Yandy Diaz

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Yandy 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.

Sep 27 · Source via Rays Yandy Diaz

No 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.

Sep 26 · Source via Rays Yandy Diaz

Yandy 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.

Sep 24 · Source via Rays Yandy Diaz

Yandy 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.

Sep 13 · Source via Rays Yandy Diaz

Rays 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.

Sep 12 · Source via Rays Yandy Diaz

Yandy 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.

Sep 12 · Source via Rays Yandy Diaz

Yandy 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 .324 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.

Sep 12 · Source via Rays Yandy Diaz

Yandy 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.

Aug 29 · Source via Rays Yandy Diaz

CT 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.

Aug 26 · Source via Rays Yandy Diaz

Yandy 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.

Aug 26 · Source via Rays Yandy Diaz

Yandy 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.

Aug 25 · Source via Rays Yandy Diaz

Yandy 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.

Jul 29 · Source via Rays Yandy Diaz

Yandy 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.

Jul 28 · Source via Rays Yandy Diaz

Yandy 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.

Jul 26 · Source via Rays Yandy Diaz

Yandy 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.

Jul 26 · Source via Rays Yandy Diaz

Yandy Diaz Dealing With Left-Groin Tightness

Tampa Bay Rays corner infielder Yandy Diaz (groin) was forced from Tuesday's game early against the visiting Miami Marlins with left-groin tightness. He will be re-evaluated on Wednesday and is considered day-to-day for now. Diaz suffered the injury while stretching at first base in the third inning. He went 1-for-2 with a double and two RBI in the game before leaving, and he was replaced at first by Harold Ramirez. The 31-year-old has been a must-start in all fantasy leagues in 2023, but fantasy managers shouldn't expect him to be on the field on Wednesday, especially with a scheduled off day coming on Thursday. Diaz entered Tuesday hitting a strong .317/.401/.505 with a .905 OPS, 14 homers, 47 RBI and 60 runs scored in 325 at-bats this year. His .401 on-base percentage leads the league.

Jul 25 · Source via Rays Yandy Diaz

Rays Reinstate Yandy Diaz From Paternity List

The Tampa Bay Rays reinstated infielder Yandy Diaz from the paternity list on Monday and optioned infielder Jonathan Aranda to Triple-A Durham in a corresponding move. Diaz, who homered last Tuesday in his first All-Star game, will be making his first start of the second half of the season on Monday when the team starts a series against the Texas Rangers. The 31-year-old was also hot to end the first half of the season, so fantasy managers will be hoping he can pick up where he left off. Diaz has been a must-start in all fantasy lineups in 2023, as he's hitting .323 (96-for-297) with 13 home runs, 18 doubles, 43 RBI and 58 runs scored in 78 games so far. He also leads the league with his .408 on-base percentage. The only thing Diaz won't help with is stolen bases.

Jul 17 · Source via Rays Yandy Diaz

Yandy Diaz Goes On Paternity List

The Tampa Bay Rays placed infielder Yandy Diaz on the paternity list on Thursday and will recall infielder Jonathan Aranda from the minors in a corresponding move. Diaz, who played in his first career All-Star game on Tuesday, won't be available to fantasy managers for the start of the second half of the season on Friday against the Kansas City Royals, but there's a possibility he'll be back as early as Saturday or Sunday. The 31-year-old Cuban is having the best year of his career in his fifth year in Tampa, hitting .323 (96-for-297) with 13 home runs, 18 doubles, 43 RBI, a league-leading .408 on-base percentage and 58 runs scored in 341 plate appearances and 78 games. Whenever he's back in Tampa's lineup, get him back in all starting fantasy lineups.

Jul 13 · Source via Rays Yandy Diaz

Yandy Diaz Goes Yard In First All-Star Game

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Yandy Diaz made his presence felt in his first All-Star appearance on Tuesday in Seattle, going 1-for-2 with a solo home run in the American League's 3-2 loss to snap a nine-game winning streak in the Midsummer Classic. The 31-year-old's home run in the second inning got the scoring started, but the American League would only score one more run in the contest. Diaz has been a major catalyst for the first-place Rays so far in 2023, hitting .323 (96-for-297) with a league-leading .408 on-base percentage, 13 home runs, 18 doubles, 43 RBI and 58 runs scored in 78 games (341 plate appearances). He is one homer shy of matching his career-high, which was set in 2019 in his first year in Tampa.

Jul 12 · Source via Rays Yandy Diaz

Yandy Diaz Getting A Day Off On Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Yandy Diaz is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Seattle Mariners. This is just a day off for the 31-year-old veteran. Diaz has been an integral part of Tampa Bay's red-hot first half of the season. He's slashing .316/.403/.509 with 12 home runs and 39 RBI over 269 at-bats. Luke Raley is starting in first base in his place and batting cleanup against Luis Castillo and the M's.

Jul 2 · Source via Rays Yandy Diaz Luke Raley

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