ST. PETERSBURG - The Rays are awaiting word on the status of corner infielder Yandy Diaz, who left Monday’s game after fouling a ball off his left foot with two outs in the ninth inning of their 9-4 loss to the Red Sox.
Diaz was down for a while and in obvious discomfort when he was helped up and off the field after being hit in the instep area. He was headed for an x-ray and a doctor visit after the game.
"He was in a lot of pain,'' manager Kevin Cash said.
The injury comes as the Rays were set to activate corner infielder Matt Duffy from the injured list for his season debut.