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Yainer Diaz

Astros
Number #21
Position C
Bats R
Throws R
Age 28
Height 5' 11"
Weight 195 lbs
Birth Place Azua Province, Dominican Republic
Born Sep 21, 1998
Through 2027$5.8M

2 years$2.9M a year

2.3%of the $247.0M luxury tax threshold this season
219thhighest CBT hit in the MLB, of 1031 contracts
2.2%of the Astros payroll
SeasonAgeCBT hitRaise
2027 29 $5.8M — This season, Estimate
2028 30 Free agent

Where his deal sits

2027 CBT hits around his, league wide

RankPlayerTeamAgeFree agentvs DiazCBT hit
215 Anthony Kay CHW 32 2029 +$0.2M $6.0M 215 Nolan Arenado ARI 36 2028 +$0.2M $6.0M 215 Oneil Cruz PIT 29 2029 +$0.2M $6.0M 219 Yainer Diaz HOU 29 2029 $5.8M 219 Luis Torrens NYM 31 2029 Same $5.8M 221 Royce Lewis MIN 28 2029 -$0.1M $5.7M

Deals built like his

Other deals that pay about $2.9M a year

RoyceLewis $2.9Ma year 2 years, Twins Age 28 EdwardCabrera $2.8Ma year 2 years, Cubs Age 29 LuisGil $2.8Ma year 2 years, Yankees Age 29
Full breakdown: base salary and CBT hit by season
Season
Age
Base Salary
CBT Hit
2027
29
$5,750,000
$2,875,000 Estimate
2028
30
$0
$2,875,000
2029
31
$0
$2,875,000
Player Bio Data
DOB Sep 21, 1998
Birth Place Azua Province, Dominican Republic
Height 5' 11"
Weight 195 lbs LBS
Bats/Throws R/R