Aledmys Díaz Stats

Oakland A's utility player Aledmys Diaz is hitting out of the cleanup spot Monday against Braves right-hander Michael Soroka, who happens to be making his season debut. It's a rare spot in the order for Diaz, as Monday marks just his second start of the season out of the four-hole while he is one of many struggling A's hitters this season. The veteran is hitting just .203 with one homer, four doubles, and a .521 OPS across 128 plate appearances on the season. Obviously, it's been a career-worst campaign for Diaz, as his 50 wRC+ pegs his bat 50% below the league average overall, while his .263 xwOBA ranks in the league's third percentile. He will man shortstop Monday night against the Braves.

3 months ago

Oakland Athletics infielder Aledmys Diaz has been activated from the 10-day injured list. The 32-year-old missed a little over two weeks with a hamstring strain. Diaz is right back in the action on Sunday, batting seventh and starting at third base against Andrew Heaney and the Rangers. Kevin Smith was optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas in a corresponding move.

4 months ago

Oakland Athletics infielder Aledmys Diaz (hamstring) ran before the game on Thursday, and manager Mark Kotsay said Diaz hadn't experienced any issues with his hamstring in the last few days. He's not expected to need a minor-league rehab assignment and could return from the injured list as soon as Sunday for the series finale against the division-rival Texas Rangers. The 32-year-old veteran isn't dealing with a serious injury, so he should rejoin the A's roster in a few days. Diaz has really struggled at the plate in his 25 games for Oakland this year before his injury, going 13-for-85 (.153) with two doubles, a homer, six RBI, a stolen base and 20 strikeouts in his 93 plate appearances.

4 months ago