Rays' Diaz 'day-to-day' with left side injury

May 2, 2026 - 11:12

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Yandy Diaz is considered day-to-day after exiting Friday night's game with a left side injury. The team announced the update following the 5-3 loss, though they did not provide specific details on the severity of the issue.

Diaz left the contest in the fourth inning after appearing to tweak something while swinging. He was replaced at first base by Jonathan Aranda. The 32-year-old has been a key piece of Tampa Bay's lineup this season, batting .273 with eight home runs and a .782 OPS entering play Friday. His absence, even for a short stretch, could be a blow to a Rays offense that has struggled to generate consistent run production.

Manager Kevin Cash said after the game that the team will evaluate Diaz further before making any decisions about a potential injured list stint. "We'll see how he feels tomorrow," Cash told reporters. "Right now, we're just going to take it day by day."

Diaz has been durable for most of his career, playing at least 130 games in each of the last three full seasons. The Rays have a quick turnaround with a doubleheader scheduled for Saturday, which could complicate their roster flexibility if Diaz is unable to play.