With the Tampa Bay Rays opening up a key early-season series against the Toronto Blue Jays in Toronto, they hoped to have their regular lineup on the field. But that is not the case.

Designated hitter Yandy Diaz was placed on the restricted list as the Tampa Bay Rays opened a three-game series in Toronto on Tuesday because of what manager Kevin Cash termed a "passport issue." Diaz will be available when the Rays visit Miami on Friday,

The Tampa Bay Rays placed designated hitter Yandy Díaz on the restricted list Tuesday due to a passport renewal issue.