The Oakland Athletics activated third baseman Aledmys Diaz from the 60-day injured list Tuesday, while third baseman Tyler Nevin was designated for assignment.
Another A’s veteran will likely miss the start of the season. It has been a tough spring for Oakland Athletics infielder Aledmys Diaz who hasn’t appeared in a Cactus League game since February 26 due to groin and calf strains.
A few notable developments The Athletics gave their first injury report of the spring, and there are a few notable players dealing with something right now: Firstly and most importantly, right-hander Luis Medina is unlikely to be ready for the start of the season due to a right knee sprain.
The contact-oriented, position-less Diaz must prove he can hit and defend at the major league level this year or risk getting left behind. Once pegged as a high-floor prospect with elite natural bat-to-ball skills, Jordan Diaz has lost some of his shine after struggling to hit major league pitching for nearly a full season.
Aledmys Diaz underperformed with the A’s after his free agent signing heading into 2023 but figures to provide a much bigger spark this season. Aledmys Diaz was the Oakland A’s big free agent signing of the 2023 off-season, but his season unraveled quickly especially offensively.
The Eyeball Scout sees Aledmys Diaz and Carlos Perez but chooses to turn a blind eye. They are not the future of the ballclub in any city or with any team name or colors.
Aledmys Diaz drove in three runs, Shea Langeliers homered and the host Oakland Athletics spoiled the return of Kansas City Royals ace Zack Greinke with a 5-4 victory Tuesday night.
On the bright side, the squad stuck around against a top-flight team The Oakland Athletics dropped their second straight games against the Orioles, falling in game two by a final of 7-2 in extra innings.
With the lowest payroll in baseball and a farm system ranked toward the bottom of the MLB, it doesn't look like things will get better for the Athletics in the near future, though some players have at least done their part.
The Red Sox are looking to acquire an infielder who can play multiple positions, MassLive.com’s Sean McAdam writes, with a focus on the middle infield.
Aledmys Diaz had three hits on Saturday, including the game-winning single in the 10th inning, as the visiting Oakland Athletics edged the Milwaukee Brewers, 2-1.
The A’s have announced a series of roster moves this morning, as the club selected the contract of right-hander Garrett Acton and activated infielder Aledmys Diaz from the 10-day injured list.
A strained hamstring sidelines Diaz. The Oakland Athletics announced Tuesday that they have placed infielder Aledmys Diaz on the 10-day injured list with a strained left hamstring.
After delivering an RBI single in the second inning, Diaz stole second base and then advanced to third on a Jordan Diaz single before being replaced by pinch-runner Kevin Smith (who then took over for Diaz at shortstop in the top of the third inning).
An ugly, ugly loss for the club The Oakland A’s dropped the second game of the series against the Texas Rangers, getting pummeled and losing by a final of 18-3.
Off to their best 18-game start since 2013, the Texas Rangers will try to maintain their momentum when they begin a three-game series against the visiting Oakland Athletics on Friday in Arlington, Texas.
At least Mason Miller looked solid The losing streak continues. Oakland dropped their seventh straight game today, losing 12-2 and getting swept by the Cubs.
The A’s are planning to open the season with a platoon arrangement at shortstop, manager Mark Kotsay said over the weekend.
Diaz spent time at all four infield spots in 2022, plus a brief look in left field, so he’ll give the A’s a versatile option — much like the recently signed Jace Peterson — after they entered the offseason with little in the way of infield stability.
Umpires typically only get recognition for making bad calls. But umpire James Hoye deserves recognition for making a difficult but excellent call in Game 1.
The Houston Astros placed infielder Aledmys Diaz on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday with left groin discomfort. J.J. Matijevic was recalled from Triple-A Sugar Land in a corresponding move and has joined the Astros in Chicago for the final two games of their series against the White Sox.
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Diaz left Saturday's 6-2 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays after being hit on the back of his hand on a 92-mph pitch thrown by Ross Stripling.
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