Hello, friends, and welcome back to the Yandy Watch. We experienced a serious blow to the cause this week when the Indians optioned Yandy Diaz to Triple-A Columbus. Last season, a strong performance at the plate in spring catapulted Diaz to the major league roster and a starting gig at third. Did injuries to Jason Kipnis help? A little. Sure.
This year, with Kipnis healthy and Ramirez a bona fide all-star at the hot corner, Diaz would likely be relegated to utility infielder status. If, you know, he had made the team.