Yandy Diaz stood just outside of Indians manager Terry Francona’s office, bouncing a ball off the wall and smiling. He had a good reason to be carefree for a few moments.
Moments earlier, Diaz was informed that he made the Indians’ Opening Day roster, along with utility guy Michael Martinez.
Diaz, 25, essentially forced the Indians’ hand with a torrid spring offensively. Entering Thursday’s game, he’s hitting .429 with two home runs, four doubles and 13 RBI. He’s been arguably the best hitter this spring in Indians camp. After knocking the door to be called up near the end of last season, Diaz broke through this spring.