Offseason In Review: Tampa Bay Rays
2024/03/offseason-in-review-tampa-bay-rays-16.htmlParedes is back at third base, while Yandy Diaz is in line for the majority of the first base reps.
Rays Owner Discusses 2024 Payroll, Long-Term Outlook
2024/03/rays-owner-discusses-2024-payroll-long-term-outlook.htmlEven so, the Rays are coming off a 99-win campaign and feature a strong core of position players that includes the likes of Yandy Diaz, Brandon Lowe, Randy Arozarena, and Isaac Paredes.
Rays Option Junior Caminero
2024/03/rays-option-junior-caminero.htmlIsaac Paredes should get the majority of the third base reps with Yandy Diaz at the opposite corner.
Which Is The Best Team In The AL East?
2024/03/which-is-the-best-team-in-the-al-east.htmlAfter all, the club sports one of the deepest lineups in the game, led by the likes of Yandy Diaz, Brandon Lowe, Isaac Paredes and Randy Arozarena.
Rays Sign Yu Chang To Minor League Deal
2024/02/rays-sign-yu-chang-to-minor-league-deal.htmlAt the moment, they expect trade acquisition Jose Caballero to be the primary shortstop, with Isaac Paredes at third base, Brandon Lowe at second base and Yandy Diaz at first base.
Mariners Trade José Caballero To Rays For Luke Raley
2024/01/mariners-rays-working-on-trade-involving-luke-raley-jose-caballero.htmlYandy Diaz is set to likely be the everyday first baseman, while players like Harold Ramirez, Jonathan Aranda, Jonny DeLuca and others were in the mix for playing time as well.
Brewers Acquire Jake Bauers From Yankees
2023/11/brewers-acquire-jake-bauers-from-yankees.htmlDrafted by the Padres back in 2013, he was traded to the Rays as part of the Wil Myers deal, with Tampa later flipping him to Cleveland in the three-team deal that also involved Edwin Encarnacion, Carlos Santana and Yandy Diaz.
Shohei Ohtani Wins AL MVP
2023/11/shohei-ohtani-wins-al-mvp.htmlOther players receiving votes were Julio Rodriguez, Kyle Tucker, Yandy Diaz, Bobby Witt Jr., Gunnar Henderson, Adley Rutschman, Jose Ramirez, Gerrit Cole, Luis Robert Jr., Yordan Alvarez, Adolis Garcia, Judge, Bo Bichette, J.P.
Trade Candidate: Harold Ramirez
2023/10/trade-candidate-harold-ramirez.htmlYandy Diaz has locked down the first base spot with star-level production the past two seasons, while slugger Luke Raley made a strong impression during his first run of significant playing time this year, slashing .249/.333/.490 with 19 home runs in just 406 trips to the plate while covering first base, DH, and all three outfield spots.
Offseason Outlook: Tampa Bay Rays
2023/10/offseason-outlook-tampa-bay-rays-13.htmlBrandon Lowe, Isaac Paredes, Yandy Diaz and Harold Ramirez should be able to cover the non-shortstop positions, with Curtis Mead and Jonathan Aranda in the mix as well.
Nico Hoerner Is Already Making His Extension Look Good
2023/10/nico-hoerner-is-already-making-his-extension-look-good.htmlTaking Hoerner's defense, contract ability, and baserunning together, his 2023 campaign was worth 4.7 fWAR, tied with Yandy Diaz and Cal Raleigh for the 22nd-best figure in the sport.
Rays Open To Increased Payroll In 2024
2023/10/rays-open-to-increased-payroll-in-2024.htmlLesser raises are also due to other players who signed extensions like Manuel Margot, Yandy Diaz, Jeffrey Springs and Brandon Lowe.
AL East Notes: Yankees, Cora, Diaz, Mountcastle
2023/09/al-east-notes-yankees-cora-diaz-mountcastle.htmlThe Rays have been without first baseman Yandy Diaz in recent days due to a hamstring issue.
AL Notes: Brantley, Robert, Montas, Diaz
2023/09/al-notes-brantley-robert-montas-diaz.htmlRays infielder Yandy Diaz exited today's game against the Blue Jays due to what what the club has termed right hamstring tightness, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times.
Rays Promote Osleivis Basabe
2023/08/rays-to-promote-osleivis-basabe.htmlWhile the Rays are known for juggling lineups, they've gotten into a somewhat regular alignment of Wander Franco at shortstop,…
Rays To Promote Curtis Mead
2023/08/rays-promote-curtis-mead-top-prospect.htmlTampa Bay has Yandy Diaz at first base, Brandon Lowe at second base and Isaac Paredes enjoying a breakout season at third base.
Rays Designate Yonny Chirinos For Assignment
2023/07/rays-designate-yonny-chirinos-for-assignment.htmlAdditionally, the club also reinstated infielder Yandy Diaz from the paternity list and optioned infielder Jonathan Aranda in a corresponding move.
Big Hype Prospects: Salas, Merrill, Yorke, Hence, Mayo
2023/07/big-hype-prospects-salas-merrill-yorke-hence-mayo.htmlIgnacio Alvarez, ATL (20): A ripped shortstop who recently turned 20, Alvarez evokes Yandy Diaz right down to the comical biceps, low-angle contact, discipline, and rare whiffs.
MLB Announces 2023 All-Star Rosters
2023/07/mlb-announces-2023-all-star-rosters.htmlFirst Base: Yandy Diaz, Rays…
The Rays’ Biggest Free Agent Investment Is Paying Off
2023/07/the-rays-biggest-free-agent-investment-is-paying-off.htmlWander Franco's 11-year, $182MM extension is obviously the headliner of those moves, but Tampa Bay has also locked up the likes of Jeffrey Springs (four years/$31MM), Yandy Diaz (three years/$24MM), Pete Fairbanks (three years/$12MM), Tyler Glasnow (two years/$30.35MM), and Manuel Margot (two years/$19MM) to multi-year commitments.
MLB Announces 2023 All-Star Starters
2023/06/mlb-announces-2023-all-star-starters.htmlFirst Base: Yandy Diaz, Rays (1st selection)…
Rays GM Peter Bendix On Deadline Approach
2023/06/rays-gm-peter-bendix-on-deadline-approach.htmlEven with Brandon Lowe on the IL, the Rays sport a phenomenal infield of Yandy Diaz, Taylor Walls, Wander Franco, and Isaac Parades.
The Opener: McLain, Chisholm, Diaz
2023/05/the-opener-mclain-chisholm-diaz.htmlRays infielder Yandy Diaz left yesterday's game against the Yankees in the first inning due to groin tightness.
Yandy Diaz To Undergo MRI For Possible Groin Injury
2023/05/yandy-diaz-to-undergo-mri-for-possible-groin-injury.htmlYandy Diaz left today's game in the first inning due to left groin tightness.
Looking Back At A Rare Trade Miss For The Rays
2023/04/looking-back-at-a-rare-trade-miss-for-the-rays.htmlLooking at the current roster, we find players like Randy Arozarena, Yandy Diaz, Drew Rasmussen and others who seemed to completely alter their trajectory after moving to Tampa.