
Aledmys Diaz
1B,2B,3B,SS - HOU
2021 Outlook
Ownership
Eligibility
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.