Rays Acquire Wyatt Mathisen From Diamondbacks
2021/05/rays-acquire-wyatt-mathisen-from-diamondbacks.htmlYandy Diaz, Mike Brosseau, and Kevin Padlo are all on the big league roster and are all right-handed hitters who…
Injury Updates: Yelich, Choi, Dickerson, Solano, Yaz, Smeltzer
2021/05/injury-updates-yelich-choi-dickerson-solano-yaz-smeltzer.htmlNow that he is healthy, Choi is expected to assume his usual role as Tampa's primary first base/DH option against right-handed pitching, with Yandy Diaz taking over against left-handed pitchers.
Ji-Man Choi To Undergo Arthroscopic Knee Surgery
2021/03/rays-ji-man-choi-knee-surgery-five-weeks.htmlYoshi Tsutsugo has been logging some time at first base and could see extra at-bats in Choi's absence, and the Rays also have Yandy Diaz and Mike Brosseau as options there.
AL East Notes: Atkins, Choi, Stewart, Arroyo
2021/03/al-east-notes-atkins-choi-stewart-arroyo.htmlThe ever-deep Rays have Yoshi Tsutsugo available to take Choi's spot as the primary first baseman against right-handed pitching, while Yandy Diaz and Mike Brosseau can cover the position when a lefty is on the mound.
Rays Reassign Wander Franco To Minor League Camp
2021/03/rays-reassign-wander-franco-to-minor-league-camp.htmlYandy Diaz and Yoshi Tsutsugo could move from third to first most days while Choi is out, and Joey Wendle will be the third baseman in that case with Mike Brosseau reprising his role from the postseason to take on southpaws.
Rangers Acquire Nate Lowe From Rays
2020/12/rangers-to-acquire-nate-lowe-from-rays.htmlThe Rays have a plethora of options at first base and designated hitter, splitting time primarily between Ji-Man Choi and Yandy Diaz.
Rays Add Brett Phillips, Ryan Sherriff To World Series Roster
2020/10/rays-add-brett-phillips-ryan-sherriff-to-world-series-roster.htmlYandy Diaz…
Rays Set Wild Card Series Roster
2020/09/rays-set-wild-card-series-roster.htmlYandy Diaz and Ji-Man Choi are both back from hamstring strains, as Diaz will see his first action since August 31 and Choi back for the first time since September 12.
Rays Place Ji-Man Choi On Injured List
2020/09/rays-ji-man-choi-leaves-game-with-hamstring-strain.htmlYandy Diaz, another righty bat, is currently on the IL with a hamstring injury but there is some hope Diaz…
Health Notes: Paxton, Rays, Phils, Reds, Cards
2020/09/health-notes-paxton-rays-phils-reds-cards.htmlRays manager Kevin Cash hasn't ruled out regular-season returns for third baseman Yandy Diaz or catcher Mike Zunino, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times tweets.
Rays Place Yandy Diaz On 10-Day Injured List
2020/09/rays-place-yandy-diaz-on-10-day-injured-list.htmlThe Rays have placed corner infielder Yandy Diaz on the 10-day injured list due to a right hamstring strain, the club announced.
Jose Martinez Confirms Positive Coronavirus Test
2020/07/jose-martinez-confirms-positive-coronavirus-test.htmlYoshitomo Tsutsugo, Ji-Man Choi, Yandy Diaz, Hunter Renfroe, Nate Lowe or Brandon Lowe could all see time in the corners or at designated hitter.
Rays Announce Initial 60-Man Player Pool
2020/06/rays-announce-initial-60-man-player-pool.htmlYandy Diaz…
Three Teams Played Musical Chairs With First Basemen…And Five Teams Came Away Winners
2020/05/three-teams-played-musical-chairs-with-first-baseman-and-five-teams-came-away-winners.htmlThe Rays got Yandy Diaz, the Mariners Edwin Encarnacion, while the Indians snagged a pair of first basemen in the deal: Jake Bauers and Carlos Santana.
The Jays Turned A Free Agent Whiff Into An Elite Pitching Prospect
2020/05/blue-jays-nate-pearson-edwin-encarnacion-misread.htmlMorales was traded to the Athletics on the eve of Opening Day 2019, and Encarnacion had been moved to the Mariners in a complex three-team deal that sent Carlos Santana back to Cleveland with Yandy Diaz and others landing in Tampa Bay.
The Rays Left An Asset Unprotected And A Division Rival Noticed
2020/05/a-waiver-claim-primed-to-break-out.htmlThe Rays chose Yandy Diaz, the Mariners Edwin Encarnacion, and the Indians actually snagged two first basemen in the deal: Jake Bauers and Carlos Santana.
Which 15 Players Should The Rays Protect In An Expansion Draft?
2020/05/which-15-players-should-the-rays-protect-in-an-expansion-draft.htmlYandy Diaz…
The Effects Of The Largest Contract In Indians History
2020/04/the-effects-of-the-largest-contract-in-indians-history.htmlThe Indians also had to send third baseman Yandy Diaz and right-hander Cole Sulser to Tampa Bay, which dealt first baseman/outfielder Jake Bauers to Cleveland.
GM Trade History: Rays’ Erik Neander
2020/04/gm-trade-history-rays-erik-neander.htmlAcquired 3B Yandy Diaz and RHP Cole Sulser from Indians in three-team trade sending 1B/OF Jake Bauers to Indians and…
GM Trade History: Mariners’ Jerry Dipoto
2020/04/gm-trade-history-jerry-dipoto-mariners.htmlAcquired 1B Edwin Encarnacion and Competitive Balance Draft pick from Indians in three-team deal sending 1B Carlos Santana and $6MM…
Offseason In Review: Tampa Bay Rays
2020/03/offseason-in-review-tampa-bay-rays-12.htmlIt's safe to assume that Yandy Diaz will end up getting the majority of playing time at third base, but if Tsutsugo can step in at the hot corner even once in a while to spell Diaz against a tough righty starter, that opens up a spot in the lineup for a left-handed hitting Joey Wendle, or perhaps another lefty bat in Nate Lowe (should Lowe make the Opening Day roster).
AL East Notes: Lucroy, Rays, Blue Jays
2020/02/al-east-notes-lucroy-rays-blue-jays.htmlYandy Diaz, Yoshitomo Tsutsugo, Joey Wendle, Daniel Robertson, Nate Lowe, and Mike Brosseau could all factor into Tampa Bay's choices at the hot corner, while also being rotated around to other positions on the diamond.
Matt Duffy Clears Release Waivers
2019/11/rays-release-matt-duffy.htmlHamstring issues once again sidelined Duffy for much of the 2019 season, however, and the Rays turned to other options in his absence -- most notably Yandy Diaz and Mike Brosseau.