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Likely heading to IL Diaz (hand) will likely require a trip to the injured list after an MRI revealed ligament damage, Danielle Allentuck of The Denver Gazette reports.

Impact Diaz suffered his hand injury while swinging during Wednesday's loss to St. Louis and isn't dealing with any broken bones, but he'll likely miss at least a week and a half due to his ligament damage. If he's ultimately placed on the IL, Dom Nunez will likely be called up to provide additional help behind the dish alongside Brian Serven.

AUGUST 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Thursday Diaz (hand) isn't starting Thursday against the Cardinals.

Impact Diaz sustained a hand injury on a swing during Wednesday's loss to the Cardinals and will be excluded from the lineup for the series finale. The results of his MRI aren't yet known, but Brian Serven will start behind the dish and bat ninth Thursday.

AUGUST 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Exits game early Diaz left Wedensday's loss against St. Louis early after hurting his hand while swinging and will undergo and MRI, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.

Impact Diaz's hand is an issue that has bothered him for a while, according to manager Bud Black. An MRI scan will help determine the severity of the injury and how long -- if at all -- he will have to sit out. Diaz is slashing .229/.291/.372 this season with 33 RBIs in 76 games.

AUGUST 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pujols, Arenado homer as Cardinals beat Rockies 9-5

Albert Pujols and Nolan Arenado homered and combined for seven hits and left-hander Jose Quintana made his second strong start for St. Louis in the Cardinals’ 9-5 victory over the...

AUGUST 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Drives in two Diaz went 2-for-5 with two doubles and an RBI in Tuesday's win over the Cardinals.

Impact Diaz was one of four Rockies hitters to tally multiple RBI on Tuesday. He appears to have reclaimed the starting role behind the plate, as he's been in the lineup for 12 of the team's 19 games since the All-Star break. While Diaz has hit just .222 in that span, he does have 10 RBI and five extra-base hits -- one home run -- across 52 plate appearances.

AUGUST 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

McMahon, Grichuk tee off, Rockies end Cards' win streak at 7

Ryan McMahon hit a 495-foot homer for the longest drive by a Colorado player at Coors Field, Randal Grichuk went 5 for 5 and the Rockies routed St. Louis 16-5, ending the Cardinals...

AUGUST 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On bench Thursday Diaz isn't starting Thursday against the Padres.

Impact Diaz started the last two games and went 0-for-7 with a walk and three strikeouts. Brian Serven will take over behind the dish and bat ninth.

AUGUST 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Resting for early game Diaz is out of the lineup for the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader with the Padres, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

Impact Brian Serven will get the nod behind the dish for the early game, but Diaz is expected to catch for starting pitcher Jose Urena in the nightcap.

AUGUST 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Sunday Diaz is out of the lineup for Sunday's game versus the Dodgers, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.

Impact Diaz is 7-for-22 with a home run and eight RBI since the All-Star break and will receive Sunday off. Brian Serven will work behind the plate in the series finale against Los Angeles.

JULY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Friday's lineup Diaz isn't starting Friday against the Dodgers.

Impact Diaz went 1-for-7 with two RBI, two walks and a strikeout over the last two games. Brian Serven will take over behind the dish and bat ninth Friday.

JULY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out of Tuesday's lineup Diaz is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the White Sox.

Impact Diaz is in midst of a seven-game hit streak -- during which he's gone 13-for-27 with five doubles, a triple, a home run, eight RBI and three runs -- but he'll receive Tuesday off. Brian Serven will take over behind the plate for Colorado.

JULY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Swats solo homer in win Diaz went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Monday's 2-0 victory against Milwaukee.

Impact There was little offense to be had in the contest, and Diaz's third-inning solo shot to left field provided all that Kyle Freeland and Colorado needed to pick up the victory. The backstop has swatted six homers this season, well off the pace of his career-high 18 long balls last year. Despite the lack of power, his .242 batting average is just four ticks below last season's mark.

JULY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Day off Saturday Diaz isn't starting Saturday against Milwaukee.

Impact Diaz started behind the dish during Friday's extra-innings loss to the Brewers and went 2-for-3 with a double, a walk and an RBI. Brian Serven will take over at catcher and bat ninth Saturday.

JULY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Continues hot streak Diaz went 2-for-3 with a double, a walk and an RBI on Friday against the Brewers.

Impact Diaz has been stuck in a nearly exact even split of playing time behind the dish with Brian Serven for much of July. However, Diaz has made the case for a larger share of playing time of late, collecting multiple hits in each of his last five starts. In that span, he's hit .526 with four RBI and two runs scored across 19 at-bats.

JULY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Saturday's lineup Diaz isn't in the lineup Saturday against the Pirates.

Impact Diaz has alternated starts behind the dish recently and will get a breather after he went 6-for-13 with three doubles, three RBI, a run and a strikeout over his last three games. Brian Serven is starting at catcher and batting ninth.

JULY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Drives in three Diaz went 2-for-4 with three RBI on Friday against the Pirates.

Impact Diaz delivered run-scoring singles in the fourth and sixth frames and has tallied multiple hits in three consecutive starts -- all of which have come at Coors Field. Despite the hot stretch, Diaz still has just a 61 wRC+ and .275 wOBA across 222 plate appearances on the campaign. For the time being, he is splitting time evenly with Brian Serven behind the dish.

JULY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rockies rout Pirates 13-2, extend win streak to 4 games

Brendan Rodgers homered and drove in four runs, C

JULY 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sitting out series finale Diaz is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Padres.

Impact The Rockies' catching timeshare continues, as Diaz and Brian Serven have now alternated turns behind the dish over the past 10 games. Diaz has gone 5-for-19 with three doubles and a walk, so at this point, he appears to have done his part to ensure his playing time doesn't slip further.

JULY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hitting during homestand Diaz went 2-for-5 with two doubles and a run scored Wednesday against the Padres.

Impact Diaz has enjoyed the start to the Rockies' current homestand, collecting multiple hits in each of his last two starts. Wednesday's performance also marked the first time this season that Diaz has tallied multiple extra-base knocks in a game. It's been a disappointing season overall for the veteran backstop, as he has a .219/.271/.348 line across 218 plate appearances and is entrenched in a timeshare with Brian Serven behind the plate in Colorado.

JULY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

In timeshare with Serven Diaz is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Padres, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.

Impact Diaz and Brian Serven appear to have settled into a timeshare behind the plate. The two have alternated starts at catcher in every game over the past week, entering the lineup on four occasions apiece.

JULY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Moves out of lineup Sunday Diaz is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks, Patrick Lyons of TheDNVR.com reports.

Impact Diaz and Brian Serven have now alternated starts behind the plate over the past six games, with the latter getting the nod at catcher in Sunday's series finale. With a 2-for-23 mark at the plate over his last seven games, Diaz hasn't made a good case for running away with the No. 1 catcher job.

JULY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Friday Diaz isn't starting Friday against the Diamondbacks.

Impact Diaz hit .100 with a walk and five strikeouts over his last six games and will take a seat for the second time in the last three matchups. Brian Serven is starting behind the plate and batting ninth.

JULY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Wednesday Diaz is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Dodgers.

Impact Diaz started the past four games and will receive a maintenance day for the series finale in Los Angeles. Brian Serven will work behind the plate in his place.

JULY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Saturday Diaz isn't in the lineup Saturday against the Diamondbacks, Danielle Allentuck of The Denver Gazette reports.

Impact Diaz will get a breather after he went 0-for-7 with three strikeouts over the last two games. Brian Serven is starting behind the plate and batting ninth.

JULY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Smacks fifth homer Diaz went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and two runs scored Tuesday against the Dodgers.

Impact Diaz continued his recent surge of power, popping his third homer in his last seven starts. He's also tallied eight RBI and four runs scored in that span to put together the most productive stretch of his season. Diaz now has five home runs for the campaign while hitting .225 across 184 plate appearances.

JUNE 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE