YANDY DÍAZ NEWS

Swats 13th homer Diaz went 2-for-4 with a walk and a two-run home run in Wednesday's 9-4 win over the Twins.

Impact He took Louie Varland deep in the fourth inning, capping an eight-run eruption for the Rays offense. It's Diaz's 13th homer of the season, and third in his last six games as he catches fire for the home stretch. Over 28 contests since the beginning of August, the 33-year-old is slashing .294/.362/.461 with 12 RBI and 12 runs.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Tampa Bay Rays face the Minnesota Twins Wednesday

The Tampa Bay Rays host the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday

SEPTEMBER 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On bench Tuesday Diaz is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Twins.

Impact The 33-year-old served as Tampa Bay's designated hitter the past two games after sitting out Saturday due to a knee issue. It hasn't been reported that Diaz has suffered a setback, but it's possible his knee still isn't 100 percent. Jonathan Aranda is receiving a start at first base Tuesday for the Rays.

SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Rays host the Twins to start 4-game series

The Tampa Bay Rays host the Minnesota Twins to start a four-game series

SEPTEMBER 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rejoining lineup Sunday Diaz (knee) is batting leadoff as the designated hitter Sunday against the Padres, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact The 33-year-old was on the bench for Saturday's contest after he exited Friday's game due to left knee patellar tendinitis, but he's back in action Sunday for the series finale versus San Diego. Diaz finished August with a hot bat and has a .349/.396/.558 slash line with three doubles and two homers in his past 12 games.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Rejoining lineup Sunday Diaz (knee) will bat leadoff as the Rays' designated hitter Sunday against the Padres, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact The 33-year-old was on the bench for Saturday's contest after he exited Friday's game due to left knee patellar tendinitis, but he's back in action Sunday for the series finale. Diaz finished August with a hot bat and has a .349/.396/.558 slash line with three doubles and two homers in his past 12 games.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Rays and Padres meet in series rubber match

Both the Tampa Bay Rays and the San Diego Padres are looking for a series win with a victory on Sunday

SEPTEMBER 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sitting out Saturday Diaz (knee) isn't in the Rays' lineup for Saturday's game against the Padres, Ryan Bass of Bally Sports Sun reports.

Impact After exiting Friday's game in the fourth inning due to left knee patellar tendinitis, Diaz will take an extra day off to recover. The 33-year-old first baseman said Saturday that his knee still hurts a bit, though his treatment has helped his condition, and he expects to be back in the lineup withing the next several days, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times source. Brandon Lowe will cover first base in Diaz's place Saturday while Christopher Morel fields second and Jonathan Aranda serves as the DH.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out Saturday Diaz (knee) isn't in the Rays' lineup for Saturday's game against the Padres, Ryan Bass of Bally Sports Sun reports.

Impact After exiting Friday's game in the fourth inning due to left knee patellar tendinitis, Diaz will take an extra day off to recover. The 33-year-old first baseman said Saturday that his knee still hurts a bit, though his treatment has helped his condition, and he expects to be back in the lineup within the next several days, per Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. In the meantime, Brandon Lowe will cover first base in Diaz's place while Christopher Morel fields second and Jonathan Aranda serves as the DH.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

San Diego Padres and Tampa Bay Rays play in game 2 of series

The San Diego Padres lead 1-0 in a three-game series with the Tampa Bay Rays

AUGUST 31 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Leaves game with trainer Diaz was removed from Friday's game against the Padres with an apparent injury, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact It's unclear exactly what is bothering Diaz, but he had to be lifted for a pinch runner after he singled to left field in the fourth inning. The Rays will take a closer look at him in the clubhouse to diagnose the issue, and Jonathan Aranda, who entered as the pinch runner, could pick up a start at first base if Diaz needs to sit out Saturday.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Rays open 3-game series with the Padres

The Tampa Bay Rays host the San Diego Padres to begin a three-game series

AUGUST 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Goes deep Tuesday Diaz went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's win over the Mariners.

Impact Diaz supplied the Rays with some insurance in the eighth, hitting a solo home run to put them ahead 3-1 in a game that wound up finishing 3-2. The home run was only his second since Aug. 3, but he's still been hitting the ball. Since Aug. 17, Diaz is slashing .351/.390/.514 with four extra-base hits, five RBI and two runs while striking out just under 10 percent of the time. His power numbers have dipped significantly since last season, but he's been able to display his usual contact ability. For the season, he's slashing .275/.330/.400 with 11 homers, 57 RBI, 46 runs and a 39:81 BB:K in 533 plate appearances.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Mariners and Rays play to determine series winner

The Seattle Mariners and Tampa Bay Rays meet on Wednesday with the winner claiming the three-game series

AUGUST 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mariners meet the Rays with 1-0 series lead

The Seattle Mariners play the Tampa Bay Rays, leading the series 1-0

AUGUST 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not in Monday's lineup Diaz is absent from the lineup for Monday's game in Seattle, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact It looks to be a routine day off for Diaz, who had started every game since July 26. Brandon Lowe will play first base and Dylan Carlson will bat leadoff for the series opener against the Mariners.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

Mariners host the Rays to begin 3-game series

The Seattle Mariners host the Tampa Bay Rays to open a three-game series

AUGUST 26 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dodgers and Rays play to decide series winner

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Tampa Bay Rays play on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game series

AUGUST 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dodgers host the Rays on home winning streak

The Los Angeles Dodgers, on a seven-game home winning streak, host the Tampa Bay Rays

AUGUST 24 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dodgers look to keep home win streak going, host the Rays

The Los Angeles Dodgers, on a six-game home winning streak, host the Tampa Bay Rays

AUGUST 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Piling up hits Diaz went 1-for-4 with a double and an RBI on Wednesday against the Athletics.

Impact Diaz suffered an injury scare Sunday after being hit by a pitch in the arm. He didn't miss any action and went 4-for-11 with two doubles in the Rays' ensuing three-game series against Oakland. Diaz has had a strong month of August, maintaining a .297 average with six RBI and eight runs scored across 18 games.

AUGUST 22 • ROTOWIRE

Rays' José Caballero Addresses Infighting in Rays Dugout During Win Over Oakland Emotions got the best of Caballero and teammate Yandy Diaz.

AUGUST 22 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Rays bring 2-1 series lead over Athletics into game 4

The Tampa Bay Rays play the Oakland Athletics with a 2-1 series lead

AUGUST 22 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Oakland Athletics take on the Tampa Bay Rays Wednesday

The Oakland Athletics square off against the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday

AUGUST 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS