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Tampa Bay Rays Extend Yandy Díaz's Contract Through 2026 with Option for 2027

The Rays exercised a $12 million option for 2026 and added a conditional 2027 option based on Díaz's performance next season.

Sep 12, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Yandy Diaz (2) celebrates his double in the first inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images/File Photo
Tampa Bay's Yandy Diaz celebrates in the dugout after hitting a three-run homer in Texas in July. (AP file photo/Tony Gutierrez)
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Overview

  • Yandy Díaz's 2026 contract option with the Tampa Bay Rays has been picked up for $12 million, ensuring his continued role with the team.
  • A vesting option for 2027 has been added, paying Díaz $13 million if he reaches 500 plate appearances in 2026, or $10 million if he falls short.
  • Díaz, 33, won the 2023 American League batting title with a .330 average and has been a key contributor for the Rays since joining the team in 2019.
  • The first baseman has a career batting average of .288 with 75 home runs and 341 RBIs across nine MLB seasons, including his time with Cleveland from 2017-2018.
  • Díaz expressed his appreciation for the Rays organization, citing strong team relationships and managerial confidence as key reasons for his success.