Yainer Diaz Confirmed to Return, Will DH Wednesday and Catch Friday

Yainer Diaz (foot) is confirmed to return, with plans to serve as the designated hitter on Wednesday and start at catcher in Friday's Grapefruit League game. The Houston Astros player was delayed due to a foot sprain suffered in the Dominican Winter League but is now scheduled to catch before February's end. With Cesar Salazar as his only backup, ample playing time is expected for Diaz once his foot sprain is behind him.