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  • Alex Jackson belts two-run homer in loss to O’s
    Alex Jackson hit a two-run homer on Monday in the Rays’ loss to the Orioles.

    Advice: Jackson became the most unlikely batter to homer off Orioles ace Corbin Burnes in recent memory as he connected for his first round-tripper of the year in the second inning of this one. It was his first long ball in the majors since August 13, 2021. The 28-year-old backstop is hitting .061 (3-for-49) with 25 strikeouts in 53 plate appearances this season. Simply put, he can be safely ignored in all fantasy formats until further notice. Rotoworld 24 minutes ago
     
  • Nursing calf issue
    Diaz left Monday's game against the Twins due to a left calf injury, Luke Zahlmann of The Denver Gazette reports.

    Advice: Diaz is likely undergoing additional testing to uncover the extent of the calf injury. Jacob Stallings and Hunter Goodman would share time behind the plate if it's determined Diaz requires an extended absence, though it's still too early to know if he'll be placed on the injured list. Rotowire.com Today, 5:26 pm
    Elias DíazCOL - C
    L, 0-5 @MIN
    New Player Note
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  • Elias Díaz out with left calf tightness
    Elias Díaz left Monday’s game with a tight left calf, according to the Rockies.

    Advice: This didn’t really use to be a thing, but teams these days just love calling the initial injury “tightness” before admitting to a strain (or sometimes even worse) the next day. Jacob Stallings is filling in for Díaz. Rotoworld Today, 5:25 pm
    Elias DíazCOL - C
    L, 0-5 @MIN
    New Player Note
    DTD
     
  • Yainer Díaz (finger) out of lineup but available
    Yainer Díaz is out of Monday’s lineup because of a bruised right index finger, but he is available off the bench for the Astros.

    Advice: Victor Caratini is starting behind the plate against the Giants tonight. Díaz was hurt when he was hit by a foul ball Sunday. Rotoworld Today, 5:01 pm
    Yainer DiazHOU - C,1B
    Bot 1, 0-0 @SF
    New Player Note
    DTD
     
  • Dealing with soreness
    Diaz isn't starting Monday's game against the Giants due to soreness and limited range of motion in his right index finger, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

    Advice: Diaz took a foul tip to his right hand during Sunday's game against the Angels, and he didn't feel healthy enough to start Monday's series opener. However, manager Joe Espada noted Diaz will be available to pinch hit if needed. Victor Caratini draws the start behind the dish and will bat ninth in Diaz's place. Rotowire.com Today, 4:59 pm
    Yainer DiazHOU - C,1B
    Bot 1, 0-0 @SF
    New Player Note
    DTD
     
  • Exits early Monday
    Diaz (undisclosed) was removed from Monday's contest against the Twins, Luke Zahlmann of The Denver Gazette reports.

    Advice: Diaz pulled up lame on a groundout in the top of the first inning, being replaced at catcher by Jacob Stallings prior to the bottom of the frame. The team will likely provide an update to Diaz's status following Monday's series opener. Rotowire.com Today, 4:58 pm
    Elias DíazCOL - C
    L, 0-5 @MIN
    New Player Note
    DTD
     
  • Elias Díaz exits game due to leg injury
    Elias Díaz left Monday’s game in the first inning with an apparent leg injury sustained running to first base.

    Advice: This will probably quiet any trade talk for a while. Jacob Stallings, who has been a nice surprise in limited action this year, took over behind the plate against the Twins. If Díaz goes on the IL, the Rockies could call up another catcher, but they wouldn’t necessarily need to with Hunter Goodman capable of serving as a backup. They don’t have any other catchers on the 40-man roster. Rotoworld Today, 4:57 pm
    Elias DíazCOL - C
    L, 0-5 @MIN
    New Player Note
    DTD
     
  • Sitting Monday
    Diaz is not in the starting lineup for Monday's series opener against the Giants, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

    Advice: Diaz stayed in Sunday's game versus the Angels after being struck in the right hand by a foul tip, but with Cesar Salazar reportedly being recalled, it's possible the hand is still bothering the Astros' starting catcher. The team should have more on his status shortly. Victor Caratini will start behind the dish Monday and bat ninth against Giants southpaw Kyle Harrison. Rotowire.com Today, 3:59 pm
    Yainer DiazHOU - C,1B
    Bot 1, 0-0 @SF
    New Player Note
    DTD
     
  • Expected to be recalled
    The Astros are expected to recall Salazar from Triple-A Sugar Land, Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 in Houston reports.

    Advice: Yainer Diaz was hit in the right hand by a foul tip during Sunday's loss to the Angels. He stayed in and finished that game, but Salazar being added to the roster might indicate Diaz will have to miss some time. The Astros should offer more clarity soon. Rotowire.com Today, 3:54 pm