JORDAN DIAZ NEWS

Drives in a pair Friday Diaz went 1-for-3 with an RBI single and a bases-loaded walk in a loss to the Astros on Friday.

Impact The rookie accounted for half of the Athletics' runs on the night with a timely third-inning knock and a disciplined plate appearance in the fifth that led to a particularly productive free pass. Diaz has hit safely in three of his past four games and now has a trio of two-RBI efforts since July 5, sporting a .297 average and .828 OPS across 41 plate appearances during the latter span.

JULY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On base twice in return Diaz (illness) started Tuesday's win over the Red Sox at designated hitter and went 1-for-3 with a double and a walk.

Impact Diaz had exited Monday's game early due to illness but made a quick return less than 24 hours later. The 22-year-old responded with what was his third extra-base hit of July and second in the last three games, which, when paired with his walk, pushed his on-base percentage during the month to an impressive .351 across 37 plate appearances. Diaz is helping his cause by keeping his strikeout rate manageable (22.5 percent), and a minor-league resume that includes no higher than a 17.9 percent figure in that category over seven professional seasons suggests he'll be able to continue whittling it down the more reps he receives versus big-league arms.

JULY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to go Tuesday Diaz (illness) is starting at designated hitter and batting third Tuesday versus the Red Sox.

Impact Diaz will return to the lineup after exiting Monday's loss early with an illness. The 22-year-old has seen some extended run in July, batting .300 with two homers, four RBI and four runs scored over 30 at-bats in 10 contests.

JULY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with illness Diaz was lifted from Monday's game against the Red Sox due to illness, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact The team didn't disclose many details surrounding Diaz's status moving forward, so he'll be considered day-to-day until more information comes to light. He went 0-for-2 with a pair of strikeouts prior to being removed.

JULY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pops sixth homer Sunday Diaz went 1-for-2 with a solo home run and an RBI sacrifice fly in a loss to the Twins on Sunday.

Impact The young infielder opened the scoring with a 381-foot shot to left field in the second inning, his sixth homer of the campaign and second of July. Diaz had been mired in a brief 0-for-8 slump over the previous three games, but that had been preceded by a 6-for-12 tally in the three contests prior. As the entirety of that stretch underscores, the 22-year-old is subject to the inconsistencies of a young player adapting to big-league arms, but Diaz is carrying a serviceable .240 average and .430 slugging percentage through 105 plate appearances in the majors this season.

JULY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to bench Sunday Diaz is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Red Sox.

Impact Diaz had started each of the last five games and went 6-for-19 with a home run over that span, but he benefited from the Athletics facing off against four left-handed starters during that stretch. The 22-year-old will be on the bench Sunday versus right-hander Tayler Scott and looks as though he could be stuck in a short-side platoon role for the time being.

JULY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Three hits, homer in win Diaz went 3-for-5 with a two-run homer and two additional runs scored in Wednesday's 12-3 victory over the Tigers.

Impact Diaz is now 5-for-14 in three games since he was recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas. Overall, the 22-year-old Diaz is slashing .241/.276/.434 with five homers, 10 RBI and 12 runs scored across 87 MLB plate appearances this season. The rookie infielder has flashed some power early in his career, though it's unclear how big of a role Diaz will have in his second stint with the A's.

JULY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Sunday Diaz is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox.

Impact Diaz was recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas on Friday and went 2-for-6 with a walk while starting the past two games at designated hitter. Seth Brown is serving as the designated hitter Sunday while Conner Capel starts in the outfield.

JULY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On base thrice in win Diaz went 2-for-4 with a walk in an extra-inning win over the White Sox on Saturday.

Impact After going hitless in a start that occurred just hours after being called up from Triple-A Las Vegas on Friday, Diaz seemed to be more settled in at the plate Saturday. The promising 22-year-old's multi-hit effort was his third in 26 big-league games thus far this season, and the productive performance was reminiscent of the many he'd put up with the Aviators during his most recent minor-league stint (.308/.353/.505 slash line over 25 games).

JULY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from Triple-A Diaz was recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas on Friday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact Diaz batted .321/.364/.527 with five home runs in 26 games since his most recent demotion to Vegas to earn another trip to the big leagues. The 22-year-old should play quite a bit, with most of those starts likely to come at second base.

JUNE 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Thriving at plate in Vegas Diaz, who went 3-for-4 with a three-run home run in Triple-A Las Vegas' win over Reno on Wednesday, owns a .308 average and .913 OPS across the 72 plate appearances he's logged in...

Impact Diaz appeared in 24 games with the Athletics between April 19 and May 21, producing a .217/.250/.406 slash line with nine extra-base hits and eight RBI across 72 plate appearances. The 22-year-old is taking advantage of the Pacific Coast League's hitter-friendly conditions since returning to the farm and could well see some playing time at the keystone in the majors again later in the summer at the expense of veteran Jace Peterson.

JUNE 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent down to Triple-A Diaz was optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas by the Athletics on Monday.

Impact Diaz earned regular starts at second base for a while, but he's seen that playing time dip of late as he slumped at the plate. The 22-year-old will try to get back on track at Las Vegas and earn another opportunity.

MAY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Saturday Diaz is not in the starting lineup Saturday versus the Astros.

Impact Diaz will take a seat after he went 1-for-2 with a walk in Friday's series opener. The 22-year-old has gone 3-for-24 over his last eight contests following a three-homer performance against the Yankees on May 9. Tony Kemp will draw the start at second base and bat eighth against Houston.

MAY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out of lineup Wednesday Diaz is not in the starting lineup Wednesday versus the Diamondbacks.

Impact Diaz has gone 2-for-22 with no RBI or runs scored since he went 3-for-4 with three homers versus the Yankees on May 9. He'll get a breather Wednesday and be replaced at second base by Tony Kemp, who will bat eighth in the series finale with Arizona.

MAY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

A's rookie Jordan Diaz hits 3 homers at Yankee Stadium

Jordan Diaz picked the perfect place to make a name for himself: Yankee Stadium

MAY 10, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Yankees topple A's despite Jordan Diaz's 3 home runs NEW YORK — The Yankees welcomed the Athletics to Yankee Stadium with four home runs on Monday night, a showing fit for a team nicknamed the...

MAY 10, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Yankees topple A's despite Jordan Diaz's 3 home runs NEW YORK — The Yankees welcomed the Athletics to Yankee Stadium with four home runs on Monday night, a showing fit for a team nicknamed the...

MAY 10, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Blasts three home runs Diaz went 3-for-4 with three homers, four RBI and three runs scored in Tuesday's loss to the Yankees.

Impact Diaz quadrupled his season home run total Thursday, clubbing a pair of solo homers in the fourth and seventh innings before catching Greg Weissert for a two-run shot in the eighth. However, his efforts were for naught, as the Yankees offense hung 10 runs on the A's, while Oakland managed just one run outside of Diaz's four RBI. Considering Diaz has appeared in just 15 games and had just one multi-hit performance prior to Tuesday, he doesn't offer much value in season-long formats, but if he continues to stay hot at the plate he could be an intriguing streaming option.

MAY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

A's unveil homer hammer - and Diaz hammers 3 homers NEW YORK -- On a night the A’s introduced a hammer modeled after the one used by Marvel superhero Thor as their latest home run celebration,...

MAY 10, 2023 • MLB.COM

Judge, Yankees beat A's 10-5 despite 3 HRs by rookie Diaz

Gleyber Torres homered for the second consecutive game and drove in three runs as the New York Yankees overcame three homers by rookie Jordan Diaz in a 10-5 victory over the Oaklan...

MAY 10, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out of lineup again Wednesday Diaz is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mariners

Impact Diaz is sitting for a second consecutive game after missing Tuesday's loss to the Mariners. Tony Kemp gets the start at second base and will hit second against Logan Gilbert and Seattle.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Tuesday Diaz is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's series opener against the Mariners, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact Diaz has seen consistent playing time since being brought up from Triple-A Las Vegas, but he'll begin Tuesday's contest against Bryce Miller and the Mariner on the bench. Tony Kemp is playing second base and hitting eighth while Jace Peterson hits fifth and plays third.

MAY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Multi-hit effort in loss Diaz went 2-for-4 with an RBI single in a loss to the Reds on Saturday.

Impact Diaz helped stake the Athletics to one of their trademark early leads that usually end up evaporating when he brought home Ramon Laureano with a second-inning single. The multi-hit effort was his first of the season and pushed Diaz's average to a solid .258, but making consistent contact continues to be an issue -- the 22-year-old's strikeout rate is now up to 35.5 percent after he whiffed for the 11th time in the last eight games Saturday.

APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Slugs clutch pinch-hit homer Diaz entered Friday's win over the Rangers as a pinch hitter in the top of the ninth and hit a go-ahead solo home run.

Impact The rookie was called on to hit for Ryan Noda and delivered handsomely with a 382-foot solo home run to left field off Will Smith, snapping a 4-4 tie. Diaz's first big-league stint of 2023 has gotten off to quite an auspicious start -- in addition to Friday's clutch blast, he also laced an RBI double in his season debut Wednesday against the Cubs.

APRIL 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Diaz's 1st career homer helps A's snap skid ARLINGTON -- Jordan Diaz couldn’t have asked for a better situation to belt his first home run in the big leagues. Diaz delivered a pinch-hi...

APRIL 22, 2023 • MLB.COM