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On bench Wednesday Diaz (neck) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Orioles, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact The Rays will keep Diaz on the bench for the second day in a row after he was scratched ahead of Tuesday's 9-3 due to neck spasms. Diaz is considered day-to-day, and the Rays are hopeful that with some extra maintenance, he'll be able to avoid a trip to the injured list. Ji-Man Choi will start at first base Wednesday in Diaz's stead.

JULY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Wacha expected to start as Tampa Bay hosts Baltimore

The Rays will send Michael Wacha to the mound Wednesday and the Orioles plan to give Keegan Akin the start

JULY 21, 2021 • Associated Press

Late scratch Tuesday Diaz was a late scratch from Tuesday's game against the Orioles due to neck spasms, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Diaz was removed from Monday's game because of the neck issue, and it sounds like the problem re-emerged prior to first pitch Tuesday. Ji-Man Choi will start at first base, and a further update on Diaz should become available later Tuesday.

JULY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

In Tuesday's lineup Diaz (neck) will lead off and play first base Tuesday against the Orioles, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Diaz left Monday's game with neck spasms, but the issue evidently wasn't a particularly serious one. The Rays will be happy to see him remain in the lineup, as he's hit .370 with a pair of homers over his last eight games.

JULY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves with neck spasms Diaz left Monday's game against the Orioles due to neck spasms, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Impact Diaz will be considered day-to-day until more information on his injury becomes available.

JULY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Puts finishing touches on comeback Diaz went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in a win over Atlanta on Sunday.

Impact Diaz capped off a four-run surge for the Rays in the seventh inning by connecting on a 423-foot blast to center with Francisco Mejia aboard. The 29-year-old now has a modest three-game hitting streak that dates back to the final game of the first half of the season and includes a pair of multi-hit efforts.

JULY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Watkins scheduled to start for Orioles at Rays

The Orioles will start Spenser Watkins on Monday and the Rays are expected to counter with Ryan Yarbrough

JULY 19, 2021 • Associated Press

Diaz homers during 7th-inning rally, Rays beat Braves 7-5 Yandy Diaz homered during a four-run rally in the seventh inning and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Atlanta Braves 7-5

JULY 18, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Diaz homers during 7th-inning rally, Rays beat Braves 7-5

Yandy Diaz homered during a four-run rally in the seventh inning and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Atlanta Braves 7-5

JULY 18, 2021 • Associated Press

Rays' Yandy Diaz shows support for protestors in his native Cuba “There’s people dying,” Diaz says. “It’s very unfortunate. I’m hoping things will get better soon.’'

JULY 17, 2021 • TAMPABAY.COM

Wacha expected to start for the Rays against Braves

The Braves are expected to send Charlie Morton to the mound Friday and the Rays plan to give Michael Wacha the start

JULY 16, 2021 • Associated Press

On base three times in loss Diaz went 2-for-3 with a double and a walk in Sunday's 3-1 loss to Toronto.

Impact Diaz was the only Tampa Bay hitter to find any success against Toronto starter Robbie Ray. The 29-year-old third baseman has posted three multi-hit efforts in his last five games, but he remains in a platoon role at the corner infield positions. Diaz is slashing .250/.375/.332 with four home runs, 30 RBI and 36 runs scored through 323 plate appearances.

JULY 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hill expected to start as Tampa Bay hosts Toronto

The Rays will send Rich Hill to the mound Sunday and the Blue Jays plan to give Robbie Ray the start

JULY 11, 2021 • Associated Press

Not starting Friday Diaz is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Blue Jays, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Impact Diaz will sit for the second time in three games despite currently riding a 5-for-11 stretch at the plate. Ji-Man Choi and Wander Franco will start at first and third base, respectively.

JULY 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

On bench for matinee Diaz isn't starting the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader against Cleveland, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Impact Diaz had started each of the last three games, and he went 4-for-11 with a home run, a double, five runs, two RBI and two walks during that time. Ji-Man Choi will start at first base while Austin Meadows serves as the designated hitter.

JULY 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Slugs fourth homer Diaz went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in a win over Cleveland on Monday.

Impact Diaz uncorked his fourth homer of the season in the seventh inning to bring the Rays within a run. The 29-year-old didn't notch his first round tripper of the season until June 6, but he's made up for lost time since that point and is now just 10 RBI from the career-high 38 he recorded in 2019.

JULY 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ray scheduled to start for Toronto against Tampa Bay

The Rays will start Ryan Yarbrough on Sunday and the Blue Jays are expected to counter with Robbie Ray

JULY 4, 2021 • Associated Press

Stripling expected to start for Toronto against Tampa Bay

The Blue Jays will roll out Ross Stripling to the mound Saturday and the Rays plan to give Shane McClanahan the start

JULY 3, 2021 • Associated Press

Not starting Friday Diaz is out of the lineup Friday against the Blue Jays, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Impact Diaz went 2-for-seven with a solo homer during the three-game set in Washington and will head to the bench Friday. Ji-Man Choi will start at first base while Austin Meadows serves as the designated hitter.

JULY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Clubs third homer Diaz went 1-for-5 with a solo homer in Wednesday's loss to the Nationals.

Impact Diaz's first-inning long ball off Jon Lester marked his first homer since June 18 and just his third of the season. After belting 14 home runs in 2019, Diaz has gone deep just five times dating back to the beginning of the abbreviated 2020 season.

JULY 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Birthday boy Turner ties mark with 3rd cycle, Nats top Rays

Trea Turner completed his record-tying third career cycle by hitting a sixth-inning triple for the Washington Nationals, accomplishing the feat on his 28th birthday in a 15-6 victo...

JUNE 30, 2021 • Associated Press

Take three! Nats' Turner ties MLB record, hits for 3rd cycle

Trea Turner has completed his record-tying third career cycle by hitting a sixth-inning triple for the Washington Nationals

JUNE 30, 2021 • Associated Press

Not starting Tuesday Diaz is out of the lineup for Tuesday's series opener against the Nationals, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Impact Diaz has gone 3-for-29 with one RBI and nine strikeouts in his last seven games. Despite his meager .241 average in 2021, the 29-year-old has still gotten on base at a reliable .370 clip, as he's walked more times (48) than he's struck out (47). Ji-Man Choi will start at first base and bat second Tuesday.

JUNE 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Saturday's lineup Diaz isn't starting Saturday's game against the Angels, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Diaz had started each of the last two games and went 1-for-7 with two runs, two walks and two strikeouts. Ji-Man Choi will start at first base while Austin Meadows serves as the designated hitter.

JUNE 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Martinez takes 12-game hit streak into matchup with Rays

Boston's Martinez puts 12-game hit streak on the line against Rays

JUNE 24, 2021 • Associated Press

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Wacha expected to start as Tampa Bay hosts Baltimore

Watkins scheduled to start for Orioles at Rays

Diaz homers during 7th-inning rally, Rays beat Braves 7-5

Wacha expected to start for the Rays against Braves

Hill expected to start as Tampa Bay hosts Toronto

Ray scheduled to start for Toronto against Tampa Bay

Stripling expected to start for Toronto against Tampa Bay

Birthday boy Turner ties mark with 3rd cycle, Nats top Rays

Take three! Nats' Turner ties MLB record, hits for 3rd cycle

Martinez takes 12-game hit streak into matchup with Rays