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Yandy Diaz Back In Rays Lineup On Wednesday
Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Yandy Diaz (hip) is serving as the designated hitter and batting leadoff for the Rays on Wednesday against the visiting Philadelphia Phillies and left-hander Cristopher Sanchez. Diaz will return to action after leaving Tuesday's win over the Phillies early with tightness in his right hip. Curtis Mead is starting at first base and batting fifth. The 33-year-old Diaz hasn't been nearly as good in the leadoff spot against left-handers so far this year, going 5-for-32 with two of his five home runs and only three RBI. In six career at-bats against Sanchez, Diaz has hit .333 with a .666 OPS in six at-bats. The Cuban slugger has had a modest season heading into Wednesday's action with a .257/.312/.421 slash line, .733 OPS, five home runs, 17 RBI, 14 runs scored and two steals. He's been hot the last two weeks, though, going 16-for-46 (.348) with two of his five homers on the season.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
