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.
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Rays' Yandy Diaz: Three hits in return
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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.
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Rays' Yandy Diaz: Back in lineup Friday
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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 missing two games 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.
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Rays' Yandy Diaz: Back with team, not in lineup
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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 be back in a starting role this weekend against the Dodgers. Luke Raley is playing first base and batting seventh in Thursday's matinee.
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Rays' Yandy Diaz: Away tending to family matter
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Diaz is not with the Rays in Tampa Bay for Wednesday's game against the Blue Jays as he tends to a family matter, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
The Rays aren't expected to place Diaz on the restricted list or the bereavement list, so he should be considered day-to-day heading into Thursday's series finale with Toronto. Luke Raley will draw a start at first base in place of Diaz on Wednesday.
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Rays' Yandy Diaz: Not in Tuesday's lineup
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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.
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Rays' Yandy Diaz: Clubs 11th homer in return
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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.
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Rays' Yandy Diaz: Leading off Saturday
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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.
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Rays' Yandy Diaz: Out of lineup again
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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 due to a left groin injury. Tampa Bay has been reluctant to place him on the injured list, but he'll need to show improvement soon to avoid it. Luke Raley is at first base Friday.
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Rays' Yandy Diaz: Remains out of lineup
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Diaz (groin) remains out of the 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.
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Rays' Yandy Diaz: Hopes to return Thursday
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Diaz (groin) remains out of the lineup Wednesday against the Mets but hopes to return to action in Thursday's series finale, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Diaz injured his left groin in Sunday's win over the Yankees and is set to remain on the bench for a second straight game Wednesday, but he looks as though he'll avoid a trip to the 10-day injured list. He was available to pinch hit Tuesday and figures to be Wednesday, as well.
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Rays' Yandy Diaz: Absent from lineup
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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.
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Rays' Yandy Diaz: Considered day-to-day
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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.
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Rays' Yandy Diaz: Heading for MRI
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Diaz is experiencing some pain and 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 has apparently been bothered by the injury for the past few days, and he aggravated the issue 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.
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Rays' Yandy Diaz: Dealing with groin issue
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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.
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Rays' Yandy Diaz: Leaves with potential injury
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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.
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Rays' Yandy Diaz: Nine-game hitting streak
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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.
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Rays' Yandy Diaz: Smacks eighth homer
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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.
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Rays' Yandy Diaz: Returns to lineup Tuesday
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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.
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Rays' Yandy Diaz: Still out Sunday
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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 should be available off the bench and 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.
