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Gets call in RF Diaz started in right field and went 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI in Wednesday's 6-3 loss to the Yankees.

Impact Diaz replaced the slumping Kyle Tucker, but manager Dusty Baker affirmed that this was a temporary assignment, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports. "This is temporary," the manager said. "This is today. Might not even be the whole game. Kyle was hitting the ball great and then the last few games he's been struggling." Sure enough, Tucker replaced Diaz later in the game.

MAY 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Adding RF to resume Houston manager Dusty Baker plans to work Diaz into right field, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Diaz was mostly a shortstop and third baseman prior to joining the Astros, who have expanded his position competency. He's filled in first base, second base and left field during his time in Houston. The addition of right field to his portfolio would give Baker an option to the struggling Kyle Tucker, whose 0-for-4 on Saturday dropped his season average to .173.

MAY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Drives in four against Rays Diaz went 2-for-5 with a double, a run scored and four RBI in Friday's 9-2 win over the Rays.

Impact The utility player was right at the heart of a big night by the Houston offense, collecting one RBI on a third-inning groundout and another on a single in the seventh before capping the team's scoring with a two-run double in the ninth. Diaz heads into May hitting .259 with one homer, seven runs and 11 RBI through 17 games.

MAY 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kikuchi no-hit into 7th leads Mariners over Astros 1-0

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APRIL 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Castro's walk helps Astros rally in 8th to beat M's 7-5

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APRIL 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returns to reserve role Diaz is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mariners, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact After recently starting nine times during a 10-game span, Diaz will be on the bench for the third day in a row Wednesday. The return of Jose Altuve from the COVID-19 injured list earlier this week appears to have closed Diaz's window for regular playing time. He'll now transition back into a utility role, which may only afford him a start or two per week when the Astros have their full complement of position players available.

APRIL 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Saturday Diaz isn't starting Saturday's game against the Angels, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Diaz had started each of the last eight games and went 7-for-31 with three doubles, four RBI, two runs and seven strikeouts during that time. Robel Garcia will start at second base Saturday, batting seventh.

APRIL 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Window closing soon Diaz went 2-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Thursday's 8-2 win over the Angels.

Impact Diaz has started seven consecutive games and hit safely in the last six. He's been getting regular at-bats filling in at third base for Alex Bregman, who has since returned from the COVID-19 injured list, and second base for Jose Altuve, who is still on the list. That window of opportunity is expected to close as soon as this weekend, when Altuve is projected to return. During Diaz's run as a fill-in, he's gone 7-for-27 with three doubles, four RBI and two runs scored.

APRIL 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Astros’ Aledmys Diaz does a full split with acrobatic stretch on basepaths (Video) Houston Astros infielder Aledmys Diaz does a full split while sliding into second base for a double on Thursday against the Los Angeles Ange...

APRIL 23, 2021 • FANSIDED.COM

Records team's lone hit Diaz started at second base and went 1-for-4 with a double and an RBI in Sunday's 7-2 loss to the Mariners.

Impact Diaz's second-inning double, Houston's lone hit, plated Carlos Correa to briefly knot the game at one run apiece. The offense could continue to slumber this week with a minor-league contingent filling in for three players unavailable due to health and safety protocols -- Jose Altuve, Alex Bregman and Yordan Alvarez. Diaz has alternated between third and second base and should continue to be an everyday presence at least through the rest of the road trip that ends Wednesday in Colorado.

APRIL 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Starts at 3B on Friday Diaz started at third base and went 1-for-3 with two RBI in Friday's 6-5 loss to Seattle.

Impact Diaz should be a busy man while several teammates, including second baseman Jose Altuve and third baseman Alex Bregman, serve time on the COVID-19 protocols list. He filled in for Altuve on Wednesday, then for Bregman on Friday. The team is also without utility infielder Robel Garcia (COVID-19 protocols). Diaz should be in the lineup regularly for as long as the Astros are without their infield regulars.

APRIL 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

France delivers game-winning hit, Mariners drop Astros 6-5

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APRIL 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Filling in for Altuve Diaz will start at second base and bat second Wednesday against the Tigers, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact With the Astros placing five position players on the COVID-19 injured list Wednesday -- including three everyday players in Jose Altuve, Yordan Alvarez and Alex Bregman -- Diaz looks poised to handle an everyday role for time being. He'll be directly filling in for Altuve on Wednesday, though Diaz could shift over to third base if Altuve happens to beat Bregman back from the IL. The clear path to playing time in the short term along with the favorable lineup spot could make Diaz a decent speculative pickup in deeper leagues until Houston activates both Altuve and Bregman.

APRIL 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Launches first home run Diaz went 1-for-4 with a solo home run during Tuesday's victory over the Angels.

Impact Diaz followed Kyle Tucker's lead, going back-to-back with a solo home run against Dylan Bundy in the second inning to even up the score. It was the first long ball of the season for the 30-year-old, who has been filling in for Michael Brantley (wrist) after he was hit by a pitch Saturday.

APRIL 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Three hits in Saturday's win Diaz went 3-for-5 with a double, two runs scored and an RBI in Saturday's 9-1 win over the A's.

Impact Seeing his first action of the season and getting the start at third base, Diaz was a key cog in the Astros' offensive explosion Saturday. The veteran utility player is looking to rebound after posting career lows in batting average (.241) and OBP (.254) in 2020, albeit in only 59 plate appearances, and Diaz could be right back in the lineup Sunday in left field if Michael Brantley (wrist) is held out after being hit by a pitch Saturday.

APRIL 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Batting third in season debut Diaz will bat third and play third base Saturday against Oakland, Shayna Rubin of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact Diaz battled a minor hamstring issue late in camp and didn't appear in either of the Astros' first two games. He'll be filling a key spot in the order in his season debut Saturday, slotting in between Michael Brantley and Kyle Tucker.

APRIL 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rejoins lineup Friday Diaz (hamstring) will bat ninth as the designated hitter in Friday's spring game against the Marlins, Jake Kaplan of The Athletic reports.

Impact The 30-year-old hasn't seen game action since March 17 due to hamstring tightness, but he'll return to the lineup for Friday's contest. Diaz shouldn't have an issue being ready for Opening Day if he's cleared to play in the field within the next few days.

MARCH 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with hamstring tightness Diaz won't play in Wednesday's spring game against the Nationals due to hamstring tightness, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Manager Dusty Baker said that Diaz should be able to play Thursday after being held out Wednesday, and the issue isn't expected to impact the 30-year-old's availability for Opening Day. Diaz has appeared in 11 Grapefruit League games and has slashed .313/.376/.438 with two doubles, two RBI, two runs, five walks and two strikeouts.

MARCH 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Garners two hits Wednesday Diaz started at third base and went 2-for-2 with a double and a run scored in Wednesday's spring game against the Marlins.

Impact Diaz has filled his usual role this spring, playing first base (three games), shortstop (two) and third base (two) over seven Grapefruit League contests. With Alex Bregman's hamstring injury lingering and his spring debut undetermined, Diaz could focus on third base in the short term. He's 3-for-10 with two doubles, one RBI and two runs scored so far in spring training.

MARCH 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mets celebrate World Series title -- in their minds

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MARCH 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Agrees to deal with Houston Diaz signed a one-year, $3 million contract with the Astros on Friday to avoid arbitration, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

Impact The two sides were able to settle on a figure for 2021 after the they were unable to reach an agreement for last season, which led to an arbitration case that was won by Diaz. The 30-year-old missed most of the 2020 campaign due to injury and had a .241/.254/.483 slash line in 59 plate appearances. He's mostly been a bench piece or injury replacement during his two seasons in Houston, but he could have a larger role in 2021 following the departures of George Springer and Michael Brantley.

JANUARY 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 5, 2020 • CALLTOTHEPEN.COM

Say goodnight to the bad guys: Astros fall short in Game 7

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OCTOBER 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Arozarena, Rays top Astros 4-2 in Game 7, reach World Series

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OCTOBER 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Smacks homer Diaz went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in Wednesday's loss to the Athletics in Game 3 of the ALDS.

Impact Diaz hit a two-run homer in the fifth inning off Jesus Luzardo. The 30-year-old managed to knock in Yuli Gurriel to square the game at 4-4. The veteran made the most out of his first postseason start in 2020, as the homer was the first of his postseason career.

OCTOBER 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE