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José Abreu and Yainer Diaz hit BACK-TO-BACK solo home runs to add to the Astros' lead over the Nationals

JUNE 15, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Nabs third straight start Diaz will serve as Houston's designated hitter and No. 6 batter in Wednesday's game against the Nationals, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Diaz will pick up his third consecutive start, with two having come against right-handed pitchers. With the Astros keeping Cesar Salazar on the 26-man active roster for the time being as a third option at catcher, Diaz looks as though he'll move between designated hitter and first base while Houston aims to replace Yordan Alvarez (oblique). Diaz appears to have an edge over Corey Julks and Chas McCormick for the last spot in Houston's everyday lineup.

JUNE 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting at designated hitter Diaz is starting at designated hitter and batting eighth Friday in Cleveland.

Impact If you want to squint for a silver lining following the Yordan Alvarez (oblique) injury, it's that Diaz should see more opportunities in the DH spot. He's already been catching more of late and has a 1.029 OPS with all three of his home runs over his last 35 plate appearances.

JUNE 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Diaz leads Astros against the Blue Jays after 4-hit game

The Houston Astros play the Toronto Blue Jays after Yainer Diaz had four hits against the Blue Jays on Monday

JUNE 6, 2023 • Associated Press

Knocks four hits Diaz went 4-for-5 with two doubles and a run scored in Monday's win over the Blue Jays.

Impact Diaz has been heating up lately, going 11-for-28 (.393) over his last nine games. In his last four games, he's gone deep twice while adding three doubles. After posting a .536 OPS through 15 games, Diaz is now slashing .284/.300/.486 through 80 plate appearances.

JUNE 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Provides lone run in loss Diaz went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a double in Sunday's 2-1 loss to the Twins.

Impact The Astros mustered up just five hits on the afternoon with Diaz accounting for two of them, including the team's only two extra-base hits. The 24-year-old's path to more consistent playing time hinges on a Martin Maldonado injury or trade, but he has notched five hits and three RBI over his last three games, with three of those hits going for extra bases. For the year, he's slashing .246/.267/.435 with three homers, seven RBI and 11 runs over 75 plate appearances.

JUNE 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Astros' Yainer Diaz SMACKS a solo home run against the Angels

JUNE 4, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Yainer Díaz, Alex Bregman fuel Astros' fifth-inning outburst against Angels to grab lead

JUNE 2, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Smacks second homer Diaz went 1-for-2 with a solo home run Wednesday against the Twins.

Impact Diaz entered the game in the eighth inning with Houston down eight runs and slugged his second career home run. He continues to get only sparing usage behind Martin Maldonado behind the plate, as he's tallied 68 plate appearances despite sticking in the majors for the entire season.

JUNE 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hits first career home run Diaz went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's win over the White Sox.

Impact Diaz led off the fourth with a solo blast to left field off of Lucas Giolito for his first career major league home run. The 24-year-old has rotated in behind the plate with Martin Maldonado but doesn't have a path to a near everyday role unless Maldonado is forced to miss time. Diaz is now slashing .217/.250/.348 with four RBI, sux runs and a 2:11 BB:K over 52 plate appearances.

MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Yainer Diaz homers as Astros edge White Sox Yordan Alvarez had two hits and two RBIs and Yainer Diaz homered to lift the visiting Houston Astros to a 4-3 victory against the Chicago Wh...

MAY 14, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Diaz homers, Astros hold off White Sox 4-3

Yainer Diaz hit his first major league home run to back rookie Hunter Brown and help the Houston Astros beat the Chicago White Sox 4-3 for their fourth win in five games

MAY 14, 2023 • Associated Press

Collects two hits Diaz went 2-for-3 with one double in Tuesday's 2-0 loss against the Giants.

Impact Diaz was the only bright spot for the Houston offense, as he picked two of the team's three hits. The rookie is Hunter Brown's personal catcher, but he is stuck behind Martin Maldonado on the depth chart. Diaz had an .898 OPS across Double-A and Triple-A last season. If he ever receives regular playing time, his bat could provide fantasy value from the catcher position.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Yainer Diaz is Hunter Brown's personal catcher. Should the Astros rookie more than that? The two young Astros came up through the system together and have formed a bond for a team in need of stability right now.

MAY 3, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Top prospect Yainer Diaz, on the Astros roster to hit, has found at-bats hard to come by The club's No. 2 prospect seemed like he might make a difference when he made the team out of camp, but so far that hasn't been the case.

APRIL 19, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Sitting out Sunday Diaz is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox, Julia Morales of AT&T SportsNet Southwest reports.

Impact Diaz will sit for the second time in four games after previously logging one start apiece at catcher and designated hitter and going hitless with one walk between those two contests. Martin Maldonado is locked in as Houston's primary backstop, but Diaz and Corey Julks could vie for regular reps out of the DH spot while Michael Brantley (shoulder) is on the shelf.

APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets start in DH spot Diaz is starting in the designated hitter spot and batting sixth for the Astros in Thursday's opener versus the White Sox.

Impact The Astros are carrying three catchers in part so they can use Diaz at DH and he's in that slot for the first regular-season contest. It enhances his fantasy outlook, although he might not yet be catcher-eligible in your league. Worth remembering is that Michael Brantley (shoulder) will be used at DH when he's ready, as will Yordan Alvarez.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will be on Opening Day roster Diaz will be on the Opening Day roster in Houston, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Diaz excelled in the upper minors last season, slashing .306/.356/.542 with 25 home runs and 96 RBI in 105 games between Double-A Corpus Christi and Triple-A Sugar Land. His primary position is catcher, but the 24-year-old has played some corner outfield and first base, and he might also be an option at DH for the reigning World Series champions.

MARCH 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chance to earn role Diaz will have the chance to win the backup catcher job this spring, Paige Leckie of MLB.com reports.

Impact Martin Maldonado is penciled in as the starting backstop in Houston, but the depth chart is unresolved from there. Diaz seems big-league ready with the bat -- he maintained a 121 wRC+ across 219 plate appearances with Triple-A Sugar Land in 2022 -- but his defense is more questionable. Upon reporting to camp, Diaz noted that he focused on improving all facets of his defense this offseason in an effort to stick in the majors. He is competing with fellow prospect Korey Lee for the role, though Diaz's bat-first profile may help him given that Maldonado is a strong defensive catcher but offers little at the plate.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Diaz was optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land on Thursday.

Impact Diaz was subsequently placed on the Astros' taxi squad, so he will still hang around the team in case he's needed in the near future. The young backstop has one hit and a walk over just nine plate appearances this season. He will be replaced on the major-league roster by Jake Meyers, who was called up Thursday as a corresponding move.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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José Abreu and Yainer Diaz hit BACK-TO-BACK solo home runs to add to the Astros' lead over the Nationals

Diaz leads Astros against the Blue Jays after 4-hit game

Astros' Yainer Diaz SMACKS a solo home run against the Angels

Yainer Díaz, Alex Bregman fuel Astros' fifth-inning outburst against Angels to grab lead

Diaz homers, Astros hold off White Sox 4-3