Guardians host the Rays, try to extend home win streak
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OCTOBER 6 • TAMPABAY.COM
Retreats to bench Diaz isn't in the lineup Wednesday against the Red Sox, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact Diaz started Tuesday against Boston and went 0-for-2 with a strikeout. He'll head to the bench for the third time in the last four games while Jonathan Aranda takes over at the hot corner and bats ninth.
OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE
Starting at third base Diaz will lead off and play third base Tuesday against the Red Sox, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact The start will be just Diaz's second since Sept. 19. He's battled shoulder soreness during that time, with his lone start during that period coming as a designated hitter. The fact that he's now ready to take the field seemingly bodes well for his availability for the postseason.
OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
Rays enter matchup with the Red Sox on losing streak
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Still bothered by shoulder Diaz will remain out of the lineup for Monday's game in Boston while he continues to be bothered by soreness in his left shoulder, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact Diaz has made just one start in the Rays' last 12 games due to the shoulder injury, which he aggravated in his return to the lineup during Friday's 7-3 win over the Astros. Isaac Paredes should continue to be the main beneficiary of added playing time at third base for however long Diaz remains sidelined.
OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE
Sitting again Sunday Diaz is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Astros, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.
Impact Diaz rejoined the lineup Friday after missing eight games with a shoulder injury and went 3-for-4 with a double, a walk, two RBI and two runs, but he finds himself on the bench Sunday for a second straight contest. Isaac Paredes will receive another look at the hot corner in the series finale at Houston.
OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE
Astros and Rays meet with series tied 1-1
Both the Houston Astros and the Tampa Bay Rays are looking for a series win with a victory on SundayOCTOBER 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Javier throws 6 strong innings, AL-best Astros beat Rays 2-1
Cristian Javier threw six shutout innings and Jake Meyers had two hits in the Houston Astros’ 2-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday nightOCTOBER 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Not in Saturday's lineup Diaz will sit Saturday against the Astros, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.
Impact The Rays clinched a spot in the playoffs Friday and will sit a handful of starters a day later. Diaz may have been bound for the bench regardless of Friday's result, however, as that game was his first one back in the lineup after a 10-day absence due to shoulder issues. Jonathan Aranda starts at third base Saturday.
OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE
Three hits in return Diaz went 3-for-4 with a double, a walk, two RBI and two runs scored Friday against the Astros.
Impact Diaz returned to the starting lineup for the first time since Sept. 19, though he was limited to duties as the designated hitter. He put together a strong performance, highlighted by a two-RBI double in the sixth inning. Though he's offered little power production, Diaz has managed to get on base at a .402 clip this season while also hitting .296 across 555 plate appearances.
OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE
Good to go Diaz (shoulder) will bat leadoff and serve as the designated hitter Friday against the Astros, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.
Impact Shoulder soreness has kept Diaz out of the starting lineup since Sept. 19, and he made just one appearance off the bench during that time. He won't take the field just yet but is evidently healthy enough to hit.
SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE
Rays visit the Astros to begin 3-game series
The Houston Astros start a three-game series at home against the Tampa Bay Rays on FridaySEPTEMBER 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Out again Thursday Diaz (shoulder) is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Guardians, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.
Impact Diaz has missed the past eight games with the shoulder issue and will remain on the bench for Thursday's series finale in Cleveland. Isaac Paredes will receive another start at the hot corner for the Rays.
SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE
Guardians and Rays meet in series rubber match
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Scratched from Wednesday's lineup Diaz was scratched from Wednesday's lineup against the Guardians, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.
Impact Diaz was initially slated to lead off Wednesday but was removed from the starting nine less than an hour before the start of the game. While the team hasn't yet revealed the reason for scratching him from the lineup, it seems likely that it's related to the left shoulder soreness that kept him out for the last seven games. However, the 31-year-old will be available off the bench if needed Wednesday. Isaac Paredes will shift to the hot corner while Ji-Man Choi enters the lineup at first base.
SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE
Leading off Wednesday Diaz (shoulder) is starting Wednesday against the Guardians.
Impact Diaz was out of the lineup for the last seven games, but he served as a pinch hitter Tuesday and went 0-for-1. He's starting at third base and leading off Wednesday.
SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE
Tampa Bay Rays and Cleveland Guardians meet in game 2 of series
The Tampa Bay Rays lead 1-0 in a three-game series against the Cleveland GuardiansSEPTEMBER 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Expects to return Wednesday Diaz (shoulder) expects to be in Wednesday's lineup against the Guardians, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact According to Topkin, manager Kevin Cash also said he expects Diaz back Wednesday. Diaz is available off the bench Tuesday while Isaac Paredes gets the start at the hot corner.
SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE
Still not back Tuesday Diaz (shoulder) is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Guardians, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.
Impact He was supposedly trending in the right direction Sunday and was available off the bench, but Diaz has not appeared in a game since Sept. 19. Isaac Paredes will continue to start at third base.
SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE
Guardians start 3-game series with the Rays
The Cleveland Guardians start a three-game series at home against the Tampa Bay Rays on TuesdaySEPTEMBER 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Available as pinch hitter Diaz's sore left shoulder continues to improve and he could be "more available" Sunday off the bench as a pinch hitter, according to manager Kevin Cash, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Ba...
Impact The Rays have an off day Monday, so perhaps Diaz will return to the lineup sometime during the series in Cleveland that begins Tuesday. In the meantime, Isaac Paredes is picking up extra starts at third base.
SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE
