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Giants Acquire Isan Diaz From Marlins

By Mark Polishuk | April 30, 2022 at 8:55pm CDT

The Giants have acquired infielder Isan Diaz from the Marlins in exchange for cash considerations or a player to be named later, The Miami Herald’s Jordan McPherson reports (Twitter link).  The Fish designated Diaz for assignment last week.

This is the third time Diaz has been dealt in his career, though this particular trade is far and away the lowest-profile of the three swaps.  Originally selected by the Diamondbacks in the second round of the 2014 draft, Diaz was part of the five-player deal between the D’Backs and Brewers in January 2016 that brought Jean Segura to Arizona.  In January 2018, Milwaukee then included Diaz as one of the four prospects sent to Miami in the Christian Yelich blockbuster.

Diaz drew some top-100 prospect attention during his time in the minors, so it wasn’t surprising that multiple teams were interested in his services.  However, Diaz wasn’t able to translate his minor league production into success in the majors, as he has hit only .185/.275/.287 over 501 career plate appearances over the 2019-21 seasons (he also opted out of much of the 2020 season due to COVID-19 concerns).  Diaz hasn’t seen any big league action this year, or even much action at all due to injuries — he has thus far appeared in two rehab games at A-ball, and two Triple-A games.

Originally drafted as a shortstop, Diaz was moved off the position but then surpassed by Jazz Chisholm as the Marlins’ second baseman of the future.  Defensive metrics aren’t impressed with Diaz’s work at second base or third base, though as technically a multi-position capable player, he does fit the versatile profile that the Giants often covet.  Diaz also doesn’t turn 26 until next month, so the Giants may feel he might be a late bloomer who could break out in a new environment.  Considering San Francisco’s success at reclamation projects in recent years, it might not be surprising if Diaz should blossom with his new club.

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  1. LFGMets (Metsin7)

    11 months ago

    Good pickup for the Giants, I’m still high on this guy. He might just need a change of scenery

    Reply
    • Gyo01

      11 months ago

      Well, that is what the Giants said in the article… lol

      Reply
  2. password is tacko

    11 months ago

    If the marlins got a footlong sub, they win the trade

    Reply
    • vtadave

      11 months ago

      Depends on where the sub was from.

      Subway = L

      Jersey Mike’s = W

      Reply
      • Scottn59c

        11 months ago

        I’m not so sure about that…

        The one time I got a Jersey Mike’s sub, they made it with the five or so ingredients lying around (none of which were particularly fresh), and then peed all over it with the oil and vinegar.

        Reply
        • AverageCommenter

          11 months ago

          I agree. Subway is better and you can never change my mind.

        • johnrealtime

          11 months ago

          Insanity

        • tstats

          11 months ago

          Subway has better options Jersey Mikes has better quality

      • Bart Harley Jarvis

        11 months ago

        Yous guys need to get a real hoagie. National-chain subs are for jabronies.

        Reply
    • The Baseball Fan (Doesn’t like the Cubs)

      11 months ago

      Potbelly’s.

      Reply
  3. mattwild1

    11 months ago

    the next Thairo Estrada, book it

    Reply
  4. bobtillman

    11 months ago

    I think a youtube video still exists where his dad was being interviewed just as Issan hit his first major league home run…it was cute. And I’m partial to Issan; we’re from the same city.

    But frankly, he could never hit a lick and the glove is anything but remarkable. OTOH, the Giants’ developmental staff continues to impress.

    Reply
    • ludafish

      11 months ago

      Yes and it was off DeGrom too. So everyone got super hyped about him and he didn’t do anything again.

      Reply
  5. MarlinsFrontOffice

    11 months ago

    THE END OF AN ERROR

    Reply
    • You Can Put It In The Books

      11 months ago

      Don’t tell your fans that.

      Reply
  6. Rsox

    11 months ago

    Diaz could be another Joe Panik for them if he ever reaches his ceiling

    Reply
    • Yankee Clipper

      11 months ago

      I often look at guys like Diaz & wonder why they’ve not fixed his swing. I understand If his swing has been successful, but it hasn’t, & it’s clearly limiting his ability to impact the ball correctly.

      Hopefully the Giants hitting coaches will correct his technique & get him right.

      Reply
      • SportsFan0000

        11 months ago

        The Giants probably looked at the film and figured out that they can fix his swing and get maximum output from the player. The Rays, Dodgers and other smart organizations frequently do that, then buy low, fix the guy and get great value in deals.

        Reply
  7. CBA_Enjoyer

    11 months ago

    This article has an error. Isan Diaz was DFAed on March 22nd as the corresponding transaction when the Marlins signed Jorge Soler. He cleared outright waivers on March 29th. I don’t know why the Marlins decided to trade him now, or why they don’t want to keep him in AAA since that is presumably what the Giants will also be doing with him.

    Reply
    • You Can Put It In The Books

      11 months ago

      Because they want to forget about and eliminate every scrap of the Yelich trade.

      Reply
      • rockofloveusa

        11 months ago

        never happen
        i always complain about it . starting day one it was a bad trade. force by jeter.

        Reply
  8. Phillies2017

    11 months ago

    Definitely a change of scenery type guy. A middle infielder who has that kind of power potential is always worth the minimal risk. Especially when he doesn’t currently occupy a 40-man roster spot. I like this for the Giants. Besides, Dubon’s been struggling and he’s out of options. I’d guess Padlo is the next one to get an opportunity, but Blandino and Mathisen have struggled thus far in AAA, and David Villar is corners only. I’d guess it’s between Gamboa and Diaz for the second infield call-up in the event of an injury.

    Reply
  9. ludafish

    11 months ago

    Thought he would end up being the person that worked out most in the trade. Especially since the team decided to ruin Monte Harrison and give him no chance. SF always seems to get the best out of some people so hopefully he works out.

    Reply
  10. tyson wolf

    11 months ago

    The Diaz Line will be a couple of notches below the Mendoza Line in major league jargon.

    Reply
    • Yankee Clipper

      11 months ago

      Soooo, the Diaz line is to the TTO people what the Mendoza line is to the rest of baseball? Makes sense.

      Reply
  11. Pete'sView

    11 months ago

    I fully support Farhan, but this (and the Mike Ford deal) make no sense except for left-handed depth in the minors. Unless more injuries plague the Giants, I wouldn’t expect to see either of these two in the majors this year. Very little upside—if any—from what they’ve already shown.

    Reply
  12. SportsFan0000

    11 months ago

    …

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