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Still out Monday Diaz (thumb) is not in the lineup Monday against the Orioles, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Diaz will be on the bench for the third straight game as he continues to battle a sprained left thumb. He was reportedly available off the bench Sunday in an emergency, and his outlook could be similar for Monday's contest.

AUGUST 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

McHugh expected to start for the Rays against the Orioles

The Rays are expected to send Collin McHugh to the mound Monday and the Orioles will give Matt Harvey the start

AUGUST 16, 2021 • Associated Press

Not starting Sunday Diaz (thumb) is out of the lineup Sunday against the Twins, Steve Carney of Sports Radio 620 WDAE reports.

Impact Diaz will sit for the second straight game after exiting Friday's contest with a sprained left thumb. The 30-year-old was able to take some swings Sunday and could be available off the bench in an emergency, but manager Kevin Cash will likely attempt to avoid utilizing him, if possible.

AUGUST 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Barnes expected to start as Twins host the Rays

The Rays will start Luis Patino on Sunday while the Twins are expected to counter with Charlie Barnes

AUGUST 15, 2021 • Associated Press

Maeda, Twins silence red-hot Rays in 12-0 win

Kenta Maeda pitched six effective innings, Luis Arraez hit a two-run homer and the Minnesota Twins beat the Tampa Bay Rays 12-0

AUGUST 15, 2021 • Associated Press

Not in Saturday's lineup Diaz (thumb) will be on the bench for Saturday's game against the Twins, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Impact Diaz left Friday's game with a sprained left thumb. His X-rays were negative, but he remains sore, so he'll miss at least one start. Joey Wendle starts at third base in his absence.

AUGUST 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tampa Bay Rays to visit the Minnesota Twins

The Twins will start Kenta Maeda on Saturday while the Rays have yet to decide who will take the mound

AUGUST 14, 2021 • Associated Press

Departs with thumb injury Diaz left Friday's game against the Twins in the bottom of the sixth inning due to a left thumb sprain, Steve Carney of Sports Radio 620 WDAE reports.

Impact Diaz exited the game with a trainer after he was banged up on a fielding play with two outs in the bottom of the sixth. Prior to his departure, he went 1-for-3 with a solo home run. The 30-year-old will be further evaluated to determine his status for Saturday's game against Minnesota, but he should be considered day-to-day.

AUGUST 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out of lineup Wednesday Diaz isn't starting Wednesday against Boston, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Impact Diaz will be out of the lineup for the second time in the last three games after he went 1-for-5 with three strikeouts Tuesday. Joey Wendle will take his place at the hot corner and bat seventh.

AUGUST 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out of Sunday's lineup Diaz is not in the lineup Sunday against the Orioles, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Diaz started the past two games and clubbed his eighth homer of the season Saturday, but he'll take a seat for the series finale in Baltimore. Joey Wendle will start at the hot corner in his place.

AUGUST 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lowe hits grand slam, Cruz homers as Rays beat Orioles 12-3

Brandon Lowe hit a grand slam, Nelson Cruz homered for the second straight game and the Tampa Bay Rays maintained their dominance of the Baltimore Orioles with a 12-3 victory

AUGUST 8, 2021 • Associated Press

Watkins scheduled to start as Baltimore hosts Tampa Bay

The Rays will start Shane McClanahan on Saturday while the Orioles are expected to counter with Spenser Watkins

AUGUST 7, 2021 • Associated Press

Sitting Wednesday Diaz is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mariners.

Impact After going 1-for-11 with four strikeouts while starting in each of the past three games, Diaz will move to the bench for the series finale. Ji-Man Choi and Joey Wendle will man the corner-infield spots for Tampa Bay.

AUGUST 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Yarbrough expected to start for the Rays against the Red Sox

The Rays are expected to send Ryan Yarbrough to the mound Saturday and the Red Sox plan to give Nathan Eovaldi the start

JULY 31, 2021 • Associated Press

Pops homer Friday Diaz went 3-for-4 with a two-run home run, a double and two total runs scored in Friday's 7-3 win over Boston.

Impact The third baseman recorded his second straight three-hit effort. He opened the scoring with his seventh homer of the year in the first inning, setting the tone for Tampa Bay. Diaz doesn't add much pop -- he has matching on-base and slugging percentages at .373 as more of a contact hitter. The 29-year-old has added 37 RBI and 45 runs scored through 365 plate appearances as a near-everyday presence in the lineup.

JULY 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Snaps out of brief funk Diaz went 3-for-5 with an RBI single, a double and two runs in a win over the Yankees on Thursday, snapping an 0-for-17 skid.

Impact Diaz had put together a 4-for-5 effort against Cleveland on July 22 before hitting his slump, and Thursday's strong production was reminiscent of that breakout game. The 29-year-old has given his season a nice boost during July, as he'll enter Friday night's series opener against the Red Sox with a .304/.371/.554 slash line that includes three doubles, one triple, three home runs and nine RBI across the 62 plate appearances covering his 17 games during the month.

JULY 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tampa Bay Rays to visit the Cleveland Indians

The Indians will start Triston McKenzie on Sunday while the Rays have yet to announce who will get the start

JULY 25, 2021 • Associated Press

Takes seat Saturday Diaz is on the bench for Saturday's game against Cleveland, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Impact Diaz has gone 7-for-20 with two home runs and four RBI in seven games since the All-Star break, although the bulk of that production came during Thursday's four-hit effort. Ji-Man Choi will start at first base and bat second with the right-handed J.C. Mejia on the mound for Cleveland.

JULY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Yarbrough, Rays to face Mejia, Indians

The Rays will start Ryan Yarbrough on Saturday while the Indians are expected to counter with J.C

JULY 24, 2021 • Associated Press

Cruz HR in Rays debut, Tampa Bay beats Cleveland 10th in row

Nelson Cruz homered in his Tampa Bay debut and Joey Wendle hit a go-ahead single in a six-run ninth inning as the Rays beat the Cleveland Indians 10-5

JULY 24, 2021 • Associated Press

Plesac scheduled to start for Cleveland against Tampa Bay

The Rays will start Rich Hill on Friday and the Indians are expected to counter with Zach Plesac

JULY 23, 2021 • Associated Press

Monster performance in win Diaz (neck) went 4-for-5 with a solo home run, a triple and an additional run scored in Thursday's 5-4 extra-inning win over Cleveland.

Impact Diaz was held out of the lineup for two days with neck spasms earlier this week, but he made his presence felt in his return. The 29-year-old played a key role in Tampa Bay's comeback, getting them within a run with his ninth-inning solo shot. The infielder is now slashing .261/.378/.366 with six homers, 33 RBI and 39 runs scored through 339 plate appearances. His triple was his first since the 2019 season.

JULY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rays get Nelson Cruz in trade, rally to beat Indians in 10

Austin Meadows hit an RBI single in the 10th inning to cap Tampa Bay’s comeback in a 5-4 win over the Cleveland Indians, hours after the Rays acquired slugger Nelson Cruz from Minn...

JULY 23, 2021 • Associated Press

Returns to lineup Diaz (neck) is starting Thursday's game against Cleveland, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Impact Diaz was out of the lineup for each of the last two games due to neck spasms, but he went 0-for-1 with a strikeout as a pinch hitter Wednesday. He'll start at first base and bat sixth in the series opener against Cleveland.

JULY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Patino expected to start for the Rays against Indians

The Rays will start Luis Patino on Thursday and the Indians are expected to counter with Cal Quantrill

JULY 22, 2021 • Associated Press

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