John Romano | The 2023 AL batting champion will still play first base occasionally, but the Rays want him out of harm’s way.

Details of Yandy Díaz’s $22 million, two-year contract with the Tampa Bay Rays: 2027 club option: $10 million (would become ...

Details of Yandy Díaz’s $22 million, two-year contract with the Tampa Bay Rays: 2025 salary: $10 million 2026 salary: $12 ...

The veteran first baseman/DH has a chance to stay through 2027 under a new deal that includes a vesting option.

The Tampa Bay Rays have picked up their $12 million team option on Yandy Díaz for the 2026 season. The Rays also have added a vesting option for 2027, pending 2026 performance thresholds.

There are two prongs to the 2027 option. If Diaz in 2026 makes 500 plate appearances (which he did each of the past four seasons), the option vests for $13 million. If he falls short, it becomes a ...

PORT CHARLOTTE — Yandy Diaz didn’t know he was going to grow old with the Rays. That he’d still be with them seven years after he was acquired in a December 2018 trade with Cleveland.

Details of Yandy Diaz’s $22 million, two-year contract with the Tampa Bay Rays: 2025 salary: $10 million 2026 salary: $12 million 2027 club option: $10 million (would become guaranteed at $13 ...

Some sharp drafters were on Diaz as a cheat third baseman in 2023. He finished 31st in FPGscore (3.25) for hitters, thanks to his edge in batting average (.330 ~ +3.29 fantasy points). For anyone ...