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Yandy Diaz

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Fri, Mar 21
L 7-3
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Sat, Mar 22
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Sun, Mar 23
T 3-3
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Mon, Mar 24
L 8-6
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Fri, Mar 28
4:10 pm
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Sat, Mar 29
4:10 pm
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Sun, Mar 30
1:40 pm
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PIT
Mon, Mar 31
7:05 pm
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Tue, Apr 1
7:05 pm
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Yandy Diaz still hit the baseball harder than most players in the league did in 2024, but not at the same frequency he did during his career-best 2023 season. Even more concerning may be the fact his GB/FB ratio was its lowest of the past four seasons as he fell back into the familiar trap of too many groundballs. Diaz was at his best in 2023 when he hit .326 off fastballs and .387 off breaking balls but those measures fell to .287 and .278 respectively in 2024. Perhaps Diaz felt the pressure of needing to generate offense for a team which struggled to score runs most of the season as his O-Swing% was the worst of his career. The surrounding cast's struggles particularly ate into Diaz's runs scored, as he scored 40 fewer times in 2024 and drove in 13 fewer runs despite 21 extra plate appearances and a career-high 145 games played. Diaz is entering the final year of his three-year extension with Tampa Bay and could very well be dealt before the 2025 season begins if the club is confident enough in what Jonathan Aranda showed in September.

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Batting Average
2025 — — — — — — — .000
2024 359.52.5 55 14 65 50 — .281
2023 4723.4 95 22 78 65 — .330
3y Avg. 405.52.9 74 15 67 64 1 .302
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  • Rays' Yandy Diaz: Club option for 2026 exercised

    Rotowire
    The 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. 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.
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  • Rays' Yandy Diaz: Could drop down order

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    The Rays are considering removing Diaz from the leadoff spot for the 2025 season, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. 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.
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  • Rays' Yandy Diaz: Sitting again Thursday

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    Diaz is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Tigers. 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.
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  • Rays' Yandy Diaz: Out of Tampa Bay lineup

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    Diaz is not in the lineup for Wednesday's contest in Detroit. 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.
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  • Rays' Yandy Diaz: Not in Tampa Bay lineup

    Rotowire
    Diaz is absent from the lineup for Sunday's game versus the Blue Jays. 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.
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  • Rays' Yandy Diaz: Absent from starting nine

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    Diaz is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Red Sox. 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.
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  • Rays' Yandy Diaz: Playing time slipping

    Rotowire
    Diaz has not started in three of the Rays' last eight games. 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.
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  • Rays' Yandy Diaz: Riding pine Friday

    Rotowire
    Diaz is not in Friday's lineup against the Guardians. 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.
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  • Rays' Yandy Diaz: On bench Wednesday

    Rotowire
    Diaz is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Phillies. 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.
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  • Rays' Yandy Diaz: Not in Sunday's lineup

    Rotowire
    Diaz is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Orioles. 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.
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  • Rays' Yandy Diaz: Three hits, homer in win

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    Diaz 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. 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.
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  • Rays' Yandy Diaz: Swats 13th homer

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    Diaz went 2-for-4 with a walk and a two-run home run in Wednesday's 9-4 win over the Twins. 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.
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  • Rays' Yandy Diaz: On bench Tuesday

    Rotowire
    Diaz is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Twins. 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.
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  • Rays' Yandy Diaz: Sitting out Saturday

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    Diaz (knee) isn't in the Rays' lineup for Saturday's game against the Padres, Ryan Bass of Bally Sports Sun reports. 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.
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  • Rays' Yandy Diaz: Leaves game with trainer

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    Diaz was removed from Friday's game against the Padres with left knee patellar tendinitis, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. 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 if he'll need 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.
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  • Rays' Yandy Diaz: Goes deep Tuesday

    Rotowire
    Diaz went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's win over the Mariners. 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.
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  • Rays' Yandy Diaz: Not in Monday's lineup

    Rotowire
    Diaz is absent from the lineup for Monday's game in Seattle, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. 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.
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  • Rays' Yandy Diaz: Piling up hits

    Rotowire
    Diaz went 1-for-4 with a double and an RBI against the Athletics on Wednesday. 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.
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  • Rays' Yandy Diaz: Back in lineup Monday

    Rotowire
    Diaz (forearm) is serving as the designated hitter and batting in the leadoff spot in Monday's series opener against Oakland. 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.
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  • Rays' Yandy Diaz: Imaging comes back clean

    Rotowire
    X-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. 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.
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