Yandy Díaz leaves game with shoulder strain, considered day to day
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 7:56 PM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
Tampa Bay Rays designated hitter Yandy Díaz exited Sunday’s game against the Arizona Diamondbacks due to a left shoulder strain. Díaz sustained the injury while swinging against pitcher Merrill Kelly in the fifth inning. Although examined by trainers, he remained in the game until the seventh, when Richie Palacios pinch-hit for him. At the time of Díaz's departure, the Rays led the game 5-0. Díaz, currently leading the American League in batting average at.336, is listed as day to day.
- •Díaz injured his shoulder on a swing in the fifth inning.
- •He was replaced by Richie Palacios in the seventh.
- •The Rays were leading 5-0 at the time of his exit.
- •Díaz leads the AL with a.336 batting average.
- •He is considered day to day following the injury.
- 4:56 AMYahoo Sports — Yandy Diaz Injury Update: Rays Star Leaves Game With Shoulder Strain
- 9:17 PMESPN MLB — AL batting leader Diaz leaves with shoulder injury...
- 7:56 PMYahoo Sports — Rays DH Yandy Diaz injures his shoulder in game vs. Diamondbacks, is considered day to day
"Tampa Bay Rays designated hitter and American League-leading hitter Yandy Díaz was removed from Sunday’s game against the Arizona Diamondbacks because of a strained shoulder. Díaz took a heavy swing against Arizona’s Merrill Kelly in the bottom of the fifth inning. Richie Palacios pinch hit for Díaz to start the seventh.
"The Rays are back atop the AL East, but Yandy Díaz's shoulder injury could threaten their momentum. With the trade deadline approaching, Tampa Bay hopes its offensive leader avoids a lengthy absence as the club prepares for a pivotal road trip.
"Rays designated hitter and American League-leading hitter Yandy Díaz was removed from Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks because of a strained shoulder.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 29, 2026, 4:56 AMYandy Diaz Injury Update: Rays Star Leaves Game With Shoulder Strain
The Rays are back atop the AL East, but Yandy Díaz's shoulder injury could threaten their momentum. With the trade deadline approaching, Tampa Bay hopes its offensive leader avoids a lengthy absence as the club prepares for a pivotal road trip.
- ESPN MLBJun 28, 2026, 9:17 PMAL batting leader Diaz leaves with shoulder injury...
Rays designated hitter and American League-leading hitter Yandy Díaz was removed from Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks because of a strained shoulder.
- Yahoo SportsJun 28, 2026, 7:56 PMRays DH Yandy Diaz injures his shoulder in game vs. Diamondbacks, is considered day to day
Tampa Bay Rays designated hitter and American League-leading hitter Yandy Díaz was removed from Sunday’s game against the Arizona Diamondbacks because of a strained shoulder. Díaz took a heavy swing against Arizona’s Merrill Kelly in the bottom of the fifth inning. Richie Palacios pinch hit for Díaz to start the seventh.
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