Yandy Díaz Vesting Option Triggers at 500 PA, Secures 2027 Deal
The Rays DH reached the plate appearance threshold that converts a $10MM team option into a $13MM vesting option for next season.
Yandy Díaz reached 500 plate appearances earlier this week, triggering a vesting clause in his contract that guarantees him a $13MM salary for 2027 — up from the $10MM team option originally in place. He still must pass a postseason physical, but is expected to finish the season healthy. At 35, Díaz is slashing .302/.371/.466 with 17 home runs and leads off for the AL's top team. The new deal represents the highest salary of his career.
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