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Perez's 8th-inning single sends Royals past Astros, 7-6

Salvador Perez drove in the go-ahead runs with a two-out single in the eighth inning, helping the struggling Kansas City Royals to a back-and-forth 7-6 victory over the AL West-lea...

AUGUST 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Drives in three Wednesday Diaz went 3-for-3 with a double, a walk and three RBI in Wednesday's 5-1 win over Colorado.

Impact The infielder was productive in Wednesday's win, as all three of his hits drove in runs. He's posted multiple hits in three of his last four games, going 8-for-16 with three doubles and six RBI in that span. Diaz lifted his slash line to .298/.348/.485 with six home runs, 32 RBI, 22 runs scored and 14 doubles through 184 plate appearances. He should continue to log regular playing time at third base until Alex Bregman (quadriceps) is able to return, at which point Diaz will likely slip back into a utility role.

AUGUST 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Starting gig lasts awhile longer Diaz started at third base and went 1-for-4 with a run scored Tuesday's 5-0 win over the Rockies.

Impact Diaz continues to fill in at third base for the injured Alex Bregman (quadriceps), who will begin a second rehab assignment Friday. It's unclear when Bregman will rejoin the team, but it means Diaz should be a lineup regular through this week at least. Diaz has hit safely in 10 of 12 games since his own return from the injured list, going 16-for-53 (.302) with three home runs, four doubles, 11 RBI and eight runs scored.

AUGUST 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Doubles, drives in two in win Diaz went 2-for-4 with a double and two RBI in Saturday's 4-0 win over the Twins.

Impact Diaz doubled off Caleb Thielbar in the eighth inning, driving in Carlos Correa and Kyle Tucker. In addition, he added a single in the second frame. The 30-year-old is batting .295 with three homers and 10 RBI over his last 10 games since coming off the injured list. On the season, he is slashing .283/.333/.472 with six long balls, 28 RBI and 21 runs scored in 171 plate appearances.

AUGUST 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bashes two long balls Diaz went 2-for-4 with two home runs and an additional RBI in Saturday's 8-6 loss to San Francisco.

Impact Diaz was caught up in the homer dome at Oracle Park, as the two teams combined for eight long balls. Since being activated off the injured list, Diaz is 8-for-19 with three home runs, eight RBI and six runs scored. He continues to slot in at third base while Alex Bregman (quadriceps) is on a rehab assignment.

AUGUST 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Raking since return Diaz went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Friday's 9-6 win over San Franciso.

Impact Diaz's solo shot in the ninth gave Houston breathing room, as the Giants did not fold after falling behind 7-2 in the sixth inning. He's had multiple hits in all three games since being activated off the injured list and will continue as the fill-in at third base for the injured Alex Bregman (quadriceps).

JULY 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Knocks in three Diaz went 2-for-5 with a double and three RBI in Wednesday's 11-4 win over the Mariners.

Impact Diaz continues to fill in for the injured Alex Bregman (quadriceps), who remains on a rehab assignment that should run through next week. In the two games since coming off his own stay on the injured list, Diaz has four hits, two doubles, four RBI and two runs over 11 plate appearances.

JULY 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gurriel, Astros jump to big lead, cruise past Mariners 11-4

Yuli Gurriel singled, doubled and homered to drive in three runs and lead the Houston Astros over the Seattle Mariners 11-4 on Wednesday

JULY 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Becomes new fill-in at third Diaz started at third base and went 2-for-5 with a double, an RBI and a run scored in Tuesday's 8-6 win over the Mariners.

Impact Diaz was activated off the injured list Monday but stayed on the bench for that night's game while Abraham Toro filled in at third base for the injured Alex Bregman (quadriceps). A day later, the Astros traded Toro to Seattle, and Diaz became the new fill-in. Bregman just began a rehab assignment Monday that is expected to last a week to 10 days, so Diaz should be a lineup regular through this week.

JULY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Toro HR hours after trading sides, but Astros beat Mariners

Abraham Toro homered for Seattle against the team that traded him across the diamond during batting practice, but the Houston Astros held off a ninth-inning rally to beat the Marin...

JULY 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Moore slam completes 7-run comeback as Mariners stun Astros

Dylan Moore hit a grand slam in the eighth inning to lift the Seattle Mariners to an 11-8 comeback win against the Houston Astros

JULY 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Officially activated Monday Diaz (hand) was activated from the 10-day injured list Monday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact The veteran infielder has been sidelined since early June with a fractured left hand, but he'll rejoin the active roster Monday after a six-game rehab stint. Diaz should fill a utility role now that he's healthy and could split time at third base with Abraham Toro until Alex Bregman (quadriceps), who begins a rehab assignment Monday, is activated from the injured list.

JULY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Slated to return Monday Diaz (hand) will be reinstated from the 10-day injured list Monday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Diaz appeared in six games during his recent rehab assignment, and he went 4-for-18 with a double, two runs, two RBI, five walks and four strikeouts during that time. The 30-year-old has been sidelined since June 6 due to a fractured right hand, but he should be available for the series opener in Seattle.

JULY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Greinke scheduled to start for Houston against Texas

The Astros will roll out Zack Greinke to the mound Sunday and the Rangers plan to give Taylor Hearn the start

JULY 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Could return for road trip Diaz (hand) could be reinstated from the 10-day injured list in time for Houston's three-city road trip that begins next week, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Following the team's three-game home series with the Rangers this weekend, the Astros embark Monday on a three-city tour of Seattle, San Francisco and Los Angeles (Dodgers). Diaz, who's been out since fracturing his left hand June 6, has appeared in five rehab games, including the last three at Double-A Corpus-Christi.

JULY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Valdez expected to start for Houston against Texas

The Astros are expected to send Framber Valdez to the mound Saturday and the Rangers plan to give Kyle Gibson the start

JULY 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Allard expected to start for the Rangers against Astros

The Rangers will start Kolby Allard on Friday while the Astros are expected to counter with Jake Odorizzi

JULY 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Begins rehab at Double-A Diaz (hand) went 0-for-2 with two walks in a rehab game at Double-A Corpus Christi on Tuesday.

Impact The Astros moved Diaz's rehab from the Gulf Coast League to Double-A Corpus Christi, for which he served as the designated hitter Tuesday. The Astros will want the utility infielder play in the field, probably on back-to-back days, before reinstating him to the active roster.

JULY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Greinke expected to start for the Astros against the Indians

The Indians will start J.C

JULY 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rehab shifting to Double-A Diaz (hand) will move his rehab to Double-A Corpus Christi and spend most of this week with the Hooks, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact The Hooks kick off a six-game road trip to Midland on Tuesday. Diaz spent two games with Houston's Gulf Coast League affiliate, going 2-for-5 with a double, a walk and two RBI.

JULY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Valdez expected to start for the Astros against White Sox

The Astros will start Framber Valdez on Sunday while the White Sox are expected to counter with Carlos Rodon

JULY 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Giolito expected to start as White Sox host the Astros

The White Sox are expected to send Lucas Giolito to the mound Saturday and the Astros plan to give Jake Odorizzi the start

JULY 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kicks off rehab assignment Diaz (hand) went 1-for-3 with a double and two RBI for the rookie-level Gulf Coast Astros on Thursday.

Impact This starts the clock on Diaz's 30-day rehab assignment. The infielder/outfielder has been out since June 5 with a fractured left hand. While he's been sidelined, Robel Garcia and Abraham Toro have picked up the slack as utility players.

JULY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cease scheduled to start as Chicago hosts Houston

The White Sox will send Dylan Cease to the mound Friday and the Astros will give Lance McCullers Jr. the start

JULY 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Beginning rehab assignment Manager Dusty Baker said Sunday that Diaz (hand) is going to West Palm Beach to begin a rehab assignment with the Rookie-level Gulf Coast Astros, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chron...

Impact Per Julia Morales of AT&T SportsNet Southwest, Diaz will resume his workouts with Palm Beach and is scheduled to play in his first rehab game Thursday. The utility man, who is working his way back from a broken hand suffered in early June, is targeting a late-July activation, per Baker. With that in mind, he'll likely get a decent amount of games under his belt in the minors before being reinstated from the IL.

JULY 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE