Yainer Diaz

Yainer Diaz will probably be on every Sleepers list for 2024 drafts because he offers a ton of offense at a position that lacks it. The 25-year-old hit 23 home runs in 104 games while slashing an impressive .278/.306/.532. Yes, the OBP is low, which is attributable to his 2.9 percent walk rate. (If you're looking for the player in the first percentile in this category and Chase% (44), you've found him.) The good news is that his xBA is .288, and his xSLG is .543. He will get plenty of at-bats in Houston, and since defensive metrics don't matter in fantasy, he is definitely someone to target.

Yainer Diaz shows consistency in Astros' victory

Yainer Diaz went 2-for-4 with a double in the Astros' 5-3 win over the Angels.

Fantasy Impact

Diaz's performance included a walk and a strikeout, contributing to the team's success without driving in any runs or scoring himself. Maintaining a .302 batting average through 135 games, Diaz continues to be a reliable source of hits and occasional extra-base power, evidenced by his 26 doubles and 16 homers this season. His consistent contact and ability to get on base are valuable in fantasy lineups, especially in formats that reward hitting for average and doubles. While his power numbers aren't elite, his steady production makes him a solid option at catcher in most fantasy leagues.