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Matt Diaz

Outfielder
Position
LF
Bats
R
Throws
R

Contract: Signed through 2008

  • Height: 6-1
  • Weight: 206 lbs
  • Born: Mar 3, 1978

  • Debut: July 19, 2003

SEASON

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Newsbreakers

October 2, 2009

Matt Diaz has been scratched from Friday's lineup against Washington due to a bruised right thumb, according to MLB reporter Mark Bowman's twitter page.

Our View:

Omar Infante will roam in right field in his place. It is uncertain if Diaz will see any more action with just a handful of games left.

September 29, 2009

Matt Diaz hit a three-run homer in the sixth inning Tuesday to create a 4-4 tie, but the Marlins pulled ahead and eventually topped the Braves 5-4. Diaz was 1-for-3 on the day.

Our View:

Diaz has had a nice season for the Braves in limited duty. He's batting .315, has hit 13 homers and driven 58 runs in just 368 at-bats this season.

September 9, 2009

Matt Diaz singled in what would prove to be the Braves' only run in the second inning on Wednesday night, as Atlanta lost 2-1 in Houston.

Our View:

The RBI was his first of the month after he drove in 18 in August. He is not a good option in mixed formats.

August 29, 2009

Matt Diaz had another absurd night in the Braves' leadoff spot, going 3-for-5 with his tenth home run, as Atlanta won 9-1 in Philadelphia.

Our View:

Diaz has now had multiple hits in seven straight contests, skyrocketing his average from .299 at the beginning of the steak to .329 now.

August 28, 2009

Matt Diaz went 3-for-5 for his sixth straight multi-hit game on Friday night, but his one RBI wasn't enough, as Atlanta lost 4-2 in Philadelphia.

Our View:

Diaz has risen his average 25 points during this scorching six-game streak, and looks poised to close the year strong.

August 27, 2009

Matt Diaz's huge night paced the Braves to a 9-1 rout over the Padres at home. The right fielder went 3-for-6 with two RBI and run scored while batting lead off.

Our View:

Diaz is in the midst of a sizzling August, batting .392 with five home runs and 15 RBI. Needless to say, he should be looked at if you are in need of an outfielder.

August 19, 2009

Matt Diaz had a huge night for the Braves on Wednesday as they pounded the Mets 15-2. Diaz went 2-for-4 with a home run, three runs scored, and four RBI.

Our View:

The Braves had no shortage of offense tonight, and Diaz led the way with his four RBI. He had a big night last night as well, and he could be decent fantasy play if he starts playing on a regular basis.

August 18, 2009

Matt Diaz went 2-for-4 and hit a three-run homer in the Braves' 9-4 loss to the Mets Tuesday.

Our View:

Diaz is hitting .319 this month with four homers, but doesn't see enough consistent time to make a difference in fantasy leagues.

July 2, 2009

Matt Diaz did it all on Thursday night, going 3-for-4 with an RBI, two runs and a steal as the Braves beat Philadelphia 5-2.

Our View:

Diaz is now batting .299 on the season, but is still not a regular enough of a contributor to warrant a roster spot in most formats.

June 18, 2009

Matt Diaz went 2-for-4 with a home run, two runs scored, and an RBI on Thursday in the Braves' 7-0 win over the Reds. Diaz is hitting .280 on the year with three home runs.

Our View:

Diaz is not much of a fantasy player at this point, as he doesn't really do anything exceptionally well. He is a possible play in deeper NL-only leagues, but mixed leaguers should be able to find better outfield options than Diaz.

May 11, 2009

Matt Diaz had a nice day at the plate against the Mets on Monday, going 3-for-5 with two RBI and one run.

Our View:

He started in place of Garrett Anderson with the Braves facing the lefty Johan Santana. Diaz will more often than not see time against lefties and should continue to provide decent value in NL-only or deeper mixed leagues that allow daily changes when you can afford to bench him whenever Anderson is healthy and a righty is on the mound.

April 28, 2009

Matt Diaz only had one hit in Tuesday's game, but it was a big one as he singled in two runs with the bases loaded and two out in the eighth inning to give the Braves a 2-1 win over St. Louis.

Our View:

Diaz came through in the clutch and now has ten RBI on the season, but he's still only hitting .229 and isn't much of a fantasy option outside on deep NL-only leagues.

March 7, 2009

Matt Diaz was 3-for-4 with four RBI and two runs scored in Atlanta's 13-0 win over Houston on Friday.

Our View:

The Braves are waiting to see what Diaz can with a whole season at his disposal. He missed nearly a fourth of the entire 2008 season with a torn PCL in his left knee.

February 27, 2009

Matt Diaz went 0-for-3 against Pittsburgh on Friday and left four runners on base.

Our View:

This is not good news for Diaz, who already lost his everyday role in left with Atlanta's signing of Garrett Anderson last week. He'll likely compete with Gregor Blanco for the role of top outfield reserve.

January 16, 2009

Matt Diaz has avoided arbitration by signing a one-year deal with the Braves worth $1.2375 million, according to the Denver Post. He can earn an extra $50,000 if he reaches 600 plate appearances.

Our View:

He will compete for a starting outfield job in spring training, and could be useful for deeper NL-only leagues, as he holds a career .344 OBP and .309 batting average.

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