Aledmys Diaz plays #16 as a shortstop for the Houston Astros of Major League Baseball. Diaz was born on August 1, 1990, in Santa Clara, Cuba.
In the nation’s top amateur baseball league, the Serie Nacional de Béisbol (Cuban National Series), Daz played for the Naranjas de Villa Clara, a Santa Clara-based squad. Daiz and future Major League Baseball pitcher José Fernández were neighbors and friends while they were children in Santa Clara, Cuba.
By sustaining a.500 batting average after 50 at-bats as a rookie in Major League Baseball, he made history and was chosen as an All-Star for the National League team.
He signed a $4 million, four-year contract with the St. Louis Cardinals on March 9. On April 5, 2016, the Cardinals signed him to the major league roster, and he made his debut the same day he was called up.
On December 1, 2017, the Cardinals traded outfielder Dáiz to the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for J. B. Woodman, a minor leaguer.
The Blue Jays traded Dáiz to the Houston Astros on November 17, 2018. Daiz, who primarily played shortstop throughout his time with the Astros, evolved into the group’s utility player.
How Much Does Aledmys Díaz Make?
Aledmys Diaz receives a salary of $3,000,00 per year from the Houston Astros as an active player.