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Yandy Diaz Exits with Shoulder Strain, AL Leader

6/29/2026

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Yandy Diaz left the June 28, 2026 win over Arizona with a left shoulder strain.
He leads the American League (AL) with a .336 average, 12 homers and 53 RBIs.
After a 10-pitch at-bat against Merrill Kelly, manager Kevin Cash and Joe Benge examined him, noting pain and expecting ready Tuesday.
Richie Palacios pinch-hit for Diaz in the seventh, giving the day-to-day player Monday off-day before Tuesday’s Royals series.

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Yandy Diaz left the June 28, 2026 win over Arizona with a left shoulder strain.
He leads the American League (AL) with a .336 average, 12 homers and 53 RBIs.
After a 10-pitch at-bat against Merrill Kelly, manager Kevin Cash and Joe Benge examined him, noting pain and expecting ready Tuesday.
Richie Palacios pinch-hit for Diaz in the seventh, giving the day-to-day player Monday off-day before Tuesday’s Royals series.