Yandy Díaz
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September 28, 2025
Resting up for finale
Diaz is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays.
Analysis
Diaz will be rested along with fellow veteran Brandon Lowe in the season finale. Jonathan Aranda will serve as the Rays' designated hitter in place of Diaz, who has hit .300 with 25 home runs, three steals, 83 RBI and 79 runs in 150 games.
September 26, 2025
Good to go Friday
Diaz (groin) will DH and bat second Friday against Toronto.
Analysis
Diaz was removed from Thursday's game due to tightness in his right groin and was deemed day-to-day by manager Kevin Cash. However, Diaz is in the starting lineup for Friday's contest. He's 17-for-36 (.472) with two home runs and a 10:4 BB:K in his last 11 games.
September 25, 2025
Day-to-day with groin injury
Rays manager Kevin Cash said Thursday that Diaz (groin) is day-to-day, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Analysis
Diaz had to be lifted from Thursday's game in Baltimore in the fifth inning with right groin tightness. While the injury is considered minor, it's possible Diaz is held out of action this weekend in Toronto as a precaution.
September 25, 2025
Leaves game with groin tightness
Diaz was removed from Thursday's game in Baltimore in the fifth inning with right groin tightness, Ryan Bass of FanDuel Sports Network Sun reports.
Analysis
Diaz went 1-for-2 with a single and a run scored before being lifted for a pinch hitter. With just three games remaining, the injury could end Diaz's season even if it's just a day-to-day issue. The Rays could provide more on his status after Thursday's contest.
