He is routinely among the league leaders in exit velocity. We take a look at what changed and what to expect in 2020. After batting .458 (22-for-48) with a 1.252 OPS during spring training, and after injuries to other players forced the Indians to adjust their roster, Díaz was named the Indians' starting third baseman for the start of the 2017 season. Will Joey Wendle be with the Rays on Opening Day? Had an outstanding season in his third campaign in the Indians organization, leading the International League in on-base pct (.399) while participating in the MLB XM Futures Game in July...Was named International League Rookie of the Year following the season...Also finished among Int'l League leaders in average (2nd, .325) and OPS (3rd, .860)...Among orgnaizational leaders he finished 2nd in batting average (.318) and on-base pct. In an effort to save you some time and give you someone to blame when things go bad, I have put together a list of five deep sleepers that might help you get out of the first round of the playoffs. Columbus Clippers activated 3B Yandy Diaz from the 7-day disabled list. Cleveland Indians signed free agent SS Yandy Diaz to a minor league contract. [5][6] Díaz began the 2016 season with Akron and was subsequently promoted to Columbus, where he won the International League Rookie of the Year Award.[7]. In 24 at-bats this postseason, Diaz is hitting .125 with two runs scored. Right quad strain. 3B Yandy Diaz assigned to Akron RubberDucks from Lynchburg Hillcats. His average exit velocity, hard-hit percent, and plate discipline were all considered “elite’ and the fantasy world was excited for him to get regular at-bats with his new team, the Tampa Bay Rays. Cleveland Indians recalled 3B Yandy Diaz from Columbus Clippers. 3B Yandy Diaz assigned to Columbus Clippers from Akron RubberDucks. SS Yandy Diaz assigned to Cleveland Indians. Tampa Bay Rays placed 3B Yandy Diaz on the 10-day injured list retroactive to June 17, 2019. Yandy Diaz roster status changed by Cleveland Indians. He brought his June walk rate up to 8%, wRC+ to 136 and his OPS to .886. Yandy Diaz (hamstring) returns to Rays' lineup for Game 2. September 1, 2020: Tampa Bay Rays placed 3B Yandy Diaz on the 10-day injured list. Right hamstring tightness. Diaz went 3-4 with two home runs and reminded us all of the fantasy stud he was just a few short months ago. Tampa Bay Rays placed 3B Yandy Diaz on the 10-day injured list retroactive to May 20, 2019. SS Yandy Diaz assigned to Carolina Mudcats from DSL Indians. The one red flag that still remained was his launch angle. Cleveland Indians reassigned 3B Yandy Diaz to the minor leagues. Maximum Football 20 College Dynasty Ep. Columbus Clippers activated 3B Yandy Diaz from the 7-day disabled list. Left foot contusion. Diaz will head to the bench after Ji-Man Choi was named Game 7's starting first baseman. 2020 Pod Projection Index: Jonathan Villar Mike Soroka. Losing Dak Prescott to an ankle injury for the season last week was devastating for Cowboys fans, coaches, and playe... Top Tiers; NHL Hockey is an ever-changing sport. All 185 pounds of Curtis Granderson has 344 career home runs to his credit. Yandy Diaz roster status changed by Carolina Mudcats. Dave Swan explains why Diaz could provide value at 3B this year. Left hand contusion. Right hamstring strain. The Official Site of Minor League Baseball, Diaz paces Clippers with career-high five RBIs, RailRiders' Gamel leads 2016 IL All-Stars. Yandy Díaz Fernandez (born August 8, 1991) is a Cuban professional baseball third baseman and outfielder for the Tampa Bay Rays of Major League Baseball (MLB). Rookie Status: Exceeded rookie limits during 2017 season [8][9] Diaz played 49 games, slashing .262/.352/.327 predominately playing third base. He did hit 14 home runs and 38 RBI. Stack.com called him the “most jacked player in baseball.” However, a player’s size or build doesn’t necessarily dictate how they hit. That being said, if he can increase his launch angle and stay healthy for a full-season, I think Yandy Diaz has all-star potential, which is no small feat given the depth of the position in 2020. His father, Jorge, also defected from Cuba to play professional baseball in the United States. Avisail Garcia’s contract sets the market for Yasiel Puig, Tampa Bay Rays: Recapping the offseason moves so far, Fangraphs Paul Sporer has Diaz pegged as the 29th, Tampa Bay Rays: Parallels of Star Wars & AL EAST (no Yankees/Evil Empire remarks), Jets Assistant Hines Ward: 'I Want the Gatorade Shower' If We Beat Steelers, Avisail Garcia's contract sets the market for Yasiel Puig. While there are some red-flags surrounding Diaz coming into 2020, the potential upside he brings makes him a potential draft-day steal (again) and hopefully one that continues to be so throughout the entire season. Or will it be the Yandy Diaz of May who hit the ball directly at the opposing team? Around his tenure in Cleveland, he batted .350 (108/309) in Columbus with 56 runs, 17 2B, 1 3B, 5 HR & 33 RBI in 85 games (.454/.460/.914)...At the time of August 22 recall he was leading the International League in on-base pct. So the big question looms, which Yandy Diaz is going to show up for the 2020 season? Latest on Tampa Bay Rays designated hitter Yandy Diaz including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN. © 2009-2018 numberFire, Inc. Certain headlines thanks to Rotoworld. Tampa Bay Rays activated 3B Yandy Diaz from the 60-day injured list. At this point, you’ve drafted the majority of your team and can afford a lottery ticket or two. © 2009-2020 numberFire, Inc. Certain headlines thanks to Rotoworld. by Darrin Ambrose 10 months ago (Carlos Avila Gonzalez/SF Chronicle) As the calendar turned over today, it is now exactly 86 days until the first pitch of the 2020 Major League Baseball season. "...He is a gym rat whose muscles have been featured in Men's Journal…he began weightlifting when he was 12 years old...Per the Tampa Bay Times, teammate Joey Wendle saw Yandy swing a bat in batting practice that had pennies taped around the barrel and "still crush balls as far as I could hit with a regular bat. Yandy Diaz is already a legend among baseball fans, but it’s not because of his on-field performance…yet. © 2009-2019 numberFire, Inc. Certain headlines thanks to Rotoworld. 2020 MLB Deep Sleepers – Yandy Diaz. Yandy Diaz came into the 2019 season not as a sleeper candidate, but as a breakout candidate. 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Columbus Clippers placed 3B Yandy Diaz on the temporarily inactive list. News : Ryan Yarbrough named the Rays' starter for Game 4 of the ALCS against the Astros. Appeared in 39 games and made 26 starts (15DH, 6-1B, 5-3B) over two stints with the Indians… was on the active roster from June 20-23 and Aug 12 through the end of the season...Hit .407/.515/.519 (11-for-27) over his final 13 games (7 starts) of the season...In his season debut on July 20 at TEX, went 4-for-6 with 2 RBI and 2 runs in an 11-inning win…was the second 4-hit game of his career… was the first Indians player with 4 hits in his season debut since David Dellucci in 2009...On Sep 4 vs. KC, hit his first career home run, a solo shot off Jake Newberry in the 5th inning… came in the 244th plate appearance of his career, snapping the Indians longest homerless drought to begin a major league career since John McDonald in 2002...Finished the season as the International League leader with a .409 OBP…ranked 2nd with 70 BB and 6th with a .293 avg. Team: Tampa Bay Rays (majors) Born: August 8, 1991 in Sagua la Grande, Cuba cu Debut: April 3, 2017 (Age 25-238d, 18,915th in MLB history) vs. TEX 4 AB, 1 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB . Which did improve, but just from six degrees in May to seven degrees in June. Powered by Minute Media © 2020 All Rights Reserved. Your privacy is safe with us. Cleveland Indians Traded 1B Edwin Encarnacion and Future Considerations to Seattle Mariners; Tampa Bay Rays Traded LF Jake Bauers to Cleveland Indians; Seattle Mariners Traded 1B Carlos Santana to Cleveland Indians; Cleveland Indians Traded 3B Yandy Diaz and RHP Cole Sulser to Tampa Bay Rays and Tampa Bay Rays Traded cash to Seattle Mariners. by Darrin Ambrose 10 months ago (Carlos Avila Gonzalez/SF Chronicle) As the calendar turned over today, it is now exactly 86 days until the first pitch of the 2020 Major League Baseball season. Left foot contusion. Left foot contusion. Diaz has long been noted for his Herculean-stature. We'll never pass along your email address to spammers, scammers, or the like. Positions: Third Baseman, Outfielder and Second Baseman Bats: Right • Throws: Right 6-2, 215lb (188cm, 97kg) .