The contact-oriented, position-less Diaz must prove he can hit and defend at the major league level this year or risk getting left behind. Once pegged as a high-floor prospect with elite natural bat-to-ball skills, Jordan Diaz has lost some of his shine after struggling to hit major league pitching for nearly a full season.
Brown has been out since April 10 with a strained oblique. The Oakland Athletics announced a roster move prior to Monday’s series opener in Seattle. The A’s reinstated outfielder Seth Brown from the 10-day injured list and optioned infielder Jordan Diaz back to Las Vegas.
Diaz’s three-homer game isn’t enough The Oakland Athletics hoped to get back in the win column against the New York Yankees tonight in the Bronx. While it may seem odd to call a 19-17 team “struggling”, it is equally as odd to note that the Yankees started the night in last place in the A.
On Tuesday night in the Bronx, Jordan Diaz became the third member in Oakland A's franchise history to hit three home runs against the New York Yankees.
The Oakland Athletics have made it official by announcing Wednesday that they have selected the contract of right-hander Mason Miller and recalled infielder Jordan Diaz.
Former big leaguer and Hall of Famer Iván Rodríguez is involved as an ambassador as well.
A quartet of Oakland A’s players could find themselves on the international stage when March rolls around. Four members of the organization – Jordan Diaz, Zack Gelof, Denzel Clarke, and Adrian Martinez – are listed on the preliminary rosters for the World Baseball Classic.
Jordan Diaz and Jeff Criswell both had plenty of questions heading into the 2022 season. Suffice to say, the Oakland A’s prospects were more than capable of ending any concerns about their futures.
Jordan Diaz had already turned heads during this season. The Oakland A’s first baseman had already been named as their most improved prospect by MLB.com, building off of his breakout 2021 showing with an even better season this year.
Oakland already added Diaz to the 40-man roster during the offseason, so they’ll just need to make one move to add Diaz to the active roster.
The Oakland A’s had always held Jordan Diaz in high regard. That faith is starting to pay off. MLB.com released their list of the most improved prospects of 2022 on Thursday.
Several pieces appeared to be in place for the Oakland A’s future. Shea Langeliers and Tyler Soderstrom were the long term answers behind the plate. Nick Allen would be the defensive marvel at short.
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