Aledmys Díaz is no ordinary utility man. Following a 2020 season that was derailed by injury, the club’s versatile infielder has carved out a key role on the 2021 squad, playing proficient defense around the diamond while slashing .286/.333/.470 with 6 home runs in 180 plate appearances, good for a 123 Weighted Runs Created Plus (wRC+).
Former Astro Marwin González made himself a household name for possessing similar ability. When he departed Houston in free agency after the 2018 season, it was not long before former Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow acquired his replacement, Díaz, in a trade with the Blue Jays.