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.
Red Sox’ Zack Kelly To Undergo Elbow Surgery
2023/04/red-sox-zack-kelly-elbow-surgery-internal-brace.htmlAfter letting go of an errant pitch that plunked infielder Yandy Diaz, Kelly immediately removed his glove, clutched his elbow, and dropped into a crouch.
MLBTR Poll: Who Will Win The AL East?
2023/03/mlbtr-poll-who-will-win-the-al-east.htmlIndeed, it seems most of Tampa Bay's resources were dedicated to extensions, as they agreed to long-term deals with Pete Fairbanks, Yandy Diaz, and Jeffery Springs shortly after the calendar flipped to 2023.
Rays Have Discussed Extension With Top Prospect Curtis Mead
2023/03/rays-have-discussed-extension-with-top-prospect-curtis-mead.htmlSending him back to the minors early in 2023 -- a reasonable enough decision considering Mead's lack of Triple-A experience and an infield mix that already includes the likes of Jonathan Aranda, Brandon Lowe, Wander Franco, Isaac Paredes, Yandy Diaz and Vidal Brujan -- would likely delay his path to free agency by an additional season.
Offseason In Review: Tampa Bay Rays
2023/03/offseason-in-review-tampa-bay-rays-15.htmlWith Choi gone, first base could perhaps be manned by Yandy Diaz, freeing up the hot corner for Isaac Paredes, though Diaz could still see some time at third going forward.
Revisiting The Best Fits For Jurickson Profar
2023/03/revisiting-the-best-fits-for-jurickson-profar.htmlThat could cut into Harold Ramirez's playing time or push him to first base more often, with Yandy Diaz sliding back to third (at the expense of Isaac Paredes).
Rays Notes: Diaz, Poche, Arbitration, Stadium
2023/02/rays-notes-diaz-poche-arbitration-stadium.htmlThe Rays expect to deploy Yandy Diaz frequently at first base during the upcoming season, manager Kevin Cash informed reporters (link via Joe Trezza of MLB.com).
The Opener: Arbitration, Lefty Relief, Rays
2023/02/the-opener-arbitration-lefty-relief-rays.htmlDespite minimal roster turnover, the Rays did add a bright spot to their offseason in recent weeks by agreeing to…
Harold Ramírez Wins Arbitration Hearing Against Rays
2023/02/harold-ramirez-wins-arbitration-hearing-against-rays.htmlRamirez will likely be in the mix for some time there alongside Yandy Diaz, Isaac Paredes and Jonathan Aranda, though those players can also play elsewhere on the infield.
Jason Adam Wins Arbitration Hearing Against Rays
2023/02/jason-adam-wins-arbitration-hearing-against-rays.htmlAdam was one of seven players who didn't reach an agreement with the Rays prior to the filing deadline, though the team cut down on its arbitration caseload by reaching multi-year extensions with Pete Fairbanks, Yandy Diaz, and Jeffrey Springs.
The Opener: DFA, Extensions, Player Chat
2023/02/the-opener-dfa-extensions-player-chat.htmlRojas joins a handful of players such as Jeff McNeil and Yandy Diaz who have inked extensions recently, and it's possible more deals could be on the way.
Rays Notes: Adam, Peralta, Extensions
2023/02/rays-notes-adam-peralta-extensions.htmlAdam is one of seven Rays players who couldn't reach an agreement with the team before the filing deadline, though three of those players (Yandy Diaz, Pete Fairbanks, and Jeffrey Springs) have since signed longer-term contract extensions.
The Opener: Dodgers, Arbitration, Greinke
2023/02/the-opener-dodgers-arbitration-greinke.htmlUp until the last minute, teams and players are always free to agree to a deal to avoid arbitration, whether it's on a one-year contract or on a multi-year extension --- we've also seen such players as Jeff McNeil, Dylan Moore, and Yandy Diaz all sign extensions in recent days.
The Opener: Extensions, Middle Infield, Player Chat
2023/01/the-opener-extensions-middle-infield-player-chat.htmlThis weekend saw a flurry of activity on that front, with the Rays extending three players (Jeffrey Springs, Pete Fairbanks, and Yandy Diaz) while the Mets agreed to terms with Jeff McNeil on a four-year contract.
Rays Extend Yandy Diaz
2023/01/rays-close-to-contract-extension-with-yandy-diaz.html28: The Rays and infielder Yandy Diaz are close to finalizing a contract extension, MLB.com's Mark Feinsand reports (Twitter link).
Rays Sign Pete Fairbanks To Extension
2023/01/rays-extend-pete-fairbanks.htmlInfielder Yandy Diaz (requested $6.3MM to the Rays’ $5.5MM), first baseman/outfielder Harold Ramirez ($2.2MM vs.
The Opener: Chapman, A’s, Rays
2023/01/the-opener-chapman-as-rays.htmlInfielder Yandy Diaz (requested $6.3MM to the Rays' $5.5MM), first baseman/outfielder Harold Ramirez ($2.2MM vs.
Requested Salary Figures For 33 Players Who Didn’t Reach Agreements By Arbitration-Filing Deadline
2023/01/requested-salary-figures-for-33-players-who-didnt-reach-agreements-by-arbitration-filing-deadline.htmlYandy Diaz: $6.3MM....Rays $5.5MM…
2023 MLB Arbitration Tracker
2023/01/2023-mlb-arbitration-tracker.htmlYandy Diaz (4.122) No agreement reached, will exchange figures…
Rays Interested In Brandon Nimmo
2022/11/rays-interested-in-brandon-nimmo.htmlNo Rays position player in 2022 had a higher fWAR than Yandy Diaz's 3.8 number, and only Diaz (146) had a better wRC+.
Rays Notes: 40-Man Roster, Trades, Choi, Kiermaier
2022/11/rays-notes-40-man-roster-trades-choi-kiermaier.htmlNone of the arbitration-eligibles are projected to earn truly huge money, but every dollar counts for the budget-conscious Rays, and Yandy Diaz ($5.4MM in projected salary), Ryan Yarbrough ($4.2MM) and Randy Arozarena ($4MM) are the most expensive of the bunch.
Offseason Outlook: Tampa Bay Rays
2022/11/offseason-outlook-tampa-bay-rays-12.htmlYandy Diaz is coming off the best offensive season of his career and should have one spot locked down.
Projected Arbitration Salaries For 2023
2022/10/mlb-projected-arbitration-salaries-2023.htmlYandy Diaz (4.122): $5.4MM…
AL Notes: Picollo, Harris, Tigers, Perez, Rangers, Diaz
2022/09/al-notes-picollo-harris-tigers-perez-rangers-diaz.htmlYandy Diaz has missed the Rays' last five games due to a sore shoulder, but the infielder told Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times and other reporters that he is doing "a lot better" after getting a cortisone shot earlier this week.