Behind everyday starter Martín Maldonado, Yainer Diaz and his offensive upside have the...
PITTSBURGH — Carrying three catchers on the opening day roster did not arrive as a surprise. The configuration Houston chose did, prompting wonder how the club would parcel out playing time early in the season.
Thirteen games in, it’s clear what Brown tried to convey. Martín Maldonado is the team’s everyday starter and playing time elsewhere is sparse. Diaz started on Wednesday for just the third time this season — and one of those came at designated hitter. Salazar has appeared in three games and made just one start.
Diaz is now the team’s top prospect after Hunter Brown exceeded his prospect status earlier this week. Houston included him on the opening day roster almost exclusively for his bat — one of the best in the minor leagues last season. Diaz entered Wednesday’s game 2 for his first 12 with five strikeouts and a free-swinging style he must harness.
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