as a pinch hitter for Saturday's game against the White Sox, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz left Friday's game after taking a 99-mph fastball off his left pinky in the eighth inning. X-rays came back negative, and while he won't start Saturday, he will be available should the Rays need a right-handed bat. With Diaz in the dugout, lefty-hitting Austin Shenton will start at first base and bat in the cleanup spot against White Sox right-hander Jonathan Cannon.
Apr 26 2024X-rays on Diaz's hand came back negative Friday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz had to leave Friday's game after getting hit in the hand by a pitch during the eighth inning, but it seems he escaped the incident without suffering any significant damage. He may still step out of the lineup for a game or two to avoid playing with any lingering pain, but an extended absence isn't likely.
Apr 25 2024Diaz went 2-for-4 with an RBI on Wednesday against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz got off to a slow start to the season, but he now has at least one hit in seven of his last eight starts. In that span, he also has four multi-hit performances and a .314 batting average. Counting stats haven't followed Diaz's turnaround at the plate, but as the locked-in leadoff hitter, that should also change as the season progresses.
Apr 17 2024Diaz went 0-for-4 with a walk Tuesday against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz is hitting only .197 across 78 plate appearances this season, and he's failed to record a hit in five of his last 10 games. However, he's remained installed as the Rays' leadoff hitter and has struck out only 16.7 percent of the time across 78 plate appearances, so there's reason to believe his results will even out over time.
Apr 6 2024Diaz went 2-for-4 with a double, a walk, an RBI and two runs scored Friday against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz has hit atop the Rays' lineup in every game this season, and he made an immediate impact by drawing a walk to begin the game while also coming around to score. Eight frames later, he led off with a double, which began a five-run rally for the Rays. Diaz now has a three-game hitting streak and three multi-hit performances for the season.
Mar 28 2024Diaz went 3-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional RBI during Thursday's 8-2 loss to the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz accounted for both of the Rays runs scored, going yard off Jose Berrios to lead off the first inning and driving in Rene Pinto on a sixth-inning double. After slashing .330/.410/.522 with a career-high 22 homers in 600 plate appearances during 2023, Diaz is well on his way to repeating -- if not exceeding -- those numbers in 2024.
Feb 18 2024Diaz is fully healthy entering spring training after battling a groin injury for most of the 2023 season, Kristie Ackert of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz suffered the initial injury in mid-May and went on to miss small chunks of time for the rest of the season with an assortment of lower-body injuries. He focused on agility work this offseason to avoid similar issues in 2024 while increasing his first-step quickness. It's also worth noting that
Oct 3 2023Diaz is starting at first base and batting leadoff in Tuesday's AL Wild Card Series opener against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz started just one of the Rays' final five regular-season contests while dealing with a right hamstring issue, but his availability for the AL Wild Card Series never seemed to be in much doubt. The American League batting champ is just 3-for-16 in his career versus Rangers starter Jordan Montgomery, although he has drawn five walks and hasn't struck out.
Oct 1 2023Diaz is not in Sunday's lineup against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Rays will give Diaz another day to rest up in advance of the postseason. He has been a little banged up lately, but still managed to hit .345 with five home runs in the month of September.
Sep 30 2023Diaz isn't in the Rays' lineup Saturday against the Blue Jays, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After going 2-for-2 with a homer and two RBI in his return from a hamstring injury Friday, Diaz will get a breather for the Rays' penultimate game of the season. Isaac Paredes will shift to first base with Curtis Mead at second base, Junior Caminero at third and Taylor Walls starting at shortstop.
Sep 29 2023Diaz (hamstring) is back in the lineup Friday against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz will serve as the Rays' designated hitter and leadoff man after missing two straight games because of right hamstring tightness. Isaac Paredes is playing first base Friday with Osleivis Basabe covering third.
Sep 27 2023Diaz (hamstring) remains out of the lineup Wednesday at Boston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz made an early exit from Sunday's series finale against the Blue Jays due to right hamstring tightness and is now on the bench for a second straight game. Isaac Paredes will play first base for the Rays on Wednesday versus the Red Sox as Junior Caminero covers third base.
Sep 26 2023Diaz (hamstring) is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Red Sox, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz departed Sunday's matchup versus the Blue Jays with right hamstring tightness and will be out of the starting nine for at least one game. Tampa Bay has a scheduled day off Thursday, which could prompt the club to sit the 32-year-old again Wednesday in order to provide a couple extra days of rest.
Sep 24 2023Diaz was diagnosed with right hamstring tightness after leaving Sunday's game against the Blue Jays, Tricia Whitaker of Bally Sports Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 32-year-old went 1-for-2 with a run scored before he exited Sunday's contest with the injury. It's unclear if Diaz will require an MRI at this point, and he should be considered day-to-day heading into Tuesday's series opener at Boston.
Sep 20 2023Diaz went 3-for-4 with a double and one run scored in Tuesday's 6-2 victory over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The breakout 32-year-old led off Tuesday's contest with a laser line drive into the left-center gap for a double, attentively taking third on an error and scoring on Randy Arozarena's two-run homer. The three-hit performance raised Diaz's batting average to .323, good for second in the AL behind Corey Seager's .333 mark. In his seventh season, Diaz has notched 163 hits, 20 home runs, 73 RBI, 90 runs and a .909 OPS across 575 plate appearances - all career-highs.
Sep 13 2023Diaz (groin) is in the lineup for Wednesday's game in Minnesota. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz had to exit Tuesday's contest after a foul tip resulted in a testicular contusion. He's made a quick recovery and is feeling well enough to give it a go for Wednesday's afternoon tilt.
Sep 12 2023Diaz was removed from Tuesday's game in the fifth inning with a testicular contusion, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz fouled off a pitch that hit him below the belt during the fifth inning of Tuesday's contest, and he was eventually replaced by Isaac Paredes at first base while Curtis Mead entered to cover third. It's unclear how long Diaz's injury will keep him sidelined, but he should be considered day-to-day for now.
Sep 11 2023Diaz went 4-for-6 with a home run, a double and two runs scored in Monday's win over the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz scored a run in the first inning but did most of his damage with a solo shot in the sixth. It was his third straight multi-hit game and he reached the 20-homer mark for the first time in his career. Since the start of August, he's gone 47-for-138 (.341) with six homers, raising his season slash line to .324/.404/.513 through 545 plate appearances.
Sep 9 2023Diaz went 2-for-2 with an RBI double and walk-off, two-run homer in Saturday's 7-5 win over Seattle. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz came off the bench as a pinch hitter in the seventh inning and delivered a go-ahead, RBI double before blasting a walk-off, two-run homer in the ninth. In 31 games since the beginning of August, the 32-year-old first baseman is hitting .320 with five home runs, 19 RBI and 23 runs scored across 128 at-bats.
Sep 4 2023Diaz is not in the lineup for Monday's game versus the Red Sox, Kristie Ackert of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It looks to be a routine day off for Diaz. Jonathan Aranda will be filling in at first base and Josh Lowe has been elevated to the leadoff spot.
Aug 31 2023Diaz went 1-for-4 with a double and a walk Wednesday against the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz has started a pair of games since returning from soreness caused by a hit by pitch. He hasn't been slowed by the issue, as he's reached base four times in 10 plate appearances since rejoining the lineup. Diaz hasn't been able to maintain the spike in power he showed at the beginning of the season, but he's maintained a .327 batting average and has racked up 79 runs scored across 113 games.
Aug 29 2023Diaz (forearm) is starting at first base and batting leadoff Tuesday at Miami. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz sat out the past two games due to soreness in his left forearm from a hit-by-pitch, but he'll return to the field Tuesday after Monday's team off day. The 32-year-old has carried a hot bat through 21 games in August with a .359/.410/.522 slash line, three homers, 15 RBI and 16 runs.
Aug 27 2023Diaz (forearm) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: According to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times, Diaz's left forearm is still feeling sore after being hit by a pitch in Friday's 6-2 loss, but he'll avoid a trip to the injured list after a CT scan cleared him of any major damage. Though Diaz is out of the lineup for the second straight game, he's expected to be available off the bench Sunday and should settle back into the starting nine when the Rays open their two-game set in Miami on Tuesday.
Aug 26 2023A CT scan of Diaz's left forearm came back negative Saturday, Tricia Whitaker of Bally Sports Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz remains sore and is sitting out Saturday's game against the Yankees after being hit by a pitch Friday. He's managed to avoid a serious injury, however, and can be considered day-to-day. The Rays are using Jonathan Aranda at first base Saturday.
Aug 25 2023Diaz went 1-for-3 with a solo home run Friday against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz was one of the few bright spots for the Rays as he blasted his 17th homer of the season. He's tallied six multi-hit efforts across his last eight games, and he's also racked up six RBI across the first four games of the Rays' current homestead. Diaz's power production has slowed considerably after the first two months of the season, but he remains an excellent source of batting average and counting stats.
Aug 23 2023Diaz went 3-for-5 with a double, two RBI and two runs scored in Tuesday's 12-4 victory over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz now has multiple hits in five consecutive contests, going 11-for-25 during that stretch. While the first baseman hasn't homered since Aug. 6, it's hard to complain about his .407 batting average in the 13 games since then.
Aug 20 2023Diaz went 4-for-9 with two runs scored and a walk across both games of Saturday's doubleheader against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz has been racking up hits for the better part of the last month, as he's maintained a .373 average across his last 19 games. In that span, he's recorded 11 multi-hit games, 10 RBI and 15 runs scored. In addition to a .325 average and .391 wOBA, Diaz also has a career-best .178 ISO across 473 plate appearances this season.
Aug 9 2023Diaz went 4-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored in Tuesday's 4-2 victory over St. Louis. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz is now 7-for-9 in his last two games while batting .424 (14-for-33) with two homers and a 1.153 OPS over his last eight contests. Diaz's average is up to .322 for the season, fourth best in the league, with a .917 OPS, 16 home runs, 68 runs scored and 56 RBI across 419 plate appearances.
Aug 6 2023Diaz went 3-for-5 with a two-run homer, a double and three runs scored in Sunday's win over the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz led off the game with a double and then sent a screamer to left center in the second to put the Rays up 5-0. Diaz now has two home runs in August but has hit just four since May 26. In his age 31 season, Diaz is on pace to set career highs in home runs, RBI and runs scored. He's cemented himself as one of the elite leadoff men in baseball this season and is now slashing .315/.398/.508 with 16 homers, 55 RBI, 67 runs and a .906 OPS.
Aug 1 2023Diaz went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz has just three homers in his last 47 games after hitting 12 in his first 43 contests. Still, the 31-year-old first baseman has been productive with the bat, going 22-for-63 (.349) over his last 16 games. Diaz is now slashing .317/.402/.509 with 63 runs scored and 52 RBI across 396 plate appearances this season.
Jul 29 2023Diaz (groin) returned to the lineup Friday but said he is still sore when he runs, swings and plays defense, MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz missed only one full game with the injury and returned as the DH on Friday, when he went 0-for-3 with an RBI. Manager Kevin Cash hopes his first baseman will return to playing the field Saturday, but the skipper also noted the injury will require management for the rest of the season. Diaz has been one of the Rays' better hitters this season, so the team certainly won't want to keep him out of the lineup, but his recovery may ultimately dictate extra days off down the stretch.
Jul 28 2023Rays manager Kevin Cash said in an interview on MLB Network Radio that Diaz (groin) would be back in the lineup Friday at designated hitter, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz tweaked his left groin during Tuesday's game versus the Marlins and then sat out Wednesday. An MRI didn't reveal anything serious, though, and he's at least ready to hit Friday following Thursday's off day. Diaz is sporting a .391 on-base percentage since June 1, but his early-season power binge has mostly evaporated with just two home runs since that date.
Jul 28 2023Diaz (groin) will return to the lineup Friday at designated hitter, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz tweaked his left groin during Tuesday's game versus the Marlins and then sat out Wednesday. An MRI didn't reveal anything serious, though, and he's at least ready to hit Friday following Thursday's off day. Diaz is sporting a .391 OBP since June 1, but his early-season power binge has mostly evaporated as he's hit only two home runs since that date.
Jul 26 2023Rays manager Kevin Cash said Wednesday that the MRI results on Diaz's left groin were encouraging, Tricia Whitaker of Bally Sports Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz didn't play in Wednesday's loss to the Marlins after exiting Tuesday's game with groin tightness. While it's not clear when he might be ready to return to the lineup, it appears he will be able to avoid the injured list for the time being. Diaz dealt with a left groin issue earlier this season as well but didn't require an IL stint at that time.
Jul 25 2023Diaz was pulled from Tuesday's game against the Marlins with left groin tightness, Tricia Whitaker of Bally Sports Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After extending to catch a throw to first base, Diaz was removed from the game in the third inning and walked off with a noticeable limp. He's now officially listed as day-to-day with a groin injury and will be re-evaluated Wednesday. The 31-year-old infielder is slashing .321/.387/.482 since July 1.
Jul 24 2023Diaz went 2-for-5 with a two-run homer in Sunday's loss to the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz took Tyler Wells deep to left center in the fifth to knot the game up 3-3. He did not hit a home run at all in June but now has two home runs this month and is up to 14 on the year, which ties the career high he set back in 2019. Diaz's power is not something fantasy managers should be reliant on, though he continues to be a strong offensive contributor, slashing .317/.401/.505 with 47 RBI, 60 runs and a 42:62 BB:K in 372 plate appearances.
Jul 17 2023Diaz (personal) was reinstated from the paternity list Monday, Tricia Whitaker of Bally Sports Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz will be back with the Rays as they head to Texas for a three-game series with the Rangers. The 31-year-old will look to pick up where he left off prior to the All-Star break, going 9-for-16 with a homer, a double, four RBI and two runs scored over his last four games. Jonathan Aranda was optioned to Triple-A Durham on Monday to open a roster spot for the returning Diaz.
Jul 13 2023Diaz was placed on the paternity leave list Thursday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz -- who welcomed new baby boy Yandy Jr. on Wednesday -- will miss at least Friday's game in Kansas City but is expected back either Saturday or Sunday, per Topkin. Jonathan Aranda will be recalled to take his spot on the Rays' roster.
Jul 9 2023Diaz went 3-for-5 with a double, a home run, four RBI and two runs in Sunday's 10-4 win against Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 31-year-old delivered his third straight multi-hit effort versus Atlanta, though he didn't have any extra-base hits or run production in the first two games of the series. The home run ends a 34-game span without a long ball for Diaz, though he still provided plenty of value atop the lineup during that stretch with a .301 average and .367 OBP.
Jul 8 2023Diaz went 3-for-4 on Friday against Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After an explosion of power early in the season, Diaz has gone without a homer across his last 33 games. He's still found ways to produce, piling up 12 multi-hit efforts in that span to maintain a .295 average while also racking up 19 runs scored. Overall, Diaz has maintained a career-best .904 OPS across 332 plate appearances.
Jun 28 2023Diaz went 3-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Wednesday's 3-2 win over the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This was Diaz's fifth multi-hit effort in his last 11 games, a span in which he's gone 19-for-46 (.413) with three doubles, four RBI and nine runs scored. The infielder continues to hit for a lofty average, which rose to .322 following Wednesday's strong game. He's added a .928 OPS, 38 RBI, 52 runs scored and 16 doubles through 68 contests this season, a vast improvement on his usually lackluster counting stats. Barring a second-half collapse, Diaz is on pace for career numbers nearly across the board.
Jun 26 2023Diaz went 4-for-4 with a run scored in Sunday's win over the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Rays mustered up just seven hits on the afternoon with Diaz having four of them. Sunday was his eighth multi-hit performance in June, and he now has nine hits over his last four games. Diaz has entrenched himself in the leadoff spot and has thrived, as he's now slashing .316/.404/.518 with 12 homers, 38 RBI, 51 runs and a 34:45 BB:K over 292 plate appearances. His .316 batting average is currently sixth-best in baseball and third-best in the American League behind only Bo Bichette and Austin Hays.
Jun 23 2023Diaz isn't in the Rays' lineup Friday against the Royals, Kristie Ackert of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz earned himself a day off after going 5-for-10 with an RBI and three runs scored across his last two games. Harold Ramirez will fill in for Diaz at first base, moving Josh Lowe into the DH spot and Manuel Margot in right field, batting leadoff.
Jun 21 2023Diaz went 2-for-4 with a walk, a run scored and an RBI on Wednesday against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz has three multi-hit performances in his last nine games, during which he's also tallied six runs scored and four RBI. Despite that positive stretch, he's experienced a dip in power of late, as he entered Wednesday's contest slugging only .333 across 63 at-bats in June. Even so, Diaz has maintained a .212 ISO and .515 slugging percentage on the season, both of which are nearly 100 points above his previous career highs.
Jun 15 2023Diaz is out of the lineup for Thursday's game in Oakland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz appears to be receiving a routine maintenance day in the series finale after he reached base four times in Wednesday's win. Luke Raley will play first base in place of Diaz.
Jun 11 2023Diaz went 2-for-4 with two runs scored Sunday against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz was briefly sidelined with a hip injury and missed the majority of the Rays' series against the Twins as a result. He was able to return and start all three weekend games against the Rangers and went 3-for-12 with no extra-base hits. Diaz has just a .593 OPS across his last 10 games, though he is still in the midst of a breakout season with 12 home runs across 238 plate appearances.
Jun 9 2023Diaz (hip) is back in the Rays' lineup for Friday's game against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz didn't start the last two contests while dealing with a minor hip issue, but he's ready to roll for the first game of a series featuring two first-place clubs. He'll be at first base and hitting leadoff versus Andrew Heaney.
Jun 8 2023Diaz is dealing with a minor hip issue but is available off the bench Thursday against the Twins and expects to return to the lineup Friday versus the Rangers, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The hip issue explains why Diaz is out of the lineup Thursday for the second day in a row. The positive news is it doesn't appear to be a long-term concern. Tampa Bay is rolling with Luke Raley at first base Thursday.
Jun 7 2023Diaz is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Twins, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz gets a chance to rest while in the midst of a five-game hitting streak while hitting .364/.417/.455 in the month of June. Luke Raley is playing first base and hitting cleanup, while Josh Lowe will handle the leadoff spot in the place of Diaz while patrolling left field.
Jun 6 2023Diaz went 2-for-4 with a run scored in Monday's win over the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz has hit safely in four straight contests, going 7-for-19 in that span, following a 2-for-18 slump in his previous four games. While Diaz's power production has slowed down somewhat (one homer in his last 11 games), he's still putting together an All-Star-caliber campaign with a .316/.409/.570 slash line, 12 homers, 40 runs scored and 34 RBI through 225 plate appearances.
Jun 4 2023Diaz went 3-for-10 with two doubles, three RBI and a run scored across Saturday's doubleheader against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz occupied his customary spot atop the Rays' lineup in both games and did the majority of his work in the opening contest by collecting a two-RBI double in the second inning. Prior to the effort, Diaz had been in a moderate slump, as he had gone just 5-for-25 across his last six starts. That hasn't spoiled his breakout season, as he's only two home runs away from matching his career-best mark in a single season.
May 30 2023Diaz isn't starting Tuesday against the Cubs, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz is 5-for-17 with a homer and three RBI since returning to Tampa Bay's lineup Friday. He'll get a breather Tuesday as Luke Raley picks up a start at first base while batting seventh.
May 27 2023Diaz went 3-for-4 with a walk, a solo home run, two doubles, an additional run scored and an additional RBI in Friday's 9-3 victory over the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz returned to the top of the lineup Friday after missing a few days while tending to a personal matter, and he picked up right where he left off. Across 17 games in May, Diaz is slashing .355/.459/.710 with five home runs, 13 RBI and 14 runs scored, and on the season, he boasts an impressive .333/.435/.635 slash line, which would all be career highs. The 31-year-old is also just two homers away from tying his career high of 14, which he set in 2019.
May 26 2023Diaz (personal) is back in the lineup for Friday's contest against the Dodgers, Kristie Ackert of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz rejoined the Rays on Thursday after being away for a bit while tending to a personal matter, but this is his first start since Monday. He's batting leadoff and playing first base against Noah Syndergaard.
May 24 2023Diaz is not with the Rays in Tampa for Wednesday's game against the Blue Jays as he tends to a family matter, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Rays aren't expected to place Diaz on the restricted list or bereavement list, so he should be considered day-to-day heading into Thursday's series finale with Toronto. Luke Raley will draw a start at first base in place of Diaz on Wednesday.
May 23 2023Diaz is absent from the Rays' lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz played the last three games after returning from a groin issue, but he'll take a seat Tuesday. Luke Raley is at first base against Jose Berrios.
May 20 2023Diaz went 3-for-4 with a three-run home run in Saturday's win over the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After missing four games with a left groin injury, Diaz rejoined the Tampa Bay lineup and recorded a pair of singles to pair with a three-run homer that plated Taylor Walls and Manuel Margot. The first baseman extended his hit streak to 13 games and has swatted four home runs in that stretch. In 40 games this season, Diaz is slashing .333/.436/.618 with 34 runs scored and 27 RBI.
May 19 2023Diaz (groin) remains out of the Rays' lineup for Friday's game versus the Brewers, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's the fourth straight game Diaz has missed due to a left groin injury. Tampa Bay has been reluctant to place him on the injured list, but he'll need to show improvement soon to avoid it. Luke Raley is at first base Friday.
May 18 2023Diaz (groin) remains out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Mets, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz had been hoping to return from his groin injury for this one, but he'll receive at least one more day of rest. Luke Raley is handling first base.
May 17 2023Diaz (groin) remains out of the lineup Wednesday against the Mets but hopes to return to action in Thursday's series finale, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz injured his left groin in Sunday's win over the Yankees and is set to remain on the bench for a second straight game Wednesday, but he looks as though he'll avoid a trip to the 10-day injured list. He was available to pinch-hit Tuesday and figures to be Wednesday, as well.
May 16 2023Diaz (groin) is not in the Rays' lineup for Tuesday's game against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz departed Sunday's game against the Yankees with a left groin injury. Tests came back clean and he's considered day-to-day, but he's not ready to play yet even after an off day Monday. Harold Ramirez will be at first base.
May 14 2023Diaz is experiencing some pain and will undergo an MRI after exiting Sunday's game against the Yankees with left groin tightness, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz has apparently been bothered by the injury for the past few days, and he aggravated the issue during the first inning of Sunday's contest as he doubled and came around to score. The 31-year-old will undergo an MRI on Monday with the Rays having a team off day, leaving his availability up in the air for Tuesday's series opener against the Mets.
May 11 2023Diaz went 1-for-5 with a double and an RBI on Thursday against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz pulled a ball down the third base line in the fifth inning to tally an RBI double. The knock also extended his hitting streak to nine games, during which he's hit .305 with two home runs, four RBI and seven runs scored. Diaz has had a great start to the season, highlighted by a .262 ISO and .432 wOBA across 152 plate appearances.
May 4 2023Diaz went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a double Thursday against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz provided the Rays with the insurance run they would ultimately need to win with a solo home run in the eighth inning. He now has eight long balls on the season, only six away from his career high. Diaz has had an impressive start to the campaign overall, as Thursday's effort marked his ninth multi-hit performance in his last 15 starts. Overall, he has a .327/.432/.606 line across 125 plate appearances.
May 2 2023Diaz (shoulder) is back in the Rays' lineup for Tuesday's game against the Pirates, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz missed two games with a sore left shoulder but is back in there Tuesday following Monday's off day. He's at first base and batting leadoff against Roansy Contreras.
Apr 30 2023Diaz (shoulder) is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox, Ryan Bass of Bally Sports Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz will be out of the lineup for the second consecutive game after he exited Friday's contest with soreness in his left shoulder. The 31-year-old should be available off the bench and will now have Monday's team off day to aid in his recovery before potentially missing more time. Luke Raley will start at first base in Sunday's series finale.
Apr 29 2023Diaz is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz left Friday's game against the White Sox with shoulder soreness, and while he was scheduled for a day off anyway according to Kevin Cash, it's worth noting that the 31-year-old will begin this contest on the bench. Isaac Paredes will get the start at first base and hit fifth while Taylor Walls handles third base duties and will bat sixth.
Apr 28 2023Diaz left Friday's game against the White Sox with left shoulder soreness, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. Diaz went 1-for-2 with a run scored before exiting. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz was replaced by Taylor Walls as a pinch-hitter in the fifth inning. The Rays will likely have Diaz undergo testing, but he should be considered day-to-day for the time being.
Apr 5 2023Diaz went 2-for-4 with a walk, a three-run home run and three total runs scored in Tuesday's 10-6 win over the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 31-year-old did significant damage out of the leadoff spot, but his ninth-inning homer off Nats closer Kyle Finnegan was the biggest blow. Diaz has come out of the gate flying in 2023, batting .357 (5-for-14) through four games with two homers, six RBI, six runs and a 3:2 BB:K.
Apr 3 2023Diaz is absent from the Rays' lineup Monday against the Nationals, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's a routine day off for Diaz, who has homered and reached base five times in his first three games. Luke Raley will cover first base and Brandon Lowe will bat leadoff.
Apr 1 2023Diaz went 3-for-4 with a home run, a double, a walk, three RBI and three runs scored Saturday against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz has hit atop the Rays' order in each of the team's first two games, and he enjoyed a big game Saturday. He tallied an RBI double in the third inning before slugging his first home run of the season one frame later. Diaz isn't known for his power production -- he has a career .133 ISO -- but he should be a good bet to get on base regularly and score plenty of runs this season.
Mar 13 2023Diaz (hand) will start at third base and bat leadoff in Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz will be making just his third appearance of the spring after he exited early in his most recent game Friday when he was hit in the left hand by a pitch. Fortunately for Diaz, X-rays returned negative, and after getting a couple days off to let any swelling or soreness subside, he'll assume his usual duties at the plate and in the field Monday.
Mar 10 2023Diaz's left hand X-rays came back negative, Tricia Whitaker of Bally Sports Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz had to be removed from Friday's game after being plunked, but he's managed to avoid any fractures. It was the first baseman's first game back in action after he had missed time with a hip flexor injury. Diaz should be ready to play again in a day or two.
Mar 9 2023Diaz (hip) will be back in the Rays' lineup for Friday's Grapefruit League contest against the Braves, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz has missed about a week of action with a hip flexor injury, but he'll be back at first base -- where he's expected to see most of his action during the regular season -- on Friday. The Rays' projected leadoff hitter inked a three-year, $24 million contract extension with the club back in late January.
Mar 3 2023Diaz is expected to be held out of Grapefruit League action until at least next Thursday due to a hip flexor injury, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's not clear when Diaz suffered the injury, but he hasn't played since Monday and is in line to miss several more days. It doesn't at this point appear to be anything that could prevent him from being available for Opening Day, but we'll have to track his progress. Diaz is slated to mostly play first base this season for the Rays.
Feb 21 2023Diaz is expected to play a lot of first base this season, Rays manager Kevin Cash told Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz has plenty of experience at the position, although he played a lot more third base (102 games) than first base (17 games) last season. With Ji-Man Choi no longer in the picture, Diaz is now projected to play first base more. While Isaac Paredes figures to have first dibs at third base, he'll face competition from Jonathan Aranda.
Jan 31 2023Diaz and the Rays completed a three-year, $24 million contract extension on Tuesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This deal has been in the works for a while now, and the parties involved have finally made it official. Diaz will make $6 million in 2023, $8 million in 2024 and $10 million in 2025 -- all guaranteed. There is also a $12 million club option (with no buyout) for 2026. Diaz was an on-base machine last season, delivering an overall .296/.401/.423 slash line in 558 plate appearances with Tampa Bay. He's not much of a power threat, but the 31-year-old corner infielder should continue to hold considerable value in fantasy leagues that put heavy weight on batting average and on-base percentage.
Oct 5 2022Diaz isn't in the lineup Wednesday against the Red Sox, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz started Tuesday against Boston and went 0-for-2 with a strikeout. He'll head to the bench for the third time in the last four games while Jonathan Aranda takes over at the hot corner and bats ninth.
Oct 4 2022Diaz will lead off and play third base Tuesday against the Red Sox, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The start will be just Diaz's second since Sept. 19. He's battled shoulder soreness during that time, with his lone start during that period coming as a designated hitter. The fact that he's now ready to take the field seemingly bodes well for his availability for the postseason.
Oct 3 2022Diaz will remain out of the lineup for Monday's game in Boston while he continues to be bothered by soreness in his left shoulder, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz has made just one start in the Rays' last 12 games due to the shoulder injury, which he aggravated in his return to the lineup during Friday's 7-3 win over the Astros. Isaac Paredes should continue to be the main beneficiary of added playing time at third base for however long Diaz remains sidelined.
Oct 2 2022Diaz is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Astros, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz rejoined the lineup Friday after missing eight games with a shoulder injury and went 3-for-4 with a double, a walk, two RBI and two runs, but he finds himself on the bench Sunday for a second straight contest. Isaac Paredes will receive another look at the hot corner in the series finale at Houston.
Oct 1 2022Diaz will sit Saturday against the Astros, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Rays clinched a spot in the playoffs Friday and will sit a handful of starters a day later. Diaz may have been bound for the bench regardless of Friday's result, however, as that game was his first one back in the lineup after a 10-day absence due to shoulder issues. Jonathan Aranda starts at third base Saturday.
Sep 30 2022Diaz (shoulder) will bat leadoff and serve as the designated hitter Friday against the Astros, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Shoulder soreness has kept Diaz out of the starting lineup since Sept. 19, and he made just one appearance off the bench during that time. He won't take the field just yet but is evidently healthy enough to hit.
Sep 29 2022Diaz (shoulder) is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Guardians, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz has missed the past eight games with the shoulder issue and will remain on the bench for Thursday's series finale in Cleveland. Isaac Paredes will receive another start at the hot corner for the Rays.
Sep 28 2022Diaz was scratched from Wednesday's lineup against the Guardians, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz was initially slated to lead off Wednesday but was removed from the starting nine less than an hour before the start of the game. While the team hasn't yet revealed the reason for scratching him from the lineup, it seems likely that it's related to the left shoulder soreness that kept him out for the last seven games. However, the 31-year-old will be available off the bench if needed Wednesday. Isaac Paredes will shift to the hot corner while Ji-Man Choi enters the lineup at first base.
Sep 27 2022Diaz (shoulder) expects to be in Wednesday's lineup against the Guardians, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: According to Topkin, manager Kevin Cash also said he expects Diaz back Wednesday. Diaz is available off the bench Tuesday while Isaac Paredes gets the start at the hot corner.
Sep 25 2022Diaz's sore left shoulder continues to improve and he could be "more available" Sunday off the bench as a pinch hitter, according to manager Kevin Cash, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Rays have an off day Monday, so perhaps Diaz will return to the lineup sometime during the series in Cleveland that begins Tuesday. In the meantime, Isaac Paredes is picking up extra starts at third base.
Sep 24 2022Diaz (shoulder) isn't starting Saturday against the Blue Jays, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz recently received a cortisone shot to help in his recovery from left shoulder soreness, and he'll be held out of the lineup for a fifth consecutive game. Jonathan Aranda will start at the hot corner and lead off.
Sep 23 2022Diaz (shoulder) is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Blue Jays, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz recently received a cortisone injection in his sore right shoulder and is out Friday for the fourth straight contest. Isaac Paredes will start at the hot corner and bat sixth.
Sep 22 2022Diaz (shoulder), who isn't starting Thursday against the Blue Jays, recently received a cortisone injection, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz is on the bench for a third consecutive game Thursday due to left shoulder soreness , but manager Kevin Cash said that the third baseman is trending in the right direction. It's possible Diaz returns to action for Friday's matchup against Toronto.
Sep 21 2022Diaz isn't starting Wednesday against the Astros due to left shoulder soreness, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz is on the bench for a second consecutive matchup Wednesday, but his absence from Tuesday's lineup was partially due to the fact that he got into an altercation with teammate Randy Arozarena in the parking lot following Monday's game. It's not yet clear whether Diaz will be available off the bench Wednesday, but he should tentatively be considered day-to-day.
Sep 20 2022Diaz is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Astros, Steve Carney of StPeteNine.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz is hitting .321 with six runs, six RBI, one home run and one steal in 17 games this month. Isaac Paredes is starting at the hot corner and batting ninth.
Sep 17 2022Diaz isn't in the lineup Saturday against the Rangers, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz started the last three games and went 3-for-13 with a three-run home run, a walk and four strikeouts. He'll get a breather while Jonathan Aranda starts at third base and leads off.
Sep 15 2022Diaz went 1-for-5 with a three-run home run Thursday against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz took Kevin Gausman yard in the second inning to start the rout for the Rays. It was Diaz's ninth homer of the season and first in his last 54 at-bats, though he still managed to hit .407 with eight runs scored in that span. For the season, Diaz is hitting .294/.402/.425 across 535 plate appearances.
Sep 13 2022Diaz is not starting the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader against Toronto, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz went 3-for-4 and scored two runs in the Rays' Game 1 victory Tuesday. He'll get a breather during the second game and pass third base duties to Isaac Paredes, who will bat eighth.
Sep 5 2022Diaz isn't in the starting lineup Monday against the Red Sox, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz will get a breather after he went 4-for-12 with three RBI and two walks while starting all three games of the Rays' weekend series with the Yankees. Isaac Paredes will slide over to third base to fill in for Diaz.
Aug 31 2022Diaz went 2-for-3 with two doubles, a run scored and an RBI on Tuesday against the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz tallied an RBI double in the third inning and later came around to score in the fifth frame after recording his second two-base hit of the day. He now has a four-game hitting streak, during which he's gone 8-for-17 with a home run, two RBI and six runs scored. Diaz is hitting .283/.389/.416 across 478 plate appearances on the season.
Aug 26 2022Diaz went 3-for-4 with a solo home run, a double, two runs scored, a walk and a stolen base in Friday's 9-8 win over Boston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz wasted no time putting the Rays on the board Friday, taking Michael Wacha deep on the first pitch of the contest. The 31-year-old infielder later doubled and scored in the third inning and stole second base after a walk in the fifth. Diaz is slashing .280/.389/.412 with 36 extra-base hits and 59 runs scored through 112 games. Diaz has gone 15-for-42 (.357) with 11 RBI over his last 11 games.
Aug 21 2022Diaz is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Royals, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz isn't known to be nursing an injury, but he'll find himself on the bench for the second time in three days nonetheless. Isaac Paredes will fill in at the hot corner in place of Diaz, who is slashing .218/.328/.418 with two home runs, five doubles, 12 RBI, eight runs and an 9:8 BB:K over 15 games in August.
Aug 20 2022Diaz went 2-for-3 with one double and one RBI in Saturday's win over the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz's double off lefty starter Kris Bubic drove in a run with one out in the fourth to increase the Rays' lead to four. The third baseman's bat has woken up recently as he boasts a .346 average and .654 slugging percentage in 26 at-bats over his last seven games. In addition, the 31-year-old hits better against lefties with a .900 OPS in 96 at-bats compared to a .754 OPS in 278 at-bats against right-handed pitching.
Aug 19 2022Diaz (knee) isn't starting Friday against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz exited Thursday's series opener against Kansas City due to a sore left knee, and he'll be held out of the lineup for at least one game. Whether he's available off the bench remains to be seen, but Isaac Paredes will take over at the hot corner and bat eighth.
Aug 18 2022Diaz exited Thursday's game against Kansas City with left knee soreness, Ryan Bass of Bally Sports Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz exited in the seventh inning after he appeared to suffer the injury while rounding third base. Prior to his departure, Diaz powered the Rays' offense, going 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI and two runs scored. There's no timetable for his potential return to the lineup, but Yu Chang is a potential beneficiary of any extended absence for Diaz.
Aug 15 2022Diaz went 2-for-5 with a double and two RBI on Monday against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz delivered a two-RBI single in the ninth inning to put the Rays up 4-0. He's struggled in post All-Star break action, as Monday's effort marked only his third multi-hit effort in 19 starts -- leading to a .189 average. However, Diaz has still managed to deliver timely hits in that span, as he also has 10 runs scored and 12 RBI. Overall, Diaz has a .272/.385/.385 line across 423 plate appearances on the campaign.
Aug 9 2022Diaz went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run Tuesday against the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz took Freddy Peralta deep in the third inning to tally his sixth homer of the season. He entered the game hitless across his last five starts -- spanning 19 at-bats -- and has struggled to a .185 batting average in 14 games since the All-Star break. Even so, Diaz remains the Rays' primary leadoff hitter, and he is hitting .277/.392/.393 across 401 plate appearances for the season.
Aug 6 2022Diaz will sit Saturday against the Tigers, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz has gone hitless in his last four games but still owns a strong .280/.393/.389 slash line overall. Yu Chang will get the start at third base Saturday.
Aug 2 2022Diaz isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Blue Jays, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz went 2-for-13 with a home run and two RBI in the weekend series against Cleveland, capping off a July in which he slashed .330/.413/.511 with 18 RBI and 15 runs. Isaac Paredes will play third base Tuesday while Ji-Man Choi plays first.
Jul 31 2022Diaz went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Saturday's 6-4 win over the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz's fifth-inning long ball off Zach Plesac -- his fifth of the season -- held up as the difference as Tampa Bay ended a two-game losing streak. The 30-year-old, who is batting .281 in six games since the All-Star break, will start at third base and bat second in Sunday's series finale.
Jul 28 2022Diaz is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Orioles, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz had started in each of the Rays' first six contests out of the All-Star break, so he's likely receiving a routine breather Thursday while Tampa Bay closes out its series in Baltimore with a game that begins at 12:35 p.m. ET. Isaac Paredes will fill in at third base for Diaz, who went 3-for-5 with a double and an RBI in Wednesday's 6-4 win.
Jul 24 2022Diaz went 2-for-4 with a solo homer, a double and two runs scored in Sunday's 4-2 loss to Kansas City. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz drilled a solo shot off of Kris Bubic in the third inning, ending a 56-game homerless drought. He later doubled and scored a run in the sixth. The 30-year-old was in a 3-for-24 (.125) slump since his last multi-hit game July 11. Diaz improved his season slash line to .295/.409/.404 with 24 extra-base hits and 43 runs scored through 86 games.
Jul 23 2022Diaz went 1-for-3 with a three-run double and two walks in a 7-3 win over the Royals on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz came up big with the bases loaded in the fourth inning and cashed in three with a bases-clearing double off Brad Keller, who was bothered by drainage from his nose. Diaz is slashing an excellent .383/.479/.533 in July and continues to set the table for the Rays' offense as a reliable leadoff man.
Jul 22 2022Diaz (forearm) is starting at third base and batting leadoff Friday against the Royals, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz missed the Rays' final game before the All-Star break after he was hit in the forearm by a pitch Saturday, but he's locked and loaded to start the second half Friday. The 30-year-old owns a .294 average with three home runs, 26 RBI, 40 runs and a stolen base over 83 games this year.
Jul 17 2022Diaz (forearm) is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's contest against the Orioles, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz was hit by a pitch in the ninth inning of Saturday's game, and although he was reported to be alright, it appears the Rays will give him a day off Sunday ahead of the All-Star break. Isaac Paredes will take over at third base and bat fifth versus the Orioles.
Jul 16 2022Diaz was hit by a pitch in the ninth inning of Saturday's game, but manager Kevin Cash said Diaz "should be OK," Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The sinker from Jorge Lopez that hit Diaz was clocked at 98.2 mph, but apparently it caught him mostly on the meat of the left forearm. Cash intimated Diaz would have been lifted had the DH spot come back around Saturday, so it's worth keeping an eye out to see if Diaz plays in Sunday's first-half finale.
Jul 12 2022Diaz went 3-for-3 with two doubles, three runs scored and three RBI in Monday's 10-5 win over the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 30-year-old has been hitting the cover off the ball lately. Diaz has 10 multi-hit performances in his last 15 games, slashing an absurd .500/.569/.704 over that stretch with 11 doubles, eight RBI and 11 runs with a 9:4 BB:K. The lack of over-the-fence power does mute his value a little, but it's doubtful many fantasy GMs will be complaining about his current form.
Jul 10 2022Diaz went 3-for-4 with a double two RBI in Sunday's 10-5 loss to Cincinnati. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz knocked a two-run single off Nick Lodolo as part of Tampa Bay's three-run fourth inning. The 30-year-old is absolutely scorching of late; Sunday was the ninth multi-hit outing he's produced over his last 14 games. During that stretch, he's improved his season slash line from .257/.378/.333 to .299/.412/.395. Diaz is up to 20 RBI and 19 extra-base hits through 77 games.
Jul 9 2022Diaz isn't starting Saturday against the Reds, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz has recorded hits in each of the last 12 games, slashing .457/.545/.630 with eight doubles, eight runs and three RBI during that time. However, he'll get a breather while Isaac Paredes shifts to the hot corner with Josh Lowe entering the lineup in right field.
Jul 7 2022Diaz went 2-for-3 with a double and two runs scored in Wednesday's victory over the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz scored on a Wander Franco single in the first inning and on a Randy Arozarena double in the third. Diaz extended his hit streak to 11 games with Wednesday's two-hit outing. He has eight multi-hit performances during that span with just two strikeouts. During that time, Diaz increased his batting average from .257 to .295. The third baseman is slashing .500/.594/.654 across seven games in July.
Jun 25 2022Diaz is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Pirates, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz started the past 15 games and will receive Saturday off after posting a .203/.266/.254 slash line during that stretch. Isaac Paredes will start at third base and bat seventh versus Pittsburgh.
Jun 18 2022Diaz went 3-for-4 with a walk and three runs scored in a 7-6 win over the Orioles on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz reached base four times and came in to score the winning run on a Harold Ramirez sacrifice fly in the ninth inning. He has been consistently average all season long. Diaz hits for a quality batting average (.279) but hasn't shown much power or stolen base upside with just three home runs and one steal in four attempts. He could be a player for fantasy managers to keep an eye on when the Rays have favorable streaming matchups, as they did versus Kyle Bradish and the Orioles.
Jun 16 2022Diaz went 2-for-5 with two doubles and a run scored Wednesday against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz led off the sixth inning with a ground-rule double and came around to score on a double by Manuel Margot. Diaz had gone nine games game without an extra-base hit prior to Wednesday's effort, though he still managed to reach base at a .353 clip in that span. That stretch has exemplified his production this season, as he has a .398 on-base percentage but is slugging just .354 across 216 plate appearances.
Jun 7 2022Diaz will be on the bench for Tuesday's game against the Cardinals, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz starts after starting six straight games at third base, a stretch in which he went 8-for-16 with nine walks. Isaac Paredes will fill that spot Tuesday.
Jun 3 2022Diaz went 1-for-1 with a double, three walks, a stolen base and two runs scored in Friday's 6-3 win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz wasn't able to do a lot with the bat, but his continued solid plate discipline kept the line moving Friday. In his last four games, he's 5-for-11 with six walks and a hit-by-pitch. His walk rate for the season is at 16.9 percent, a strong mark even for the patient 30-year-old. Diaz sports a .271/.407/.361 slash line with three home runs, 12 RBI, 21 runs scored, four doubles and a steal through 177 plate appearances.
May 26 2022Diaz went 0-for-3 with a walk and a run scored Wednesday against the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz missed the Rays' previous two games while dealing with a strained left shoulder. However, he returned to hit third in the lineup and worked a walk in his first plate appearance prior to scoring. He has maintained a .275/.396/.375 line across 144 plate appearances this season, tallying three homers, 10 RBI and 19 runs scored.
May 25 2022Diaz (shoulder) will start at third base and bat third in Wednesday's game against the Marlins, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: As manager Kevin Cash predicted would be the case, Diaz returns to the lineup Wednesday after a strained left shoulder kept him on the bench for the past two games. With Diaz back in action at third base, Taylor Walls will retreat to the bench for the series finale.
May 24 2022Diaz (shoulder) is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Marlins, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tampa Bay will go with Ji-Man Choi and Isaac Paredes as its starters at the corner-infield spots in the series opener while Diaz gets more time off to heal up from his strained left shoulder. Before sitting out Sunday's 7-6 loss to the Orioles with the injury, Diaz had gone 7-for-17 with three runs scored and an RBI over his previous four games. Diaz doesn't look like a candidate to go on the 10-day injured list, as manager Kevin Cash said the 30-year-old is expected to re-enter the lineup Wednesday, according to Topkin.
May 22 2022Diaz (shoulder) is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Orioles, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz exited Saturday's contest with a strained left shoulder and will be held out of the lineup for the series finale. It's unclear whether he will require a stint on the injured list, but the team will have Monday's scheduled off day to evaluate him before the 30-year-old misses additional time. Ji-Man Choi will take over at first base while Harold Ramirez bats cleanup as the designated hitter Sunday.
May 21 2022Diaz left Saturday's contest versus the Orioles early with a left shoulder strain, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz exited in the bottom of the sixth inning and was replaced at third base by Isaac Paredes. He went 1-for-3 with a run scored before he left. Diaz is considered day-to-day and will be reevaluated Sunday.
May 15 2022Diaz is not in Sunday's lineup against the Blue Jays, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He missed Friday's game with an illness but returned Saturday and went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run. Ji-Man Choi and Taylor Walls will man the infield corners.
May 14 2022Diaz (illness) is starting Saturday against the Blue Jays, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz was scratched from Friday's lineup due to a non-COVID illness, but he'll start at third base and lead off Saturday. He's gone 0-for-8 with an RBI, a walk and a strikeout over his last two games.
May 13 2022Diaz was scratched from Friday's lineup against the Blue Jays due to an illness, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz's illness isn't believed to be COVID-19-related, but he'll be out of the lineup for at least one game. Whether he's available off the bench remains to be seen, but Taylor Walls will be added to the lineup at third base.
May 8 2022Diaz is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The freshly activated Ji-Man Choi (elbow) will step in at first base for Diaz, who had drawn starts at the position in each of the Rays' last six games. Though Choi is back in the fold, Diaz is expected to play on a near-everyday basis while bouncing between the two corner-infield spots. Taylor Walls appears to be at greater risk of losing out on regular playing time following Choi's return.
May 3 2022Diaz went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Monday's 6-1 win over the A's. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz was moved up to the leadoff spot for the first time in over two weeks Monday, and the decision immediately paid off as he slugged a 407-foot homer to begin the contest. He later singled to register his third multi-hit performance over his past four games. Diaz has been one of Tampa Bay's top hitters this season, slashing .306/.442/.435 with two homers, five RBI and 10 runs over 77 plate appearances.
May 2 2022Diaz isn't starting Monday's game against Oakland, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz started in six straight games to close out April, and he went 6-for-17 with a homer, three runs, two RBI and seven walks during that time. However, he'll now be out of the lineup for a second consecutive matchup while Taylor Walls starts at the hot corner and bats eighth.
May 1 2022Diaz is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz looks to be getting a routine maintenance day after starting each of the past six games while going 6-for-17 with a home run, seven walks and three runs over that stretch. Harold Ramirez will fill in at first base in the series finale against Minnesota, but Diaz should have a clear path to a full-time role at either corner-infield spot for at least the next week after Ji-Man Choi (elbow) was placed on the injured list Sunday.
Apr 25 2022Diaz went 1-for-2 with a solo home run, a walk and an additional run in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Fresh off being reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list, Diaz put the finishing touches on Sunday's win with the seventh-inning long ball off lefty Jake Diekman. The home run was the first of the season for Diaz, who has produced only three extra-base hits through 51 plate appearances.
Apr 24 2022Diaz (illness) was activated from the COVID-19 injured list Sunday. He'll start at first base and bat cleanup in the Rays' series finale with the Red Sox, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz landed on the COVID-19 IL on Saturday but will rejoin the active roster after missing only one game. The 30-year is still in search of his first home run of 2022 and has a .275/.383/.325 slash line with two doubles, two RBI and five runs in 12 games.
Apr 23 2022Diaz was placed on the COVID-19-related injured list Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It appeared that Diaz was simply getting a day off Saturday, but that's not the case. Vidal Brujan was called up to take Diaz's place on the roster for the time being.
Apr 20 2022Diaz isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Cubs, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz was initially expected to get a day off Monday, but he was a late addition to the lineup after Wander Franco was scratched with quad tightness. Diaz will instead get a breather Wednesday while Taylor Walls starts at the hot corner and bats eighth.
Apr 18 2022Diaz was added to the lineup for Monday's game against the Cubs after Wander Franco was scratched with quad tightness, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz was scheduled to hit the bench after starting five straight games, but he'll instead remain in the lineup. He'll bat fifth and play third base, with Taylor Walls moving from third to shortstop.
Apr 12 2022Diaz will be on the bench Tuesday against Oakland, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz hits the bench for the second time in the team's first five games. He's gone 1-for-9 with three walks thus far this season. Taylor Walls will take over at the hot corner.
Apr 9 2022Diaz isn't starting Saturday's game against the Orioles, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz led off in Friday's Opening Day matchup and went 1-for-4 with a run. However, Taylor Walls will start at the hot corner and bat eighth against right-hander Jordan Lyles on Saturday.
Mar 22 2022Diaz and the Rays avoided arbitration Tuesday by agreeing to terms on a one-year, $2.8 million deal, Kiley McDaniel of ESPN.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz gets a nice raise in his first year of arbitration eligibility. While the 30-year-old still hasn't developed much power, hitting a modest 13 homers last season, his control of the zone helped him to a 111 wRC+, the product of a .256/.354/.387 slash line.
Oct 1 2021Diaz (ribs) went 1-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base in Friday's 4-3 win over the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The infielder hadn't started since Tuesday, but he batted cleanup in Friday's win. Diaz's steal was his first of the season on his second attempt. He's slashing .258/.354/.390 with 13 home runs, 64 RBI, 61 runs scored and 20 doubles through 536 plate appearances. He should continue to hold a short-side platoon role at third base in the postseason, with Joey Wendle handling the strong side.
Sep 30 2021Diaz (ribs) was hitless in one pinch-hit appearance during a loss to the Astros on Thursday. He's expected to rejoin the starting lineup Friday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz was forced from Tuesday's contest against Houston with left rib cage soreness, and although there were some concerns about the injury in the immediate aftermath, the infielder has made quick progress. If Diaz is indeed able to make it back for Friday's series opener against the Yankees, it should fully allay any concerns about his availability for the Rays' first postseason series.
Sep 29 2021Diaz (ribs) isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Astros, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz exited Tuesday's game against Houston due to left rib discomfort after slugging a two-run home run in three at-bats, and he'll be out of the lineup for at least one contest. However, he was feeling better Wednesday and is hopeful that he'll be back in the starting nine by Friday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Sep 28 2021Diaz was removed from Tuesday's game against the Astros with left rib discomfort, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz clubbed a two-run homer during the opening frame and ended up going 1-for-3 before being lifted during the seventh inning. The severity of the injury remains unclear, and the 30-year-old should be considered day-to-day until the team updates his status.
Sep 24 2021Diaz, who was out of the lineup Friday against the Marlins, is hitting .333 with two doubles, two home runs and 14 RBI across his 36 plate appearances with runners on base in the last 13 games. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The sizzling hot stretch of timely hitting for Diaz was key in helping the Rays' final push for their third straight postseason berth, which they clinched with a win over the Blue Jays on Wednesday during which the 30-year-old went 2-for-3 with two RBI from a sacrifice fly and a run-scoring single. Diaz has pushed his career-high RBI tally to 60 with the aforementioned September surge, a sample that's seen him drive in multiple runs on five occasions overall.
Sep 21 2021Diaz went 3-for-4 with a three-run homer, a double and two runs scored in Monday's 6-4 win over the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz turned a 2-0 deficit into a 3-2 advantage on one swing after he took Robbie Ray deep to left field in the fifth inning. The 29-year-old has found much better success against lefties than righties this season, slashing .291/.372/.456 with six homers, 23 RBI and 23 runs scored in 207 plate appearances against southpaws. Overall, Diaz is hitting .257/.356/.389 with 33 extra-base hits, 58 RBI, 59 runs scored and 66:81 BB:K over 511 plate appearances.
Sep 18 2021Diaz entered Friday's extra-inning win over the Tigers as a pinch hitter in the bottom of the ninth and delivered a two-run single in his only at-bat. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz's timely knock plated Manuel Margot and Francisco Mejia to close the Rays' deficit to 4-3 at the time. The 29-year-old's clutch hitting was an extension of a favorable September pattern, as he's now driven in multiple runs on three occasions during the month on his way to 11 RBI over 13 games.
Sep 16 2021Diaz went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk in a 5-2 win against the Tigers on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz lead off the bottom of the first with a 438-foot bomb to center off Detroit starter Tyler Alexander, singled in the third and walked in the sixth to reach base three times for the third time in September. Despite the three excellent games, Diaz has just five hits across his other 11 games this month and is batting .230 with three doubles and two home runs.
Sep 13 2021Diaz went 2-for-5 with three RBI from a pair of doubles in an extra-innings loss to the Tigers on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Despite the disappointing team outcome Sunday, Diaz came through nicely in the latter portion of the contest. His eighth-inning two-bagger extended the Rays' lead to 5-2 at the time by plating Randy Arozarena and Manuel Margot, while his 10th-inning two-base knock snapped a 5-5 tie by bring Ji-Man Choi home. Diaz now has three multi-hit efforts in the last seven contests, with three of his eight hits during that span going for extra bases.
Sep 8 2021Diaz is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Red Sox, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz will take a seat for the first time since Aug. 29, ending a streak of nine consecutive starts. Though Diaz performed adequately during that stretch -- he hit .235 with a home run, two doubles and seven RBI -- it likely won't be enough for him to hold down a spot in the everyday lineup versus right-handed pitching. The lefty-hitting Ji-Man Choi (hamstring) was activated from the injured list earlier Wednesday and is expected to play regularly against right-handers, while the lefty-hitting Joey Wendle will hold down a large-side platoon role at third base.
Sep 7 2021Diaz went 3-for-5 in an extra-inning win over the Red Sox on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Several of his teammates had more impactful hits, but Diaz still enjoyed a productive day with his fifth multi-hit effort in the last 14 games. That stretch has represented a timely late-season surge for Diaz, whose .333/.396/.458 slash line during that span is partly constituted of three doubles and a home run across 53 plate appearances.
Sep 4 2021Diaz went 2-for-4 with a home run, a single, a walk and four RBI in Saturday's 11-4 win over the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz plated a run with an RBI single in the first inning before smashing a three-run homer off Andrew Albers in the second to bust the game wide open. The production is nice to see from the 30-year-old, as he went 1-for-11 in his first three games in September after he spent his last five games of August hitting .357.
Aug 29 2021Diaz is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Orioles, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tampa Bay will roll with Jordan Luplow and Joey Wendle at the corner-infield spots while Diaz retreats to the bench. Diaz had started each of the past four games at either first or third base, going 6-for-16 with a double, three runs and two RBI.
Aug 26 2021Diaz went 2-for-4 with an RBI single and a run in a win over the Phillies on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz's timely fourth-inning knock snapped a 1-1 tie at the time. The 30-year-old now sports a nifty four-game hitting streak that's seen him go 6-for-14 with an RBI, two walks and three runs, and he should continue to log consistent action at first base while Ji-Man Choi (hamstring) remains sidelined.
Aug 23 2021Diaz entered Sunday's win over the White Sox on Sunday as a replacement for Ji-Man Choi (hamstring) and went 2-for-3 with a walk and a run. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz reached safely multiple times for the second straight game, pushing his on-base percentage to an elite .361 in the process. The burly infielder is in the midst of a solid stretch of hitting, as he owns a .278/.333/.500 slash line with three doubles, three home runs and six RBI over his last 15 games.
Aug 22 2021Diaz is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll head to the bench for the third time in five games and appears to be stuck in a short-side platoon role in the infield. After going 1-for-3 with a walk and a run scored in Saturday's 8-4 win, Diaz is slashing .244/.292/.488 in 24 games since the All-Star break.
Aug 19 2021Diaz will remain on the bench for Thursday's game against the Orioles, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz sits for the second game in a row and the fifth time in five games. He's hit just .176/.237/.382 thus far in the month of August. Ji-Man Choi and Joey Wendle will start at the infield corners in his absence.
Aug 18 2021Diaz isn't in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Orioles, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz returned to the lineup Tuesday after a three-game absence due to a sprained left thumb, and he went 0-for-4 with a strikeout. Joey Wendle will start at the hot corner and bat seventh.
Aug 17 2021Diaz (thumb) is starting at third base and batting cleanup Tuesday against Baltimore, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz missed the previous three games as he nursed a sprained left thumb, but the infielder is ready to give it a go Tuesday. He'll enter the contest on a three game hitting streak, during which he's gone 3-for-10 with a homer, two walks and two runs scored.
Aug 16 2021Diaz (thumb) is not in the lineup Monday against the Orioles, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz will be on the bench for the third straight game as he continues to battle a sprained left thumb. He was reportedly available off the bench Sunday in an emergency, and his outlook could be similar for Monday's contest.
Aug 15 2021Diaz (thumb) is out of the lineup Sunday against the Twins, Steve Carney of Sports Radio 620 WDAE reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz will sit for the second straight game after exiting Friday's contest with a sprained left thumb. The 30-year-old was able to take some swings Sunday and could be available off the bench in an emergency, but manager Kevin Cash will likely attempt to avoid utilizing him, if possible.
Aug 14 2021Diaz (thumb) will be on the bench for Saturday's game against the Twins, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz left Friday's game with a sprained left thumb. His X-rays were negative, but he remains sore, so he'll miss at least one start. Joey Wendle starts at third base in his absence.
Aug 13 2021Diaz left Friday's game against the Twins in the bottom of the sixth inning due to a left thumb sprain, Steve Carney of Sports Radio 620 WDAE reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz exited the game with a trainer after he was banged up on a fielding play with two outs in the bottom of the sixth. Prior to his departure, he went 1-for-3 with a solo home run. The 30-year-old will be further evaluated to determine his status for Saturday's game against Minnesota, but he should be considered day-to-day.
Aug 11 2021Diaz isn't starting Wednesday against Boston, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz will be out of the lineup for the second time in the last three games after he went 1-for-5 with three strikeouts Tuesday. Joey Wendle will take his place at the hot corner and bat seventh.
Aug 8 2021Diaz is not in the lineup Sunday against the Orioles, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz started the past two games and clubbed his eighth homer of the season Saturday, but he'll take a seat for the series finale in Baltimore. Joey Wendle will start at the hot corner in his place.
Aug 4 2021Diaz is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After going 1-for-11 with four strikeouts while starting in each of the past three games, Diaz will move to the bench for the series finale. Ji-Man Choi and Joey Wendle will man the corner-infield spots for Tampa Bay.
Jul 30 2021Diaz went 3-for-4 with a two-run home run, a double and two total runs scored in Friday's 7-3 win over Boston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The third baseman recorded his second straight three-hit effort. He opened the scoring with his seventh homer of the year in the first inning, setting the tone for Tampa Bay. Diaz doesn't add much pop -- he has matching on-base and slugging percentages at .373 as more of a contact hitter. The 29-year-old has added 37 RBI and 45 runs scored through 365 plate appearances as a near-everyday presence in the lineup.
Jul 24 2021Diaz is on the bench for Saturday's game against Cleveland, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz has gone 7-for-20 with two home runs and four RBI in seven games since the All-Star break, although the bulk of that production came during Thursday's four-hit effort. Ji-Man Choi will start at first base and bat second with the right-handed J.C. Mejia on the mound for Cleveland.
Jul 22 2021Diaz (neck) went 4-for-5 with a solo home run, a triple and an additional run scored in Thursday's 5-4 extra-inning win over Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz was held out of the lineup for two days with neck spasms, but he made his presence felt in his return. The 29-year-old played a key role in Tampa Bay's comeback, getting them within a run with his ninth-inning solo shot. The infielder is now slashing .261/.378/.366 with six homers, 33 RBI and 39 runs scored through 339 plate appearances. His triple was his first since the 2019 season.
Jul 21 2021Diaz (neck) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Orioles, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Rays will keep Diaz on the bench for the second day in a row after he was scratched ahead of Tuesday's 9-3 due to neck spasms. Diaz is considered day-to-day, and the Rays are hopeful that with some extra maintenance, he'll be able to avoid a trip to the injured list. Ji-Man Choi will start at first base Wednesday in Diaz's stead.
Jul 20 2021Diaz was a late scratch from Tuesday's game against the Orioles due to neck spasms, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz was removed from Monday's game because of the neck issue, and it sounds like the problem re-emerged prior to first pitch Tuesday. Ji-Man Choi will start at first base, and a further update on Diaz should become available later Tuesday.
Jul 19 2021Diaz left Monday's game against the Orioles due to neck spasms, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz will be considered day-to-day until more information on his injury becomes available.
Jul 11 2021Diaz went 2-for-3 with a double and a walk in Sunday's 3-1 loss to Toronto. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz was the only Tampa Bay hitter to find any success against Toronto starter Robbie Ray. The 29-year-old third baseman has posted three multi-hit efforts in his last five games, but he remains in a platoon role at the corner infield positions. Diaz is slashing .250/.375/.332 with four home runs, 30 RBI and 36 runs scored through 323 plate appearances.
Jul 9 2021Diaz is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Blue Jays, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz will sit for the second time in three games despite currently riding a 5-for-11 stretch at the plate. Ji-Man Choi and Wander Franco will start at first and third base, respectively.
Jul 7 2021Diaz isn't starting the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader against Cleveland, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz had started each of the last three games, and he went 4-for-11 with a home run, a double, five runs, two RBI and two walks during that time. Ji-Man Choi will start at first base while Austin Meadows serves as the designated hitter.
Jul 6 2021Diaz went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in a win over Cleveland on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz uncorked his fourth homer of the season in the seventh inning to bring the Rays within a run. The 29-year-old didn't notch his first round tripper of the season until June 6, but he's made up for lost time since that point and is now just 10 RBI shy of the career-high 38 he recorded in 2019.
Jul 2 2021Diaz is out of the lineup Friday against the Blue Jays, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz went 2-for-7with a solo homer during the three-game set in Washington and will head to the bench Friday. Ji-Man Choi will start at first base while Austin Meadows serves as the designated hitter.
Jun 30 2021Diaz went 1-for-5 with a solo homer in Wednesday's loss to the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz's first-inning long ball off Jon Lester marked his first homer since June 18 and just his third of the season. After belting 14 home runs in 2019, Diaz has gone deep just five times dating back to the beginning of the abbreviated 2020 season.
Jun 29 2021Diaz is out of the lineup for Tuesday's series opener against the Nationals, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz has gone 3-for-29 with one RBI and nine strikeouts in his last seven games. Despite his meager .241 average in 2021, the 29-year-old has still gotten on base at a reliable .370 clip, as he's walked more times (48) than he's struck out (47). Ji-Man Choi will start at first base and bat second Tuesday.
Jun 26 2021Diaz isn't starting Saturday's game against the Angels, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz had started each of the last two games and went 1-for-7 with two runs, two walks and two strikeouts. Ji-Man Choi will start at first base while Austin Meadows serves as the designated hitter.
Jun 23 2021Diaz isn't in the lineup Wednesday against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz went 2-for-6 with a double, two runs and a strikeout in Tuesday's loss to Boston, and he'll get a breather Wednesday. Ji-Man Choi will start at first base while Austin Meadows serves as the designated hitter.
Jun 17 2021Diaz is not in the lineup Thursday against the Mariners, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz is 4-for-12 with a homer, three RBI and two runs over his past three games, but he'll receive the day off Thursday. Ji-Man Choi will start at first base while Austin Meadows serves as the designated hitter in the series opener.
Jun 16 2021Diaz went 1-for-3 with a homer, two RBI, two runs and a walk in Wednesday's 8-7 loss to the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: His solo shot with two outs in the sixth put the game within reach for the Rays, who later tied it at 7 before ultimately losing in the 10th inning. Diaz has hit .324 in his last nine games with eight walks, raising his season-long OBP to .393 as a staple in the Rays' starting lineup.
Jun 14 2021Diaz isn't in the lineup Monday against the White Sox, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz will get a breather after he went just 1-for-11 with a run, an RBI, three walks and five strikeouts across the last three games. Ji-Man Choi will start at first base and bat third.
Jun 11 2021Diaz, who owns a .409/.536/.545 slash line over the 28 plate appearances covering his last six games, is now sporting a .397 on-base percentage for the season, ranking him eighth in MLB. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz has often been the bane of opposing pitchers' existence this season, as his career-high 17.6 percent walk rate and impressively modest 13.4 percent strikeout rate have made him one of the toughest outs in all of baseball. The burly infielder has surprisingly only left the yard once, but he's been a decent run producer with 21 RBI and continues to set himself up for success with his constant presence on the basepaths.
Jun 9 2021Diaz went 2-for-4 with a walk in a win over the Nationals on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz extended his hitting streak to five games with his second multi-hit effort over the last four contests. The 29-year-old just belted his first home run of the season Monday, and he's boosted his season average 14 points to .258 during his current stretch of productive work at the plate.
Jun 6 2021Diaz went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run, an additional RBI and a walk in Sunday's win over the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz extended his hitting streak to four games and also blasted his first two long ball of the campaign in the ninth inning off reliever Brett Martin. The infielder is hitting .253 on the season and is clearly trending in the right direction of late.
Jun 5 2021Diaz went 2-for-3 with a walk in a loss to the Rangers on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz remains without a home run on the season and hadn't managed a multi-hit tally since May 20 prior to Friday. The 29-year-old does boast an elite .388 on-base percentage thanks in large part to his 17.4 percent walk rate, which has also played an integral part in his current nine-game on-base streak.
May 30 2021Diaz is not in the lineup Sunday against the Phillies, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz is 2-for-21 with six walks over his past six games and will take a seat versus right-hander Zach Eflin. Ji-Man Choi will start at first base while Randy Arozarena serves as the designated hitter Sunday.
May 27 2021Diaz isn't starting Thursday's game against the Royals, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz went 1-for-5 with an RBI, three walks and three strikeouts across the last two games. Ji-Man Choi will start at first base while Randy Arozarena serves as the designated hitter.
May 24 2021Diaz is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tampa Bay is rolling out a lefty-heavy lineup to counter Blue Jays right-hander Trent Thornton in the series finale, so the righty-hitting Diaz will head to the bench, ending a string of six consecutive starts. Diaz went 0-for-14 in the first three games of the series with Toronto, dropping his season average to .255.
May 15 2021Diaz went 3-for-4 with two doubles, a walk, two RBI and three runs scored in Saturday's 12-5 win over the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was undoubtedly the best offensive performance thus far in 2021 for Diaz, who's hitting .333 in his last seven games with just three strikeouts in 24 at-bats during that span. Despite having yet to homer this season, the first baseman has been a legitimate offensive contributor in past seasons and shouldn't be overlooked despite the early lack of power.
May 14 2021Diaz had posted three multi-hit efforts over the nine games prior to Friday's series opener against the Mets, but he remained without a home run over his first 148 plate appearances of the season. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz's two home runs in 2020 thus serve as the only instances in which the infielder has left the yard across the 286 plate appearances since the start of that campaign. It's a stark drought, considering the 29-year-old was coming off having slugged a career-high 14 round trippers in 2019, his first Rays campaign. Diaz had just a 3.6 barrel percentage and 83.1 mph average exit velocity going into Friday's action, so the fact he only has four extra-base hits -- all doubles -- over 148 plate appearances isn't exactly surprising.
May 4 2021Diaz went 3-for-4 with an RBI single and a walk in a win over the Angels on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Teammates Willy Adames and Manuel Margot provided the biggest blasts of the night, but Diaz was productive with some "small ball" contributions. The 29-year-old's seventh multi-hit effort of the season snapped a brief 1-for-10 funk that had encompassed his prior four games.
May 2 2021Diaz is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Astros, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yoshi Tsutsugo will fill in at first base for Diaz, who has fallen into a 5-for-35 slump over his past 11 games. Meanwhile, Tsutsugo is slashing a .164/.233/.209 on the season, so he wouldn't appear to be a serious threat to unseat Diaz for an everyday role at this point.
Apr 29 2021Diaz is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Athletics, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tampa Bay will go with Joey Wendle and Mike Brosseau as its corner infielders while Diaz takes a seat in the series finale. Diaz had started each of the past seven games, going 5-for-23 while drawing six walks.
Apr 24 2021Diaz went 1-for-3 with a double, two walks and a run in a loss to the Blue Jays on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Austin Meadows moved down to the No. 3 spot in the lineup in a same-handed matchup versus Steven Matz, affording Diaz his fifth start out of the top of the order versus a southpaw this season. The burly infielder is now slashing an uneven .254/.413/.305, and although the minuscule slugging percentage is largely due to the fact he's yet to leave the yard through 75 plate appearances, Diaz already matched last season's doubles tally with his third two-bagger of the season Friday.
Apr 20 2021Diaz is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Royals, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He is hitting .324 with a .464 OBP and one extra-base hit (a double) over his last 10 games. Yoshi Tsutsugo will start at first base while Austin Meadows gets the start at designated hitter.
Apr 14 2021Diaz went 2-for-3 with an RBI single and a walk in a loss to the Rangers on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz owns a stellar .395 on-base percentage thanks in large part to his 15.8 percent walk rate, but he'd otherwise found success at the plate somewhat fleeting prior to Tuesday's production. Diaz has now reached safely in four straight games, but his anemic .323 slugging percentage underscores the fact he only has a pair of doubles in terms of extra-base hits over his first 38 plate appearances.
Apr 12 2021Diaz is not in the lineup Monday against the Rangers, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Rays' heavy rotation policy won't be changing any time soon, though Diaz has managed to find himself in the lineup far more often than not. He'll sit Monday for just the second time in the season's first 10 games. Yoshi Tsutsugo will start at first base in his absence.
Apr 5 2021Diaz isn't starting Monday's game against the Red Sox, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz had a strong performance Saturday against the Marlins with a double and two RBI, but he'll get a breather for Monday's series opener against Boston. Yoshi Tsutsugo will shift to first base Monday while Austin Meadows serves as the designated hitter.
Apr 4 2021Diaz went 2-for-3 with a two-run double and a run in a loss to the Marlins on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The burly infielder's fifth-inning two-bagger snapped a 4-4 tie and gave Diaz his first first two RBI of the season. Through three games, the 29-year-old has shown encouraging signs of carrying over his strong spring work at the plate, collecting three hits overall and striking out only once.
Mar 27 2021Diaz went 2-for-2 with a solo home run, an RBI groundout and a walk in a Grapefruit League win over the Red Sox on Friday, pushing his spring average to .290 (9-for-31) across 14 games. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz was hitting just .188 as recently as March 16, but he subsequently picked up the pace at the plate and now has at least one RBI in six of his last eight exhibitions. The fact the burly infielder's late-spring surge has included a pair of round trippers is particularly encouraging, as Diaz has been working on squaring up on the ball with more authority following a nearly 15.0 percent drop in hard-contact rate and a tally of just five extra-base hits over 138 plate appearances in 2020.
Mar 17 2021Diaz is hitting just .188 (3-for-16) across eight spring games, but he's looked improved defensively after working on conditioning and agility this offseason, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Topkin notes Diaz made several impressive plays at third base during Tuesday's win, web gems he complemented with an RBI single as part of a seven-run second frame for the Rays. Diaz does have five RBI overall this spring despite just three hits, and he's continued to display a good eye at the plate with four walks and just two strikeouts (21 plate appearances).
Mar 7 2021Diaz is 1-for-5 with a walk and two RBI across his first three Grapefruit League games. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz reported to spring camp a bit lighter than last season with a goal of improving his agility in the field, but he's still packing plenty of muscle and hoping to significantly improve on his average of one home run per 69 plate appearances in 2020. In contrast, Diaz averaged one round tripper per 24.8 plate appearances in 2019 while slugging a career-high 14 homers; a similar ratio of power production in 2021 would certainly go a long way toward boosting the overall potency of a Rays squad that was in the middle of the pack with just 80 home runs across 60 games a year ago.
Feb 16 2021Diaz reportedly worked on his agility this offseason after experiencing a power drain and struggling some with his defense in 2020, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 29-year-old's .307 average and .428 on-base percentage were essentially above reproach, but his anemic .386 slugging percentage was largely the byproduct of Diaz lacing just five extra-base hits (three doubles, two home runs) across 138 plate appearances. A hamstring injury also plagued Diaz throughout all of September, and he was limited to just one start at third base when he returned for the postseason because of concerns about his range. The fruits of Diaz's offseason labor will have a chance to reveal themselves during spring training, when his primary spot in the infield should be determined.
Oct 26 2020Diaz went 2-for-3 with a triple, an RBI and a run scored Sunday in the Rays' 4-2 loss to the Dodgers in Game 5 of the series. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With lefty Clayton Kershaw starting for the Dodgers, Rays manager Kevin Cash elected to roll with Diaz at first base over Mike Brosseau, who had been serving as the main short-side platoon mate for the lefty-hitting Ji-Man Choi during the postseason. The decision to start Diaz paid dividends, as the 29-year-old put the Rays on the board with his RBI triple in the second inning. The Dodgers are projected to start right-handers Tony Gonsolin and Walker Buehler in the final two games of the series, so Diaz will likely retreat to a bench role while Choi and Joey Wendle man the corner-infield spots for Tampa Bay.
Oct 12 2020Diaz is out of the lineup Monday for Game 2 of the Rays' ALCS matchup with the Astros, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Rays will play their ninth postseason game Monday, but Diaz has cracked the lineup on only five occasions, with two starts coming versus left-handed pitchers. After missing the final month of the regular season with a hamstring injury, Diaz hasn't quite found his swing in the postseason with two hits (both singles) in 13 at-bats, though he's at least drawn eight walks while striking out only four times. Since he'll be sitting out against a right-hander (Lance McCullers) in Game 2, the righty-hitting Diaz could be ticketed for a short-side platoon role for the remainder of the Rays' postseason run.
Oct 7 2020Diaz is out of the lineup Wednesday for Game 3 of the Rays' ALDS matchup with the Yankees, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll sit out of the second straight contest, this time giving way to Yoshi Tsutsugo, who will serve as the team's designated hitter and will bat fifth. Since being activated from the 10-day injured list ahead of the postseason, Diaz has appeared in two games, going 0-for-6 with three walks and a run scored.
Oct 6 2020Diaz is not in the lineup for Game 2 of the ALDS against the Yankees, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz led off in Game 1, going hitless with a walk. Austin Meadows (oblique) will serve as the leadoff man and designated hitter for Game 2.
Sep 30 2020Diaz (hamstring) will start at third base and will bat cleanup Wednesday in Game 2 of the Rays' wild-card series with the Blue Jays, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz will pick up his first start since Aug. 31, as he was sidelined for much of the past month with a right hamstring strain before he was activated from the 10-day injured list ahead of Tuesday's postseason opener. Though he went unused in the Rays' 3-1 win, Diaz is expected to be a regular in the Rays' lineup during the team's postseason run so long as his hamstring holds up.
Sep 29 2020Diaz is not in the lineup for Game 1 of the Wild Card Round against the Blue Jays on Tuesday, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz made the postseason roster despite missing all of September with a hamstring issue. It's not clear whether the injury is still lingering and forcing him into a bench role or if the Rays simply prefer Joey Wendle at third base against righties like White Sox starter Lucas Giolito.
Sep 26 2020Diaz (hamstring) went through what manager Kevin Cash labeled a "lighter day" of workouts Saturday, and optimism remains high for his availability early in the postseason, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz ran the bases and hit live pitching Friday, and although he wasn't as active Saturday, he remains on track to suit up sooner rather than later. Cash noted Diaz and fellow injured infielder Ji-Man Choi will have a more comprehensive workout again Monday, at which point there will be more clarity on both players for a postseason that begins Tuesday. Diaz will have some rust to work off when he does return, considering he last saw game action Aug. 31.
Sep 25 2020Diaz (hamstring) ran and hit in a simulated game Friday, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz is still working his way back from a hamstring injury that has kept him sidelined for the entirety of September. With three days left in the regular season, it appears quite likely that his campaign is over, but he could still play a role in the playoffs.
Sep 24 2020Diaz (hamstring) is slated to take live batting practice against Jose Alvarado (shoulder) on Thursday at Tropicana Field, the Associated Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz was able to also take live batting practice Tuesday and came out of the session without setbacks, but he didn't do much running and was reportedly still feeling soreness in his right leg. The 29-year-old appears unlikely to be available for any of Tampa's remaining regular-season games, with a target of an early-postseason return for the AL East champion Rays the likely goal at this point. Juan Toribio of MLB.com also reports Diaz will test himself with what manager Kevin Cash described as "right-at-them ground balls" during the session, "just see how [his] hamstrings feel in the position of fielding a ground ball and then coming up and making a throw out of that."
Sep 22 2020Diaz (hamstring) took between five and seven at-bats against live pitching prior to Tuesday's game but did minimal running, the Associated Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager Kevin Cash confirmed Diaz still feels soreness in his right leg three weeks after being placed on the injured list. The infielder has been able to take plenty of batting practice in recent days, but the fact he's still to regain full mobility leaves his chances of being included on the first-round playoff roster a potential down-to-the-wire decision according to Cash.
Sep 21 2020Diaz (hamstring) felt good following a pair of batting practice sessions in the last two days and will advance to live batting practice soon, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz has missed all of September with a strained right hamstring. Whether or not he returns before the playoffs remains to be seen, but it appears as though he has a chance to do so.
Sep 19 2020Diaz (hamstring) will take batting practice at the Rays' alternate training site Sunday or Monday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz has been slowly progressing through his recovery, but he could make a significant step if all goes well in his hitting session. However, it's unclear whether he'll be able to return for the final week of the regular season or for the Rays' playoff run.
Sep 16 2020Diaz played catch Wednesday, but manager Kevin Cash acknowledged the corner infielder has been slow to progress from his strained right hamstring, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: While it's encouraging that Diaz was at least able to get in some on-field activity, his return from the 10-day injured list shouldn't be considered imminent until he's able to run the bases without any discomfort. With Ji-Man Choi (hamstring) recently joining Diaz on the IL, the Rays will rely on Nate Lowe, Joey Wendle and Mike Brosseau to pick up more work at either first or third base.
Sep 10 2020Diaz continues to feel soreness in his right hamstring, but there remains hope he'll be available to return before the end of the regular season, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz remains without an official timetable for return, so there's a certain amount of unadulterated optimism attached to the goal of having him back on the field before the start of the postseason. Manager Kevin Cash did allude to the fact Diaz's issue has a certain degree of severity, however, remarking Thursday "there was a significant sign in there [of a serious strain] when he got checked out by the doctors."
Sep 6 2020Diaz (hamstring) has been staying off his right leg and remains without a timetable for return, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz went on the injured list Tuesday in the midst of a strong season that sees him slashing .307/.427/.386 across 138 pate appearances. Soft-tissue injuries can be notoriously tricky when it comes to a recovery timeline, and this report seems to imply Diaz is just in the early stages of his absence. Time is unfortunately working against the 29-year-old when it comes to returning before the regular season concludes, but with the Rays heading to the postseason, they could prioritize making sure he's healthy for the playoffs.
Sep 1 2020Diaz was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right hamstring strain Tuesday, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The injury knocked Diaz out of Monday's game against the Yankees and will keep him sidelined for at least 10 more days. He reportedly had been dealing with the injury for a few days before it worsened Monday, but he doesn't expect a particularly lengthy stay on the injured list, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. Nate Lowe was recalled in a corresponding move, though it will be Joey Wendle who starts at third base Tuesday against the Yankees.
Aug 31 2020Diaz exited Monday's game against the Yankees due to tightness in his right hamstring, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz is considered day-to-day and will be evaluated further Tuesday. Joey Wendle shifted from second base to third base and Brandon Lowe moved from right field to second base. Hunter Renfroe replaced Diaz as the new right fielder.
Aug 30 2020Diaz, who went 2-for-4 with an RBI single in a win over the Marlins on Saturday, has raised his average 149 points to .303 during the month of August entering Sunday's action. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz opened the season squaring up on the ball well, but he was frequently hitting right at the defense for some unfortunate outs. As was likely to happen, he's started to see the ball fall a lot more often by maintaining the same line-drive-heavy batted-ball profile over time, resulting in the substantial improvement in his numbers. Diaz is also helping himself with a career-low 12.9 percent strikeout rate, an impressive figure he's complementing with an elite 17.4 percent walk rate. Factoring in Saturday's multi-hit effort, his 10th of August, he now boasts a .303 average and eye-popping .424 on-base percentage across 132 plate appearances.
Aug 26 2020Diaz is not in Wednesday's lineup against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This will be his fourth day off in the last 15 games. He is hitting .404/.509/.553 with two home runs and more walks (10) than strikeouts (seven) over that stretch. Yoshi Tsutsugo will start at the hot corner and bat fifth.
Aug 23 2020Diaz went 2-for-2 with two singles and two walks in Sunday's 5-4 win over the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz raised his on-base percentage to an stellar .442 after reaching base four times Sunday. He hasn't provided much in the power department thus far, with just five extra-base hits on the campaign. That being, his ability to reach base at a high level certainly provides value to fantasy owners.
Aug 22 2020Diaz was scratched from Saturday's lineup against the Blue Jays after being hit in the face by a ricochet during batting practice, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 29-year-old experienced some dizziness after taking the hit, so the team will exercise some caution. Diaz should be considered day-to-day until his status is updated. Joey Wendle will take over at third base for the Rays.
Aug 20 2020Diaz went 2-for-5 with a two-run homer, double and two runs scored in Thursday's 10-5 win over the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It took Diaz 104 plate appearances, but the third baseman finally hit his first homer of the season in Thursday's ninth inning. Despite his lack of success with the long ball thus far, Diaz has remained a threat in a deep Tampa Bay lineup. He will bring a slash line of .276/.394/.345 into the weekend series against Toronto.
Aug 16 2020Diaz is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz played all nine innings of Saturday's suspended game that was resumed earlier Sunday, going 2-for-4 with a walk and a run scored. He'll just be getting a breather for the series finale as Joey Wendle gets a turn at third base.
Aug 14 2020Diaz will not start Friday's game against Toronto, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heavy rotation is certainly nothing new for the Rays, as Diaz hits the bench even after reaching base four times and scoring three runs in Thursday's contest. Joey Wendle gets the start at third base.
Aug 13 2020Diaz went 3-for-5 with an RBI single in a win over the Red Sox on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz continues to see the ball drop in after experiencing some tough luck in that regard earlier this season. Factoring in Wednesday's production, the 29-year-old is hitting .341 across 11 August games, raising his season average 163 points to .258.
Aug 12 2020Diaz, who went 2-for-4 with a pair of RBI singles, a walk and a run in a win over the Red Sox on Tuesday, is now hitting .306 (11-for-36) with two doubles, Tuesday's two RBI, four walks and three runs across 10 August games. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The burly infielder is still looking for his first home run of the campaign, but he's definitely beginning to show signs of a breakout after a forgettable start to the season. Diaz also boasts an elite walk rate of 18.6 percent that has helped him to an impressive .371 on-base percentage, while his 14.3 percent strikeout rate (70 plate appearances) is a career low.
Aug 4 2020Diaz, who's slashing .167/.359/.167 through his first 39 plate appearances of 2020, has seen a drop in several key batted-ball metrics thus far this season, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The entire Rays offense has scuffled of late, scoring a total of 14 runs during a just-concluded five-game road trip. However, Toribio points out Diaz is one of the poorest performers at present, and the reasons for his struggles seem to at least partly lie in a lack of authority when making contact. The 28-year-old, who broke out for a career-best 14 home runs in 79 games last season, has an average exit velocity of 82.1 mph, a sharp drop from a figure of 91.7 mph in 2019. Diaz's hard-contact rate has also tumbled from 42.4 percent to 36.0 percent year over year, all factors which certainly seem to be playing a role in an unusually low .200 BABIP. Diaz has yet to log an extra-base hit after lacing 35 last season, but perhaps his 3-for-8 tally over the last two games -- his first instance of hitting safely in consecutive contests this season -- is a sign a resurgence is imminent.
Jul 27 2020Diaz isn't in the lineup for Monday's game against the Braves. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After going 1-for-10 with four walks and three strikeouts while starting in the Rays' first three games this year, Diaz will play a bench role in the series opener against Atlanta. Joey Wendle will start at third base, batting sixth.
Jul 26 2020Diaz went 1-for-2 with two walks in a win over the Blue Jays on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The slugger was able to get his first hit of the season after going 0-for-4 in Friday's opener, and he drew another pair of free passes after notching one walk in the first game of the season. Diaz has displayed a good eye at the plate with double-digit walk rates in two of his first three big-league seasons, and if his injury-shortened 2019 campaign is any indication, he's ready to complement that patience with robust power numbers; Diaz slugged 35 extra-base hits (20 doubles, one triple, 14 home runs) over 79 games last season before belting two homers in the AL Wild Card Game. Additionally, Juan Toribio of MLB.com previously reported that the 28-year-old was one of the most impressive all-around players in summer camp, leading manager Kevin Cash to remark that Diaz "just gets out of bed and hits."
Jul 3 2020Diaz was present for the Rays' first day of summer camp Friday and was able to take batting practice, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The burly slugger conceded to still feeling "a little scared" with respect to his health, but he also confirmed how pleased he was to be back among teammates. Diaz was enjoying a highly productive Grapefruit League slate before spring training was suspended, hitting .345 (10-for-29) over 11 exhibitions. Diaz will look to build on a career-best campaign in 2019 while serving as the Rays' primary third baseman.
Apr 22 2020Diaz hit .345 (10-for-29) with a triple, two RBI, two walks and one run across 11 Grapefruit League games before spring training was suspended. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 28-year-old was one of the Rays' hottest hitters during the abbreviated exhibition slate, further solidifying his spot as a lineup fixture. Diaz slashed a solid .267/.340/.476 across a career-high 347 plate appearances in 2019, a line that was partly comprised of a career-high 14 home runs. Diaz projects to frequently slot into the coveted leadoff role when the Rays face a left-hander in the coming season while also logging plenty of time against right-handed pitching.
Mar 23 2020Diaz is expected to open the season as the Rays' primary leadoff option against left-handed pitching, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz only hit at the top of the order in one of his 11 Grapefruit League starts, but the Rays are apparently inclined to deploy him in the short side of a leadoff platoon with the lefty-hitting Austin Meadows. Considering Diaz slotted anywhere between second and fourth in his other 10 spring starts, he looks set to occupy a prominent lineup spot against righties in most games as well, though he'll be a candidate to sit on days when manager Kevin Cash wants to clear room at a corner-infield spot for Joey Wendle or Yoshi Tsutsugo.
Mar 10 2020Diaz has appeared in 10 Grapefruit League games to date, going 8-for-26 at the plate with two RBI and a 2:6 BB:K. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz's best game of the spring came in his most recent appearance Monday, when he went 2-for-2 with a triple in a 2-2 tie with the Pirates. He served as the cleanup hitter against Pittsburgh righty Mitch Keller in a lineup consisting primarily of everyday players, so Diaz looks like he might have the opportunity to occupy a spot in the heart of the order once the regular season arrives.
Oct 10 2019Diaz (foot) is not in the starting lineup for Game 5 of the American League Division Series against the Astros on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz remains sidelined Thursday after exiting Game 3 with a foot injury. Joey Wendle will start at third base, batting seventh.
Oct 8 2019Diaz (foot) is not in the starting lineup for Game 4 of the American League Division Series against the Astros on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz exited Game 3 of the ALDS on Monday with a sore foot and will be held out of the starting lineup Tuesday, although he remains on the team's active roster. Joey Wendle will start at third base, batting seventh.
Oct 7 2019Diaz left Monday's game against the Astros with left foot soreness, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's a discouraging diagnosis for Diaz, who missed most of the second half with a bruised foot. It's not clear if he'll be able to return for the rest of the series should the Rays survive past Game 3.
Oct 2 2019Diaz will bat leadoff and play first base in Wednesday's AL Wild Card Game in Oakland, Josh Tolentino of The Athletic reports.
Oct 2 2019Diaz will bat leadoff and play first base in Wednesday's AL Wild Card Game in Oakland, Josh Tolentino of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz was expected to be limited to designated hitter duty after missing most of the second half with a bruised foot but has apparently been cleared to take the field. It should be noted that the Rays' will bat first and are a famously creative team, however, so there's at least a chance that Diaz takes his at-bat and then is replaced in the bottom half of the inning.
Sep 29 2019Diaz (foot) was activated off the 60-day injured list ahead of Sunday's finale at Toronto, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz has been sidelined with the bruised left foot since late July but will rejoin the Rays for the final game of the regular season. The 28-year-old will be limited to serving as the designated hitter during the playoffs, which begin with Wednesday's AL Wild Card Game in Oakland. Diaz will bat leadoff as the DH on Sunday, per Josh Tolentino of The Athletic.
Sep 28 2019Diaz (foot) is expected to be activated Sunday, Josh Tolentino of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz has been out with a bruised foot since late July but will be ready to go for the playoffs. He's expected to be limited to a designated hitter role.
Sep 27 2019Diaz (foot) will play in an instructional league game Saturday with the goal of being activated from the 60-day injured list Sunday, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz has been out with a foot contusion since late July and had seemingly been ruled out for the year, but he's finally making good progress. He'll have a shot to play in one final regular-season game and he could be a factor in the playoffs, should the Rays qualify.
Sep 25 2019Diaz (foot) is expected to get at-bats in the instructional league, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This is an encouraging sign for Diaz, who has been sidelined since late July with a foot contusion. His timetable remains unclear, though a return during the postseason seems possible if the Rays make a deep enough run.
Sep 24 2019Diaz (foot) fielded grounders Tuesday, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Diaz, who has been sidelined since late July with a foot contusion, said he initially dealt with some pain but ultimately felt OK. While this is a step in the right direction for the third baseman, he still isn't expected to return this season unless the Rays make a deep run in the playoffs.
Aug 30 2019Diaz (foot) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Friday, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.
Aug 9 2019Diaz (foot) had a setback and will likely miss the rest of the season, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Aug 6 2019Diaz (foot) fielded grounders Tuesday but isn't ready to return to action just yet, Josh Tolentino of The Athletic reports.
Aug 3 2019Diaz (foot) ran on the treadmill for the first time since landing on the injured list Saturday, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.
Jul 30 2019Diaz (foot) has yet to resume baseball activities, Scott Mitchell of TSN.ca reports.
Jul 23 2019Diaz was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a left foot contusion, Josh Tolentino of The Athletic<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 22 2019Diaz left Monday's game against the Red Sox after fouling a ball off his left foot, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 19 2019Diaz went 2-for-4 with a solo home run during a loss to the Yankees in the first game of a doubleheader Thursday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 16 2019Diaz went 2-for-4 with a home run, a double and two RBI in Tuesday's loss to the Yankees.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 14 2019Diaz is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Orioles, Josh Tolentino of The Athletic<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 13 2019Diaz went 2-for-6 with an RBI single and three runs in a win over the Orioles on Friday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 2 2019Diaz is not in the lineup<\/a> for Tuesday's game against the Orioles.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 30 2019Diaz went 3-for-4 with three doubles and three runs scored in Sunday's 6-2 win over Texas.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 30 2019Diaz went 2-for-4 with a double and a run in a win over the Rangers on Saturday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 29 2019Diaz, who went 0-for-4 in a loss to the Rangers on Friday, is 0-for-11 with an RBI in his first two games since returning from a hamstring injury.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 27 2019Diaz (hamstring) was activated from the 10-day injured list and will start at third base and bat cleanup Thursday against the Twins, Juan Toribio of MLB.com<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 26 2019Manager Kevin Cash said there is a \"very good chance\" Diaz (hamstring) returns from the injured list Thursday, Josh Tolentino of The Athletic<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 23 2019Diaz (hamstring) has been able to work back up to doing running and sprinting and is on track to return from the injured list when first eligible Thursday, John Hickey of MLB.com<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 19 2019The Rays placed Diaz (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list Wednesday, Josh Tolentino of The Athletic<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 18 2019Diaz isn't starting Tuesday's game against the Yankees due to a hamstring issue, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 18 2019Diaz isn't in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Yankees, Juan Toribio of MLB.com<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 17 2019Diaz is not in the lineup Monday against the Yankees, Josh Tolentino of The Athletic<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 15 2019Diaz went 1-for-4 with a three-run homer as the Rays lost to the Angels 5-3 Saturday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 15 2019Diaz went 3-for-4 with an RBI single, a double, a walk and two runs in a win over the Angels on Friday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 15 2019Diaz went 1-for-4 with a three-run homer in a 5-3 loss to the Angels on Saturday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 13 2019Diaz went 3-for-5 with an RBI double and was caught stealing on his only attempt in a loss to the Athletics on Wednesday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 9 2019Diaz went 4-for-5 with a solo home run and two runs in a 6-1 victory against the Red Sox on Sunday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 7 2019Diaz went 3-for-5 with a run in a win over the Tigers on Thursday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 3 2019Diaz (hand) went 0-for-3 with two walks in a loss to the Twins on Sunday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 2 2019The Rays activated Diaz (hand) from the 10-day injured list ahead of Sunday's game against the Twins, Juan Toribio of MLB.com<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 2 2019Diaz (hand) will bat second and serve as the Rays' designated hitter Sunday against the Twins, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 31 2019Diaz (hand) will be sent to extended spring training Friday, Juan Toribio of MLB.com<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 31 2019Diaz will be sent to extended spring training Friday, Juan Toribio of MLB.com<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 30 2019Diaz (hand) took swings on the field Thursday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 29 2019Diaz (hand) took swings in the batting cage again Wednesday and felt slightly less discomfort, Juan Toribio of MLB.com<\/a> reports. \"Yandy still feels it when he swings,\" manager Kevin Cash said. \"I think Yandy is going to try to get here tomorrow and take [batting practice] on the field, even though we're not hitting on the field, but he'll get here at some point.\"Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 29 2019Diaz (hand) took swings in the batting cage again Wednesday and continues to feel some discomfort, Juan Toribio of MLB.com<\/a> reports. \"Yandy still feels it when he swings,\" manager Kevin Cash said. \"I think Yandy is going to try to get here tomorrow and take [batting practice] on the field, even though we're not hitting on the field, but he'll get here at some point.\"Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 28 2019Diaz (hand) took batting practice Tuesday but still felt discomfort, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 27 2019Diaz (hand) is eligible to come off the injured list Thursday but appears unlikely to do so, Juan Toribio of MLB.com<\/a> reports. \"He didn't touch a bat for the Cleveland series,\" manager Kevin Cash said. \"I would imagine he will check on it today, but if it's still sore, he's got some time so we don't want to aggravate it, but hopefully he continues to make progress.\"Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 23 2019Diaz (hand) was placed on the 10-day injured list Thursday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 22 2019Diaz (hand\/wrist) remains out of the lineup Wednesday against the Dodgers, Steve Carney of Sports Radio 620 WDAE<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 21 2019Diaz (hand\/wrist) was a late scratch from Tuesday's lineup against the Dodgers, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 21 2019Diaz (hand) was a late scratch from Tuesday's lineup against the Dodgers, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 21 2019Diaz (hand\/wrist) could be available off the bench Tuesday against the Dodgers, Steve Carney of Sports Radio 620 WDAE<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 21 2019Diaz (hand) will start at first base and serve as the Rays' leadoff hitter Tuesday against the Dodgers, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 19 2019Diaz was diagnosed with a left hand contusion after leaving Sunday's contest early, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 19 2019Diaz was diagnosed with a left-hand contusion after leaving Sunday's contest early, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 17 2019Diaz will start Friday against the Yankees after leaving Wednesday's game against the Marlins with ankle discomfort, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 15 2019Diaz left Wednesday's game at Miami due to left ankle discomfort, Juan Toribio of MLB.com<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 15 2019Diaz said he was dealing with some pain in his ankle but hopes to play Friday against the Yankees, Juan Toribio of MLB.com<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 11 2019Diaz went 2-for-5 with two home runs and four RBI in a 7-2 win over the Yankees on Saturday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 11 2019Diaz went 2-for-5 with two home runs and four RBI in Saturday's 7-2 win over the Yankees.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 20 2018Diaz went 4-for-6 with a triple, two RBI and two runs scored Friday against the Rangers.Diaz got the Indians on the board in the second inning on an RBI single to right field. He certainly looked sharp in his first big-league game of the 2018 campaign, and he figures to serve as a super-utility player during his current stint with the big club.
May 5 2018Diaz is sidelined with a minor ankle injury at Triple-A Columbus, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.Indians' manager Terry Francona remarked on Diaz's status prior to the club's game Saturday, but didn't specify the exact nature of his injury, besides deeming it as minor. Diaz hasn't played since April 30 due to this issue. Expect the third baseman to return to action at some point next week.
Mar 19 2018Diaz was optioned to Triple-A Columbus on Monday, T.J. Zuppe of The Athletic Cleveland reports.Diaz was expected to serve a utility role for the Indians this season, and while he may still do so, that won't happen right away. Diaz has little left to prove at the Triple-A level; he's hit .331/.419/.455 in 184 games at Triple-A over his career. In 49 games with Cleveland last year, he hit .263/.352/.327 with no home runs. He hits the ball hard but far too often on the ground (59 percent groundball rate last year), limiting his power potential. Still, it's a profile that's good enough to work in a utility role, so Diaz should be back with the team at some point this season.
Feb 23 2018Diaz (groin) is currently without restriction following the right groin strain suffered in November, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.Diaz sustained the injury playing in the Venezuelan Winter League for Leones del Caracas, but has since undergone successful rehab in time for spring training. The 25-year-old slashed .263/.352/.327 in 179 plate appearances for the Indians in last season, with most of his at-bats coming as a third baseman. Diaz is likely to serve a similar role for Cleveland in 2018, and his potential role should become clearer with spring training now underway.
Jan 19 2018Diaz will not need surgery for a sports hernia suffered during winter ball, Zack Meisel of The Athletic Cleveland reports.It's not clear where Diaz stands in his recovery from the injury he suffered in November, but it seems things are progressing as planned because he has not gone under the knife. The report also notes that the Indians plan to keep playing Diaz mainly at third base in 2018, as opposed to using him in more of a utility role.
Nov 28 2017Diaz is being evaluated in Cleveland for a right groin strain, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.Diaz was playing for Leones del Caracas in the Venezuelan Winter League when he picked up the injury. The severity of the issue remains unclear, leaving his status for the remainder of winter ball up in the air. More should be known following his evaluation.
Sep 23 2017Diaz is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Mariners.Diaz started regularly at third base to open the month, but he will open on the bench Saturday for the fourth day in a row while Giovanny Urshela gets another start at third base.
Sep 21 2017Diaz is not in the lineup against the Angels on Thursday.Diaz will spend a second consecutive day on the bench following 16 straight starts while Giovanny Urshela draws another start at the hot corner. During 43 games with the big-league club this season, Diaz is hitting .266/.361/.322 with 12 RBI.
Sep 20 2017Diaz is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Angels.It's a well deserved breather for Diaz, who has started 16 straight games for the Tribe, slashing .294/.379/.333 with a pair of stolen bases and a 7:6 K:BB over that stretch. Giovanny Urshela will start this one at the hot corner, batting ninth.
Sep 8 2017Diaz (elbow) is in the lineup for Friday's game against the Orioles.Diaz exited Thursday's game with a bruised left elbow after getting hit by a pitch during the sixth inning, but won't miss any additional time. Since Aug. 24, Diaz is hitting .389/.569/.556 with seven RBI and 10 runs, and is batting in the third spot and manning the hot corner for the series opener.
Sep 7 2017Diaz left Thursday's game with a bruised left elbow, Paul Hoynes of Cleveland.com reports.After being plunked by a Chris Beck offering in the sixth, Diaz was immediately lifted for a pinch runner. The Indians seems confident that Diaz escaped with nothing more than a contusion, but if there's swelling, it could affect Diaz's availability for the start of the homestand.
Sep 3 2017Diaz went 2-for-4 with an RBI, one run and two walks in Sunday's lopsided 11-1 victory over Detroit.Considering Diaz has started 10 of 13 games since being recalled on Aug. 22, he appears to have officially usurped Giovanny Urshela on the team's depth chart. The former is 12-for-32 (.375) with seven RBI, eight runs and 11 walks during his second stint with the big-league club this year. As long as Jason Kipnis (hamstring) remains out, Diaz should be a safe play at third base while Jose Ramirez continues to cover second.