PT TODAY: Diaz could stick at No. 2 in STL lineup

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Cardinals | Aledmys Díaz moving up in lineup?
St. Louis Cardinals SS Aledmys Díaz hit second for the first time this season and went 1-for-4 with an RBI and two runs scored in a 13-7 win over the Colorado Rockies Thursday, May 19, and manager Mike Matheny said the No. 2 spot in the order might be a 'good fit' for Diaz.  Source: ESPN.com - Mark Saxon
 
BHQ take: We keep increasing Aledmys Díaz's playing time projections as he continues to hit way above expectations and continues to play almost every day. His .370 batting average is a product of some good luck, but his xBA of .344 is nothing to sneeze at,...

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