Report: Marlins sign Diaz to minor-league deal


 

Matt Diaz appears to be sliding to the Marlins. (Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports)

Outfielder Matt Diaz, who was released by the New York Yankees recently, signed a minor-league contract with the Miami Marlins, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reported.

Diaz will have a shot at making the Opening Day roster with the Marins.

He went 6-for-20 with no extra-base hits in the spring.

Diaz, 35, hit .222 with two homers for the Atlanta Braves last year.