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  Yandy Diaz Hitting Leadoff On Friday

  Tampa Bay Rays infielder Yandy Diaz (shoulder) is back in the starting lineup on Friday against the Houston Astros and left-hander Framber Valdez, serving as the designated hitter and batting leadoff. It will be Diaz's first start for the Rays since Sept. 19 due to shoulder soreness. Fantasy managers will want to get him back in their lineups to start the weekend, but it remains to be seen if he'll need to shake off some rust after a long layoff. The 31-year-old Cuban has hit well when he's been on the field in September, going 18-for-57 (.316) with a homer, six RBI and six runs scored in 18 games. Diaz doesn't have a ton of power, but he gets on base regular and is hitting .292 on the year in 466 at-bats.

  Sep 30, 2022 • 9:18 PM | RotoBaller
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  Yandy Diaz Still Absent Thursday

  Tampa Bay Rays infielder Yandy Diaz (shoulder) remains out of the starting lineup on Thursday for the series finale against the Cleveland Guardians. Diaz hasn't played in over a week due to a shoulder injury. He was in the original lineup on Wednesday but was scratched. Fantasy managers can only hope the 31-year-old can return at some point this weekend for the final few games of the regular season. Isaac Paredes is getting another start at third base on Thursday and will hit eighth against Guardians right-hander Cal Quantrill. Paredes has gone just 3-for-21 (.143) with a homer, RBI and four strikeouts in his last nine games. He's hitting only .217 on the year as a whole, but he has plenty of power (20 home runs in 360 plate appearances).

  Sep 29, 2022 • 8:01 PM | RotoBaller
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  Yandy Diaz Scratched From Starting Lineup

  Tampa Bay Rays infielder Yandy Diaz (shoulder) has been scratched from the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Cleveland Guardians. Diaz was originally set to make his return to the starting lineup in the leadoff spot after missing the last seven games, but he'll instead return to the bench. The 31-year-old will be available off the bench, but fantasy managers will need to return him to their benches quickly before the game starts. Isaac Paredes is now at the hot corner and is hitting sixth, while right fielder Manuel Margot will bat leadoff against Guardians right-hander Triston McKenzie. Hopefully for fantasy managers, Diaz will be able to return on Thursday in the series finale against Cleveland.

  Sep 28, 2022 • 10:06 PM | RotoBaller
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  Yandy Diaz Back In Lineup Against Guardians

  Tampa Bay Rays infielder Yandy Diaz (shoulder) has returned to third base and is hitting leadoff on Wednesday against the Cleveland Guardians and right-hander Triston McKenzie. Diaz returns to the Rays lineup after missing the last seven games, and fantasy managers can put him back into their starting lineups for the final stretch of the regular season. The 31-year-old Cuban slugger can hopefully pick up where he left off this month, as he's batting .316 (18-for-57) with a homer, six RBI, six runs scored and a stolen base in 18 games in September. Diaz doesn't have much power (only nine home runs), but he makes a ton of contact, hits for a high average (.292) and gets on base plenty (.398 on-base percentage).

  Sep 28, 2022 • 8:00 PM | RotoBaller
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  Wander Franco Back In, Yandy Diaz Still Out Tuesday

  Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco (hand) is back at shortstop and is hitting third on Tuesday against the Cleveland Guardians and right-hander Shane Bieber. However, infielder Yandy Diaz (shoulder) remains out. Franco jammed his left hand in Sunday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays, but he's back in there for fantasy managers. The 21-year-old has missed a lot of time in 2022 due to injuries, but he's hitting a strong .328 (21-for-64) with no homers, eight RBI and eight runs scored in 18 games since returning from the injured list on Sept. 9. Get him back into your lineups. Diaz will be available off the bench on Tuesday and is expected to return to the starting lineup on Wednesday.

  Sep 27, 2022 • 9:01 PM | RotoBaller
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  Yandy Diaz Hopes To Return Soon

  Tampa Bay Rays infielder Yandy Diaz (shoulder) was out of the starting lineup for the fifth straight game on Sunday with a left shoulder injury, but he said he was feeling "a lot better" after receiving an injection and hopes to return as soon as possible. Diaz said he's dealt with left shoulder pain the last four years, especially late in each season, but he expects to avoid the injured list. The 31-year-old corner infielder was available to pinch hit in Sunday's game, so there's a chance that he could be back in the lineup on Tuesday against the Cleveland Guardians after an off day on Monday. In 465 at-bats for the Rays this year, Diaz is hitting a strong .292/.399/.419 with an .818 OPS, nine home runs, 54 RBI, 69 runs scored and three stolen bases, so fantasy managers definitely need him back in there sooner than later.

  Sep 26, 2022 • 3:10 PM | RotoBaller
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  Yandy Diaz Still Out Of The Lineup

  Tampa Bay Rays infielder Yandy Diaz (shoulder) remains out of the starting lineup on Friday against the Toronto Blue Jays. Diaz had a cortisone injection in his sore right shoulder this week and remains day-to-day. He will be missing his fourth straight game this week because of the injury. In his absence, Isaac Paredes will get the start at the hot corner on Friday and will hit sixth against Blue Jays right-hander Mitch White. Paredes has 20 home runs in his first year in Tampa, but he's also hitting .220 (66-for-300) with a .312 on-base percentage this year. The Mexican infielder is batting .195 (8-for-41) with two home runs, five RBI, four runs scored and 15 strikeouts in 18 games this month. He'll be a boom/bust DFS option.

  Sep 23, 2022 • 8:10 PM | RotoBaller
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  Yandy Diaz Still Out Thursday

  Tampa Bay Rays infielder Yandy Diaz (shoulder) remains out of the starting lineup on Thursday against the Toronto Blue Jays. According to the Tampa Bay Times' Marc Topkin, Diaz recently received a cortisone shot. The 31-year-old will miss his third straight game this week due to left shoulder soreness, but he should be considered day-to-day for now. He could be back in there as early as Friday's game against Toronto. With Diaz out again, rookie Jonathan Aranda will start at third base on Thursday and will hit leadoff against Blue Jays right-hander Jose Berrios. Aranda will be playing in just his 22 major-league game on Thursday. In 56 plate appearances, he's hitting .260 (13-for-50) with a homer, five RBI and six runs scored for the Rays.

  Sep 22, 2022 • 9:10 PM | RotoBaller
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  Yandy Diaz Dealing With Sore Shoulder

  Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash acknowledged that infielder Yandy Diaz (shoulder) is dealing with a sore left shoulder, which is part of the reason he's been out of the lineup the last two days. Reports have surfaced that Diaz and Randy Arozarena had an altercation after Monday's game, but Cash wouldn't confirm or deny it, saying, "I'm very confident we're past everything." Fantasy managers should consider the 31-year-old as day-to-day for now. With Diaz out again on Wednesday, Isaac Paredes is playing the hot corner and batting seventh against Houston Astros right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. Paredes is hitting only .219 on the year, but he has plenty of power and has provided 19 homers and 44 RBI in his 297 at-bats. He's hitting just .184 (7-for-38) with a homer and four RBI in 17 September games.

  Sep 21, 2022 • 10:13 PM | RotoBaller
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  Yandy Diaz Returns To The Lineup On Saturday

  Tampa Bay Rays designated hitter Yandy Diaz (knee) is in the starting lineup against the Kansas City Royals on Saturday. The 31-year-old left Thursday's game early with left knee soreness and didn't start in Friday's contest, although he did make a pinch-hit appearance. It sounds like he just needed a little rest and should be good to go moving forward. The OBP machine is batting leadoff against left-hander Kris Bubic on Saturday.

  Aug 20, 2022 • 6:15 PM | RotoBaller