Aledmys Diaz

The Astros and INF Aledmys Diaz avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $3 million deal.

Fantasy Impact

Diaz should continue serving in a utility role for the Astros this year. Next season will be his final one for salary arbitration.

Aledmys Diaz went 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in the Astros 9-7 loss to the A's on Wednesday in Game 3 of the ALDS.

Fantasy Impact

Diaz took Jesus Luzardo deep for a two-run homer in the bottom of the fifth inning to tie the game up at 4-4; it was the DH's only hit of the game. He's only logged five at-bats this postseason and Wednesday's game was his first start.

Aledmys Diaz was unavailable on Sunday against the Dodgers due to a quad injury.

Fantasy Impact

It sounds like a minor issue. Manager Dusty Baker hopes that the utilityman will be ready to return on Tuesday or Wednesday this week.

Aledmys Diaz hit a three-run homer off Lance Lynn in the Astros' 8-4 win over the Rangers on Thursday afternoon.

Fantasy Impact

This was just the fourth game of the season for Diaz, who missed a lot of August with a groin strain. A utility player for Houston, Diaz doesn't need to be owned in fantasy.

Astros manager Dusty Baker says Aledmys Diaz (groin) could return Saturday.

Fantasy Impact

Diaz has missed five week with a strained groin. He'll return to a utility role whenever he's healthy enough to do so.