Yandy Díaz Injury News & Updates

Diaz is starting at first base and batting leadoff in Tuesday's Wild Card Series opener against the Rangers.

Diaz started just one of the Rays' final five regular-season contests while dealing with a right hamstring issue, but his availability for the Wild Card Series never seemed to be in much doubt. The American League batting champ is just 3-for-16 in his career versus Rangers starter Jordan Montgomery, although he has drawn five walks and hasn't struck out.

Diaz is not in Sunday's lineup against the Blue Jays.

The Rays will give Diaz another day to rest up in advance of the postseason. He has been a little banged up lately, but still managed to hit .345 with five home runs in the month of September.

Diaz isn't in the Rays' lineup Saturday against the Blue Jays, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

After going 2-for-2 with a homer and two RBI in his return from a hamstring injury Friday, Diaz will get a breather for the Rays' penultimate game of the season. Isaac Paredes will shift to first base with Curtis Mead at second base, Junior Caminero at third and Taylor Walls starting at shortstop.

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

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.

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

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.

Diaz (hamstring) remains out of the lineup Wednesday at Boston.

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.

Diaz (hamstring) is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Red Sox, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Diaz departed Sunday's matchup versus the Blue Jays with right hamstring tightness and will 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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Diaz went 1-for-4 with a double and a walk Wednesday against the Marlins.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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 reports.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Diaz went 2-for-5 with a two-run homer in Sunday's loss to the Orioles.

Diaz took Tyler Wells deep to left center in the fifth to knot the game up at three. Diaz did not hit a home run at all in June but now has two home runs this month and is up to 14 on the year, which ties his career high he set back in 2019. His power is not something fantasy managers should be reliant on though he continues to be a solid contributor, slashing .317/.401/.505 with 47 RBI, 60 runs and a 42:62 BB:K in 372 plate appearances.

Diaz (personal) was reinstated from the paternity list Monday, Tricia Whitaker of Bally Sports Sun reports.

Diaz will be back with the Rays as they head to Texas for a three-game series with the Rangers. The 31-year-old will look to pick up where he left off prior to the All-Star break, going 9-for-16 with a homer, a double, four RBI and two runs scored over his last four games. Jonathan Aranda was optioned to Triple-A Durham on Monday to open a roster spot for the returning Diaz.

Diaz was placed on the paternity leave list Thursday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Diaz -- who welcomed new baby boy Yandy Jr. Wednesday -- will miss at least Friday's game in Kansas City but is expected back either Saturday or Sunday, per Topkin. Jonathan Aranda will be recalled to take his spot on the Rays' roster.

Diaz went 3-for-5 with a double, a home run, four RBI and two runs in Sunday's 10-4 win against Atlanta.

The 31-year-old delivered his third straight multi-hit effort versus Atlanta, though he didn't have any extra-base hits or run production in the first two games of the series. The home run ends a 34-game span without a homer for Diaz, though he still provided plenty of value atop the lineup during that stretch with a .301 average and .367 OBP.

Diaz went 3-for-4 on Friday against Atlanta.

After an explosion of power early in the season, Diaz has gone without a homer across his last 33 games. He's still found ways to produce, piling up 12 multi-hit efforts in that span to maintain a .295 average while also racking up 19 runs scored. Overall, Diaz has maintained a career-best .904 OPS across 332 plate appearances.

Diaz went 3-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Wednesday's 3-2 win over the Diamondbacks.

This was Diaz's fifth multi-hit effort in his last 11 games, a span in which he's gone 19-for-46 (.413) with three doubles, four RBI and nine runs scored. The infielder continues to hit for a lofty average, which rose to .322 following Wednesday's strong game. He's added a .928 OPS, 38 RBI, 52 runs scored and 16 doubles through 68 contests this season, a vast improvement on his usually lackluster counting stats. Barring a second-half collapse, Diaz is on pace for career numbers nearly across the board.

Diaz went 4-for-4 with a run scored in Sunday's win over the Royals.

The Rays mustered up just seven hits on the afternoon with Diaz having four of them. Sunday was his eighth multi-hit performance in June, and he now has nine hits over his last four games. Diaz has entrenched himself in the leadoff spot and has thrived, as he's now slashing .316/.404/.518 with 12 homers, 38 RBI, 51 runs and a 34:45 BB:K over 292 plate appearances. His .316 batting average is currently sixth-best in baseball and third-best in the American League behind only Bo Bichette and Austin Hays.

Diaz isn't in the Rays' lineup Friday against the Royals, Kristie Ackert of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Diaz earned himself a day off after going 5-for-10 with an RBI and three runs scored across his last two games. Harold Ramirez will fill in for Diaz at first base, moving Josh Lowe into the DH spot and Manuel Margot in right field, batting leadoff.

Diaz went 2-for-4 with a walk, a run scored and an RBI on Wednesday against the Orioles.

Diaz has three multi-hit performances in his last nine games, during which he's also tallied six runs scored and four RBI. Despite that positive stretch, he's experienced a dip in power of late, as he entered Wednesday's contest slugging only .333 across 63 at-bats in June. Even so, Diaz has maintained a .212 ISO and .515 slugging percentage on the season, both of which are nearly 100 points above his previous career highs.

Diaz is not in the lineup for Thursday's game in Oakland.

It looks to be a routine day off for Diaz, who reached base four times in Wednesday's win over the Athletics. Luke Raley will play first base.

Diaz went 2-for-4 with two runs scored Sunday against the Rangers.

Diaz was briefly sidelined with a hip injury and missed the majority of the Rays' series against the Twins as a result. He was able to return and start all three weekend games against the Rangers and went 3-for-12 with no extra-base hits. Diaz has just a .593 OPS across his last 10 games, though he is still in the midst of a breakout season with 12 home runs across 238 plate appearances.

Diaz (hip) is back in the Rays' lineup for Friday's game against the Rangers.

Diaz didn't start the last two contests while dealing with a minor hip issue, but he's ready to roll for the first game of a series featuring two first-place clubs. He'll be at first base and hitting leadoff versus Andrew Heaney.

Diaz is dealing with a minor hip issue but is available off the bench Thursday and expects to return to the lineup Friday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

The hip issue explains why Diaz is out of the lineup Thursday for the second day in a row. The good news is it doesn't appear to be a long-term concern. Tampa Bay is rolling with Luke Raley at first base Thursday versus the Twins.

Diaz is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Twins, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Diaz isn't dealing with any known injury, but this is the second straight game he's been out of the lineup. He did battle a groin issue a few weeks ago, for what it's worth. Luke Raley is at first base Thursday.

Diaz is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Twins, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Diaz gets a chance to rest while in the midst of a five-game hitting streak while hitting .364/.417/.455 in the month of June. Luke Raley is playing first base and hitting cleanup, while Josh Lowe will handle the leadoff spot in the place of Diaz while patrolling left field.

Diaz went 2-for-4 with a run scored in Monday's win over the Red Sox.

Diaz has hit safely in four straight contests, going 7-for-19 in that span, following a 2-for-18 slump in his previous four games. While Diaz's power production has slowed down somewhat (one homer in his last 11 games), he's still putting together an All-Star-caliber campaign with a .316/.409/.570 slash line, 12 homers, 40 runs scored and 34 RBI through 225 plate appearances.

Diaz went 3-for-10 with two doubles, three RBI and a run scored across Saturday's doubleheader against the Red Sox.

Diaz occupied his customary spot atop the Rays' lineup in both games and did the majority of his work in the opening contest by collecting a two-RBI double in the second inning. Prior to the effort, Diaz had been in a moderate slump, as he had gone just 5-for-25 across his last six starts. That hasn't spoiled his breakout season, as he's only two home runs away from matching his career-best mark in a single season.

Diaz isn't starting Tuesday against the Cubs, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Diaz is 5-for-17 with a homer and three RBI since returning to Tampa Bay's lineup Friday. He'll get a breather Tuesday as Luke Raley picks up a start at first base while batting seventh.

Diaz went 3-for-4 with a walk, a solo home run, two doubles, an additional run scored and an additional RBI in Friday's 9-3 victory over the Dodgers.

Diaz returned to the top of the lineup Friday after missing a few days while tending to a personal matter, and he picked up right where he left off. Across 17 games in May, Diaz is slashing .355/.459/.710 with five home runs, 13 RBI and 14 runs scored, and on the season, he boasts an impressive .333/.435/.635 slash line, which would all be career highs. The 31-year-old is also just two homers away from tying his career high of 14, which he set in 2019.

Diaz (personal) is back in the lineup for Friday's contest against the Dodgers, Kristie Ackert of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Diaz rejoined the Rays on Thursday after being away for a bit while tending to a personal matter, but this is his first start since Monday. He's batting leadoff and playing first base against Noah Syndergaard.

Diaz (personal) returned to the Rays on Thursday but is not in the starting lineup for their series finale against the Blue Jays, Ryan Bass of Bally Sports Sun reports.

Diaz was excused from the club Wednesday for a private family matter. The hot-hitting 31-year-old should be available off the bench Thursday and back in a starting role this weekend against the Dodgers. Luke Raley is playing first base and batting seventh in Thursday's matinee.

Diaz is not with the Rays in Tampa Bay as he tends to a family matter, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

It does not appear the Rays will make an official roster move with Diaz, so he should be considered day-to-day. He will be out of the lineup Wednesday for the second day in a row.

Diaz is absent from the Rays' lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Blue Jays.

Diaz played the last three games after returning from a groin issue, but he'll take a seat Tuesday. Luke Raley is at first base against Jose Berrios.

Diaz went 3-for-4 with a three-run home run in Saturday's win over the Brewers.

After missing four games with a left groin injury, Diaz rejoined the Tampa Bay lineup and recorded a pair of singles to pair with a three-run homer that plated Taylor Walls and Manuel Margot. The first baseman extended his hit streak to 13 games and has swatted four home runs in that stretch. In 40 games this season, Diaz is slashing .333/.436/.618 with 34 runs scored and 27 RBI.

Diaz (groin) is starting at first base and batting leadoff Saturday against the Brewers, Kristie Ackert of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Diaz is back in the lineup after missing four games with a groin issue. The 31-year-old owns a 12-game hit streak, batting .333 with three homers, eight RBI and 10 runs scored over that stretch.

Diaz (groin) remains out of the Rays' lineup for Friday's game versus the Brewers, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

It's the fourth straight game Diaz has missed with a left groin injury. Tampa Bay has been optimistic that he'll be able to avoid the injured list, but he'll need to show improvement soon. Luke Raley is at first base Friday.

Diaz (groin) remains out of the Rays' lineup for Thursday's game against the Mets, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Diaz had been hoping to return from his groin injury for this one, but he'll receive at least one more day of rest. Luke Raley is handling first base.

Diaz (groin) hopes to return to the Rays' lineup Thursday against the Mets, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Diaz injured his left groin Sunday and is expected to miss a second straight start Wednesday, but the goal is to be ready to roll for Thursday's series finale versus the Mets. He was available to pinch-hit Tuesday and figures to be Wednesday, as well.

Diaz (groin) is not in the Rays' lineup for Tuesday's game against the Mets.

Diaz departed Sunday's game against the Yankees with a left groin injury. Tests came back clean and he's considered day-to-day, but he's not ready to play yet even after an off day Monday. Harold Ramirez will be at first base.

Diaz is considered day-to-day after an MRI on his left groin Monday didn't reveal anything serious, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Diaz had to depart Sunday's game versus the Yankees in the first inning when his groin tightened up on him, but he's managed to avoid a serious injury. The expectation is that he should be ready to return to the lineup within the next few days. Diaz has popped 10 home runs and sports a robust 1.022 OPS for Tampa Bay this season.

Diaz will undergo an MRI after exiting Sunday's game against the Yankees with left groin tightness, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Diaz suffered the injury during the first inning of Sunday's contest as he doubled and came around to score. The 31-year-old will undergo an MRI on Monday with the Rays having a team off day, leaving his availability up in the air for Tuesday's series opener against the Mets.

Diaz was removed from Sunday's game against the Yankees with left groin tightness, Ryan Bass of Bally Sports Sun reports.

The 31-year-old doubled and scored during the first inning but tweaked his groin while running the bases. Diaz will have a team off day Monday to aid in his recovery ahead of Tuesday's series opener against the Mets. Isaac Paredes stepped in at first base in his place Sunday.

Diaz left Sunday's game against the Yankees with an apparent injury, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Diaz appeared to slip while getting to third base in the top of the first inning, and while he was able to score a run on a Brandon Lowe groundout, he was unable to continue on defense. Isaac Paredes has taken over at first base with Diaz out.

Diaz went 1-for-5 with a double and an RBI on Thursday against the Yankees.

Diaz pulled a ball down the third base line in the fifth inning to tally an RBI double. The knock also extended his hitting streak to nine games, during which he's hit .305 with two home runs, four RBI and seven runs scored. Diaz has had a great start to the season, highlighted by a .262 ISO and .432 wOBA across 152 plate appearances.

Diaz went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a double Thursday against the Pirates.

Diaz provided the Rays with the insurance run they would ultimately need to win with a solo home run in the eighth inning. He now has eight long balls on the season, only six away from his career high. Diaz has had an impressive start to the campaign overall, as Thursday's effort marked his ninth multi-hit performance in his last 15 starts. Overall, he has a .327/.432/.606 line across 125 plate appearances.

Diaz (shoulder) is back in the Rays' lineup for Tuesday's game against the Pirates, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Diaz missed two games with a sore left shoulder but is back in there Tuesday following Monday's off day. He's at first base and batting leadoff against Roansy Contreras.

Diaz (shoulder) is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox, Ryan Bass of Bally Sports Sun reports.

Diaz will be out of the lineup for the second consecutive game after he exited Friday's contest with soreness in his left shoulder. The 31-year-old will now have Monday's team off day to aid in his recovery before potentially missing more time. Luke Raley will start at first base in Sunday's series finale.

Diaz is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the White Sox.

Diaz left Friday's game against the White Sox with shoulder soreness, and while he was scheduled for a day off anyway according to Kevin Cash, it's worth noting that the 31-year-old will begin this contest on the bench. Isaac Paredes will get the start at first base and hit fifth while Taylor Walls handles third base duties and will bat sixth.

Diaz left Friday's game against the White Sox with left shoulder soreness, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. Diaz went 1-for-2 with a run scored before exiting.

Diaz was replaced by Taylor Walls as a pinch-hitter in the fifth inning. The Rays will likely have Diaz undergo testing, but he should be considered day-to-day for the time being.

Diaz went 3-for-5 with a solo home run and two runs scored in Thursday's win over the White Sox.

Diaz went deep with a 380-foot shot to right field in the seventh inning. The first baseman is well on pace to crush his career-high of 14 homers in a season, which he hit in 2019. The 31-year-old needed 307 at-bats to do so that year, while he's already reached half that total in just 92 plate appearances so far this season.

Diaz (dehydration) is leading off and playing first base against the White Sox on Sunday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Diaz left Saturday's game while experiencing chest tightness and an elevated heart rate due to the dehydration, but is feeling well enough to hit leadoff against the White Sox for the series finale. The infielder has been excellent in 2023 with six homers, 14 RBI and a .310 average over 71 at-bats.

Diaz left Saturday's game against the the White Sox with dehydration, Tricia Whitaker of Bally Sports Sun reports. He'll be reevaluated Sunday.

Diaz was replaced by in the eighth inning by Isaac Paredes. For now the infielder should be considered day-to-day with a chance to miss Sunday's finale against the White Sox as he recovers.

Diaz went 2-for-4 with a walk and a solo home run in Wednesday's 8-0 win over the Reds.

He got the rout started by leading off the game with a line drive over the left-field wall on the third pitch he saw from Levi Stoudt. Diaz has gone yard in back-to-back contests, and on the season he's batting .274 (17-for-62) with six homers, 13 RBI and 16 runs in 17 games -- a fantastic pace for a player whose career high in home runs is only 14, set back in 2019.

Diaz went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run in Tuesday's win over Cincinnati.

Diaz extended Tampa Bay's lead to 4-0 in the second inning, blasting a three-run homer off Nick Lodolo with two outs in the second inning. It's Diaz's fifth home run of the year, just four shy of his total in 558 at-bats last season. The 31-year-old Diaz is now slashing .259/.380/.552 with 12 RBI and 15 runs scored through 56 at-bats.

Diaz went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Thursday's 9-3 win over Boston.

Diaz led off the bottom of the first inning with a 434-foot bomb off Corey Kluber to tie the game 1-1. Diaz has shown some unexpected power early this season -- he already has four long balls after hitting just nine in 473 at-bats last season. The 31-year-old Diaz is batting .275/.388/.600 with 13 runs scored and nine RBI while serving as Tampa Bay's primary leadoff hitter.

Diaz (shoulder) is in the Rays' lineup Wednesday versus the Red Sox as their designated hitter and leadoff man.

Diaz was pulled from Tuesday's contest after landing on his left shoulder, but he checked out fine and is back in there a day later as the Rays try to run their record to 12-0. With Diaz at DH, Tampa Bay has Isaac Paredes at first base and Taylor Walls at third.

Rays manager Kevin Cash told reporters that Diaz will play Wednesday against the Red Sox after leaving Tuesday's game with a left shoulder injury, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. He went 3-for-3 with a homer and three runs scored before exiting.

Diaz left late in the contest after crashing hard on his left shoulder, and he was replaced by Manny Magot. Fortunately the exit was just precautionary, and Diaz will be ready to roll for Wednesday's contest against the Red Sox.

Diaz is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Athletics, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

After starting in each of the Rays' last four games, Diaz will take a seat in the series finale in what appears to be a routine maintenance day. Luke Raley will fill in for Diaz at first base and will bat cleanup.

Diaz went 2-for-4 with a walk, a three-run home run and three total runs scored in Tuesday's 10-6 win over the Nationals.

The 31-year-old did significant damage out of the leadoff spot, but his ninth-inning homer off Nats closer Kyle Finnegan was the biggest blow. Diaz has come out of the gate flying in 2023, batting .357 (5-for-14) through four games with two homers, six RBI, six runs and a 3:2 BB:K.

Diaz is absent from the Rays' lineup Monday against the Nationals,Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

It's a routine day off for Diaz, who has homered and reached base five times in his first three games. Luke Raley will cover first base and Brandon Lowe will bat leadoff.

Diaz went 3-for-4 with a home run, a double, a walk, three RBI and three runs scored Saturday against the Tigers.

Diaz has hit atop the Rays' order in each of the team's first two games, and he enjoyed a big game Saturday. He tallied an RBI double in the third inning before slugging his first home run of the season one frame later. Diaz isn't known for his power production -- he has a career .133 ISO -- but he should be a good bet to get on base regularly and score plenty of runs this season.

Diaz (hand) will start at third base and bat leadoff in Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Tigers.

Diaz will be making just his third appearance of the spring after he exited early in his most recent game Friday when he was hit in the left hand by a pitch. Fortunately for Diaz, X-rays returned negative, and after getting a couple days off to let any swelling or soreness subside, he'll assume his usual duties at the plate and in the field Monday.

Diaz's hand X-rays came back negative, Tricia Whitaker of Bally Sports Sun reports.

Diaz had to be removed from Friday's game after being plunked, but he's managed to avoid any fractured. It was the first baseman's first game back in action after he had missed time with a hip flexor injury. Diaz should be ready to play again in a day or two.

Diaz was removed from Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Braves after being hit on the hand/wrist area by a pitch, Tricia Whitaker of Bally Sports Sun reports.

Diaz was just returning to action after missing time with a hip injury and now has a new issue to deal with. He'll likely be sent for X-rays, at which point the Rays should have an update on the first baseman's condition.

Diaz (hip) will be back in the Rays' lineup for Friday's Grapefruit League contest against the Braves, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Diaz has missed about a week of action with a hip flexor injury, but he'll be back at first base -- where he's expected to see most of his action during the regular season -- on Friday. The Rays' projected leadoff hitter inked a three-year, $24 million contract extension with the club back in late January.

Diaz is expected to be held out of Grapefruit League action until at least next Thursday due to a hip flexor injury, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

It's not clear when Diaz suffered the injury, but he hasn't played since Monday and is in line to miss several more days. It doesn't at this point appear to be anything that could prevent him from being available for Opening Day, but we'll have to track his progress. Diaz is slated to mostly play first base this season for the Rays.

Diaz is expected to play a lot of first base this season, Rays manager Kevin Cash told Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network on Monday.

Diaz has plenty of experience at the position, although he played a lot more third base (102 games) than first base (17 games) last season. With Ji-Man Choi no longer in the picture, Diaz is now projected to play first base more. Isaac Paredes figures to have first dibs at third base, although he'll face competition from Jonathan Aranda.

Diaz and the Rays completed a three-year, $24 million contract extension on Tuesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

This deal has been in the works for a while now, and the parties involved have finally made it official. Diaz will make $6 million in 2023, $8 million in 2024 and $10 million in 2025 -- all guaranteed. There is also a $12 million club option (with no buyout) for 2026. Diaz was an on-base machine last season, delivering an overall .296/.401/.423 slash line in 558 plate appearances with Tampa Bay. He's not much of a power threat, but the 31-year-old corner infielder should continue to hold considerable value in fantasy leagues that put heavy weight on batting average and on-base percentage.

Diaz isn't in the lineup Wednesday against the Red Sox, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Diaz started Tuesday against Boston and went 0-for-2 with a strikeout. He'll head to the bench for the third time in the last four games while Jonathan Aranda takes over at the hot corner and bats ninth.

Diaz will lead off and play third base Tuesday against the Red Sox, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

The start will be just Diaz's second since Sept. 19. He's battled shoulder soreness during that time, with his lone start during that period coming as a designated hitter. The fact that he's now ready to take the field seemingly bodes well for his availability for the postseason.

Diaz will remain out of the lineup for Monday's game in Boston while he continues to be bothered by soreness in his left shoulder, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Diaz has made just one start in the Rays' last 12 games due to the shoulder injury, which he aggravated in his return to the lineup during Friday's 7-3 win over the Astros. Isaac Paredes should continue to be the main beneficiary of added playing time at third base for however long Diaz remains sidelined.

Diaz is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Astros, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Diaz rejoined the lineup Friday after missing eight games with a shoulder injury and went 3-for-4 with a double, a walk, two RBI and two runs, but he finds himself on the bench Sunday for a second straight contest. Isaac Paredes will receive another look at the hot corner in the series finale at Houston.

Diaz will sit Saturday against the Astros, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

The Rays clinched a spot in the playoffs Friday and will sit a handful of starters a day later. Diaz may have been bound for the bench regardless of Friday's result, however, as that game was his first one back in the lineup after a 10-day absence due to shoulder issues. Jonathan Aranda starts at third base Saturday.

Diaz went 3-for-4 with a double, a walk, two RBI and two runs scored Friday against the Astros.

Diaz returned to the starting lineup for the first time since Sept. 19, though he was limited to duties as the designated hitter. He put together a strong performance, highlighted by a two-RBI double in the sixth inning. Though he's offered little power production, Diaz has managed to get on base at a .402 clip this season while also hitting .296 across 555 plate appearances.

Diaz (shoulder) will bat leadoff and serve as the designated hitter Friday against the Astros, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Shoulder soreness has kept Diaz out of the starting lineup since Sept. 19, and he made just one appearance off the bench during that time. He won't take the field just yet but is evidently healthy enough to hit.

Diaz (shoulder) is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Guardians, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Diaz has missed the past eight games with the shoulder issue and remains on the bench for Thursday's series finale. Isaac Paredes will receive another start at the hot corner for the Rays.

Diaz was scratched from Wednesday's lineup against the Guardians, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Diaz was initially slated to lead off Wednesday but was removed from the starting nine less than an hour before the start of the game. While the team hasn't yet revealed the reason for scratching him from the lineup, it seems likely that it's related to the left shoulder soreness that kept him out for the last seven games. However, the 31-year-old will be available off the bench if needed Wednesday. Isaac Paredes will shift to the hot corner while Ji-Man Choi enters the lineup at first base.

Diaz (shoulder) is starting Wednesday against the Guardians.

Diaz was out of the lineup for the last seven games, but he served as a pinch hitter Tuesday and went 0-for-1. He's starting at third base and leading off Wednesday.

Diaz (shoulder) expects to be in Wednesday's lineup against the Guardians, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

According to Topkin, manager Kevin Cash also said he expects Diaz back Wednesday. Diaz is available off the bench Tuesday while Isaac Paredes gets the start at the hot corner.

Diaz (shoulder) is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Guardians, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

He was supposedly trending in the right direction Sunday and was available off the bench, but Diaz has not appeared in a game since Sept. 19. Isaac Paredes will continue to start at third base.

Diaz's sore left shoulder continues to improve and he could be "more available" Sunday off the bench as a pinch hitter, according to manager Kevin Cash, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

The Rays have an off day Monday, so perhaps Diaz will return to the lineup sometime during the series in Cleveland that begins Tuesday. In the meantime, Isaac Paredes is picking up extra starts at third base.

Diaz (shoulder) is not in Sunday's lineup against the Blue Jays.

Diaz has not played since Monday, Sept. 19. Isaac Paredes will start at third base while Harold Ramirez gets the start at first base.

Diaz (shoulder) isn't starting Saturday against the Blue Jays, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Diaz recently received a cortisone shot to help in his recovery from left shoulder soreness, and he'll be held out of the lineup for a fifth consecutive game. Jonathan Aranda will start at the hot corner and lead off.

Diaz (shoulder) is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Blue Jays, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Diaz recently received a cortisone injection for his sore right shoulder and is out Friday for the fourth straight contest. Isaac Paredes will start at the hot corner and bat sixth.

Diaz (shoulder), who isn't starting Thursday against the Blue Jays, recently received a cortisone shot, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Diaz is on the bench for a third consecutive game due to left shoulder soreness Thursday, but manager Kevin Cash said that the third baseman is trending in the right direction. It's possible that Diaz returns to action for Friday's matchup against Toronto.

Diaz (shoulder) is not in Thursday's lineup against the Blue Jays, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

This is the third game in a row that Diaz will miss with left shoulder soreness. Jonathan Aranda is leading off and manning the hot corner while Ji-Man Choi starts at first base and hits eighth.

Diaz isn't starting Wednesday against the Astros due to left shoulder soreness, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Diaz is on the bench for a second consecutive matchup Wednesday, but his absence from Tuesday's lineup was partially due to the fact that he got into an altercation with Randy Arozarena in the parking lot following Monday's game. It's not yet clear whether Diaz will be available off the bench Wednesday, but he should tentatively be considered day-to-day.

Diaz isn't in the lineup Wednesday against Houston, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times

Diaz has served as the Rays' primary leadoff man over the last month but will head to the bench for the third time in the last three games. Isaac Paredes is starting at the hot corner and batting seventh.

Diaz is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Astros, Steve Carney of StPeteNine.com reports.

Diaz is hitting .321 with six runs, six RBI, one home run and one steal in 17 games this month. Isaac Paredes is starting at the hot corner and batting ninth.

Diaz isn't in the lineup Saturday against the Rangers, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Diaz started the last three games and went 3-for-13 with a three-run homer, a walk and four strikeouts. He'll get a breather while Jonathan Aranda starts at third base and leads off.

Diaz went 1-for-5 with a three-run home run Thursday against the Blue Jays.

Diaz took Kevin Gausman yard in the second inning to start the rout for the Rays. It was Diaz's ninth homer of the season and first in his last 54 at-bats, though he still managed to hit .407 with eight runs scored in that span. For the season, Diaz is hitting .294/.402/.425 across 535 plate appearances.

Diaz is not starting the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader against Toronto, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Diaz went 3-for-4 and scored two runs in the Rays' game one victory Tuesday. He'll get a breather during the second game and pass third base duties to Isaac Paredes, who will bat eighth.

Diaz is not in the starting lineup Monday against the Red Sox, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Diaz will get a breather after he went 4-for-12 with three RBI and two walks while starting all three games of the series with the Yankees. Isaac Paredes will slide over to third base while Jose Siri enters the lineup in center field and bats ninth after some defensive shuffling.

Diaz went 2-for-3 with two doubles, a run scored and an RBI on Tuesday against the Marlins.

Diaz tallied an RBI double in the third inning and later came around to score in the fifth frame after recording his second two-base hit of the day. He now has a four-game hitting streak, during which he's gone 8-for-17 with a home run, two RBI and six runs scored. Diaz is hitting .283/.389/.416 across 478 plate appearances on the season.

Diaz went 3-for-4 with a solo home run, a double, two runs scored, a walk and a stolen base in Friday's 9-8 win over Boston.

Diaz wasted no time putting the Rays on the board Friday, taking Michael Wacha deep on the first pitch of the contest. The 31-year-old infielder later doubled and scored in the third inning and stole second base after a walk in the fifth. Diaz is slashing .280/.389/.412 with 36 extra-base hits and 59 runs scored through 112 games. Diaz has gone 15-for-42 (.357) with 11 RBI over his last 11 games.

Diaz is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Royals, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Diaz isn't known to be nursing an injury, but he'll find himself on the bench for the second time in three days nonetheless. Isaac Paredes will fill in at the hot corner in place of Diaz, who is slashing .218/.328/.418 with two home runs, five doubles, 12 RBI, eight runs and an 9:8 BB:K over 15 games in August.

Diaz went 2-for-3 with one double and one RBI in Saturday's win over the Royals.

Diaz's double off lefty starter Kris Babic drove in a run with one out in the fourth to increase the Rays' lead to four. The third baseman's bat has woken up recently as he boasts a .346 average and .654 slugging percentage in 26 at-bats over his last seven games. In addition, the 31-year-old hits better against lefties with a .900 OPS in 96 at-bats compared to a .754 OPS in 278 at-bats against right-handed pitching.

Diaz (knee) is starting at designated hitter and leading off Saturday against the Royals.

He exited Thursday's game with left knee soreness and was held out Friday, but Diaz is back in the fold for the third game of this series against Kansas City. He is hitting .192/.300/.385 with two home runs in 14 games this month.

Diaz (knee) isn't starting Friday against the Royals.

Diaz exited Thursday's series opener against Kansas City due to a sore left knee, and he'll be held out of the lineup for at least one game. Whether he's available off the bench remains to be seen, but Isaac Paredes will take over at the hot corner and bat eighth.

Diaz exited Thursday's game against Kansas City with left knee soreness, Ryan Bass of Bally Sports Sun reports.

Diaz exited in the seventh inning after he appeared to suffer the injury while rounding third base. Prior to his departure, Diaz powered the Rays' offense, going 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI and two runs scored. There's no timetable for his potential return to the lineup, but Yu Chang is a potential beneficiary of any extended absence for Diaz.

Diaz went 2-for-5 with a double and two RBI on Monday against the Yankees.

Diaz delivered a two-RBI single in the ninth inning to put the Rays up 4-0. He's struggled in post All-Star break action, as Monday's effort marked only his third multi-hit effort in 19 starts -- leading to a .189 average. However, Diaz has still managed to deliver timely hits in that span, as he also has 10 runs scored and 12 RBI. Overall, Diaz has a .272/.385/.385 line across 423 plate appearances on the campaign.

Diaz went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run Tuesday against the Brewers.

Diaz took Freddy Peralta deep in the third inning to tally his sixth homer of the season. He entered the game hitless across his last five starts -- spanning 19 at-bats -- and has struggled to a .185 batting average in 14 games since the All-Star break. Even so, Diaz remains the Rays' primary leadoff hitter, and he is hitting .277/.392/.393 across 401 plate appearances for the season.

Diaz will sit Saturday against the Tigers, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Diaz has gone hitless in his last four games but still owns a strong .280/.393/.389 slash line overall. Yu Chang will get the start at third base Saturday.

Diaz isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Blue Jays, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Diaz went 2-for-13 with a home run and two RBI in the weekend series against Cleveland, capping off a July in which he slashed .330/.413/.511 with 18 RBI and 15 runs. Isaac Paredes will play third base Tuesday while Ji-Man Choi plays first.

Diaz went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Saturday's 6-4 win over the Guardians.

Diaz's fifth-inning long ball off Zach Plesac -- his fifth of the season -- held up as the difference as Tampa Bay ended a two-game losing streak. The 30-year-old, who is batting .281 in six games since the All-Star break, will start at third base and bat second in Sunday's series finale.

Diaz is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Orioles, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Diaz had started in each of the Rays' first six contests out of the All-Star break, so he's likely receiving a routine breather Thursday while Tampa Bay closes out its series in Baltimore with a game that begins at 12:35 p.m. ET. Isaac Paredes will fill in at third base for Diaz, who went 3-for-5 with a double and an RBI in Wednesday's 6-4 win.

Diaz went 2-for-4 with a solo homer, a double and two runs scored in Sunday's 4-2 loss to Kansas City.

Diaz drilled a solo shot off of Kris Bubic in the third inning, ending a 56-game homerless drought. He later doubled and scored a run in the sixth. The 30-year-old was in a 3-for-24 (.125) slump since his last multi-hit game July 11. Diaz improved his season slash line to .295/.409/.404 with 24 extra-base hits and 43 runs scored through 86 games.

Diaz went 1-for-3 with a three-RBI double and two walks in a 7-3 win over the Royals on Friday.

Diaz came up big with the bases loaded in the fourth inning and cashed in three with a bases-clearing double off Brad Keller, who was bothered by drainage from his nose. Diaz is slashing an excellent .383/.479/.533 in July and continues to set the table for the Rays offense as a reliable leadoff man.

Diaz (forearm) is starting at third base and batting leadoff Friday against the Royals, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Diaz missed the Rays' final game before the All-Star break after he was hit in the forearm by a pitch Saturday, but he's locked and loaded to start the second half Friday. The 30-year-old owns a .294 average with three home runs, 26 RBI, 40 runs and a stolen base over 83 games this year.

Diaz (forearm) is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's contest against the Orioles, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Diaz was hit by a pitch in the ninth inning of Saturday's game and although he was reported to be alright, it appears the Rays will give him a day off Sunday ahead of the All-Star break. Isaac Paredes will take over at third base and bat fifth versus the Orioles.

Diaz was hit by a pitch in the ninth inning of Saturday's game, but manager Kevin Cash said Diaz "should be OK," Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

The sinker from Jorge Lopez that hit Diaz was clocked at 98.2 mph, but apparently it caught him mostly on the meat of the left forearm. Cash intimated Diaz would have been lifted had the DH spot come back around Saturday, so it's worth keeping an eye out to see if Diaz plays in Sunday's first-half finale.

Diaz went 3-for-3 with two doubles, three runs scored and three RBI in Monday's 10-5 win over the Red Sox.

The 30-year-old has been hitting the cover off the ball lately. Diaz has 10 multi-hit performances in his last 15 games, slashing an absurd .500/.569/.704 over that stretch with 11 doubles, eight RBI and 11 runs with a 9:4 BB:K. The lack of over-the-fence power does mute his value a little, but it's doubtful many fantasy GMs will be complaining about his current form.

Diaz went 3-for-4 with a double two RBI in Sunday's 10-5 loss to Cincinnati.

Diaz knocked a two-run single off of Nick Lodolo as part of Tampa Bay's three-run fourth inning. The 30-year-old is absolutely scorching as of late; Sunday was the ninth multi-hit outing he's produced over his last 14 games. During that stretch, he's improved his season slash line from .257/.378/.333 to .299/.412/.395. Diaz is up to 20 RBI and 19 extra-base hits through 77 games.

Diaz isn't starting Saturday against the Reds, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Diaz has recorded hits in each of the last 12 games, slashing .457/.545/.630 with eight doubles, eight runs and three RBI during that time. However, he'll get a breather while Isaac Paredes shifts to the hot corner with Josh Lowe entering the lineup in right field.

Diaz went 2-for-3 with a double and two runs scored in Wednesday's victory over the Red Sox.

Diaz scored on a Wander Franco single in the first inning and on a Randy Arozarena double in the third. Diaz extended his hit streak to 11 games with Wednesday's two-hit outing. He has eight multi-hit performances during that span with just two strikeouts. During that time, Diaz increased his batting average from .257 to .295. The third baseman is slashing .500/.594/.654 across seven games in July.

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

Diaz started the past 15 games and will receive Saturday off after posting a .203/.266/.254 slash line during that stretch. Isaac Paredes will start at third base and bat seventh versus Pittsburgh.

Diaz went 3-for-4 with a walk and three runs scored in a 7-6 win over the Orioles on Saturday.

Diaz reached base four times and came in to score the winning run on a Harold Ramirez sacrifice fly in the ninth inning. He has been consistently average all season long. Diaz hits for a quality batting average but hasn't shown much power or stolen base upside. He could be a player for fantasy managers to keep an eye on when the Rays have favorable streaming matchups, as they did versus Kyle Bradish and the Orioles.

Diaz went 2-for-5 with two doubles and a run scored Wednesday against the Yankees.

Diaz led off the sixth inning with a ground-rule double and came around to score on a double by Manuel Margot. Diaz had gone nine games game without an extra-base hit prior to Wednesday's effort, though he still managed to reach base a .353 clip in that span. That stretch has exemplified his production this season, as he has a .398 on-base percentage but is slugging .354 across 216 plate appearances.

Diaz will be on the bench for Tuesday's game against the Cardinals, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Diaz starts after starting six straight games at third base, a stretch in which he went 8-for-16 with nine walks. Isaac Paredes will fill that spot Tuesday.

Diaz went 1-for-1 with a double, three walks, a stolen base and two runs scored in Friday's 6-3 win over the White Sox.

Diaz wasn't able to do a lot with the bat, but his continued solid plate discipline kept the line moving Friday. In his last four games, he's 5-for-11 with six walks and a hit-by-pitch. His walk rate for the season is at 16.9 percent, a strong mark even for the patient 30-year-old. Diaz sports a .271/.407/.361 slash line with three home runs, 12 RBI, 21 runs scored, four doubles and a steal through 177 plate appearances.

Diaz went 0-for-3 with a walk and a run scored Wednesday against the Marlins.

Diaz missed the Rays' previous two games while dealing with a strained left shoulder. However, he returned to hit third in the lineup and worked a walk in his first plate appearance prior to scoring. He has maintained a .275/.396/.375 line across 144 plate appearances this season, tallying three homers, 10 RBI and 19 runs scored.

Diaz (shoulder) will start at third base and bat third in Wednesday's game against the Marlins, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

As manager Kevin Cash predicted would be the case, Diaz returns to the lineup Wednesday after a strained left shoulder kept him on the bench for the past two games. With Diaz back in action at third base, Taylor Walls will retreat to the bench for the series finale.

Diaz (shoulder) is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Marlins, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Tampa Bay will go with Ji-Man Choi and Isaac Paredes as its starters at the corner-infield spots in the series opener while Diaz gets more time off to heal up from his strained left shoulder. Before sitting out Sunday's 7-6 loss to the Orioles with the injury, Diaz had gone 7-for-17 with three runs scored and an RBI over his previous four games.

Diaz (shoulder) is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Orioles, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Diaz exited Saturday's contest with a strained left shoulder and will be held out of the lineup for the series finale. It's unclear whether he will require a stint on the injured list, but the team will have Monday's scheduled off day to evaluate him before the 30-year-old misses additional time. Ji-Man Choi will take over at first base while Harold Ramirez bats cleanup as the designated hitter Sunday.

Diaz left Saturday's contest versus the Orioles early with a left shoulder strain, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Diaz exited in the bottom of the sixth inning, being replaced at third base by Isaac Paredes. He had gone 1-for-3 with a run scored before he left. Diaz is considered day-to-day and will be reevaluated Sunday.

Diaz is not in Sunday's lineup against the Blue Jays, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

He missed Friday's game with an illness but returned Saturday and went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run. Ji-Man Choi and Taylor Walls will man the infield corners.

Diaz (illness) is starting Saturday against the Blue Jays, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Diaz was scratched from Friday's lineup due to a non-COVID illness, but he'll start at third base and lead off Saturday. He's gone 0-for-8 with an RBI, a walk and a strikeout over his last two games.

Diaz was scratched from Friday's lineup against the Blue Jays due to an illness, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

The Rays haven't given any indication that Diaz's illness is COVID-19-related, but he'll be held out of the lineup. Whether he's available off the bench remains to be seen, but Taylor Walls will be added to the lineup at third base.

Diaz is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mariners.

The freshly activated Ji-Man Choi (elbow) will step in at first base for Diaz, who had drawn starts at the position in each of the Rays' last six games. Though Choi is back in the fold, Diaz is expected to play on a near-everyday basis while bouncing between the two corner-infield spots. Taylor Walls appears to be at greater risk of losing out on regular playing time following Choi's return.

Diaz isn't starting Monday's game against Oakland, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Diaz started in six straight games to close out April, and he went 6-for-17 with a homer, three runs, two RBI and seven walks during that time. However, he'll now be out of the lineup for a second consecutive matchup while Taylor Walls starts at the hot corner and bats eighth.

Diaz is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Twins.

Diaz looks to be getting a routine maintenance day after starting each of the past six games while going 6-for-17 with a home run, seven walks and three runs over that stretch. Harold Ramirez will fill in at first base in the series finale with Minnesota, but Diaz should have a clear path to a full-time role at either corner-infield spot for at least the next week after Ji-Man Choi (elbow) was placed on the injured list Sunday.

Diaz went 1-for-2 with a solo home run, a walk and an additional run in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Red Sox.

Fresh off being reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list, Diaz put the finishing touches on Sunday's win with the seventh-inning long ball off lefty Jake Diekman. The home run was the first of the season for Diaz, who has produced only three extra-base hits through 51 plate appearances.

Diaz (undisclosed) was activated from the COVID-19 injured list Sunday.

Diaz landed on the COVID-19 IL on Saturday but will rejoin the active roster after missing only one game. The 30-year is still in search of his first home run of 2022 and has a .275/.383/.325 slash line with two doubles, two RBI and five runs in 12 games.

Diaz was placed on the COVID-19 Related injured list Saturday.

It appeared that Diaz was simply getting a day off Saturday, but it turns out he will miss more than just the lone game. Vidal Brujan was called up to take Diaz's place on the roster.

Diaz will sit Saturday against Boston, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Diaz finds himself on the bench for the second time in three games. He's started the year hitting .275/.383/.325 through 12 games, a respectable line everywhere except the power department. Taylor Walls, who's hitting .292/.452/.417, will get the start at the hot corner again Saturday. Diaz could be at risk of his playing time slipping if the 25-year-old Walls continues to hit well, though he'll likely still have a role.

Diaz isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Cubs, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Diaz was initially expected to get a day off Monday, but he was a late addition to the lineup after Wander Franco was scratched with quad tightness. Diaz will instead get a breather Wednesday while Taylor Walls starts at the hot corner and bats eighth.

Diaz was added to the lineup for Monday's game against the Cubs after Wander Franco was scratched with quad tightness, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Diaz was scheduled to hit the bench after starting five straight games, but he'll instead remain in the lineup. He'll bat fifth and play third base, with Taylor Walls moving from third to shortstop.

Diaz isn't starting Monday against the Cubs, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Diaz went 5-for-18 with a double, two runs, two RBI and three walks in his last five appearances, but he'll get a day off in Monday's series opener. Taylor Walls will start at third base and bat sixth.

Diaz will be on the bench Tuesday against Oakland, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Diaz hits the bench for the second time in the team's first five games. He's gone 1-for-9 with three walks thus far this season. Taylor Walls will take over at the hot corner.

Diaz isn't starting Saturday's game against the Orioles, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Diaz led off in Friday's Opening Day matchup and went 1-for-4 with a run. However, Taylor Walls will start at the hot corner and bat eighth against right-hander Jordan Lyles on Saturday.

Diaz and the Rays avoided arbitration Tuesday by agreeing to terms on a one-year, $2.8 million deal, Kiley McDaniel of ESPN.com reports.

Diaz gets a nice raise in his first year of arbitration eligibility. While the 30-year-old still hasn't developed much power, hitting a modest 13 homers last season, his control of the zone helped him to a 111 wRC+, the product of a .256/.354/.387 slash line.

Diaz (ribs) went 1-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base in Friday's 4-3 win over the Yankees.

The infielder hadn't started since Tuesday, but he batted cleanup in Friday's win. Diaz's steal was his first of the season on his second attempt. He's slashing .258/.354/.390 with 13 home runs, 64 RBI, 61 runs scored and 20 doubles through 536 plate appearances. He should continue to hold a short-side platoon role at third base in the postseason, with Joey Wendle handling the strong side.

Diaz (ribs) will bat cleanup and start at third base Friday against the Yankees, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Diaz left Tuesday's game against the Astros with left rib discomfort and received just a single pinch-hit appearance since then. He'll be involved from the start this time around and will occupy a key spot in the lineup against lefty Nestor Cortes.

Diaz (ribs) was hitless in one pinch-hit appearance during a loss to the Astros on Thursday. He's expected to rejoin the starting lineup Friday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Diaz was forced from Tuesday's contest against Houston with left rib cage soreness, and although there were some concerns about the injury in the immediate aftermath, the infielder has made quick progress. If Diaz is indeed able to make it back for Friday's series opener against the Yankees, it should fully allay any concerns about his availability for the Rays' first postseason series.

Diaz (ribs) is available off the bench in Thursday's game against the Astros, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Diaz is slated to miss a second straight contest due to left rib discomfort, but he's feeling better and will be back in the lineup for Friday's series opener against the Yankees. Prior to his injury, the 30-year-old went 8-for-21 with two home runs, nine RBI and four runs across his last six appearances.

Diaz (ribs) isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Astros, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Diaz will be out of the lineup for a second straight game after he was removed from Tuesday's contest due to left rib discomfort. He was reportedly feeling better Wednesday and is hopeful that he'll return to the lineup in time for Friday's series opener against the Yankees.

Diaz (ribs) isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Astros, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Diaz exited Tuesday's game against Houston due to left rib discomfort, and he'll be out of the lineup for at least one contest. However, he was feeling better Wednesday and is hopeful that he'll be back in the starting nine by Friday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Diaz was removed from Tuesday's game against the Astros with left rib discomfort, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Diaz clubbed a two-run homer during the opening frame and ended up going 1-for-3 before being lifted during the seventh inning. The severity of the injury remains unclear, and the 30-year-old should be considered day-to-day until the team updates his status.

Diaz, who was out of the lineup Friday against the Marlins, is hitting .333 with two doubles, two home runs and 14 RBI across his 36 plate appearances with runners on base in the last 13 games.

The sizzling hot stretch of timely hitting for Diaz was key in helping the Rays' final push for their third straight postseason berth, which they clinched with a win over the Blue Jays on Wednesday during which the 30-year-old went 2-for-3 with two RBI from a sacrifice fly and a run-scoring single. Diaz has pushed his career-high RBI tally to 60 with the aforementioned September surge, a sample that's seen him drive in multiple runs on five occasions overall.

Diaz went 3-for-4 with a three-run homer, a double and two runs scored in Monday's 6-4 win over the Blue Jays.

Diaz turned a 2-0 deficit into a 3-2 advantage on one swing after he took Robbie Ray deep to left field in the fifth inning. The 29-year-old has found much better success against lefties than righties this season, slashing .291/.372/.456 with six homers, 23 RBI and 23 runs scored in 207 plate appearances against southpaws. Overall, Diaz is hitting .257/.356/.389 with 33 extra-base hits, 58 RBI, 59 runs scored and 66:81 BB:K over 511 plate appearances.

Diaz entered Friday's extra-inning win over the Tigers as a pinch hitter in the bottom of the ninth and delivered a two-run single in his only at-bat.

Diaz's timely knock plated Manuel Margot and Francisco Mejia to close the Rays' deficit to 4-3 at the time. The 29-year-old's clutch hitting was an extension of a favorable September pattern, as he's now driven in multiple runs on three occasions during the month on his way to 11 RBI over 13 games.

Diaz went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk in a 5-2 win against the Tigers on Thursday.

Diaz lead off the bottom of the first with a 438-foot bomb to center off Detroit starter Tyler Alexander, singled in the third and walked in the sixth to reach base three times for the third time in September. Despite the three excellent games, Diaz has just five hits across his other 11 games this month and is batting .230 with three doubles and two home runs.

Diaz went 2-for-5 with three RBI from a pair of doubles in an extra-innings loss to the Tigers on Sunday.

Despite the disappointing team outcome Sunday, Diaz came through nicely in the latter portion of the contest. His eighth-inning two-bagger extended the Rays' lead to 5-2 at the time by plating Randy Arozarena and Manuel Margot, while his 10th-inning two-base knock snapped a 5-5 tie by bring Ji-Man Choi home. Diaz now has three multi-hit efforts in the last seven contests, with three of his eight hits during that span going for extra bases.

Diaz is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Red Sox, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Diaz will take a seat for the first time since Aug. 29, ending a streak of nine consecutive starts. Though Diaz performed adequately during that stretch -- he hit .235 with a home run, two doubles and seven RBI -- it likely won't be enough for him to hold down a spot in the everyday lineup versus right-handed pitching. The lefty-hitting Ji-Man Choi (hamstring) was activated from the injured list earlier Wednesday and is expected to play regularly against right-handers, while the lefty-hitting Joey Wendle will hold down a large-side platoon role at third base.

Diaz went 3-for-5 in an extra-inning win over the Red Sox on Monday.

Several of his teammates had more impactful hits, but Diaz still enjoyed a productive day with his fifth multi-hit effort in the last 14 games. That stretch has represented a timely late-season surge for Diaz, whose .333/.396/.458 slash line during the stretch is partly constituted three doubles, a home run and nine RBI across 53 plate appearances.

Diaz went 2-for-4 with a home run, a single, a walk and four RBI in Saturday's 11-4 win over the Twins.

Diaz plated a run with an RBI single in the first inning before smashing a three-run homer off Andrew Albers in the second to bust the game wide open. The production is nice to see from the 30-year-old, as he went 1-for-11 in his first three games in September after he spent his last five games of August hitting .357.

Diaz is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Orioles, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Tampa Bay will roll with Jordan Luplow and Joey Wendle at the corner-infield spots while Diaz retreats to the bench. Diaz had started each of the past four games at either first or third base, going 6-for-16 with a double, three runs and two RBI.

Diaz went 2-for-4 with an RBI single and a run in a win over the Phillies on Wednesday.

Diaz's timely fourth-inning knock snapped a 1-1 tie at the time. The 30-year-old now sports a nifty four-game hitting streak that's seen him go 6-for-14 with an RBI, two walks and three runs, and he should continue to log consistent action at first base while Ji-Man Choi (hamstring) remains sidelined.

Diaz entered Sunday's win over the White Sox on Sunday as a replacement for Ji-Man Choi (hamstring) and went 2-for-3 with a walk and a run.

Diaz reached safely multiple times for the second straight game, pushing his on-base percentage to an elite .361 in the process. The burly infielder is in the midst of a solid stretch of hitting, as he owns a .278/.333/.500 slash line with three doubles, three home runs and six RBI over his last 15 games.

Diaz is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox.

He'll head to the bench for the third time in five games and appears to be stuck in a short-side platoon role in the infield. After going 1-for-3 with a walk and a run scored in Saturday's 8-4 win, Diaz is slashing .244/.292/.488 in 24 games since the All-Star break.

Diaz will remain on the bench for Thursday's game against the Orioles, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Diaz sits for the second game in a row and the fifth time in five games. He's hit just .176/.237/.382 thus far in the month of August. Ji-Man Choi and Joey Wendle will start at the infield corners in his absence.

Diaz isn't in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Orioles, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Diaz returned to the lineup Tuesday after a three-game absence due to a sprained left thumb, and he went 0-for-4 with a strikeout. Joey Wendle will start at the hot corner and bat seventh.

Diaz (thumb) is starting at third base and batting cleanup Tuesday against Baltimore, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Diaz missed the previous three games as he nursed a sprained left thumb, but the infielder is ready to give it a go Tuesday. He'll enter the contest on a three game hitting streak, during which he's gone 3-for-10 with a homer, two walks and two runs scored.

Diaz (thumb) is not in the lineup Monday against the Orioles, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Diaz will be on the bench for the third straight game as he continues to battle a sprained left thumb. He was reportedly available off the bench Sunday in an emergency, and his outlook could be similar for Monday's contest.

Diaz (thumb) is out of the lineup Sunday against the Twins, Steve Carney of Sports Radio 620 WDAE reports.

Diaz will sit for the second straight game after exiting Friday's contest with a sprained left thumb. The 30-year-old was able to take some swings Sunday and could be available off the bench in an emergency, but manager Kevin Cash will likely attempt to avoid utilizing him, if possible.

Diaz (thumb) will be on the bench for Saturday's game against the Twins, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Diaz left Friday's game with a sprained left thumb and will miss at least one start as a result. Joey Wendle starts at third base in his absence.

Diaz left Friday's game against the Twins in the bottom of the sixth inning due to a left thumb sprain, Steve Carney of Sports Radio 620 WDAE reports.

Diaz exited the game with a trainer after he was banged up on a fielding play with two outs in the bottom of the sixth. Prior to his departure, he went 1-for-3 with a solo home run. The 30-year-old will be further evaluated to determine his status for Saturday's game against Minnesota, but he should be considered day-to-day.

Diaz isn't starting Wednesday against Boston, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Diaz will be out of the lineup for the second time in the last three games after he went 1-for-5 with three strikeouts Tuesday. Joey Wendle will take his place at the hot corner and bat seventh.

Diaz is not in the lineup Sunday against the Orioles, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Diaz started the past two games and clubbed his eighth homer of the season Saturday, but he'll take a seat for the series finale in Baltimore. Joey Wendle will start at the hot corner in his place.

Diaz is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mariners.

After going 1-for-11 with four strikeouts while starting in each of the past three games, Diaz will move to the bench for the series finale. Ji-Man Choi and Joey Wendle will man the corner-infield spots for Tampa Bay.

Diaz went 3-for-4 with a two-run home run, a double and two total runs scored in Friday's 7-3 win over Boston.

The third baseman recorded his second straight three-hit effort. He opened the scoring with his seventh homer of the year in the first inning, setting the tone for Tampa Bay. Diaz doesn't add much pop -- he has matching on-base and slugging percentages at .373 as more of a contact hitter. The 29-year-old has added 37 RBI and 45 runs scored through 365 plate appearances as a near-everyday presence in the lineup.

Diaz went 3-for-5 with an RBI single, a double and two runs in a win over the Yankees on Thursday, snapping an 0-for-17 skid.

Diaz had put together a 4-for-5 effort against Cleveland on July 22 before hitting his brief skid, and Thursday's strong production was reminiscent of that breakout game. The 29-year-old has given his season a nice boost during July, as he'll enter Friday night's series opener against the Red Sox with a .304/.371/.554 slash line with three doubles, one triple, three home runs and nine RBI across the 62 plate appearances covering his 17 games during the month.

Diaz is on the bench for Saturday's game against Cleveland, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Diaz has gone 7-for-20 with two home runs and four RBI in seven games since the All-Star break, although the bulk of that production came during Thursday's four-hit effort. Ji-Man Choi will start at first base and bat second with the right-handed J.C. Mejia on the mound for Cleveland.

Diaz (neck) went 4-for-5 with a solo home run, a triple and an additional run scored in Thursday's 5-4 extra-inning win over Cleveland.

Diaz was held out of the lineup for two days with neck spasms, but he made his presence felt in his return. The 29-year-old played a key role in Tampa Bay's comeback, getting them within a run with his ninth-inning solo shot. The infielder is now slashing .261/.378/.366 with six homers, 33 RBI and 39 runs scored through 339 plate appearances. His triple was his first since the 2019 season.

Diaz (neck) is starting Thursday's game against Cleveland, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Diaz was out of the lineup for each of the last two games due to neck spasms, but he went 0-for-1 with a strikeout as a pinch hitter Wednesday. He'll start at first base and bat sixth in the series opener against Cleveland.

Diaz (neck) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Orioles, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

The Rays will keep Diaz on the bench for the second day in a row after he was scratched ahead of Tuesday's 9-3 due to neck spasms. Diaz is considered day-to-day, and the Rays are hopeful that with some extra maintenance, he'll be able to avoid a trip to the injured list. Ji-Man Choi will start at first base Wednesday in Diaz's stead.

Diaz was a late scratch from Tuesday's game against the Orioles for a currently unknown reason, Steve Carney of Sports Radio 620 WDAE reports.

While the Rays have not officially announced the reason for Diaz being removed from the lineup, it seems very possible that he's still dealing with the neck spasms that forced him to exit Monday's contest. Ji-Man Choi will start at first base, and further update on Diaz should become available later Tuesday.

Diaz (neck) will lead off and play first base Tuesday against the Orioles, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Diaz left Monday's game with neck spasms, but the issue evidently wasn't a particularly serious one. The Rays will be happy to see him remain in the lineup, as he's hit .370 with a pair of homers over his last eight games.

Diaz left Monday's game against the Orioles due to neck spasms, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Diaz will be considered day-to-day until more information on his injury becomes available.

Diaz went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in a win over Atlanta on Sunday.

Diaz capped off a four-run surge for the Rays in the seventh inning by connecting on a 423-foot blast to center with Francisco Mejia aboard. The 29-year-old now has a modest three-game hitting streak that dates back to the final game of the first half of the season and includes a pair of multi-hit efforts.

Diaz went 2-for-3 with a double and a walk in Sunday's 3-1 loss to Toronto.

Diaz was the only Tampa Bay hitter to find any success against Toronto starter Robbie Ray. The 29-year-old third baseman has posted three multi-hit efforts in his last five games, but he remains in a platoon role at the corner infield positions. Diaz is slashing .250/.375/.332 with four home runs, 30 RBI and 36 runs scored through 323 plate appearances.

Diaz is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Blue Jays, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Diaz will sit for the second time in three games despite currently riding a 5-for-11 stretch at the plate. Ji-Man Choi and Wander Franco will start at first and third base, respectively.

Diaz isn't starting the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader against Cleveland, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Diaz had started each of the last three games, and he went 4-for-11 with a home run, a double, five runs, two RBI and two walks during that time. Ji-Man Choi will start at first base while Austin Meadows serves as the designated hitter.

Diaz went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in a win over Cleveland on Monday.

Diaz uncorked his fourth homer of the season in the seventh inning to bring the Rays within a run. The 29-year-old didn't notch his first round tripper of the season until June 6, but he's made up for lost time since that point and is now just 10 RBI from the career-high 38 he recorded in 2019.

Diaz is out of the lineup Friday against the Blue Jays, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Diaz went 2-for-seven with a solo homer during the three-game set in Washington and will head to the bench Friday. Ji-Man Choi will start at first base while Austin Meadows serves as the designated hitter.

Diaz went 1-for-5 with a solo homer in Wednesday's loss to the Nationals.

Diaz's first-inning long ball off Jon Lester marked his first homer since June 18 and just his third of the season. After belting 14 home runs in 2019, Diaz has gone deep just five times dating back to the beginning of the abbreviated 2020 season.

Diaz is out of the lineup for Tuesday's series opener against the Nationals, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Diaz has gone 3-for-29 with one RBI and nine strikeouts in his last seven games. Despite his meager .241 average in 2021, the 29-year-old has still gotten on base at a reliable .370 clip, as he's walked more times (48) than he's struck out (47). Ji-Man Choi will start at first base and bat second Tuesday.

Diaz isn't starting Saturday's game against the Angels, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Diaz had started each of the last two games and went 1-for-7 with two runs, two walks and two strikeouts. Ji-Man Choi will start at first base while Austin Meadows serves as the designated hitter.

Diaz isn't in the lineup Wednesday against the Red Sox.

Diaz went 2-for-6 with a double, two runs and a strikeout in Tuesday's loss to Boston, and he'll get a breather Wednesday. Ji-Man Choi will start at first base while Austin Meadows serves as the designated hitter.

Diaz is not in the lineup Thursday against the Mariners, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Diaz is 4-for-12 with a homer, three RBI and two runs over his past three games, but he'll receive the day off Thursday. Ji-Man Choi will start at first base while Austin Meadows serves as the designated hitter in the series opener.

Diaz went 1-for-3 with a homer, two RBI, two runs and a walk in Wednesday's 8-7 loss to the White Sox.

His solo shot with two outs in the sixth put the game within reach for the Rays, who later tied it at 7 before ultimately losing in the tenth inning. Diaz has hit .324 in his last nine games with eight walks, raising his season-long OBP to .393 as a staple in the Rays' starting lineup.

Diaz went 2-for-4 in a loss to the White Sox on Tuesday.

Diaz's pair of singles led to the Rays' only multi-hit effort on night when Dallas Keuchel and a pair of relievers mostly flummoxed Tampa Bay's offense. Diaz continues to sport an elite on-base percentage (.393), and he sports an impressive .324 average (12-for-37) with a home run and six RBI across the 46 plate appearances covering his last 10 games.

Diaz isn't in the lineup Monday against the White Sox, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Diaz will get a breather after he went just 1-for-11 with a run, an RBI, three walks and five strikeouts across the last three games. Ji-Man Choi will start at first base and bat third.

Diaz, who's owns a .409/.536/.545 slash line over the 28 plate appearances covering his last six games, is now sporting a .397 on-base percentage for the season, ranking him eighth in MLB.

Diaz has often been the bane of opposing pitchers' existence this season, as his career-high 17.6 percent walk rate and impressively modest 13.4 percent strikeout rate have made him one of the toughest outs in all of baseball. The burly infielder has surprisingly only left the yard once, but he's been a decent run producer with 21 RBI and continues to set himself up for success with his constant presence on the basepaths.

Diaz went 2-for-4 with a walk in a win over the Nationals on Tuesday.

Diaz extended his hitting streak to five games with his second multi-hit effort over the last four contests. The 29-year-old just his first home run of the season Monday, and he's boosted his season average 14 points to .258 during his current stretch of productive work at the plate.

Diaz went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run, an additional RBI and a walk in Sunday's win over the Rangers.

Diaz extended his hitting streak to four games and also blasted his first two long ball of the campaign in the ninth inning off reliever Brett Martin. The second baseman is hitting .253 on the season and is clearly trending in the right direction of late.

Diaz went 2-for-3 with a walk in a loss to the Rangers on Friday.

Diaz remains without a home run on the season and hadn't managed a multi-hit tally since May 20 prior to Friday. The 29-year-old does continue boasting an elite .388 on-base percentage thanks in large part to his 17.4 percent walk rate, which has also played an integral part in his current nine-game on-base streak.

Diaz is not in the lineup Sunday against the Phillies, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Diaz is 2-for-21 with six walks over his past six games and will take a seat versus right-hander Zach Eflin. Ji-Man Choi will start at first base while Randy Arozarena serves as the designated hitter Sunday.

Diaz isn't starting Thursday's game against the Royals, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Diaz went 1-for-5 with an RBI, three walks and three strikeouts across the last two games. Ji-Man Choi will start at first base while Randy Arozarena serves as the designated hitter.

Diaz is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Blue Jays.

Tampa Bay is rolling out a lefty-heavy lineup to counter Blue Jays right-hander Trent Thornton in the series finale, so the righty-hitting Diaz will head to the bench, ending a string of six consecutive starts. Diaz went 0-for-14 in the first three games of the series with Toronto, dropping his season average to .255.

Diaz went 3-for-4 with two doubles, a walk, two RBI and three runs scored in Saturday's 12-5 win over the Mets.

It was undoubtedly the best offensive performance thus far in 2021 for Diaz, who's hitting .333 in his last seven games with just three strikeouts in 24 at-bats during that span. Despite having yet to homer this season, the first baseman has been a legitimate offensive contributor and figures to continue providing fantasy value for the foreseeable future.

Diaz had posted three multi-hit efforts over the nine games prior to Friday's series opener against the Mets, but he remained without a home run over his first 148 plate appearances of the season.

Diaz's two home runs in 2020 thus serve as the only instances in which the infielder has left the yard across the 286 plate appearances since the art of that campaign. It's a stark drought when considering the 29-year-old was coming off having slugged a career-high 14 round trippers in 2019, his first Rays campaign. Diaz had just a 3.6 barrel percentage and 83.1 mph average exit velocity going into Friday's action, so the fact he only has four extra-base hits -- all doubles -- over 148 plate appearances isn't exactly surprising.

Diaz went 3-for-4 with an RBI single and a walk in a win over the Angels on Monday.

Teammates Willy Adames and Manuel Margot provided the big blasts on the night, but Diaz was productive with some "small ball" contributions. The 29-year-old's seventh multi-hit effort of the season snapped a brief 1-for-10 funk that had encompassed his last four games.

Diaz is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Astros, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Yoshi Tsutsugo will fill in at first base for Diaz, who has fallen into a 5-for-35 slump over his past 11 games. Meanwhile, Tsutsugo is slashing a .164/.233/.209 on the season, so he wouldn't appear to be a serious threat to unseat Diaz for an everyday role at this point.

Diaz is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Athletics, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Tampa Bay will go with Joey Wendle and Mike Brosseau as its corner infielders while Diaz takes a seat in the series finale. Diaz had started each of the past seven games, going 5-for-23 while drawing six walks.

Diaz went 1-for-3 with a double, two walks and a run in a loss to the Blue Jays on Friday.

Austin Meadows moved down to the No. 3 spot in the lineup in a same-handed matchup versus Steven Matz, affording Diaz his fifth start out of the top of the order versus a southpaw this season. The burly infielder is slashing an uneven .254/.413/.305 following Friday's production, and although the minuscule slugging percentage is largely due to the fact he's yet to leave the yard through 75 plate appearances, Diaz already matched last season's doubles tally with his third two-bagger of the season.

Diaz is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Royals, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

He is hitting .324 with a .464 OBP and one extra-base hit (a double) over his last 10 games. Yoshi Tsutsugo will start at first base while Austin Meadows gets the start at designated hitter.

Diaz went 2-for-3 with an RBI single and a walk in a loss to the Rangers on Tuesday.

Diaz owns a stellar .395 on-base percentage thanks in large part to his 15.8 percent walk rate, but he'd otherwise found success at the plate somewhat fleeting prior to Tuesday's production. Diaz has now reached safely in four straight games, but his anemic .323 slugging percentage underscores the fact he only has a pair of doubles as far as extra-base hits over 38 plate appearances.

Diaz is not in the lineup Monday against the Rangers, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

The Rays' heavy rotation policy won't be changing any time soon, though Diaz has managed to find himself in the lineup far more often than not. He'll sit Monday for just the second time in the season's first 10 games. Yoshi Tsutsugo will start at first base in his absence.

Diaz isn't starting Monday's game against the Red Sox, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.

Diaz had a strong performance Saturday against the Marlins with a double and two RBI, but he'll get a breather for Monday's series opener against Boston. Yoshi Tsutsugo will shift to first base Monday while Austin Meadows serves as the designated hitter.

Diaz went 2-for-3 with a two-run double and a run in a loss to the Marlins on Saturday.

The burly infielder's fifth-inning two-bagger snapped a 4-4 tie and gave Diaz his first first two RBI of the season. Through three games, the 29-year-old has show encouraging signs of carrying over his strong spring work at the plate, as he's collected three hits overall and has struck out only once.

Diaz went 2-for-2 with a solo home run and a bases-loaded walk in a Grapefruit League win over the Red Sox on Friday, pushing his spring average to .290 (9-for-31) across 14 games.

Diaz was hitting just .188 as recently as March 16, but he subsequently picked up the pace at the plate and now has at least one RBI in six of his last eight exhibitions. The fact the burly infielder's late-spring surge has included a pair of round trippers is particularly encouraging, as Diaz has been working on squaring up on the ball with more authority following a nearly 15.0 percent drop in hard-contact rate and a tally of just five extra-base hits in 138 plate appearances in 2020.

Diaz is hitting just .188 (3-for-16) across eight spring games, but he's looked improved defensively after working on conditioning and agility this offseason, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Topkin notes Diaz made several impressive plays at third base during Tuesday's win, web gems he complemented with an RBI single as part of a seven-run second frame for the Rays. Diaz does have five RBI overall this spring despite just three hits, and he's continued to display a good eye at the plate with four walks and just two strikeouts (21 plate appearances).

Diaz is 1-for-5 with a walk and two RBI across his first three Grapefruit League games.

Diaz reported to spring camp a bit lighter than last season with a goal of improving his agility in the field, but he's still packing plenty of muscle and hoping to significantly improve on his average of one home run per 69 plate appearances in 2020. Diaz averaged one round tripper per 24.8 plate appearances in 2019 while slugging a career-high 14 homers; a similar ratio of power production in 2021 would certainly go a long way toward boosting the overall potency of a Rays squad that was in the middle of the pack with just 80 home runs across 60 games a year ago.

Diaz reportedly worked on his agility this offseason after experiencing a power drain and struggling some with his defense in 2020, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

The 29-year-old's .307 average and .428 on-base percentage were essentially above reproach, but his anemic .386 slugging percentage was largely the byproduct of Diaz lacing just five extra-base hits (three doubles, two home runs) across 138 plate appearances. A hamstring injury also plagued Diaz throughout all of September, and he was limited to just one start at third base when he returned for the postseason because of concerns about his range. The fruits of Diaz's offseason labor will have a chance to reveal themselves during spring training, when his primary spot in the infield should be determined.

Diaz went 2-for-3 with a triple, an RBI and a run scored Sunday in the Rays' 4-2 loss to the Dodgers in Game 5 of the series.

With lefty Clayton Kershaw starting for the Dodgers, Rays manager Kevin Cash elected to roll with Diaz at first base over Mike Brosseau, who had been serving as the main short-side platoon mate for the lefty-hitting Ji-Man Choi during the postseason. The decision to start Diaz paid dividends, as the 29-year-old put the Rays on the board with his RBI triple in the second inning. The Dodgers are projected to start right-handers Tony Gonsolin and Walker Buehler in the final two games of the series, so Diaz will likely retreat to a bench role while Choi and Joey Wendle man the corner-infield spots for Tampa Bay.

Diaz is out of the lineup Monday for Game 2 of the Rays' ALCS matchup with the Astros, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

The Rays will play their ninth postseason game Monday, but Diaz has cracked the lineup on only five occasions, with two starts coming versus left-handed pitchers. After missing the final month of the regular season with a hamstring injury, Diaz hasn't quite found his swing in the postseason with two hits (both singles) in 13 at-bats, though he's at least drawn eight walks while striking out only four times. Since he'll be sitting out against a right-hander (Lance McCullers) in Game 2, the righty-hitting Diaz could be ticketed for a short-side platoon role for the remainder of the Rays' postseason run.

Diaz is out of the lineup Wednesday for Game 3 of the Rays' ALDS matchup with the Yankees, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

He'll sit out of the second straight contest, this time giving way to Yoshi Tsutsugo, who will serve as the team's designated hitter and will bat fifth. Since being activated from the 10-day injured list ahead of the postseason, Diaz has appeared in two games, going 0-for-6 with three walks and a run scored.

Diaz is not in the lineup for Game 2 of the ALDS against the Yankees, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Diaz led off in Game 1, going hitless with a walk. Austin Meadows (oblique) will serve as the leadoff man and designated hitter for Game 2.

Diaz (hamstring) will start at third base and will bat cleanup Wednesday in Game 2 of the Rays' wild-card series with the Blue Jays, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Diaz will pick up his first start since Aug. 31, as he was sidelined for much of the past month with a right hamstring strain before he was activated from the 10-day injured list ahead of Tuesday's postseason opener. Though he went unused in the Rays' 3-1 win, Diaz is expected to be a regular in the Rays' lineup during the team's postseason run so long as his hamstring holds up.

Diaz is not in the lineup for Game 1 of the Wild Card Round against the Blue Jays on Tuesday, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Diaz made the postseason roster despite missing all of September with a hamstring issue. It's not clear whether the injury is still lingering and forcing him into a bench role or if the Rays simply prefer Joey Wendle at third base against righties like White Sox starter Lucas Giolito.

Diaz (hamstring) will be on the Rays' playoff roster, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Diaz missed all of September with a hamstring injury, but he's been working out and participating in simulated games over the past week and is now ready to go. He started the majority of the Rays' games prior to the injury and will likely fill a fairly significant role during the postseason.

Diaz (hamstring) went through what manager Kevin Cash labeled a "lighter day" of workouts Saturday, and optimism remains high for his availability early in the postseason, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Diaz ran the bases and hit live pitching Friday, and although he wasn't as active Saturday, he remains on track to suit up sooner rather than later. Cash noted Diaz and fellow injured infielder Ji-Man Choi will have a more comprehensive workout again Monday, at which point there will be more clarity on both players for a postseason that begins Tuesday. Diaz will have some rust to work off when he does return, considering he last saw game action Aug. 31.

Diaz (hamstring) ran and hit in a simulated game Friday, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Diaz is still working his way back from a hamstring injury that has kept him sidelined for the entirety of September. With three days left in the regular season, it appears quite likely that his campaign is over, but he could still play a role in the playoffs.

Diaz (hamstring) is slated to take live batting practice against Jose Alvarado (shoulder) on Thursday at Tropicana Field, the Associated Press reports.

Diaz was able to also take live batting practice Tuesday and came out of the session without setbacks, but he didn't do much running and was reportedly still feeling soreness in his right leg. The 29-year-old appears unlikely to be available for any of Tampa's remaining regular-season games, with a target of an early-postseason return for the AL East champion Rays the likely goal at this point.

Diaz (hamstring) took between five and seven at-bats against live pitching prior to Tuesday's game but did minimal running, the Associated Press reports.

Manager Kevin Cash confirmed Diaz still feels soreness in his right leg three weeks after being placed on the injured list. The infielder has been able to take plenty of batting practice in recent days, but the fact he's still to regain full mobility leaves his chances of being included on the first-round playoff roster a potential down-to-the-wire decision according to Cash.

Diaz (hamstring) felt good following a pair of batting practice sessions in the last two days and will advance to live batting practice soon, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Diaz has missed all of September with a strained right hamstring. Whether or not he returns before the playoffs remains to be seen, but it appears as though he has a chance to do so.

Diaz (hamstring) will take batting practice at the Rays' alternate training site Sunday or Monday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Diaz has been slowly progressing through his recovery, but he could make a significant step if all goes well in his hitting session. However, it's unclear whether he'll be able to return for the final week of the regular season or for the Rays' playoff run.

Diaz played catch Wednesday, but manager Kevin Cash acknowledged the corner infielder has been slow to progress from his strained right hamstring, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

While it's encouraging that Diaz was at least able to get in some on-field activity, his return from the 10-day injured list shouldn't be considered imminent until he's able to run the bases without any discomfort. With Ji-Man Choi (hamstring) recently joining Diaz on the IL, the Rays will rely on Nate Lowe, Joey Wendle and Mike Brosseau to pick up more work at either first or third base.

Diaz continues to feel soreness in his right hamstring, but there remains hope he'll be available to return before the end of the regular season, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Diaz remains without an official timetable for return, so there's a certain amount of unadulterated optimism attached to the goal of having him back on the field before the start of the postseason. Manager Kevin Cash did allude to the fact Diaz's issue has a certain degree of severity, however, remarking Thursday "there was a significant sign in there [of a serious strain] when he got checked out by the doctors."

Diaz (hamstring) has been staying off his right leg and remains without a timetable for return, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Diaz went on the injured list Tuesday in the midst of a strong season that sees him slashing .307/.427/.386 across 138 pate appearances. Soft-tissue injuries can be notoriously tricky when it comes to a recovery timeline, and this report seems to imply Diaz is just in the early stages of his recovery. Time is unfortunately working against the 29-year-old when it comes to returning before the regular season concludes, but with the Rays heading to the postseason, they could prioritize making sure he's healthy for the playoffs.

Diaz was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right hamstring strain Tuesday, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

The injury knocked Diaz out of Monday's game against the Yankees and will evidently keep him sidelined for at least 10 more days. He reportedly had been dealing with the injury for a few days before it worsened Monday, but he doesn't expect a particularly lengthy stay on the injured list, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. Nate Lowe was recalled in a corresponding move, though it will be Joey Wendle who starts at third base Tuesday against the Yankees.

Diaz exited Monday's game against the Yankees due to an unknown reason, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

The reason for Diaz's departure is not yet known, but it seems fair to reason that he injured some part of his body during Monday's game. Joey Wendle shifted from second base to third base and Brandon Lowe moved from right field to second base. Hunter Renfroe replaced Diaz as the new right fielder.

Diaz, who went 2-for-4 with an RBI single in a win over the Marlins on Saturday, has raised his average 149 points to .303 entering Sunday's action during the month of August.

Diaz opened the season squaring up on the ball well, but he was frequently hitting right at the defense for some unfortunate outs. As was likely to happen, he's started to see the ball fall a lot more often by maintaining the same line-drive-heavy batted-ball profile over time, resulting in the substantial improvement in his numbers. Diaz is also helping himself with a career-low 12.9 percent strikeout rate, an impressive figure he's complementing with an elite 17.4 percent walk rate. Factoring in Saturday's multi-hit effort, his 10th of August, he now boasts a .303 average and eye-popping .424 on-base percentage across 132 plate appearances.

Diaz is not in Wednesday's lineup against the Orioles.

This will be his fourth day off in the last 15 games. He is hitting .404/.509/.553 with two home runs and more walks (10) than strikeouts (seven) over that stretch. Yoshi Tsutsugo will start at the hot corner and bat fifth.

Diaz went 2-for-2 with two singles and two walks in Sunday's 5-4 win over the Blue Jays.

Diaz raised his on-base percentage to an stellar .442 after reaching base four times Sunday. He hasn't provided much in the power department thus far, with just five extra-base hits on the campaign. That being, his ability to reach base at a high level certainly provides value to fantasy owners.

Diaz (face) will start at third base and bat third Sunday against the Blue Jays.

Diaz was a late scratch ahead of Saturday's 2-1 win in 10 innings, but his absence from the lineup was seemingly just precautionary. The Rays are hoping the one day off won't disrupt Diaz's rhythm at the plate; he went 5-for-8 with a pair of home runs and a double over his previous two starts.

Diaz was scratched from Saturday's lineup against the Blue Jays after being it in the face by a ricochet during batting practice, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

The 29-year-old experienced some dizziness after taking the hit, so the team will exercise some caution. Diaz should be considered day-to-day until his status is updated. Joey Wendle will take over at third base for the Rays.

Diaz went 3-for-3 with a home run, two RBI, two runs and two walks in Friday's loss to the Blue Jays.

Diaz was in a bit of a slump to begin the Rays' previous series, but he's been dominant over the past two games. He reached base five times Friday and generated some run production, but the Rays fell just short of a win in the 10-inning contest. The 29-year-old has been much more patient at the plate to begin the season and now carries a .832 OPS with two home runs, eight RBI and 19 walks this year.

Diaz went 2-for-5 with a two-run homer, double and two runs scored in Thursday's 10-5 win over the Yankees.

It took Diaz 104 plate appearances, but the third baseman finally hit his first homer of the season in Thursday's ninth inning. Despite his lack of success with the long ball thus far, Diaz has remained a threat in a deep Tampa Bay lineup. He will bring a slash line of .276/.394/.345 into the weekend series against Toronto.

Diaz is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Diaz played all nine innings of Saturday's suspended game that was resumed earlier Sunday, going 2-for-4 with a walk and a run scored. He'll just be getting a breather for the series finale as Joey Wendle gets a turn at third base.

Diaz will not start Friday's game against Toronto, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Heavy rotation is certainly nothing new for the Rays, as Diaz hits the bench even after reaching base four times and scoring three runs in Thursday's contest. Joey Wendle gets the start at third base.

Diaz went 3-for-5 with an RBI single, a walk and three runs in a win over the Red Sox on Thursday.

Diaz's run-scoring single in the first inning opened the scoring on what would be a momentous 17-run barrage for the Rays. The Cuban infielder has been highly productive at the plate during August after a slow start to the season, but curiously, the big hits continue to avoid him. Of Diaz's 19 hits on the season, only two -- a pair of doubles -- have gone for extra bases, this after he laced a career-high 35 XBH (20 doubles, one triple, 14 home runs) in 2019. Part of the explanation seems to lie in Diaz's batted-ball metrics -- he's seen drops in exit velocity (91.6 mph to 83.0 mph), hard-contact rate (42.4 percent to 33.9 percent) and flyball rate (32.0 percent to 10.7 percent) compared to last season. On the bright side for his fantasy managers, the 29-year-old's line-drive rate is up from 17.2 to 21.4 percent, which typically leads to more batted balls falling in for hits.

Diaz went 3-for-5 with an RBI single in a win over the Red Sox on Wednesday.

Diaz continues to see the ball drop in after experiencing some tough luck in that regard earlier this season. Factoring in Wednesday's production, the 29-year-old is hitting .341 across 11 August games, raising his season average 163 points to .258 along the way.

Diaz, who went 2-for-4 with a pair of RBI singles, a walk and a run in a win over the Red Sox on Tuesday, is now hitting .306 (11-for-36) with two doubles, Tuesday's two RBI, four walks and three runs across 10 August games.

The burly infielder is still looking for his first home run of the campaign, but he's definitely beginning to show signs of a breakout after a forgettable start to the season. Diaz also boasts an elite walk rate of 18.6 percent that has helped him to an impressive .371 on-base percentage, while his 14.3 percent strikeout rate (70 plate appearances) is a career low.

Diaz, who's slashing .167/.359/.167 through his first 39 plate appearances of 2020, has seen a drop in several key batted-ball metrics thus far this season, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

The entire Rays offense has scuffled of late, scoring a total of 14 runs during a just-concluded five-game road trip. However, Toribio points out Diaz is one of the poorest performers at present, and the reasons for his struggles seem to at least partly lie in a lack of authority when making contact. The 28-year-old, who broke out for a career-best 14 home runs in 79 games last season, has an average exit velocity of 82.1 mph, a sharp drop from a figure of 91.7 mph in 2019. Diaz's hard-contact rate has also tumbled from 42.4 percent to 36.0 percent year over year, all factors which certainly seem to be playing a role in an unusually low .200 BABIP. Diaz has yet to log an extra-base hit after lacing 35 last season, but perhaps his 3-for-8 tally over the last two games -- his first instance of hitting safely in consecutive contests this season -- is a sign a resurgence is imminent.

Diaz isn't in the lineup for Monday's game against the Braves.

After going 1-for-10 with four walks and three strikeouts while starting in the Rays' first three games this year, Diaz will play a bench role in the series opener against Atlanta. Joey Wendle will start at third base, batting sixth.

Diaz went 1-for-2 with two walks in a win over the Blue Jays on Saturday.

The slugger was able to get his first hit of the season after going 0-for-4 in Friday's opener, and he drew another pair of free passes after notching one walk in the first game of the season. Diaz has shown good patience at the plate with double-digit walk rates in two of his first three big-league seasons, and if his injury-shortened 2019 campaign and strong showing in summer camp are any indication, he's ready to complement that patience with robust power numbers; Diaz slugged 35 extra-base hits (20 doubles, one triple, 14 home runs) over 79 games last season before belting two homers in the AL Wild Card Game. Additionally, Juan Toribio of MLB.com previously reported the 28-year-old was one of the most impressive all-around players in summer camp, leading manager Kevin Cash to remark that Diaz "just gets out of bed and hits."

Diaz was present for the Rays' first day of summer camp Friday and was able to take batting practice, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

The burly slugger conceded to still feeling "a little scared" with respect to his health, but he also confirmed how pleased he was to be back among teammates. Diaz was enjoying a highly productive Grapefruit League slate before spring training was suspended, hitting .345 (10-for-29) over 11 exhibitions. Diaz will look to build on a career-best campaign in 2019 while serving as the Rays' primary third baseman.

Diaz hit .345 (10-for-29) with a triple, two RBI, two walks and one run across 11 Grapefruit League games before spring training was suspended.

The 28-year-old was one of the Rays' hottest hitters during the abbreviated exhibition slate, further solidifying his spot as a lineup fixture. Diaz slashed a solid .267/.340/.476 across a career-high 347 plate appearances in 2019 and projects to frequently slot into the coveted leadoff role when the Rays face a left-hander in the coming season while also logging plenty of time against right-handed pitching.

Diaz is expected to open the season as the Rays' primary leadoff option against left-handed pitching, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Diaz only hit at the top of the order in one of his 11 Grapefruit League starts, but the Rays are apparently inclined to deploy him in the short side of a leadoff platoon with the lefty-hitting Austin Meadows. Considering Diaz slotted anywhere between second and fourth in his other 10 spring starts, he looks set to occupy a prominent lineup spot against righties in most games as well, though he'll be a candidate to sit on days when manager Kevin Cash wants to clear room at a corner-infield spot for Joey Wendle or Yoshi Tsutsugo.

Diaz has appeared in 10 Grapefruit League games to date, going 8-for-26 at the plate with two RBI and a 2:6 BB:K.

Diaz's best game of the spring game in his most recent appearance Monday, when he went 2-for-2 with a triple in a 2-2 tie with the Pirates. He served as the cleanup hitter against Pittsburgh righty Mitch Keller in a lineup consisting primarily of everyday players, so Diaz looks like he might have the opportunity to occupy a spot in the heart of the order once the regular season arrives.