Elias Díaz - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Rangers hitters give deGrom some big gifts on a wild night to win on pitcher's 38th birthday

Jacob deGrom was able to celebrate his 38th birthday with a win after some big gifts from the Texas Rangers offense

14 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

DeGrom has 9 Ks to win on his 38th birthday as Rangers get wild 9-7 victory over Padres

Jacob deGrom struck out nine over six innings to win on his 38th birthday, even after giving up a grand slam to Ty France in the first, and the Texas Rangers beat the San Diego Pad...

16 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Only 2 umpires were on the field at the start of the Padres-Rangers game

There were only two umpires on the field when the San Diego Padres and Texas Rangers started their game

18 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Seager homers as Rangers top Royals 4-2 to reach .500 for the first time since May 1

Corey Seager homered and singled to lead the Texas Rangers to a 4-2 victory over the Kansas City Royals

JUNE 11 • Associated Press

Delivers in extra-inning win Diaz went 1-for-1 with a double, an RBI and a run scored in Wednesday's 6-4 extra-inning win over the Royals.

Impact Diaz entered the game in the eighth inning after starter Kyle Higashioka was removed for a pinch runner and played a vital role in the win. He went the other way on a 3-2 pitch low and away in the zone to drive in the game-winning run. He then scored the insurance run. He also threw out a would-be base stealer in the eighth. Diaz was recently signed by the Rangers, when the club placed Danny Jansen (forearm) on the 10-day injured list.

JUNE 11 • ROTOWIRE

Díaz and Burger lead the Rangers to a 6-4 win over the Royals in 10 innings

Elias Díaz hit a go-ahead double in the 10th inning as the Texas Rangers defeated the Kansas City Royals 6-4

JUNE 11 • Associated Press

Rangers place catcher Danny Jansen on 10-day IL with forearm strain

The Texas Rangers placed catcher Danny Jansen on the 10-day injured list retroactive to Wednesday before Saturday night’s game against Cleveland with right forearm strain

JUNE 6 • Associated Press

Lands with Rangers Diaz signed a major-league contract with the Rangers on Friday, Daniel Alvarez-Montes of ElExtraBase.com reports.

Impact Diaz was DFA'd by the Royals on May 22 after going 5-for-22 with two homers, five RBI and an additional run scored in 10 games with the big club. It didn't take long for him to land his next opportunity after electing free agency Wednesday, and he will now report directly to the big-league club. It's unclear how the Rangers will divide playing time between Diaz, Danny Jansen and Kyle Higashioka, but Diaz's hot start to the season could buy him an occasional start behind the dish.

JUNE 6 • ROTOWIRE

Becomes free agent Diaz elected to become a free agent Wednesday.

Impact Diaz had been outrighted to Triple-A Omaha by the Royals, but he's decided to hit the free-agent market instead. The veteran catcher will likely have to settle for a minor-league contract.

JUNE 5 • ROTOWIRE

Clears waivers The Royals outrighted Diaz to Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday.

Impact Diaz will have the ability to elect free agency, but assuming he accepts his outright assignment to the minors, he'll remain part of the Royals organization as catching depth. The 35-year-old backstop recently wrapped up a month-long stint on the big-league roster, appearing in 10 games while batting .227 with two home runs and five RBI.

MAY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Royals' Cole Ragans nears return with a Triple-A rehab start after elbow injury

Kansas City Royals left-hander Cole Ragans is expected to make a rehab start at Triple-A Omaha on Saturday as he works his way back from an elbow injury

MAY 22 • Associated Press

Booted from 40-man roster The Royals designated Diaz for assignment Friday.

Impact Diaz has shown some extra-base pop in 10 games with the Royals this season, slashing .227/.261/.591 with a pair of doubles, two homers, five RBI, three runs scored and a 1:5 BB:K across 23 plate appearances. He's now been booted from the 40-man roster.

MAY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Goes yard in loss Diaz went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's 4-3 loss against the Red Sox.

Impact Diaz put his club ahead with a two-run, 102.5 mph rocket over the left-center field wall in the fifth inning, though the bullpen would relinquish the lead as the Royals were unable to avoid being swept. As the third catcher on the roster behind Salvador Perez and Carter Jensen, playing opportunities for Diaz have been sporadic and limited. The veteran has gone 5-for-22 (.227) with four extra-base hits (two homers), five RBI and three runs scored across 10 appearances.

MAY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Duran's 2-run, opposite field homer rallies Red Sox to a 4-3 win over the Royals

Jarren Duran’s opposite-field two-run homer in the seventh inning rallied the Boston Red Sox to a 4-3 win over the Kansas City Royals

MAY 21 • Associated Press

Drives first homer of 2026 Diaz went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Thursday's 6-3 loss to the Athletics.

Impact Diaz cracked his first homer of the season to the opposite field in the eighth inning to cut the deficit to three, though the Royals were unable to mount a comeback. The 35-year-old has seen limited playing time since being called up April 19 as the team's third catcher but has produced when called upon, going 4-for-11 (.364) with a homer, two doubles, three RBI, two runs and a walk across four appearances.

MAY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Kurtz draws walk for 19th game in row, A's beat Royals 6-3

Nick Kurtz drew a walk for his 19th consecutive game and hit a two-run double, helping the Athletics defeat the Kansas City Royals 6-3

APRIL 30 • Associated Press

Collins' 2 RBIs, Cameron's 6 strikeouts help the Royals to a 6-3 win over Angels

Isaac Collins had two hits and two RBIs and the Kansas City Royals used a five-run outburst in the fourth inning to beat the Los Angeles Angels, 5-3 on Friday night

APRIL 25 • Associated Press

Moves up to majors The Royals selected Diaz's contract from Triple-A Omaha on Sunday.

Impact The 34-year-old Diaz posted a mediocre .536 OPS over 35 plate appearances at Omaha, but he'll join the big club nonetheless to provide Kansas City with a third option behind the plate. With Carter Jensen receiving an afternoon off and Salvador Perez serving as the Royals' designated hitter in Sunday's game against the Yankees, Diaz will enter the starting nine right away at catcher and as Kansas City's No. 9 hitter.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Promotion anticipated Diaz is expected to have his contract selected and to be promoted to the majors Sunday, Daniel Alvarez-Montes of ElExtraBase.com reports.

Impact Diaz signed with Kansas City in late February and has spent the start of the regular season with Triple-A Omaha. He is hitting only .226 with one double across 34 plate appearances, but he'll still make his way back to the majors. Diaz's immediate role is unclear, and his promotion is not yet official.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Royals agree to minor league deal with veteran catcher Elias Díaz

The Kansas City Royals have agreed to a minor league deal with catcher Elias Díaz and say the 11-year veteran will join the big league camp next week

FEBRUARY 20 • Associated Press

Catches on with Royals as NRI The Royals signed Diaz to a minor-league contract Friday that includes an invitation to spring training.

Impact Diaz is expected to report to Royals camp next week. The 35-year-old appeared in 106 regular-season contests for the Padres last season, slashing .204/.270/.337 with nine long balls. Unless the Royals consider three catchers on their Opening Day roster, Diaz is likely ticketed for Triple-A Omaha.

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Club option declined The Padres declined Diaz's (oblique) $7 million club option for 2026 on Tuesday, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact Diaz posted a .607 OPS across 283 regular-season plate appearances in 2025 -- his worst mark since 2019. Rather than pay him $7 million to likely act as a backup in 2026, the Friars will instead give the 34-year-old a $2 million buyout and send him into free agency. His defense should still be enough for him to draw interest from other clubs, but he doesn't offer much fantasy upside at this stage in his career.

NOVEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Held off wild-card roster Diaz (oblique) is not on the Padres' wild-card roster.

Impact Diaz suffered a minor oblique strain during Saturday's game against the Diamondbacks and wasn't able to progress enough to be included on the team's wild-card roster. The Padres will carry three catchers, with Martin Maldonado and Luis Campusano behind starter Freddy Fermin.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nursing oblique strain Diaz's status for the National League Wild Card Series round against the Cubs is in question due to a strained oblique, Dennis Lin of The Athletic reports.

Impact Diaz tweaked his oblique during Saturday's game against the Diamondbacks. The Padres believe the injury isn't serious, but Martin Maldonado and Luis Campusano will travel with the team to Chicago as insurance. Diaz is the clear No. 2 catcher for the Padres behind Freddy Fermin, but he has served as the personal catcher this season for Nick Pivetta, who is slated to start Game 1 on Tuesday.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Padres put on power display in downing Diamondbacks Fernando Tatis Jr., Xander Bogaerts and Elias Diaz all homered Saturday night as the San Diego Padres eased to a 5-1 win over the visiting A...

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

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