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Primary source of offense Saturday Diaz went 3-for-4 with a game-winning RBI single and a double in an extra-inning victory over the Brewers on Saturday.

Impact The struggling veteran put together his best offensive performance of the season yet, and it led to an unprecedented fourth straight win for Oakland. Diaz has now hit safely in three straight games to quickly boost his average 29 points to .208, and manager Mark Kotsay's willingness to stick with him as a rotational piece throughout the infield despite extended stretches of sparse production is paying off for the moment.

JUNE 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Aledmys Diaz's clutch hit sends A's past Brewers in 10 Aledmys Diaz had three hits on Saturday, including the game-winning single in the 10th inning, as the visiting Oakland Athletics edged the M...

JUNE 10, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

On bench for day game Diaz is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pirates.

Impact After going 2-for-4 with a run in Oakland's 11-2 win Tuesday night, Diaz will head to the bench as the Athletics conclude their series in Pittsburgh with a day game. Kevin Smith will step in at shortstop Wednesday, and he and Diaz could end up forming a timeshare at the position after incumbent starter Nick Allen was demoted to Triple-A Las Vegas on Tuesday.

JUNE 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hits bench amid skid Diaz is out of the lineup for Monday's game in Pittsburgh.

Impact Diaz had started in five of the past six games, going hitless in 16 at-bats over that stretch to drop his season-long batting average down to .179. Though he's one of the highest-paid players on the Athletics in the first season of a two-year, $14.5 million deal, Diaz may nonetheless find himself on the bench more frequently in the near future given his wretched start to his tenure in Oakland.

JUNE 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out of lineup Saturday Diaz is out of the lineup Saturday versus the Marlins.

Impact Diaz has registered an ugly .185/.241/.238 batting line with only five extra-base hits (one homer, four doubles) through 141 plate appearances this season with the Athletics. He's gone hitless in his last four games.

JUNE 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Thursday Diaz is absent from the lineup Thursday at Seattle.

Impact Diaz went 2-for-4 with a double Wednesday, but he still holds a paltry .189/.244/.243 overall batting line on the season. Even with multi-position eligibility, the 32-year-old probably shouldn't be rostered in competitive fantasy leagues.

MAY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Doubles home a run Wednesday Diaz went 2-for-4 with an RBI double in a loss to the Mariners on Wednesday.

Impact Diaz accounted for the Athletics' only run of the night with a seventh-inning two-bagger, his first extra-base hit since April 15. The veteran has been productive at the plate of late despite the lack of impactful hits, however, as he's now sporting a .308 average over the 26 plate appearances covering his last eight games.

MAY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Day off Saturday Diaz will sit Saturday versus the Astros.

Impact Diaz will head to the bench after he went 2-for-4 with a strikeout in Friday's 5-1 loss. Nick Allen will take over at shortstop and bat ninth against Houston.

MAY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Wednesday Diaz will sit Wednesday against the Diamondbacks.

Impact Diaz is not in the lineup for second time in three games after he went 1-for-6 with a run scored Tuesday. Nick Allen will replace him at shortstop and bat ninth in the series finale with Arizona.

MAY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting against Arizona Diaz is out of the starting lineup against the Diamondbacks on Monday, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Diaz was just activated off the injured list Sunday and logged two hits in his return from his hamstring injury, but he'll get a day off Monday against Merrill Kelly and the D-Backs. Nick Allen will play shortstop and hit ninth while Jace Peterson is hitting seventh and playing third base.

MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs two hits in return Diaz (hamstring) went 2-for-4 in Sunday's 11-3 loss to the Rangers.

Impact Diaz missed just over two weeks with a hamstring strain. The first five hitters in the Athletics' lineup went a combined 0-for-19 on Sunday, but Diaz provided some solid batting from the No. 7 spot in the order. The versatile 32-year-old is slashing a meager .169/.237/.225 with one home run, six RBI, seven runs scored, a stolen base and two doubles through 97 plate appearances. Despite his lackluster numbers, he should be able to find fairly steady playing time.

MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Activated off injured list Diaz (hamstring) was activated off the 10-day injured list by the Athletics on Sunday, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Diaz ended up missing just over the 10-day minimum stint while recovering from his Grade 1 hamstring strain. Kevin Smith is optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas in a corresponding transaction.

MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Making encouraging progress Diaz (hamstring) ran before Thursday's game against the Rangers and has a chance to come off the injured list Sunday, the Associated Press reports.

Impact The team's official site adds that manager Mark Kotsay noted Diaz has actually been able to run for the last few days without any issues. The veteran isn't expected to require a rehab assignment due to the brevity of his absence, so a return when first eligible Sunday remains very much in play.

MAY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on 10-day IL Oakland placed Diaz (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list Tuesday.

Impact There was talk that DIaz may not need to be placed on the injured list when the infielder was diagnosed with just a Grade 1 left hamstring strain, but the Athletics have decided not to play shorthanded for the next week or so. Nick Allen is recalled in Diaz's place, and he should see a good amount of reps at shortstop now that he's back from Triple-A Las Vegas.

MAY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

May not need IL after all Diaz was diagnosed with a Grade 1 left hamstring strain after undergoing an MRI on Sunday and could avoid a stint on the injured list, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact After Diaz was forced out of Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Reds with the hamstring issue, manager Mark Kotsay suggested the 32-year-old would require a trip to the IL, but the better-than-expected MRI results have instead prompted the Athletics to view Diaz as day-to-day. An IL stint could still be in the forecast for Diaz, but the Athletics will wait and see how he's feeling following Monday's off day before making a decision on his status one way or the other.

APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

IL stint expected Diaz, who exited Saturday's game against the Reds with a hamstring injury, is likely to require a stint on the injured list per manager Mark Kotsay, the team's official site report...

Impact The veteran was replaced by pinch runner Kevin Smith at third base in the second inning, apparently having initially hurt himself when diving for a hard grounder by the Reds' Tyler Stephenson in the top of the frame. Kotsay noted Diaz is due for further evaluation Sunday, but given the nature of soft-tissue injuries, the expectation is that some time off will be in order. Nick Allen, who was optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas on April 14, is expected to be in line for a return to the big-league club if Diaz's IL stint indeed comes to fruition.

APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves with hamstring injury Diaz left Saturday's game against the Reds with a left hamstring injury, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. He went 1-for-1 with an RBI before exiting.

Impact Diaz was replaced as a pinch runner by Kevin Smith shortly after singling in Carlos Perez in the second inning. The versatile infielder should be considered day-to-day at this point.

APRIL 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets Friday off Diaz is not in the starting lineup for Friday's contest against the Reds.

Impact Diaz went just 1-for-11 in the series against the Angels to drop his average to .143, and he's in danger of losing more playing time to some of the younger options on the Athletics. Jordan Diaz will play second base with Kevin Smith handling shortstop duties for Friday's battle against Cincinnati.

APRIL 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out again Tuesday Diaz is out of the lineup for Tuesday's contest against the Angels, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact Diaz is out of the starting lineup for the second time in three games. The veteran infielder takes a seat with Kevin Smith getting the start at shortstop and hitting ninth against the Angels on Tuesday.

APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets day of rest Sunday Diaz is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Rangers.

Impact Diaz will get a chance to rest for Sunday's finale against the Rangers with Jordan Diaz handling second base duties and Tyler Wade lined up at shortstop.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Belts first homer Diaz went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in a loss to the Mets on Friday.

Impact The veteran infielder uncorked a 383-foot shot to left field in the fifth inning for his first round tripper in an Athletics uniform. The multi-hit effort was only the second of the season for Diaz, who'd been mired in a 1-for-18 funk over the previous five games and had recorded just one extra-base hit in his first 12 contests.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Breather Wednesday Diaz will take a seat Wednesday versus the Guardians.

Impact Diaz will get a breather after starting the first five games of season, going 3-for-19 with an RBI and a run scored over those contests. Nick Allen will draw the start at shortstop and bat eighth in Wednesday's series finale with Cleveland.

APRIL 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Key knock in season-opening win Diaz went 2-for-3 with a go-ahead RBI single and a walk in the Athletics' win over the Angels on Thursday.

Impact Diaz and Seth Brown were the only two players with multiple hits for the Athletics in the pitchers' duel, and the former got on a team-high three times overall. Diaz's eighth-inning single snapped a 1-1 tie, plating Tony Kemp with what turned out to be the winning run. The veteran drew the start at shortstop Thursday, but he's projected to see time at second base and third base as well over the course of the season.

MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will start at short versus righties Athletics manager Mark Kotsay said Sunday that Diaz will likely start at shortstop against right-handed pitching to begin the season, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle r...

Impact Meanwhile, Nick Allen is expected to enter the lineup at shortstop versus southpaws, though Diaz's right-handedness and defensive versatility should be enough for him to see his fair share of playing time against lefties as well. Signed to a two-year, $14.5 million contract this winter, Diaz looks as though he'll be in line for a near-everyday role, given that he's one of the few Oakland hitters who has had a modicum of success at the highest level. Allen is the better defensive option at shortstop, but Diaz's clearer path to regular playing time and stronger track record at the dish makes him the superior fantasy option.

MARCH 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Continues battle with Allen Although Diaz continues in a heated competition with Nick Allen for the starting shortstop role, the veteran's ability to play multiple positions should help him garner a near-ever...

Impact Diaz inked a two-year, $14.5 million deal this offseason, and he's wasted no time validating the investment with a strong spring that includes a .357 average across 33 Cactus League plate appearances. Diaz's career .266 average, .763 OPS and modest 14.7 percent strikeout rate should afford him plenty of job security regardless of whether Allen is declared the victor of their competition, considering Diaz's defensive versatility and the fact Kotsay has emphasized he'll be prioritizing offense this season after Oakland's struggles scoring runs throughout 2022.

MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE