Diaz news for Tampa Bay Rays
The gist
Rays designated hitter Yandy Diaz homered in Game 6 to send Tampa Bay to the World Series.
He then went hitless early in the Fall Classic, putting pressure on the veteran.
How it unfolded
- Oct 19, 2026Diaz hit a two-run home run in the eighth inning of ALCS Game 6 against the Cleveland Guardians at Tropicana Field, sending the Rays to the World Series.
- Oct 23, 2026The Rays announced their World Series roster, with left-handed reliever Garrett Cleavinger replacing right-handed pitching prospect Brody Hopkins.
- Oct 24, 2026Diaz struck out for the final out of the ninth inning in Game 2 at American Family Field as the Brewers won 5-4.