Overview
- Díaz is expected to report to camp next week to compete for an Opening Day roster spot behind starter Salvador Pérez and top prospect Carter Jensen.
- He spent 2025 with the Padres, appearing in 106 games and batting .204/.270/.337 with nine home runs.
- The Venezuelan catcher was a 2023 All-Star with the Rockies after hitting .267/.316/.409, following a career-high 18 homers in 2021.
- Reports emphasize his defense, citing one of MLB’s quicker pop times, a 23% caught-stealing rate last year, and strong blocking and framing metrics.
- Kansas City has also signed veterans Jorge Alfaro and Luke Maile, creating added competition for the backup catcher role.