Big Hype Prospects: Alvarez, Baty, Crow-Armstrong, Langeliers, Bello
2022/08/big-hype-prospects-alvarez-baty-crow-armstrong-langeliers-bello.htmlHis tendency to keep the ball on the ground could yield a contact profile something like a less-extreme Yandy Diaz.
Latest On Kevin Kiermaier
2022/08/rays-plan-decline-kevin-kiermaier-option-buyout.htmlThe Rays only have about $22MM in guaranteed salary on next year's ledger, although that does not include a massive arbitration class featuring Tyler Glasnow, Ji-Man Choi, Ryan Yarbrough, Yandy Diaz, Andrew Kittredge, Francisco Mejia, Yonny Chirinos, Jeffrey Springs, Nick Anderson, Jalen Beeks, Harold Ramirez, Pete Fairbanks, JT Chargois, Colin Poche, Ryan Thompson and perhaps, depending on the Super Two cutoff, both Arozarena and Jason Adam.
Astros Showing Interest In Christian Vazquez, Ji-Man Choi
2022/08/astros-trade-rumors-christian-vazquez-red-sox-ji-man-choi-rays.htmlThe Rays, however, have affordable options to step in for Choi at first base, including Yandy Diaz, Harold Ramirez and Isaac Paredes.
The Cubs Should Think About Selling High On Patrick Wisdom
2022/07/the-cubs-should-think-about-selling-high-on-patrick-wisdom.htmlThe Rays have been shuffling various guys through the hot corner, with Yandy Diaz and Isaac Paredes both having great seasons.
Rays Claim Yu Chang, Transfer Brandon Lowe To 60-Day IL
2022/07/rays-claim-yu-chang-transfer-brandon-lowe-to-60-day-il.htmlYandy Diaz is on hand as a corner option, while former top prospects Taylor Walls and Vidal Brujan can cover virtually anywhere on the dirt.
Big Hype Prospects: Lowe, Kwan, Kirby, Moreno, Baz
2022/06/big-hype-prospects-lowe-kwan-kirby-moreno-baz.htmlAppearing ahead of him are Yandy Diaz (2022), Juan Soto (2020, 2021), Joey Votto (2017), Jose Ramirez (2022), and Tommy La Stella (2020).
Rays Make Multiple Roster Moves
2022/05/rays-select-robert-dugger-designate-javy-guerra.htmlHe's split his time between third and second base this year, giving the Rays another versatile infield option, alongside Yandy Diaz and Taylor Walls.
Rays Place Jeffrey Springs On Covid-IL, Reinstate Yandy Diaz
2022/04/rays-place-jeffrey-springs-on-covid-il-reinstate-yandy-diaz.htmlHe'll swap places with Yandy Diaz, who comes off the Covid-IL after just a day.
Rays Place Yandy Diaz On COVID-IL, Promote Vidal Brujan
2022/04/rays-place-yandy-diaz-on-covid-il-promote-vidal-brujan.htmlThe Rays have placed infielder Yandy Diaz on the COVID-related injury list, according to team broadcaster Neil Solondz (Twitter link).
Tigers Acquire Austin Meadows
2022/04/tigers-acquire-austin-meadows.htmlWander Franco and Brandon Lowe have the middle infield spoken for, while Yandy Diaz joins Paredes and fellow former top prospects Taylor Walls and Vidal Brujan in the mix at third base.
Rays Notes: Hess, Kiermaier, First Basemen
2022/01/rays-notes-hess-kiermaier-first-basemen.htmlCould a Kiermaier trade involve the Rays acquiring a right-handed bat? Topkin writes that Tampa's "top post-lockout priority seems to be a right-handed hitter who can play first base, and not necessarily a proven big-leaguer." Yandy Diaz currently sits as the right-handed hitting side of the first base platoon with Ji-Man Choi, though with Diaz also needed at third base, obtaining another first base-capable player would only add to the roster depth.
How AL Teams Have Addressed Their Weakest Positions Of 2021
2022/01/how-al-teams-have-addressed-their-weakest-positions-of-2021.htmlThe Yandy Diaz/Ji-Man Choi platoon was unspectacular but solid, though it is interesting that Tampa Bay has already traded away other infield depth options (Joey Wendle, Jordan Luplow, Mike Brosseau) in respective deals with the Marlins, Diamondbacks and Brewers.
Offseason Outlook: Tampa Bay Rays
2021/12/whats-left-for-the-rays-after-the-lockout.htmlThere's room for third baseman Yandy Diaz and/or first baseman Ji-Man Choi to be pushed into a part-time role if either Brujan or Walls forces the team to adjust.
Reds Sign Jake Bauers To Minor League Deal
2021/12/reds-sign-jake-bauers-minor-league-deal.htmlHe's been a part of two notable three-team trades, going from San Diego to Tampa Bay in the Wil Myers/Steven Souza/Trea Turner/Joe Ross blockbuster (also including the Nats) and also going from Tampa Bay to Cleveland in the Carlos Santana/Edwin Encarnacion/Yandy Diaz deal (which also included the Mariners).
Rays Trade Joey Wendle To Marlins
2021/11/rays-trade-joey-wendle-marlins.htmlThe Rays are also deep in terms of infield options; Brandon Lowe, Wander Franco, Yandy Diaz and prospects Taylor Walls and Vidal Brujan give them ample cover at second, third and short.
Rays Discussing Joey Wendle, Kevin Kiermaier In Trade Talks
2021/11/rays-trade-rumors-joey-wendle-kevin-kiermaier-phillies.htmlMLBTR contributor Matt Swartz projects a $4MM salary for Wendle next season, but the Rays are deep in infield talent with the likes of Wander Franco, Brandon Lowe, Yandy Diaz and prospects Vidal Brujan and Taylor Walls.
Mariners Outright Jake Bauers
2021/10/mariners-outright-jake-bauers.htmlAfter a half season of games in Tampa Bay, Bauers went to Cleveland in another three-team deal -- this time the one that sent Yandy Diaz to Tampa Bay, Carlos Santana to Cleveland and Edwin Encarnacion to Seattle.
Projected Arbitration Salaries For 2022
2022/02/projected-arbitration-salaries-for-2022.htmlYandy Diaz (3.122) - $2.7MM…
Rays Announce ALDS Roster
2021/10/rays-alds-roster-2021-ryan-yarbrough-brett-phillips-jordan-luplow.htmlYandy Diaz…
Rays Place Wander Franco On 10-Day Injured List
2021/09/rays-likely-to-place-wander-franco-on-injured-list.htmlJoey Wendle could also slide over from his typical third base position on occasion, with Yandy Diaz capable of manning…
Rays Expected To Place Ji-Man Choi On 10-Day IL, Activate Nelson Cruz From COVID List
2021/08/rays-expected-to-place-ji-man-choi-on-10-day-il-activate-nelson-cruz-from-covid-list.htmlYandy Diaz and Brandon Lowe are likely to assume first base duties while Choi is out, though Topkin notes that Cruz might be an answer in the very short term.
Rays Promote Wander Franco
2021/06/rays-to-promote-wander-franco.htmlWalls is generally regarded as a superior defender to Franco, so it remains to be seen precisely how manager Kevin Cash will deploy a talented infield mix that also includes Brandon Lowe, Joey Wendle, Yandy Diaz and Ji-Man Choi.
Rays Acquire Mike Ford From Yankees
2021/06/rays-acquire-mike-ford-from-yankees.htmlFord's likely being brought on as an optionable depth player, and he adds another lefty bat to a first base/DH mix that also includes righties Yandy Diaz and Mike Brosseau.
Rays Reinstate Ji-Man Choi From 10-Day IL
2021/06/rays-reinstate-ji-man-choi-from-10-day-il.htmlThe left-handed hitting Choi will resume his normal role as Tampa Bay's top option at first base against righty pitching, with Yandy Diaz forming the other half of the platoon.
Indians Trade Jake Bauers To Mariners
2021/06/indians-trade-jake-bauers-mariners.htmlThat deal sent Edwin Encarnacion and a Competitive Balance draft pick from Cleveland to Seattle, with the Indians netting Carlos Santana and trading Yandy Diaz and Cole Sulser to Tampa Bay.