YANDY DÍAZ NEWS

No lingering injury issues Diaz went 1-for-4 with a double and a walk Wednesday against the Marlins.

Impact Diaz has started a pair of games since returning from soreness caused by a hit by pitch. He hasn't been slowed by the issue, as he's reached base four times in 10 plate appearances since rejoining the lineup. Diaz hasn't been able to maintain the spike in power he showed at the beginning of the season, but he's maintained a .327 batting average and has racked up 79 runs scored across 113 games.

AUGUST 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rejoins lineup Tuesday Diaz (forearm) is starting at first base and batting leadoff Tuesday at Miami.

Impact Diaz sat out the past two games due to soreness in his left forearm from a hit-by-pitch, but he'll return to the field Tuesday after Monday's team off day. The 32-year-old has carried a hot bat through 21 games in August with a .359/.410/.522 slash line, three homers, 15 RBI and 16 runs.

AUGUST 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

How Rays' Yandy Diaz became the American League's top hitter A combination of discipline and patience at the plate, combined with a pretty swing and bulging muscles, have led to success.

AUGUST 28, 2023 • TAMPABAY.COM

Remains on bench Sunday Diaz (forearm) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Yankees.

Impact According to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times, Diaz's left forearm is still feeling sore after being hit by a pitch in Friday's 6-2 loss, but he'll avoid a trip to the injured list after a CT scan cleared him of any major damage. Though Diaz is out of the lineup for the second straight game, he's expected to be available off the bench Sunday and should settle back into the starting nine when the Rays open their two-game set in Miami on Tuesday.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

CT scan comes back clean A CT scan of Diaz's left forearm came back negative, Tricia Whitaker of Bally Sports Sun reports.

Impact Diaz remains sore and is sitting out Saturday's game after being hit by a pitch Friday. He's managed to avoid a serious injury, though, and can be considered day-to-day. The Rays are using Jonathan Aranda at first base Saturday.

AUGUST 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sits with sore forearm Diaz is absent from the lineup for Saturday's game against the Yankees with a sore forearm, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Diaz suffered the injury when he was hit by a pitch in Friday's series opener. He reportedly underwent an X-ray after the game and may require further testing, telling Topkin, "I'm a little worried." Jonathan Aranda starts at first base Saturday and could see an uptick in playing time should Diaz require a trip to the injured list, though the Rays' flexible roster means they could spread any additional at-bats around among several different players.

AUGUST 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Yandy Diaz, Rays try to level series against Yankees In the absence of one of their biggest stars — Wander Franco, who is on administrative leave — the Tampa Bay Rays are still performing well...

AUGUST 26, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Hot start to homestand Diaz went 1-for-3 with a solo home run Friday against the Yankees.

Impact Diaz was one of the few bright spots for the Rays as he blasted his 17th homer of the season. He's tallied six multi-hit efforts across his last eight games, and he's also racked up six RBI across the first four games of the Rays' current homestead. Diaz's power production has slowed considerably after the first two months of the season, but he remains an excellent source of batting average and counting stats.

AUGUST 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rays' Yandy Diaz OK after being hit by Yankees' Jonathan Loaisiga Notes | Diaz says he doesn’t think the pitch to his left forearm was intentional. Plus, Tyler Glasnow says he respects New York’s lineup, an...

AUGUST 26, 2023 • TAMPABAY.COM

Three more hits in win Diaz went 3-for-5 with a double, two RBI and two runs scored in Tuesday's 12-4 victory over the Rockies.

Impact Diaz now has multiple hits in five consecutive contests, going 11-for-25 during that stretch. While the first baseman hasn't homered since Aug. 6, it's hard to complain about his .407 batting average in the 13 games since then.

AUGUST 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Four hits across doubleheader Diaz went 4-for-9 with two runs scored and a walk across both games of Saturday's doubleheader against the Angels.

Impact Diaz has been racking up hits for the better part of the last month, as he's maintained a .373 average across his last 19 games. In that span, he's recorded 11 multi-hit games, 10 RBI and 15 runs scored. In addition to a .325 average and .391 wOBA, Diaz also has a career-best .178 ISO across 473 plate appearances this season.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

How Rays are trying to increase the fun factor leading to stretch run Tales | A band following around Yandy Diaz on his birthday, and ping-pong and card tables in the clubhouse are among the recent efforts.

AUGUST 12, 2023 • TAMPABAY.COM

Tallies four more hits Diaz went 4-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored in Tuesday's 4-2 victory over St. Louis.

Impact Diaz is now 7-for-9 in his last two games while batting .424 (14-for-33) with two homers and a 1.153 OPS over his previous eight contests. Diaz's average is up to .322 for the season, fourth best in the league, with a .917 OPS, 16 home runs, 68 runs scored and 56 RBI across 419 plate appearances.

AUGUST 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rays' Yandy Diaz seeks to maintain hot bat vs. Cardinals As the Tampa Bay Rays are patching up their rotation, the offense is receiving a big boost from Yandy Diaz.

AUGUST 9, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Homers as part of three-hit day Diaz went 3-for-5 with a two-run homer, a double and three runs scored in Sunday's win over the Tigers.

Impact Diaz led off the game with a double and then sent a screamer to left center in the second to put the Rays up 5-0. Diaz now has two home runs in August but has hit just four since May 26. In his age 31 season, Diaz is on pace to set career highs in home runs, RBI and runs scored. He's cemented himself as one of the elite leadoff men in baseball this season and is now slashing .315/.398/.508 with 16 homers, 55 RBI, 67 runs and a .906 OPS.

AUGUST 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Homers in win Diaz went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Yankees.

Impact Diaz has just three homers in his last 47 games after hitting 12 in his first 43 contests. Still, the 31-year-old first baseman has been productive with the bat, going 22-for-63 (.349) over his last 16 games. Diaz is now slashing .317/.402/.509 with 63 runs scored and 52 RBI across 396 plate appearances this season.

AUGUST 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still bothered by injury Diaz (groin) returned to the lineup Friday but said that he is still sore when he runs, swings and plays defense, MLB.com reports.

Impact Diaz missed only one full game with the injury and returned as the DH on Friday, when he went 0-for-3 with an RBI. Manager Kevin Cash hopes that Diaz will return to first base Saturday, but he also noted the injury will require management for the rest of the season. Diaz has been one of the Rays' better hitters this season, so the team certainly won't want to keep him out of the lineup, but his recovery may ultimately dictate extra days off down the stretch.

JULY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rays get Yandy Diaz back in lineup, still evaluating Zach Eflin The top hitter will avoid an injured-list stint and be in Friday’s lineup at designated hitter. The starter is considered day-to-day with a...

JULY 28, 2023 • TAMPABAY.COM

Will return as DH Friday Rays manager Kevin Cash said in an interview on MLB Network Radio that Diaz (groin) would be back in the lineup Friday at designated hitter, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times repo...

Impact Diaz tweaked his left groin during Tuesday's game versus the Marlins and then sat out Wednesday. An MRI didn't reveal anything serious, though, and he's at least ready to hit Friday following Thursday's off day. Diaz is sporting a .391 on-base percentage since June 1, but his early-season power binge has mostly evaporated with just two home runs since that date.

JULY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Encouraging MRI results Rays manager Kevin Cash said Wednesday that the MRI results on Diaz's left groin were encouraging, Tricia Whitaker of Bally Sports Sun reports.

Impact Diaz didn't play in Wednesday's loss to the Marlins after exiting Tuesday's game with groin tightness. While it's not clear when he might be ready to return to the lineup, it does appear he will be able to avoid the injured list for the time being. Diaz dealt with a left groin issue earlier this season, as well, and didn't require an IL stint at that time.

JULY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rays 1B Yandy Diaz (groin) scheduled for MRI Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Yandy Diaz will have an MRI on Wednesday for a groin injury.

JULY 26, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Out Wednesday, getting MRI Diaz (groin) is out of the lineup for the Rays' series finale with the Marlins and is scheduled to undergo an MRI on Wednesday, Tricia Whitaker of Bally Sports Sun reports.

Impact Diaz will get examined after he exited Tuesday's 4-1 win with left groin tightness. According to Whitaker, manager Kevin Cash said that Diaz woke up Wednesday feeling no worse than Tuesday, so the Rays are optimistic that the 31-year-old won't have to go on the injured list as a result of the groin issue. Luke Raley will replace him at first base and will bat cleanup Wednesday.

JULY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Battling groin tightness Diaz was pulled from Tuesday's game against the Marlins with left groin tightness, Tricia Whitaker of Bally Sports Sun reports.

Impact After extending to catch a throw to first base, Diaz was removed from the game in the third inning and walked off with a noticeable limp. He's now officially listed as day-to-day with a groin injury and will be re-evaluated Wednesday. The 31-year-old infielder is slashing .321/.387/.482 since July 1.

JULY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with limp Tuesday Diaz was removed from Tuesday's game against Miami with an apparent injury, Ryan Bass of Bally Sports Sun reports.

Impact After making a diving play at first base, Diaz had to be pulled from the game early. The Rays haven't released any details yet, but the fact Diaz was limping off the field indicates he injured either his leg or his hip. More information should come soon, but fantasy managers should consider Diaz day-to-day until then.

JULY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE