Elias Díaz DVOA, Advanced Stats, & Fantasy Rankings

Colorado Rockies catcher Elias Diaz is getting the day off on Sunday afternoon as the Rockies look to clinch a series victory over the Atlanta Braves. The 33-year-old backstop started the first two games of the series and went 2-for-8 with a double and an RBI. As a result, veteran Jacob Stallings will start behind the dish and bat in the seven-hole. Diaz has enjoyed a solid season as he currently sits with a .270 AVG through 82 games. Stallings should be faded in DFS this afternoon as he will face Atlanta right-hander Spencer Schwellenbach, who has posted a 2.45 ERA and 0.79 WHIP across his past five outings.

Colorado Rockies catcher Elias Diaz (calf) is back in the starting lineup ahead of Tuesday's game against the Boston Red Sox. Diaz is back in the mix after missing two games due to a lingering calf issue. This is good timing with Jacob Stallings probably needing a break after catching 12 innings on Monday. Diaz will bat sixth and serve as the catcher against right-hander Cooper Criswell. Fantasy managers who have Diaz rostered can get him back in their lineups.

Colorado Rockies catcher Elias Diaz (calf) is out of the starting lineup ahead of Monday's game against the Boston Red Sox. Over the weekend, Diaz re-injured his calf that cost him time earlier in the season. As a result, Diaz will miss his second straight game on Monday. Jacob Stallings will cover behind the plate and bat seventh versus right-hander Tanner Houck. For now, fantasy managers should consider Diaz as day-to-day but that could change.

Although it's unknown whether the Chicago Cubs will buy, sell or hold at this year's trade deadline, they've been linked with the Colorado Rockies in a possible deal for catcher Elias Diaz, who will be a free agent at season's end. They've also listed to teams such as the Philadelphia Phillies, Atlanta Braves and Seattle Mariners, who all have interest in outfielder Cody Bellinger (finger). If the Cubs stumble out of the All-Star break, don't be surprised if they decide to retool for the 2025 season. Diaz, who was an All-Star for the first time last year, would be a clear offensive upgrade at the position over both Miguel Amaya and backup Tomas Nido. The 33-year-old Venezuelan only has five homers in 65 games in 2024, but he's also hitting a cool .296 (71-for-240) with 30 RBI and 21 runs scored in 259 plate appearances. Leaving hitter-friendly Coors Field wouldn't be the greatest, although the friendly confines of Wrigley Field wouldn't be a terrible landing spot for Diaz, either.

The Colorado Rockies announced on Sunday that they reinstated catcher Elias Diaz (calf) from the 10-day injured list and designated infielder Elehuris Montero for assignment in a corresponding move. Diaz will serve as the designated hitter and will bat fifth for the Rockies for Sunday's series finale against the hosting Chicago White Sox and left-hander Garrett Crochet. It's not the greatest matchup for Diaz's return against Crochet, but the 33-year-old backstop has pretty much been a must-start in single-year fantasy leagues in 2024 with a .303/.352/.439 slash line in 198 at-bats. With Diaz back, Jacob Stallings will fall back into backup duties behind the plate, although he's making another start at catcher on Sunday. Montero heads to the farm after hitting just .206 (46-for-223) with four homers and 28 RBI on the year.