Tampa Bay Rays infielder Yandy Diaz is making the start at third base and is hitting leadoff on Tuesday against the Boston Red Sox and right-hander Nathan Eovaldi. Diaz was dealing with a shoulder injury in the latter half of September. He returned to the starting lineup last Friday but didn't start any of the previous three games. The 31-year-old Cuban slugger is back in there in the leadoff spot again on Tuesday, and the fact that he's back on defense is a good sign as the regular season wraps up and the Rays get ready for their wild-card series this weekend. Diaz doesn't have a ton of power (nine home runs), but he has a strong .297 batting average and a .403 on-base percentage with 57 RBI, 71 runs scored and three stolen bases in 471 at-bats in 2022.

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Yandy Diaz didn't play in Sunday's contest against the Houston Astros. Manager Kevin Cash has indicated postgame that Diaz sat out for rest purposes. The team wants to make sure that Diaz is fully healthy heading into the postseason. Cash also mentioned that Diaz is only going to play in one of the three final games during the regular season. The final series of the regular season for the Rays begins on Monday against the Boston Red Sox.

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Yandy Diaz (shoulder) is back in the starting lineup on Friday against the Houston Astros and left-hander Framber Valdez, serving as the designated hitter and batting leadoff. It will be Diaz's first start for the Rays since Sept. 19 due to shoulder soreness. Fantasy managers will want to get him back in their lineups to start the weekend, but it remains to be seen if he'll need to shake off some rust after a long layoff. The 31-year-old Cuban has hit well when he's been on the field in September, going 18-for-57 (.316) with a homer, six RBI and six runs scored in 18 games. Diaz doesn't have a ton of power, but he gets on base regular and is hitting .292 on the year in 466 at-bats.

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Yandy Diaz (shoulder) remains out of the starting lineup on Thursday for the series finale against the Cleveland Guardians. Diaz hasn't played in over a week due to a shoulder injury. He was in the original lineup on Wednesday but was scratched. Fantasy managers can only hope the 31-year-old can return at some point this weekend for the final few games of the regular season. Isaac Paredes is getting another start at third base on Thursday and will hit eighth against Guardians right-hander Cal Quantrill. Paredes has gone just 3-for-21 (.143) with a homer, RBI and four strikeouts in his last nine games. He's hitting only .217 on the year as a whole, but he has plenty of power (20 home runs in 360 plate appearances).

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Yandy Diaz (shoulder) has been scratched from the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Cleveland Guardians. Diaz was originally set to make his return to the starting lineup in the leadoff spot after missing the last seven games, but he'll instead return to the bench. The 31-year-old will be available off the bench, but fantasy managers will need to return him to their benches quickly before the game starts. Isaac Paredes is now at the hot corner and is hitting sixth, while right fielder Manuel Margot will bat leadoff against Guardians right-hander Triston McKenzie. Hopefully for fantasy managers, Diaz will be able to return on Thursday in the series finale against Cleveland.

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Yandy Diaz (shoulder) has returned to third base and is hitting leadoff on Wednesday against the Cleveland Guardians and right-hander Triston McKenzie. Diaz returns to the Rays lineup after missing the last seven games, and fantasy managers can put him back into their starting lineups for the final stretch of the regular season. The 31-year-old Cuban slugger can hopefully pick up where he left off this month, as he's batting .316 (18-for-57) with a homer, six RBI, six runs scored and a stolen base in 18 games in September. Diaz doesn't have much power (only nine home runs), but he makes a ton of contact, hits for a high average (.292) and gets on base plenty (.398 on-base percentage).

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco (hand) is back at shortstop and is hitting third on Tuesday against the Cleveland Guardians and right-hander Shane Bieber. However, infielder Yandy Diaz (shoulder) remains out. Franco jammed his left hand in Sunday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays, but he's back in there for fantasy managers. The 21-year-old has missed a lot of time in 2022 due to injuries, but he's hitting a strong .328 (21-for-64) with no homers, eight RBI and eight runs scored in 18 games since returning from the injured list on Sept. 9. Get him back into your lineups. Diaz will be available off the bench on Tuesday and is expected to return to the starting lineup on Wednesday.

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Yandy Diaz (shoulder) was out of the starting lineup for the fifth straight game on Sunday with a left shoulder injury, but he said he was feeling "a lot better" after receiving an injection and hopes to return as soon as possible. Diaz said he's dealt with left shoulder pain the last four years, especially late in each season, but he expects to avoid the injured list. The 31-year-old corner infielder was available to pinch hit in Sunday's game, so there's a chance that he could be back in the lineup on Tuesday against the Cleveland Guardians after an off day on Monday. In 465 at-bats for the Rays this year, Diaz is hitting a strong .292/.399/.419 with an .818 OPS, nine home runs, 54 RBI, 69 runs scored and three stolen bases, so fantasy managers definitely need him back in there sooner than later.

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Yandy Diaz (shoulder) remains out of the starting lineup on Friday against the Toronto Blue Jays. Diaz had a cortisone injection in his sore right shoulder this week and remains day-to-day. He will be missing his fourth straight game this week because of the injury. In his absence, Isaac Paredes will get the start at the hot corner on Friday and will hit sixth against Blue Jays right-hander Mitch White. Paredes has 20 home runs in his first year in Tampa, but he's also hitting .220 (66-for-300) with a .312 on-base percentage this year. The Mexican infielder is batting .195 (8-for-41) with two home runs, five RBI, four runs scored and 15 strikeouts in 18 games this month. He'll be a boom/bust DFS option.

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Yandy Diaz (shoulder) remains out of the starting lineup on Thursday against the Toronto Blue Jays. According to the Tampa Bay Times' Marc Topkin, Diaz recently received a cortisone shot. The 31-year-old will miss his third straight game this week due to left shoulder soreness, but he should be considered day-to-day for now. He could be back in there as early as Friday's game against Toronto. With Diaz out again, rookie Jonathan Aranda will start at third base on Thursday and will hit leadoff against Blue Jays right-hander Jose Berrios. Aranda will be playing in just his 22 major-league game on Thursday. In 56 plate appearances, he's hitting .260 (13-for-50) with a homer, five RBI and six runs scored for the Rays.

Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash acknowledged that infielder Yandy Diaz (shoulder) is dealing with a sore left shoulder, which is part of the reason he's been out of the lineup the last two days. Reports have surfaced that Diaz and Randy Arozarena had an altercation after Monday's game, but Cash wouldn't confirm or deny it, saying, "I'm very confident we're past everything." Fantasy managers should consider the 31-year-old as day-to-day for now. With Diaz out again on Wednesday, Isaac Paredes is playing the hot corner and batting seventh against Houston Astros right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. Paredes is hitting only .219 on the year, but he has plenty of power and has provided 19 homers and 44 RBI in his 297 at-bats. He's hitting just .184 (7-for-38) with a homer and four RBI in 17 September games.

Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Yandy Diaz isn't in the team's lineup on Monday for a matchup with the Boston Red Sox and right-handed starter Michael Wacha. Diaz is enjoying a quality season at the plate, hitting .290 with a .396 on-base percentage, eight home runs, and a pair of stolen bases in 497 plate appearances. Instead, it'll be Isaac Paredes starting at third base and hitting fifth against Wacha and the Red Sox. Paredes is batting .221 with a .305 on-base percentage and 18 home runs in 298 plate appearances this season. He's worth a look for fantasy managers in search of streaming options around the infield on Monday.

Tampa Bay Rays designated hitter Yandy Diaz (knee) is in the starting lineup against the Kansas City Royals on Saturday. The 31-year-old left Thursday's game early with left knee soreness and didn't start in Friday's contest, although he did make a pinch-hit appearance. It sounds like he just needed a little rest and should be good to go moving forward. The OBP machine is batting leadoff against left-hander Kris Bubic on Saturday.

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Yandy Diaz (knee) is not in the starting lineup on Friday against the Kansas City Royals. Diaz will take a seat after leaving the game early on Thursday with a sore left knee. Consider him day-to-day for now. Before leaving the game, Diaz went 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI and two runs scored. With Diaz sidelined on Friday, Isaac Paredes is getting the start at the hot corner and is hitting eighth against Royals right-hander Brady Singer. Paredes won't have a ton of DFS upside hitting that low in the batting order, and he's hitting just .218 (50-for-229) on the year with 14 home runs, 34 RBI and 36 runs scored in 71 games in his first year in Tampa.

Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Yandy Diaz (knee) exited Thursday's game against Kansas City with left knee soreness. He was removed from Thursday's game after sustaining the injury while rounding third base. The 31-year-old went 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and an additional run scored before exiting. The severity of Diaz's injury is unknown, and he is considered day-to-day. He is slashing .276/.384/.400 with seven homers, 44 RBI, 53 runs, and a stolen base in 105 games in 2022. Yu Chang replaced Diaz in Thursday's contest. Chang and Isaac Paredes would see an uptick in playing time if Diaz were to miss any games. Stay tuned.

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Yandy Diaz is not in the starting lineup on Thursday against the Baltimore Orioles. It will be his first game off in the second half of the season. Diaz has gone 7-for-24 (.292) with a homer, five RBI and three runs scored in six games to open the second half. The 30-year-old Cuban is hitting a strong .294 on the year, but he has just four home runs, 31 RBI, 43 runs scored and one stolen base in 306 at-bats. Isaac Paredes is starting at the hot corner on Thursday and is batting third against Orioles right-hander Jordan Lyles. Paredes is hitting just .223 on the year, but he's also added 14 long balls and 29 RBI in 179 at-bats, and he makes for a solid low-cost DFS play on Thursday.

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Yandy Diaz was hit by a pitch during the ninth inning of Saturday's win over the Baltimore Orioles. According to manager Kevin Cash, Diaz "should be Ok" after getting hit in the forearm by a pitch. The 30-year-old went 0-for-4 before exiting Saturday's game. He is considered day-to-day. Diaz is slashing .294/.407/.390 with three home runs, 26 RBI, 40 runs, and a stolen base over 83 games in 2022. Diaz appears to have avoided a significant injury, and his next chance to return will be Sunday in the series finale against the Orioles.

Tampa Bay Rays corner infielder Yandy Diaz continued to produce at the plate in Monday's 10-5 win over the Red Sox. Diaz went 3-for-3 with a single, two doubles, and three RBI. The 30-year-old hasn't hit for much power this season but has a .307/.418/.409 slash line with three home runs and 23 RBI. The lack of power does limit his fantasy value to a degree, but his ability to get on base may make him worth a look in deeper points leagues for fantasy managers looking for a consistent bat in their lineups.

Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Yandy Diaz reached base four times Wednesday night, going 2-for-3 with a double, two walks, and two runs scored. Diaz is a perennial on-base machine, and this season is no different as he is batting .295 and has walked 47 times in 298 plate appearances. Diaz is slashing .389/.484/.519 over his last 15 games and has at least one hit in 11 straight. If fantasy managers can afford the lack of power or speed, Diaz is excellent for all other categories.

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Yandy Diaz (shoulder) is out of the lineup for the second straight game on Tuesday as the team takes on Pablo Lopez and the Miami Marlins. However, Rays manager Kevin Cash stated on Tuesday that Diaz will be available off the bench for the game and that he will likely be back in the starting lineup on Wednesday. Diaz exited Saturday's game with a left shoulder strain and he hasn't played since. The 30-year-old has been swinging the bat well this year with a .282/.400/.385 slash line to go along with three home runs, 10 RBI and 18 runs over 35 games.