Quick Info
| Profession | Professional Baseball Player (First Baseman) |
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| Nationality | Cuba |
| Date of Birth | 08/08/1991 |
| Age | 35 years |
| Birthplace | Sagua la Grande, Cuba |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
Latest News about Yandy Diaz
31/08/2026
Yandy Díaz remained one of the Rays' key offensive contributors in the 2026 season, continuing to produce as an everyday bat in the Tampa Bay lineup. His recent stat lines show he was still active and playing regularly at the end of August 2026, with MLB reporting his season totals and active status.
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Bio/Wiki
| Yandy Díaz is a Cuban professional baseball first baseman for the Tampa Bay Rays of Major League Baseball. | |
| He began his career in the Cuban National Series with Naranjas de Villa Clara, slashing .292/.417/.351 in 67 games during the 2009-10 season. | |
| In 2013, at age 21, he defected from Cuba to the Dominican Republic with childhood friend Leandro Linares, facing multiple failed escape attempts including imprisonment before signing with the Cleveland Indians for $300,000. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6'1" |
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| Weight | 235 lbs |
| Bats/Throws | Right/Right |
Family
| Father | Jorge Diaz (professional baseball player) |
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Career
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Nickname: Aranita Diaz | |
| 2. Played alongside Joey Wendle and Wander Franco in 2021 for Rays | |
| 3. Hit two home runs in the 2019 AL Wild Card Game, helping Rays defeat Oakland Athletics |
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