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Sitting in season finale Diaz is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.

Impact Though Diaz took over as Colorado's primary catcher in late June, he'll close the campaign with back-to-back days off as Dom Nunez picks up another turn behind the dish. Unless he replaces Nunez later in the contest or is used as a pinch hitter, Diaz will finish the 2021 season with a .246 average, 18 home runs, 52 runs and 44 RBI over 106 games.

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Saturday Diaz isn't starting Saturday's game against the Diamondbacks.

Impact Diaz went 1-for-3 with a run, an RBI and a strikeout Friday, but he'll retreat to the bench for the second time in the last three games. Dom Nunez will start at catcher and bat eighth.

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Wednesday Diaz isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Nationals.

Impact Diaz has recorded multi-hit performances in four of his last five appearances, and he went 8-for-17 with a double, two RBI and two strikeouts during that time. Dom Nunez will start behind the dish and bat eighth.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Sunday Diaz is out of the lineup Sunday against the Giants.

Impact Diaz started the past two games and went 2-for-4 in each contest, and he'll take a seat for Sunday's series finale. Dom Nunez will work behind the plate in his place, catching for Antonio Senzatela.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Thursday Diaz will sit Thursday against the Dodgers.

Impact Diaz owns a .999 OPS over his last 10 games. He'll get a rest Thursday, with Dom Nunez set to catch Kyle Freeland.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Day off Sunday Diaz is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Nationals.

Impact It appears to be a regular day off for the 30-year-old backstop, who's hit .303 with three doubles and three home runs in his last 10 games. Dom Nunez is catching and batting eighth Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Slugs solo shot Diaz went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 9-8 win over Washington.

Impact The catcher has homered three times in his last seven games, giving him 18 long balls on the year. Diaz's .236/304/.469 slash line isn't anything particularly special, but he's enjoying a career year in power, likely thanks to playing roughly half of his games at Coors Field. He's added 40 RBI, 50 runs scored and 15 doubles across 96 contests.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Elias Diaz evolving into catcher Rockies have long needed Finding a sturdy defensive catcher who can handle a pitching staff, hit for power, and post a decent batting average, has long been the Rock...

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • DENVERPOST.COM

Resting Wednesday Diaz is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game in Atlanta.

Impact Diaz will get a routine breather after going 3-for-8 with two runs while catching both of the past two games for the Rockies. No. 2 backstop Dom Nunez will get a turn behind the plate in Diaz's stead Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rodgers, Story go deep, Rockies beat Braves 5-4

Brendan Rodgers hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the fifth inning, Trevor Story went deep in the second and the Colorado Rockies held on to beat the Atlanta Braves 5-4

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • Associated Press

Hampson 2 homers, Rockies take 3 of 4 from Phillies

Garrett Hampson homered twice and knocked in all five runs as the Colorado Rockies dealt another blow to the Philadelphia Phillies’ playoff hopes with a 5-4 victory

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • Associated Press

Sitting Saturday Diaz is out of the lineup Saturday against the Phillies.

Impact He is hitting .261 with two home runs and more walks (four) than strikeouts (three) in nine games this month. Dom Nunez will start behind the dish and bat eighth.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Belts grand slam in lopsided win Diaz went 1-for-4 with a grand slam, a walk and two total runs scored in Friday's 11-2 win over Philadelphia.

Impact The 30-year-old is up to 17 home runs this season, two of which have been grand slams. Diaz has gone yard twice in the last three games, going 5-for-12 in that span while adding a pair of doubles. The catcher sports a .233/.303/.466 slash line with 39 RBI, 47 runs scored and 15 doubles through 322 plate appearances.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cranks 16th homer Diaz went 3-for-4 with a solo home run, two doubles and an additional run scored in Wednesday's 7-4 loss to San Francisco.

Impact The catcher entered Wednesday's contest just 1-for-11 across six games in September prior to the three-hit outburst. Diaz has thrived with Colorado this year, swatting 16 homers with 35 RBI and 45 runs scored despite slashing just .232/.303/.461 across 314 plate appearances. Diaz's recent slump allowed Dom Nunez to earn a more even time behind the dish, but the latter hasn't been as consistent a hitter this year.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Riding pine Tuesday Diaz isn't starting Tuesday's game against the Giants, AT&T SportsNet Rocky Mountain reports.

Impact Diaz will be out of the lineup for the second time in the last three games after he went 0-for-3 with a walk Monday. Dom Nunez will start behind the dish and bat eighth.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Friday's lineup Diaz is out of the lineup Friday against Atlanta.

Impact Diaz went 0-for-3 with a run and a strikeout Thursday and will take a seat for Friday's contest. Dom Nunez will work behind the plate for Colorado.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Retreats to bench Diaz isn't starting Wednesday against the Rangers, Danielle Allentuck of The Denver Gazette reports.

Impact Diaz started each of the last two games and went 1-for-8 with a double and two strikeouts. Dom Nunez will start at catcher and bat ninth.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out of Sunday's lineup Diaz is not in the lineup Sunday against the Dodgers.

Impact Diaz started the past three games and will receive a maintenance day in the series finale at Los Angeles. Dom Nunez will catch for the Rockies on Sunday.

AUGUST 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Goes deep Friday Diaz went 2-for-4 with a solo home run against the Dodgers in Friday's 4-2 victory.

Impact The catcher provided some late-game insurance for Colorado with his solo shot in the ninth inning. The homer was his 15th of the campaign, placing him fourth among National League backstops. Diaz entered the season with 15 combined homers across 817 career at-bats.

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Resting in front end of twin bill Diaz is out of the lineup for the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader with the Cubs.

Impact Dom Nunez will serve as the Rockies' catcher in the first game of the twin bill, but expect Diaz to check back in behind the dish for the nightcap.

AUGUST 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Sunday Diaz is on the bench for Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks.

Impact Diaz gets a day off after hitting a home run and driving in three runs Saturday. Dom Nunez is catching and batting eighth in Sunday's series finale.

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Widener expected to start for the Diamondbacks against Rockies

The Diamondbacks will start Taylor Widener on Sunday and the Rockies are expected to counter with Jon Gray

AUGUST 22, 2021 • Associated Press

Hilliard, Hampson lift Rockies over Diamondbacks 9-4

Pinch-hitter Sam Hilliard hit a go-ahead RBI triple in the sixth inning, Garrett Hampson homered and the Colorado Rockies beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 9-4

AUGUST 21, 2021 • Associated Press

Resting for matinee game Diaz is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Padres.

Impact Diaz was behind the plate for three of the Rockies' last four games, so he'll be getting some routine maintenance for the matinee contest at Coors Field. Dom Nunez will start at catcher and bat eighth.

AUGUST 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gets maintenance day Diaz is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Giants.

Impact Diaz is getting a routine maintenance day after he went 1-for-8 while starting the past two games at catcher. Dom Nunez replaces Diaz behind the dish.

AUGUST 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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Rodgers, Story go deep, Rockies beat Braves 5-4

Hampson 2 homers, Rockies take 3 of 4 from Phillies

Widener expected to start for the Diamondbacks against Rockies

Hilliard, Hampson lift Rockies over Diamondbacks 9-4