Is There A Trade Market For Edwin Encarnacion?
2019/06/is-there-a-trade-market-for-edwin-encarnacion.htmlHow about the Rays, who are tied atop the AL East with the Yanks and will need to max out their resources down the stretch? The Tampa Bay org is getting solid value from Ji-Man Choi at first base, with Yandy Diaz sliding over from third to handle lefties.
Will The Red Sox & Indians Make The Playoffs?
2019/06/will-the-red-sox-indians-make-the-playoffs.htmlJason Kipnis has been horrific, and the Indians' offseason decision to trade Yandy Diaz for Jake Bauers simply hasn't worked out to this point.
Rays Activate Yandy Diaz From 10-Day Injured List
2019/06/rays-activate-yandy-diaz-from-10-day-il.htmlThe Rays announced some roster moves this morning, including the activation of infielder Yandy Diaz from the 10-day injured list.
Rays Notes: N. Lowe, Kolarek, Diaz, Perez
2019/06/rays-notes-n-lowe-kolarek-diaz-perez.htmlLowe's presence is largely to make up for the injured Yandy Diaz, who has been a big part of the Tampa offense since being acquired from Cleveland this winter.
Rays Expected To Activate Austin Meadows On Friday; Nate Lowe Demoted
2019/05/rays-expected-to-activate-austin-meadows-on-friday-nate-lowe-demoted.htmlLowe's first base duties will again likely be split between Ji-Man Choi and Yandy Diaz, though Diaz has seen an increasingly amount of time at third base in recent days due to Daniel Robertson's struggles.
Rays Promote Nate Lowe
2019/04/rays-promote-nate-lowe-top-prospect-first-base.htmlBut, with Ji-Man Choi and Yandy Diaz both performing quite well at first base and designated hitter, neither would appears to be in jeopardy of losing any playing time (barring a yet-unrevealed injury, of course).
AL East Notes: Red Sox, Estrada, Diaz
2019/04/al-east-notes-red-sox-estrada-diaz.htmlThe ankle injury suffered by Yandy Diaz in Tuesday's game doesn't appear to be serious, and the Rays are confident he'll be able to return to the lineup Friday, writes Juan Toribio of MLB.com.
Injury Notes: Reds, Wood, Rays, Duffy, Jays, Marlins
2019/03/injury-notes-reds-wood-rays-duffy-jays-marlins.htmlYandy Diaz and Daniel Robertson have occupied third in Duffy's absence so far this season.
Matt Duffy To Begin Season On Injured List
2019/03/matt-duffy-to-begin-season-on-injured-list.htmlOffseason pickup Yandy Diaz can also play third, but he'll line up at first base and designated hitter as well…
AL East Notes: Red Sox, Duffy, Rays, Sabathia
2019/03/al-east-notes-red-sox-duffy-rays-sabathia.htmlThe versatile Rays shouldn't have much of a problem filling in for Duffy in the short term, as Joey Wendle, Yandy Diaz, and Daniel Robertson are all options at third base.
Offseason In Review: Cleveland Indians
2019/04/offseason-in-review-cleveland-indians-11.html(Rays acquired IF Yandy Diaz and RHP Cole Sulser from Cleveland.
Offseason In Review: Tampa Bay Rays
2019/03/offseason-in-review-tampa-bay-rays.htmlAcquired IF Yandy Diaz and RHP Cole Sulser from the Indians as part of a three-team trade also involving the Mariners.
Latest On J.T. Realmuto
2019/02/latest-on-j-t-realmuto.htmlThe Rays' biggest pickup thus far has been right-hander Charlie Morton, whom they inked to a two-year, $30MM contract, and they've also reeled in the less expensive trio of catcher Mike Zunino (via trade with Seattle), infielder Yandy Diaz (via trade with Cleveland) and outfielder Avisail Garcia (one year, $3.5MM guarantee).
AL East Notes: Rays, Orioles, Hyde, Elias
2019/01/al-east-notes-rays-orioles-hyde-elias.htmlMatt Duffy is slated to be the Rays starting third baseman, with newcomer Yandy Diaz also seeing time at the hot corner.
AL Notes: Davidson, O’s, Kelley, Gonzalez, Rays
2019/01/al-notes-davidson-os-kelley-gonzalez-rays.htmlYandy Diaz projects as the likely starter for the Rays at first base following the DFA of C.J.
Rays To Sign Avisail Garcia
2019/01/rays-sign-avisail-garcia.htmlTampa Bay already has Yandy Diaz lined up for some regular work at designated hitter, though he could also see time at first base with Ji-Man Choi as well.
3 Remaining Needs: AL Central
2019/01/3-remaining-needs-al-central-2.htmlJason Kipnis could be an option as well, though the club has already swapped penciled-in third baseman Yandy Diaz for Bauers, which should force Jose Ramirez back to the hot corner and Kipnis - who suffered through a second consecutive subpar season in '18 - back to second.
How AL Teams Have Addressed Their Weakest Positions Of 2018
2019/01/how-al-teams-have-addressed-their-weakest-positions-of-2018.htmlRays (First base, 1.4 bWAR): Just when you thought Jake Bauers was the first baseman of the future, the Rays dealt him to the Cleveland as part of a three-team swap that saw Yandy Diaz come back to Tampa Bay.
Looking For A Match In A Nicholas Castellanos Trade
2018/12/looking-for-a-match-in-a-nicholas-castellanos-trade.htmlRecent acquisition Yandy Diaz might be that guy, but they've also been linked to Cardinals' slugger Jose Martinez and free agent Nelson Cruz, both of whom would fill a similar role as Castellanos.
AL East Notes: Rays, Diaz, Bauers, Tribe, Elias, Jays
2018/12/al-east-notes-rays-diaz-bauers-tribe-elias-jays.htmlNew acquisition Yandy Diaz, however, adds a bit more positional flexibility as well as a right-handed bat to Tampa's roster.
New York Notes: Yanks’ Infield, Gray, Kluber, Bauer, Mets
2018/12/new-york-notes-yanks-infield-gray-kluber-bauer-mets.htmlSpeculatively speaking, Yankees third baseman Miguel Andujar would make sense for the Indians after the latter traded Yandy Diaz on Thursday.
Mariners, Indians, Rays Strike 3-Team Swap Involving Edwin Encarnacion, Carlos Santana
2018/12/mariners-nearing-acquisition-of-edwin-encarnacion-carlos-santana-indians-trade.htmlThey'll pick up corner infielder Yandy Diaz and righty Cole Sulser from the Indians and send first baseman/corner outfielder Jake…
Indians Rumors: Encarnacion, Diaz, Alonso, Santana, Myers, Kluber, Bauer, Kipnis
2018/12/indians-rumors-encarnacion-alonso-diaz-santana-kluber-bauer-kipnis.htmlThe Indians continue to explore trade scenarios involving their veteran players, including some three-team proposals involving Edwin Encarnacion, Yonder Alonso, and Yandy Diaz, Paul Hoynes of the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Central Notes: Reds, Twins, Tribe, Cubs
2018/12/central-notes-reds-twins-tribe-cubs.htmlRegardless of whether Kipnis goes, it seems the Indians are poised to enter 2019 with superstar Jose Ramirez at second base and Yandy Diaz at third.
Payroll Notes: Astros, Indians, Cubs
2018/12/payroll-notes-astros-indians-cubs.htmlThat said, pitchers like Kluber and Bauer will never cease to attract interested trade partners, but the window for moving a package like the rumored Edwin Encarnacion/Yandy Diaz deal may have a smaller, or at least, shifting window of availability.