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Homers in return Diaz went 2-for-2 with a two-run home run Friday against the Blue Jays.

Impact Diaz had been sidelined after missing two games caused by hamstring tightness. According to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times, Diaz is still feeling discomfort and did state some concern about running the bases. With the Rays locked into the playoffs, the team could opt to take it easy with their primary leadoff hitter across the final two games of the regular season.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Team MVP Yandy Diaz returns to Rays lineup with a bang Notes | The right hamstring tightness that sidelined him since Sunday is still a slight issue, but not enough to keep him from a homer and a...

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • TAMPABAY.COM

Back in lineup Friday Diaz (hamstring) is back in the lineup Friday against the Blue Jays.

Impact Diaz will serve as the Rays' designated hitter and leadoff man after missing two straight games because of right hamstring tightness. Isaac Paredes is playing first base Friday with Osleivis Basabe covering third.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out again with tight hamstring Diaz (hamstring) remains out of the lineup Wednesday at Boston.

Impact Diaz made an early exit from Sunday's series finale against the Blue Jays due to right hamstring tightness and is now on the bench for a second straight game. Isaac Paredes will play first base for the Rays on Wednesday versus the Red Sox as Junior Caminero covers third base.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Tuesday's lineup Diaz (hamstring) is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Red Sox, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Diaz departed Sunday's matchup versus the Blue Jays with right hamstring tightness and will be out of the starting nine for at least one game. Tampa Bay has a scheduled day off Thursday, which could prompt the club to sit the 32-year-old again Wednesday in order to provide a couple extra days of rest.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Managing tight hamstring Diaz was diagnosed with right hamstring tightness after leaving Sunday's game against the Blue Jays, Tricia Whitaker of Bally Sports Sunreports.

Impact The 32-year-old went 1-for-2 with a run scored before he exited Sunday's contest with the injury. It's unclear if Diaz will require an MRI at this point, and he should be considered day-to-day heading into Tuesday's series opener at Boston.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with apparent injury Diaz was removed from Sunday's game against the Blue Jays with an apparent leg injury, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact The 32-year-old went 1-for-2 with a run scored before being lifted with the apparent injury. The Rays have a team day off Monday, so Diaz will have some time to rest up before Tuesday's series opener in Boston.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • TAMPABAY.COM

Collects four hits Diaz went 4-for-4 with a solo home run and a double Saturday against the Blue Jays.

Impact Diaz led off the bottom of the first inning with a solo home run -- his 21st of the season -- and also tallied his seventh multi-hit game in his last 14 starts. He's maintained a .426 average with nine RBI and nine runs scored in that span. Overall, it's been an impressive campaign for Diaz, highlighted by a 161 wRC+ and .398 wOBA.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • TAMPABAY.COM

Goes 3-for-4 in win Diaz went 3-for-4 with a double and one run scored in Tuesday's 6-2 victory over the Angels.

Impact The breakout 32-year-old led off Tuesday's contest with a laser line drive into the left-center gap for a double, attentively taking third on an error and scoring on Randy Arozarena's two-run homer. The three-hit performance raised Diaz's batting average to .323, good for second in the AL behind Corey Seager's .333 mark. In his seventh season, Diaz has notched 163 hits, 20 home runs, 73 RBI, 90 runs and a .909 OPS across 575 plate appearances - all career-highs.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in lineup Wednesday Diaz (groin) is in the lineup for Wednesday's game in Minnesota.

Impact Diaz had to exit Tuesday's contest after a foul tip resulted in a testicular contusion. He's made a quick recovery and is feeling well enough to give it a go for Wednesday's afternoon tilt.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rays' Yandy Diaz day-to-day due to testicular contusion Tampa Bay All-Star Yandy Diaz exited the Rays’ Tuesday game due to a testicular contusion after fouling a ball off his groin.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Exits early Tuesday Diaz was removed from Tuesday's game in the fifth inning with an apparent injury, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Diaz fouled off a pitch that seemed to hit him below the belt during the fifth inning of Tuesday's contest, and he was eventually replaced by Isaac Paredes at first base while Curtis Mead entered to cover third. The Rays should provide more details on Diaz's injury in the near future, but he should be considered day-to-day for now.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Rays, Yandy Diaz look to stay hot vs. Twins The Tampa Bay Rays are heating up at the right time, and Yandy Diaz is powering the way.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Yandy Diaz's 4-hit night propels Rays past Twins Yandy Diaz collected four hits, including a home run, and Taylor Walls added a three-run shot on Monday to help power the Tampa Bay Rays to...

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Yandy Diaz raps 4 hits, Taylor Walls also homers as Rays top Twins Tyler Glasnow works six strong innings and Walls hits a three-run homer as Tampa Bay wins its fourth straight.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • TAMPABAY.COM

Yandy Diaz raps 4 hits, Taylor Walls also homers as Rays top Twins MINNEAPOLIS — Yandy Diaz led the way as the Rays rolled to another win over a contending team Monday in beating the Twins 7-4, but they lost...

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Knocks four hits Diaz went 4-for-6 with a home run, a double and two runs scored in Monday's win over the Twins.

Impact Diaz scored a run in the first inning but did most of his damage with a solo shot in the sixth. It was his third straight multi-hit game and he reached the 20-homer mark for the first time in his career. Since the start of August, he's gone 47-for-138 (.341) with six homers, raising his season slash line to .324/.404/.513 through 545 plate appearances.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Launches walk-off homer Diaz went 2-for-2 with an RBI double and walk-off, two-run homer in Saturday's 7-5 win over Seattle.

Impact Diaz came off the bench as a pinch hitter in the seventh inning and delivered a go-ahead, RBI double before blasting a walk-off, two-run homer in the ninth. In 31 games since the beginning of August, the 32-year-old first baseman is hitting .320 with five home runs, 19 RBI and 23 runs scored across 128 at-bats.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Yandy Diaz hits walk-off HR to lift Rays over Mariners Yandy Diaz hit a walk-off, two-run homer as the Tampa Bay Rays rallied to beat the Seattle Mariners 7-5 on Saturday in St. Petersburg, Fla.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Not starting Saturday Diaz is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against Seattle, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Diaz sits after grabbing just three hits across his last seven games. Even after that recent slump, his .315/.398/.491 season slash line still represents career bests in both average and slugging, and he also owns a career-best .889 OPS. Jonathan Aranda takes over at first base Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Getting day off Diaz is not in the lineup for Monday's game versus the Red Sox, Kristie Ackert of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact It looks to be a routine day off for Diaz. Jonathan Aranda will be filling in at first base and Josh Lowe has been elevated to the leadoff spot.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • TAMPABAY.COM

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