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On YouTubeSan Diego Padres News / Empire Sports Media / March 14
Padres may have new catcher emerging as favorite to start
Elias Diaz has made a case to take over as the San Diego Padres’ next starting catcher. According to MLB.com’s AJ Cassavell, Diaz is emerging as the favorite to start at catcher for the Padres in 2025 (h/t FantasyPros): “It’s been an underwhelming spring for the Padres behind the plate.
Colorado Rockies News / Fastball on SI / January 31
Former Colorado Rockies All-Star Re-Ups with Division Rival
The San Diego Padres announced on Thursday that they have re-signed veteran catcher Elias Diaz. It's a one-year deal with a mutual option for 2026. The Padres did not announce the terms of the deal but MLBTradeRumors reports it's a $1.5 million guaranteed deal for 2025.
San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 28
Padres agree to contract with ex-Rockies All-Star
It took until January 28, but the San Diego Padres have finally signed their first free agent to a Major League contract, bringing back catcher Elias Diaz on a one-year contract.
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San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / January 28
Padres Sign All-Star Catcher in First Major League Signing of Offseason: Report
The San Diego Padres have made their first major league signing of the offseason. On Tuesday, Daniel Alvarez-Montes reported that All-Star catcher Elias Diaz was in agreement on a one-year, $3.5 million deal to return to the Padres.
San Diego Padres News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 28
Padres set to re-sign former All-Star catcher
After being released by the Rockies, he landed a minors pact with the Friars and was added to the roster just before the calendar flipped from August to September.
MLB News / Yardbarker / January 2
One perfect free-agent signing for every NL East team
One of baseball's most competitive divisions is the National League East. Each team could benefit from signing some of the remaining prominent names. Here are the best fits for each club.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / November 25
Padres All-Star Free Agent Drawing Interest From AL Powerhouse
The San Diego Padres turned heads when they managed to sign former All-Star catcher Elias Diaz last season after the Colorado Rockies failed to trade him at the deadline.
San Diego Padres News / Field Level Media / September 1
Padres add 2023 All-Star Game MVP C Elias Diaz
Catcher Elias Diaz, the 2023 All-Star Game MVP, is back in the major leagues after the San Diego Padres selected his contract from Triple-A El Paso. The
San Diego Padres News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 31
Padres To Select Elias Diaz
The Padres are set to select the contract of catcher Elias Diaz tomorrow, according to a report from Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune. Acee writes
MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / August 26
Padres to sign former All-Star Game MVP
This season, he has improved his batting average to .270, but has seen his power numbers take a slight dip.
MLB News / Field Level Media / August 26
Padres sign former All-Star MVP Elias Diaz to minor league deal
Elias Diaz, the MVP of the 2023 All-Star Game, signed a minor league contract with the San Diego Padres on Monday. The 33-year-old catcher was released by the Colorado Rockies on Aug.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / August 26
Padres Sign Former Division Rival to Minor League Contract: Report
The San Diego Padres are signing catcher Elias Diaz to a minor league contract, according to multiple reports Monday. Freelancer Rafael Petit was first
San Francisco Giants News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 23
Real reason former All-Star Game MVP rejected Giants’ offer
The San Francisco Giants are gearing up for a push toward the postseason. They attempted to land a former star from their past, free agent catcher Elias Diaz.
San Francisco Giants News / Last Word On Sports / August 21
SF Giants Interested in Signing Former All-Star MVP After Release
According to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle, the San Francisco Giants have expressed interest in signing veteran catcher Elias Diaz. The news comes right after the team placed starting catcher Patrick Bailey on the injured list with a strained oblique.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 21
Giants interested in one-time All-Star catcher
A former All-Star catcher recently became available, and it sounds like the Giants are interested in potentially adding him.
Colorado Rockies News / Field Level Media / August 16
Rockies give C Elias Diaz outright release
The Colorado Rockies gave catcher Elias Diaz his outright release on Friday, while top catching prospect Drew Romo was called up from Triple-A Albuquerque.
Colorado Rockies News / Larry Brown Sports / August 16
Rockies decide to part ways with former All-Star Game MVP
The Colorado Rockies rolled with Elias Diaz as their starting catcher for a while, but all things come to an end.
Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / August 15
Cleveland Guardians Could Add This All-Star Catcher For Playoff Run
The Colorado Rockies have surprisingly waived catcher Elias Diaz, opening the door for a contending team like the Cleveland Guardians to bring him aboard.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 3
One move each NL West team must make before the trade deadline
Even the Los Angeles Dodgers could use a little help ahead of the trade deadline. Here is one move each NL West club should make in the coming weeks.
Colorado Rockies News / Field Level Media / June 30
Rockies activate C Elias Diaz from 10-day IL
Colorado Rockies catcher Elias Diaz was activated from the 10-day injured list on Sunday after missing nearly three weeks with a strained left calf. Diaz, 33, who made his first All-Star team last season, is hitting .303 with five home runs and 28 RBIs in 55 games this season.
Colorado Rockies News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 14
Rockies' ugly season gets worse with latest update on All-Star catcher
An extended absence could have some implications for the trade deadline.
Colorado Rockies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 7
Best Elias Diaz trade destinations amid Rockies’ awful season
The MLB trade deadline isn’t until July 30th, but the landscape of buyers and sellers is taking shape. If the Colorado Rockies were to make trades, it would likely come in the form of he latter.
Colorado Rockies News / Yardbarker / May 31
Three possible trade chips for Rockies
Logic would dictate that the Rockies should be sellers at the trade deadline. Let's examine three possible trade chips.
MLB News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / May 19
The Other Side: How Elias Diaz Went From DFA to All-Star Game MVP
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is part of a periodic series that spotlights Pittsburgh Pirates-oriented news and notes from their opponents. One of Ben Cherington’s first moves as the Pittsburgh Pirates’ general manager seemed insignificant.
Colorado Rockies News / Yardbarker / July 12, 2023
All-Star Game MVP Elias Diaz wanted to put his name on the map
Diaz told National League manager Rob Thomson that he was happy to be there and would do whatever was necessary to help the team win. He certainly did that.
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