Yandy Díaz Leads Rays Offense Into ALDS Matchup Against Yankees

Yandy Díaz comes off his fifth straight season with at least a 120 wRC+, playing 154 games and slashing .293/.359/.446 with 22 home runs, 85 RBI, and 93 runs scored. He batted .362 with a .944 OPS against the Yankees in 2026. The consistent infielder leads off for a Tampa Bay offense featuring the league's top batting average and 164 stolen bases, preparing to face Gerrit Cole and Cam Schlittler in the ALDS.