The Samsung Lions of the Korea Baseball Organization re-signed Diaz to a one-year, $1.5 million contract Tuesday, Jee-ho Yoo of the Yonhap News Agency reports. Diaz has become a star in Korea, having slugged 50 home runs while driving in 158 runs over 144 games for the Lions in 2025. The former Marlin last appeared in the majors in 2022 and will remain overseas for at least one more season.
Lewin Díaz: Everything you need to know
Lewin Díaz
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Birthdate
11/19/1996 (29)
Status
FA
HT/WT
6'2", 225 lbs
Birthplace
Santiago, DOM
Position
1B
Career History
Washington Nationals
2024-2025
(1 season)
Baltimore Orioles
2023-2024
(1 season)
Miami Marlins
2020-2023
(3 seasons)
Lewin Díaz: Breaking News
The Samsung Lions of the Korea Baseball Organization re-signed Diaz to a one-year, $600,000 contract Monday, Dan Kurtz of MyKBO.net reports. He can earn an additional $200,000 in incentives. Diaz, 28, began this season in the Mexican League before finishing it in the KBO, putting up an .849 OPS with seven homers in 29 contests for the Lions. He last appeared in the majors in 2022 with the Marlins.