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Cracks first homer of 2025 Diaz went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 5-4 win over the Angels.

Impact Diaz took the second pitch he faced from Reid Detmers deep to right field for a 327-foot solo homer, his first of the 2025 campaign. Diaz has gotten off to a slow start, but he's reached base in six of his last seven outings and has gone 6-for-28 with two walks, three runs scored and a solo homer over that span.

5 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Caballero slugs 1st career slam and Rays win 5-4 over Angels with teams combining for 6 homers

José Caballero slugged his first career grand slam and the Tampa Bay Rays held on for a 5-4 win over the Los Angeles Angels to snap a five-game losing streak

6 HOURS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rengifo lifts Angels over Rays 4-3; Tampa Bay loses 5th straight in opener of 13-game homestand

Luis Rengifo hit a tiebreaking single in the ninth inning and the Los Angeles Angels rallied to beat Tampa Bay 4-3, extending the Rays’ losing streak to five in the opener of a 13-...

1 DAY AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cubs Predicted To Land $24 Million Veteran Infielder In Blockbuster Trade The Chicago Cubs could be in the market to bring in veteran infielder Yandy Diaz in a blockbuster trade this season.

4 DAYS AGO • SACBEE.COM

Mahle pitches 5 shutout innings for first win since April 2023 as Rangers beat Rays 5-2

Tyler Mahle rebounded from a rough opening start to pitch one-hit ball over five shutout innings for his first win since April 3, 2023, and Kyle Higashioka’s RBI double highlighted...

5 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Every team and player in MLB using the new 'torpedo' bat

MLB's torpedo bat has taken the league by storm this season. Which teams and players have used it? Here's a tracker.

APRIL 2

Scores twice in win Diaz went 1-for-4 with a walk and two runs scored Tuesday against the Pirates.

Impact Diaz reached base multiple times for the first time this season and came around to score on each occasion. He's gotten off to a slow start across five games, recording three hits across his first 22 at-bats. Nevertheless, he should continue to serve as the Rays' primary leadoff hitter.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Doyle and Farmer help the Rockies beat the Rays 2-1

Brenton Doyle and Kyle Farmer each hit an RBI single to help the Colorado Rockies beat the Tampa Bay Rays 2-1

MARCH 29 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ranking the 10 best first basemen in MLB for 2025

Our eight-part position series continues with the top 10 first basemen entering the 2025 season.

MARCH 27

Details of Yandy Díaz's $22 million, 2-year contract with the Tampa Bay Rays

Details of Yandy Díaz’s $22 million, two-year contract with the Tampa Bay Rays

MARCH 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Deadspin | Rays pick up 2026 option on former batting champion Yandy Diaz Deadspin | Rays pick up 2026 option on former batting champion Yandy Diaz

MARCH 15 • DEADSPIN.COM

Rays pick up 2026 option on former batting champion Yandy Diaz The Tampa Bay Rays exercised their $12 million team option on first baseman Yandy Diaz for the 2026 season.The Rays also added a vesting opt...

MARCH 14 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Rays pick up 2026 team option on Yandy Díaz and add vesting option for 2027

The Tampa Bay Rays have picked up their $12 million team option on Yandy Díaz for the 2026 season

MARCH 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Club option for 2026 exercised 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.

Impact Diaz's option for 2027 would vest if he reaches certain performance thresholds in 2026. The 33-year-old performance in 2024 fell of 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, although he should also see ample starts at designated hitter.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Could drop down order The Rays are considering removing Diaz from the leadoff spot for the 2025 season, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact 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.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

MLB Insider Says Tampa Bay Rays Not Looking to Trade Yandy Diaz or Brandon Lowe According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the Tampa Bay Rays aren't necessarily looking to trade either of Yandy Diaz or Brandon Lowe, bot...

JANUARY 3 • SI.COM

Rays enter matchup against the Red Sox on losing streak

The Tampa Bay Rays come into the matchup against the Boston Red Sox after losing three straight games

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sitting again Thursday Diaz is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Tigers.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out of Tampa Bay lineup Diaz is not in the lineup for Wednesday's contest in Detroit.

Impact It's the second time over the last three games that Diaz has been out of 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.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Tampa Bay lineup Diaz is absent from the lineup for Sunday's game versus the Blue Jays.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tampa Bay Rays and Toronto Blue Jays meet in game 2 of series

The Tampa Bay Rays host the Toronto Blue Jays, leading the series 1-0

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rays host the Blue Jays to start 3-game series

The Tampa Bay Rays host the Toronto Blue Jays to open a three-game series

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rays square off against the Red Sox with series tied 1-1

Both the Tampa Bay Rays and the Boston Red Sox are looking for a series win with a victory on Thursday

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Absent from Tampa Bay lineup Diaz is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Red Sox.

Impact 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 is at first base Wednesday and Austin Shenton will be the designated hitter.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Rays play the Red Sox in first of 3-game series

The Tampa Bay Rays open a three-game series at home against the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS