Yandy Diaz Hitting Leadoff On Friday
2 years agoTampa Bay Rays infielder Yandy Diaz (shoulder) is back in the starting lineup on Friday against the Houston Astros and left-hander Framber Valdez, serving as the designated hitter and batting leadoff. It will be Diaz's first start for the Rays since Sept. 19 due to shoulder soreness. Fantasy managers will want to get him back in their lineups to start the weekend, but it remains to be seen if he'll need to shake off some rust after a long layoff. The 31-year-old Cuban has hit well when he's been on the field in September, going 18-for-57 (.316) with a homer, six RBI and six runs scored in 18 games. Diaz doesn't have a ton of power, but he gets on base regular and is hitting .292 on the year in 466 at-bats.
Source: Baseball Press
Source: Baseball Press