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• Rays' Yandy Diaz: Sitting again Thursday

  09/26/2024 • By RotoWire

  Diaz is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Tigers. The Rays haven't indicated that Diaz is dealing with an injury, and despite being one of the team's more productive hitters this season, he'll be on the bench for the third time in four games Thursday. With Diaz's playing time having been scaled back lately, Jonathan Aranda has taken over as the Rays' everyday first baseman, and manager Kevin Cash has rotated a number of different players at the designated-hitter spot.

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• Rays' Yandy Diaz: Out of Tampa Bay lineup

  09/25/2024 • By RotoWire

  Diaz is not in the lineup for Wednesday's contest in Detroit. For the second time over the last three games, Diaz will exit the lineup as he continues to see his playing time dip this month. Jonathan Aranda is getting another start at first base for the Rays while Brandon Lowe handles designated-hitter duties.

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• Rays' Yandy Diaz: Not in Tampa Bay lineup

  09/22/2024 • By RotoWire

  Diaz is absent from the lineup for Sunday's game versus the Blue Jays. Brandon Lowe is getting a start in the designated-hitter spot in this one, while Jonathan Aranda will cover first base. Diaz's playing time has slipped a bit this month, as this is the sixth time he's been out of the Rays' lineup.

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• Rays' Yandy Diaz: Absent from starting nine

  09/18/2024 • By RotoWire

  Diaz is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Red Sox. Diaz had started the last three games, although he's seen his playing time cut into a bit the last couple weeks as the Rays get a look at some younger players. Jonathan Aranda will start at first base Wednesday, and Austin Shenton will serve as the Rays' designated hitter.

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• Rays' Yandy Diaz: Playing time slipping

  09/14/2024 • By RotoWire

  Diaz has not started in three of the Rays' last eight games. Diaz is still starting the majority of games for Tampa Bay, but his playing time has slipped as Jonathan Aranda becomes a more consistent presence in the lineup. Diaz's usage against righties is particularly concerning, as he's started only half of the team's last six matchups. It's possible he is dealing with an injury, though the Rays have not disclosed that.

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