Diaz is scheduled to get work in right field this spring, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.
Diaz, who made the All-Star Futures Game last summer, packed the stat sheet in 2016 over 121 games combined between Double-A Akron and Triple-A Columbus. Manager Terry Francona acknowledged that Diaz appears MLB ready from an offensive standpoint, but the prospect isn't quite there defensively. Transitioning Diaz to the outfield will shorten his track to the majors, making him a viable pick in deeper leagues.