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Thu Mar 2114:53Yandy Diaz Slugs A Homer Thursday
Tampa Bay Rays infielder Yandy Diaz clubbed a home run during his team's Grapefruit League contest versus the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday. Diaz's third home run of the spring led off the game while he also added a double in the top of the fourth inning. The 32-year-old is hitting .313 (10-for-32) with those three homers and a double with just one walk versus six strikeouts across 33 trips to the plate this spring, good for a healthy .958 OPS. Despite dealing with groin issues throughout the 2023 season, Diaz raked to the tune of a .330 average with a career-high 22 home runs, 95 runs, 78 RBI, and a .932 OPS across an even 600 plate appearances. He is reportedly fully healthy this spring and carries a nice floor into the 2024 season but expect some regression in the home run department.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Sun Mar 309:36Yandy Diaz Off To A Cold Start
Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Yandy Diaz went 0-for-3 on Saturday in a 3-2 Grapefruit League loss to the Boston Red Sox. Last year's AL batting champ is now 1-for-9 with three strikeouts through four spring games. The 2023 Silver Slugger Award winner has a strong offensive profile, with his chase rate, Hard-Hit%, and average EV checking in at 92nd percentile or better. He's also got strikeout and walk rates that are much better than the league averages. Diaz will once again hit for a high average in 2024, although he projects for light home run and RBI totals as far as first baseman go. Despite this, his NFBC ADP is 130 overall which makes him a value there, with RotoBaller ranking him 117 overall.
Source: ESPNRotoBaller.com
Sun Oct 1 202313:47Yandy Diaz Resting On Sunday
Tampa Bay Rays infielder Yandy Diaz is not in the starting lineup on Sunday against the Toronto Blue Jays. The 32-year-old has been in and out of the lineup over the last handful of games due to hamstring tightness, so it would make sense that Tampa wants to rest him with the playoffs around the corner. He did serve as a pinch-hitter on Saturday and has a chance to do the same on Sunday. If he doesn't pinch-hit, then Diaz will finish the regular season with a .330/.411/.523 batting line to go along with 22 home runs and 78 RBI over 524 at-bats in 136 games. It's easily the best season of his already stellar career.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Sat Sep 30 202312:35Yandy Diaz Homers In Return From Injury
Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Yandy Diaz proved he's healthy by going 2-for-2 with a home run, two RBI, a run scored and a walk in Friday's 11-4 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays. Diaz had missed the team's previous two games this week as a precaution, but he returned with a bang on Friday. However, fantasy managers will need to remove the 32-year-old All-Star from their lineups again on Saturday as he's being rested before Sunday's regular season finale. Isaac Paredes is starting at first base and batting cleanup against Blue Jays left-hander Hyun Jin Ryu. The Rays are just looking to get Diaz a little bit of some extra rest before the start of the wild-card series next week against a still to-be-determined opponent.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Fri Sep 29 202316:28Yandy Diaz Back Against Blue Jays
Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Yandy Diaz (hamstring) is back in action on Friday against the Toronto Blue Jays and left-hander Yusei Kikuchi, serving as the designated hitter and batting leadoff. The Rays held Diaz out as a precaution for the last two games, but he'll be available to start the final series of the regular season on Friday. Fantasy managers still competing for hardware this year need to get the 32-year-old back in their starting lineups. Isaac Paredes is playing first base and batting fifth, while rookie Osleivis Basabe is at the hot corner and hitting in the eight-hole. Diaz is having the best season of his career in his seventh big-league season, slashing .328/.408/.515 with a .923 OPS, 21 home runs, 35 doubles, 76 RBI and 94 runs scored in 135 games.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Wed Sep 27 202316:16Yandy Diaz Still Out Wednesday
Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Yandy Diaz (hamstring) remains out of the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Boston Red Sox. Isaac Paredes will get the start at first base on Wednesday and will hit fifth against Red Sox right-hander Brayan Bello. Diaz will miss his second straight game with right-hamstring tightness after he was pulled from Sunday's contest against the Toronto Blue Jays early. The 32-year-old should be considered day-to-day for now, and with another off day coming on Thursday, hopefully he'll be back in there on Friday for the start of another series against the Blue Jays. Rookie Junior Caminero is playing at third on Wednesday and is hitting in the two-hole.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Tue Sep 26 202317:10No Yandy Diaz For Rays
Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Yandy Diaz (hamstring) is not playing on Tuesday with the team facing the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. Jonathan Aranda will get the start for the Rays at first base and will hit leadoff against Red Sox right-hander Tanner Houck. Diaz was pulled from Sunday's game early against the Toronto Blue Jays with right-hamstring tightness and will miss another game despite the team having an off day on Monday. With Randy Arozarena (quadriceps) out as well on Monday, the Rays offense will be missing two key regulars. Fantasy managers need to remove Diaz from their lineups and check back on Wednesday to see if he's back in action. When healthy, the 32-year-old table-setter has been a must-start for fantasy managers in 2023.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Sun Sep 24 202316:10Yandy Diaz Leaves Early Sunday
Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Yandy Diaz (hamstring) was removed from Sunday's game due to right hamstring tightness. The injuries keep piling up for the Rays, which has to be an issue for fantasy managers as a handful of key players are going down lately. Diaz should be considered day-to-day for now until further testing is done by the team.
Source: Tricia WhitakerRotoBaller.com
Wed Sep 13 202312:02Yandy Diaz Back In Action Wednesday
Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Yandy Diaz (groin) is back at first base and is hitting in his usual leadoff spot on Wednesday as the team takes on the Minnesota Twins and left-hander Dallas Keuchel. Diaz suffered a testicular contusion on Tuesday night when he fouled a ball off a sensitive area below his belt, but it turned out to be nothing serious thankfully. Fantasy managers will want to get the Cuban All-Star back in their starting lineups immediately against Keuchel. The 32-year-old right-handed slugger is hitting a strong .323/.403/.510 on the year with 20 home runs, 71 RBI and 88 runs scored in 480 at-bats for the Rays. Diaz has gone 35-for-106 (.330) with eight of his 20 home runs in 120 plate appearances against southpaws in 2023.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Tue Sep 12 202322:34Rays Hope Yandy Diaz Can Play Wednesday
Updating previous reports, Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash said that first baseman Yandy Diaz (groin) is day-to-day after leaving Tuesday's game early against the Minnesota Twins with a testicular contusion after fouling a ball off a sensitive area below the belt, and the team is hoping he can play on Wednesday. Diaz's injury is no doubt very painful, but it's apparently not serious enough to keep him out for an extended amount of time. That's music to fantasy manager's ears, as Diaz has been a must-start in all lineups all year as Tampa's leadoff hitter. The 32-year-old Cuban came into Tuesday's contest slashing .324/.404/.513 with a .916 OPS, 20 home runs, 71 RBI and 88 runs scored in 478 at-bats.
Source: Tampa Bay Times - Marc TopkinRotoBaller.com
Tue Sep 12 202322:12Yandy Diaz Leaves With Testicular Contusion
Updating a previous report, the Tampa Bay Rays said that first baseman Yandy Diaz (groin) left the game early on Tuesday against the Minnesota Twins in the fifth inning with "a testicular contusion." Ouch. Diaz fouled a ball off that him in a sensitive area near his groin and was replaced at first base by Isaac Paredes, with Curtis Mead entering the game to play third base. For now, fantasy managers should consider Diaz to be day-to-day and check back on his status on Wednesday. Before leaving, he went 0-for-2 with a walk to drop his season average to .323. The 32-year-old Cuban All-Star has been a must-start fantasy asset in all league formats this year, so hopefully he won't miss a considerable amount of time with this painful and unfortunate injury.
Source: Tampa Bay Times - Marc TopkinRotoBaller.com
Tue Sep 12 202321:29Yandy Diaz Leaves Early Tuesday
Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Yandy Diaz left Tuesday's game against the Minnesota Twins early after suffering an apparent injury, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. The 32-year-old was 0-for-2 with a walk before the ailment. 2023 has been a breakout campaign for Diaz, who's hitting .323 with a career-high 20 home runs, 88 runs, and 71 RBI across 124 games. Fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day and keep their fingers crossed that he doesn't miss extended time.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Tue Aug 29 202316:09Yandy Diaz Returns On Tuesday
Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Yandy Diaz (forearm) is back at first base and batting leadoff for the Rays on Tuesday against right-hander Sandy Alcantara and the Miami Marlins. Diaz sat out of the team's last two games due to a left-forearm contusion when he was hit by a pitch on Friday night against the New York Yankees, but he's feeling better now and should be returned to all starting fantasy lineups. The 32-year-old Cuban is having the best season of his career in 2023, slashing .326/.403/.507 with a .910 OPS, 17 home runs, 27 doubles, 66 RBI and 78 runs scored in 111 games in his fifth year in Tampa. He's been even hotter in August, going 33-for-92 (.359) with three homers, six doubles, 15 RBI and 16 runs scored in 21 starts.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Sat Aug 26 202321:15CT Scans On Yandy Diaz's Forearm Come Back Clean
Tampa Bay Rays infielder Yandy Diaz (forearm) underwent a CT scan on his left forearm, which came back clean. According to Rays manager Kevin Cash, everything came back good from Diaz's scan, and he is expected to avoid the injured list. The 32-year-old was dealing with soreness in his forearm and sat out Saturday's game against the Yankees after being hit by a pitch on Friday. He is slashing .326/.403/.507 with 17 home runs, 66 RBI, and 78 runs over 111 games in 2023. Diaz is considered day-to-day, with his next chance to return to the lineup being Sunday against the Yankees.
Source: Tricia WhitakerRotoBaller.com
Sat Aug 26 202314:19Yandy Diaz Not Seen In Saturday’s Lineup
Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Yandy Diaz (forearm) is absent from Saturday's lineup versus the New York Yankees. The 32-year-old will get at least one day to recuperate after his left forearm was hit by a pitch during Friday's outing. Diaz, who is still experiencing some pain, is concerned his absence could extend past Saturday's contest. Fantasy managers will have to observe the situation going forward, but Diaz's next chance to return will be during Sunday's series finale. The on-base/hitting machine is battling with Bo Bichette for the 2023 American League batting title, as Diaz sits at .326 (141-for-432) while Bichette resides at .315 (150-for-476) on the campaign.
Source: Kristie Ackert - Tampa Bay TimesRotoBaller.com
Fri Aug 25 202321:18Yandy Diaz Goes Deep In Loss To Yankees
Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Yandy Diaz launched his 17th home run of the season on Friday night. The shot game against one of the best in the game in Gerrit Cole. Diaz was 1-for-3 on the night with a strikeout, bringing his average up to .326 on the year to go along with a very healthy .910 OPS. Diaz has always been a solid player for the Rays, but this year he's turned into a stud for fantasy managers as well. He's been on fire over the last month, so make sure to get him in your lineup heading down the stretch run.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Sat Jul 29 202312:33Yandy Diaz Still Bothered By Groin
Tampa Bay Rays corner infielder Yandy Diaz (groin) returned as the designated hitter on Friday against the Houston Astros after tweaking his groin on Tuesday against the Miami Marlins. Diaz's MRI exam on Wednesday came back positive, but he acknowledged on Friday that he still felt tight and sore whether he's running, swinging or fielding. Manager Kevin Cash said he was hoping to have Diaz back at first base on Saturday, but he'll probably have to manage the injury the rest of the season and avoid overexerting himself, especially on the bases. The 31-year-old went 0-for-3 with an RBI on Friday night, but it remains to be seen if he'll be in Saturday's lineup, so fantasy managers will need to check before game time. Diaz has been one of the better hitters in all of baseball this year, so hopefully this doesn't negatively affect him the rest of the way.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Fri Jul 28 202312:00Yandy Diaz To Return On Friday
Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash said that corner infielder Yandy Diaz (groin) will be in the lineup on Friday against the Houston Astros as the designated hitter and will avoid an injured-list stint due to groin tightness. Diaz was forced from Tuesday's game against the Marlins with a left-groin injury and sat out on Wednesday, but he's apparently feeling better after the team's off day on Thursday. The 31-year-old has been a must-start all year for fantasy managers, so you'll want to get him back in there on Friday as he faces Astros right-hander Cristian Javier. Diaz is batting .318/.401/.508 with a .909 OPS, 14 home runs, 49 RBI and 60 runs scored in 327 at-bats. His .401 on-base percentage leads the league.
Source: Tampa Bay Times - Marc TopkinRotoBaller.com
Wed Jul 26 202316:53Yandy Diaz Receives Encouraging MRI Results
Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash said that corner infielder Yandy Diaz (groin) received encouraging MRI results on Wednesday and that he's doing well after sitting out Wednesday's game against the Miami Marlins. Diaz left Tuesday's game with left-groin tightness, but he appears to have avoided a serious injury and should be considered day-to-day. Tampa also has a scheduled off day on Thursday before beginning a weekend series against the Houston Astros on Friday, so it's possible that Diaz will only end up missing one game. The 31-year-old Cuban has been an excellent table-setter for the Rays and fantasy managers this year, and he's currently slashing a strong .318/.401/.508 with a .909 OPS, 14 home runs, 49 RBI and 60 runs scored in 327 at-bats. The only place where Diaz doesn't contribute is stolen bases.
Source: Bally Sports Florida - Tricia WhitakerRotoBaller.com
Wed Jul 26 202312:00Yandy Diaz Out Wednesday, Going For MRI
Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash said that corner infielder Yandy Diaz (groin) left the game on Tuesday against the Miami Marlins with left-groin tightness. He is not in the starting lineup for the series finale on Wednesday and will undergo an MRI exam. "Good sign is that he woke up feeling the same as yesterday, felt no worse. Fingers crossed that he's going to avoid the IL. Generally he recovers pretty quick," Cash said. Hopefully, the All-Star's MRI exam turns up clean and he can return to the lineup on Friday for the series opener against the Houston Astros after an off day on Thursday. With Diaz out on Wednesday, Luke Raley is starting at first base and hitting cleanup against Marlins right-hander Sandy Alcantara. Fantasy managers will want to check back for Diaz's MRI results.
Source: Bally Sports Florida - Tricia WhitakerRotoBaller.com
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