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

FILE - Tampa Bay Rays’ Yandy Diaz celebrates in the dugout after hitting a three-run home run in the seventh inning of a ...

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

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

Since joining the team before the 2019 season, Diaz has become a veteran leader, family man and source of clubhouse humor.

Details of Yandy Díaz’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 ...

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 ...

Details of Yandy Díaz’s $22 million, two-year contract with the Tampa Bay Rays: 2025 salary: $10 million Advertisement Article continues below this ad 2026 salary: $12 million 2027 club option ...

FORT MYERS — Heading into his seventh season with the Rays, Yandy Diaz said he likes playing for the team so much he hopes to stay for the rest of his career. He took another step in that ...