Yainer Diaz Will Be Ready For Friday
6 months agoHouston Astros manager Joe Espada said that catcher Yainer Diaz (finger) is improving and hit in the cages on Wednesday. "He's almost there, 100 percent," Espada said. "He's a guy that could come out there today and help, but will definitely be ready for Friday if I need him to start the game." Diaz missed a third straight start on Wednesday against the San Francisco Giants in the series finale after taking a foul tip off his right index finger over the weekend, but the 25-year-old backstop appears poised to return to action for the series opener on Friday against the Detroit Tigers after a scheduled off day on Thursday. Diaz's injured finger primarily affects his throwing and accuracy, so hopefully he can pick up where he left off swinging the bat. He's currently riding a modest six-game hitting streak that has seen him go 8-for-25 (.320) with four home runs and 10 RBI in June.
Source: MLB.com - Brian McTaggart
Source: MLB.com - Brian McTaggart