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Yainer Radhames Díaz (born September 21, 1998) is a Dominican professional baseball catcher for the Houston Astros of Major League Baseball (MLB). From Azua, Dominican Republic, Díaz signed with the Cleveland Indians as an international free agent in 2016. In 2021, he was traded to the Astros, with whom he made his MLB debut in 2022.
Yainer Diaz is a catcher, designated hitter and first baseman for the Houston Astros. He was born in Azua, Dominican Republic and made his major league debut in 2022.
- Azua, Azua, Dominican Republic
- September 21, 1998
Yainer Diaz is a 25-year-old catcher for the Houston Astros. He hit .268 with 28 home runs and 89 RBIs in his rookie season in 2022, and won several awards and honors in the minor leagues.
Yainer Diaz is a 25-year-old catcher for the Houston Astros. He was born in Azua Province, Dominican Republic and bats and throws right-handed. See his 2024 season stats, profile and highlights on ESPN.
Jul 21, 2023 · Everyone agrees Astros' Yainer Diaz can hit. Now he's working on his defense with the same intensity that got him and his bat to the majors.
Sep 3, 2023 · Can he finally crack Astros’ everyday lineup? By Chandler Rome. Sep 3, 2023. HOUSTON — Yainer Diaz ’s dominance does not deliver any assurances. He is one of the Houston Astros’ most potent...
Mar 6, 2024 · Diaz, who finished fifth in American League Rookie of the Year voting last year despite his status of a backup, will be the first catcher other than Maldonado to start on Opening Day for the Astros since Robinson Chirinos in 2019, barring an injury.
