Tampa Bay Rays, Yandy Diaz

Rays pick up Yandy Diaz’s 2026 option, add another
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 direction Friday, agreeing to a deal in which the Rays picked up his $12 million option for 2026 in return for adding another option that covers the 2027 season.
Rays pick up 2026 team option on Yandy Díaz, add vesting option for 2027
Díaz hit an AL-leading .330 and finished sixth in the AL MVP balloting in 2023. He also hit 22 homers and drove in 78 runs that year.
Rays pick up 2026 option on former batting champion Yandy Diaz
Justin Thomas came one par away from breaking the course record at TPC Sawgrass on Friday at The Players Championship -- but a water ball on the final hole led to a bogey and the two-time major champion settled for a 10-under-par 62 and a share of the mark.
Yandy Diaz’s tenure with Rays has turned into a love story
Since joining the team before the 2019 season, Diaz has become a veteran leader, family man and source of clubhouse humor.
Rays Exercise 2026 Club Option On Yandy Díaz, Add 2027 Vesting Option
The Rays picked up their 2026 club option on Yandy Díaz and added a 2027 vesting option in the process. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.
Rays exercise Yandy's 2026 option, add vesting option for '27
When Yandy Díaz reported to Charlotte Sports Park for Spring Training last month, he admitted there were times during the offseason when he worried the Rays might trade him.
Yandy Diaz Has Club Option Picked Up
Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Yandy Diaz is going to stick around with the organization for a few more seasons. On Friday, the Rays picked up Diaz's $12 million team option for 2026 and added a vesting option for the 2027 season.
Rays' Yandy Diaz: Club option for 2026 exercised
The Rays exercised Diaz 's $12 million option for 2026 and added a vesting option for 2027 on Friday, Ryan Bass of FanDuel Sports Network Sun reports.
Rays exercise 2026 option for infielder Yandy Díaz, add vesting option for 2027
The Tampa Bay Rays have exercised a 2026 club option for infielder Yandy Díaz and added a vesting option for 2027, pending 2026 performance thresholds. In 2024, Díaz, 33, hit .281/.341/.414 (158-for-563) with 31 doubles,
Tampa Bay Rays Exercise Contract Option on All-Star First Baseman, Possible Trade Target
One day after making news for the failure of their proposed ballpark in the St. Petersburg area, the Tampa Bay Rays made news for the right reasons: They extend ...
N.Y. Yankees-Tampa Bay Runs
Rays fourth. Jose Caballero grounds out to shallow infield, Brandon Leibrandt to Oswaldo Cabrera. Danny Jansen walks. Carson Williams singles to shallow center field. Danny Jansen to third. Yandy Diaz ...