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| Jun 30 2025 | Hays went 2-for-4 with a triple, a home run and three RBI during Monday's 13-6 loss to the Red Sox. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dating back to before his foot injury, Hays entered play in the midst of a 1-for-16 stretch, but he racked up seven total bases to spark the Reds offense. Those bases came courtesy of his first home run since May 16 and first triple since May 26. The Reds are certainly happy to have the 29-year-old's bat back in the lineup as he's slashing .295/.336/.568 in 143 plate appearances this season. |
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| Jun 29 2025 | Hays opened Saturday's game on the bench but eventually entered as a pinch hitter and went 0-for-1 in a loss to the Padres. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays was activated off the injured list Friday and served as the designated hitter for that game. He finished out Saturday's contest as the DH after pinch hitting for Gavin Lux. Hays had missed nearly a month with a foot injury, and it appears manager Terry Francona is easing him back into the lineup and eventually left field. |
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| Jun 28 2025 | Hays went 1-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Friday's 8-1 win over the Padres. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays was activated from the 10-day injured list Friday and served as the designated hitter in his first game back. He'd been out nearly a month with a foot injury. He'll eventually work back into the rotation in left field. |
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| Jun 27 2025 | The Reds reinstated Hays (foot) from the 10-day injured list Friday, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays played in the field Wednesday for the first time during his rehab assignment, and he's been given the green light to rejoin the active roster. He'd been on the shelf since May 29 due to a left foot contusion. Jake Fraley (shoulder) was placed on the injured list in a corresponding move. |
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| Jun 26 2025 | Hays (foot) started in left field and went 1-for-3 for Double-A Chattanooga on Wednesday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays played the field for the first time on his rehab assignment and was removed after six innings. Reds manager Terry Francona told Greg Kuffner of MSN.com that Hays is doing well and could be activated ahead of Cincinnati's weekend series against San Diego. |
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| Jun 25 2025 | Hays (foot) went 1-for-4 with a walk and an RBI for Double-A Chattanooga on Tuesday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays began what may be a brief rehab assignment for the Lookouts. He served as the designated hitter and was used as the leadoff hitter to maximize his plate appearances. Hays is expected to play the outfield Wednesday. |
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| Jun 23 2025 | Hays (foot) will begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Chattanooga on Tuesday, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays will serve as the Lookouts' designated hitter Tuesday before playing the outfield for them Wednesday. He will be re-evaluated after that, potentially setting things up for Hays to be activated from the 10-day injured list Friday if all goes well. The veteran outfielder has been sidelined for the entirety of June with a bone bruise in his left foot. |
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| Jun 21 2025 | Hays (foot) is expected to hit on the field Saturday, MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays ran arcs in the outfield for a second straight day Friday as part of a running progression. After hitting Saturday, the next step will be to run the bases Sunday. |
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| Jun 19 2025 | Hays (foot) resumed a running progression Thursday, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays was shut down from running last week due to lingering soreness in his injured left foot. He's ready to ramp back up again, but the Reds will bring him along more slowly this time. Hays has been shelved since late May with a bone bruise in his foot. |
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| Jun 13 2025 | Hays (foot) will be shut down from running for a few days until pain subsides, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays' recovery from a deep bone bruise in his left foot has slowed recently, and lingering pain will prevent him from running for a few days. Encouragingly, Hays' MRI on Wednesday came back negative, but he hasn't made any progress since the tests. He has been on the shelf since May 30. |
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| Jun 11 2025 | Hays underwent another MRI on his injured left foot Wednesday that came back negative, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: While he doesn't have any fractures, Hays is dealing with persistent discomfort due to a deep bone bruise. The initial hope was that Hays could return before the end of this week's series in Cleveland, but now his status is up in the air. He will be re-evaluated Friday. |
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| Jun 10 2025 | Hays (foot) had a final running test Monday postponed one day due to weather, MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Instead of testing his foot Monday, Hays will now run Tuesday to get a sense of the injury's status. If all goes well, Hays could be activated within a couple of days. |
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| Jun 9 2025 | Hays (foot) is eyeing a possible return from the 10-day injured list by the end of the Reds' series against the Guardians this week, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cincinnati opens a three-game set with Cleveland on Monday. Hays has been sidelined with a bruised foot since May 28. This is his second stint on the 10-day IL this season. When healthy, Hays has been one of the Reds' most-productive hitters, slashing .303/.346/.555 with six home runs, 25 RBI, 23 runs scored and two stolen bases across 130 plate appearances. |
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| Jun 4 2025 | Hays (foot) could be cleared to resume running later this week, Charlie Goldsmith of the Dayton Daily News reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays just recently shed his walking foot and began baseball activities as he recovers from a left foot contusion, and he could take another step in his rehab in a few days. The outfielder has dealt with multiple soft-tissue injuries this season, so the Reds are proceeding cautiously with the outfielder. |
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| May 30 2025 | The Reds placed Hays on the 10-day injured list Friday, retroactive to May 29, due to a left foot contusion. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran outfielder fouled a pitch off his left foot Wednesday and is headed to the injured list for the third time this season. This latest issue doesn't appear to be a serious concern, so it's possible Hays will be ready to be activated when first eligible June 8. Jake Fraley (calf) was reinstated from the injured list in a corresponding move. |
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| May 29 2025 | Hays was removed from Wednesday's game after fouling a ball off his foot, Gordon Wittenmyer of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays fouled a pitch off his left foot in the sixth inning and was pulled for a pinch hitter two innings later. Gavin Lux entered as the pinch hitter and remained in the game at DH. Hays has already spent two stints on the injured list on 2025. |
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| May 25 2025 | Hays went 2-for-4 with a triple, three RBI and two runs scored in Sunday's 11-8 loss to the Cubs. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays got the Reds on the board with an RBI single in the first inning and later added a two-run triple in the fifth. The 29-year-old has hit safely in nine of his last 10 games, collecting five extra-base hits, 10 RBI, five runs scored and a steal. On the season, he's slashing an impressive .324/.368/.583 with six home runs, 24 RBI, 20 runs scored and two stolen bases across 117 plate appearances. |
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| May 17 2025 | Hays went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a stolen base in Friday's 5-4 win over Cleveland. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays' third-inning homer, which gave the Reds a 5-0 lead, turned out to be the game-winning hit. It was his sixth home run and first since coming off the injured list a week ago. After serving as the DH early in his return, Hays has played left field in three of his last four outings. |
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| May 12 2025 | Hays went 0-for-4 in Sunday's 6-0 loss to Houston. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays, who was given a rest day Saturday, returned to the lineup as the designated hitter. It was his second start since being activated off the injured list Friday, with both starts coming at DH. He's bounced between left field and DH, but with two leg injuries already this season, manager Terry Francona may manage him carefully and not expose him too much in the field. Hays has gotten off to a nice start, batting .328 with five home runs and 13 RBI through 16 games. |
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| May 10 2025 | Hays isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Astros. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts Friday during his return from the injured list. He'll step aside Saturday while Connor Joe makes his Reds debut in left field and bats ninth. |
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| May 9 2025 | The Reds activated Hays (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list Friday, Charlie Goldsmith of the Dayton Daily News reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays spent the minimum 10 days on the injured list and is ready to return to the lineup for Cincinnati. Prior to his injury, Hays was slashing an impressive .365/.431/.712 with five home runs, 13 RBI, 15 runs scored, one steal and a 6:13 BB:K across 58 plate appearances. |
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| May 5 2025 | Reds manager Terry Francona said Monday that Hays (hamstring) is progressing well and could be activated from the 10-day injured list when first eligible Friday, Charlie Goldsmith of the Dayton Daily News reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays has been shelved for the past week with a left hamstring strain, but he seems to be trending toward skipping a rehab assignment and returning later this week. The 29-year-old has been limited to only 13 games this season due to injury but has slashed .365/.431/.712 slash line with five homers in those contests. |
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| May 2 2025 | The Reds placed Hays on the 10-day injured list Friday, retroactive to April 29, due to a left hamstring strain. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 29-year-old hasn't seen the field since Monday due to the hamstring issue, and he'll be sidelined for at least another week after being diagnosed with a strain. Hays has delivered a .365/.431/.712 slash line with five homers through the first month of the season, but this is already his second stint on the injured list after missing the start of the campaign due to a calf strain. |
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| May 1 2025 | Hays (hamstring) is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Cardinals. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays will be on the bench for a fourth straight game due to a sore left hamstring, which he tweaked while running the bases Monday. He underwent an MRI on Tuesday that apparently revealed nothing too concerning, and Charlie Goldsmith of the Dayton Daily News relayed that Hays was testing his hamstring during an on-field workout prior to Thursday's contest. The Reds will presumably look to stay away from using Hays on Thursday, but the 29-year-old could return to the lineup during this weekend's series with the Nationals. |
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| Apr 30 2025 | Manager Terry Francona said Wednesday that an MRI on Hays' hamstring revealed some minor results, but the Reds are "exploring" not having the outfielder go on the injured list with the hope he's able to play after a few days of rest, Charlie Goldsmith of the Dayton Daily News reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays is out of the lineup for the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader with the Cardinals, and he looks safe to rule out for Game 2 as well. The Reds are still seemingly viewing Hays as day-to-day while he manages the hamstring issue and will wait and see how he responds to getting the day off. Cincinnati called up Tyler Callihan from Triple-A Louisville on Wednesday and will have him start in left field in Hays' place in Game 1 of the twin bill. |
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| Apr 20 2025 | Hays went 4-for-6 with a double, four runs scored and one RBI in Sunday's 24-2 victory over the Orioles. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With this performance, Hays notched his second career game with four runs scored, first achieved April 11, 2023. The 29-year-old outfielder picked up his first double of the season off Cody Poteet in the fifth to knock in his lone RBI of the game. Hays has been hot since being activated from the injured list April 15, slashing .429/.467/.786 with three homers, eight RBI and seven runs scored over 30 plate appearances. |
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| Apr 17 2025 | Hays went 1-for-5 with a home run and two RBI in Thursday's 11-7 loss to Seattle. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays gave the Reds a lead early, when the cleanup hitter belted a two-run home run in the first inning. He didn't need much time to get his timing down after spending the first two-and-a-half weeks on the injured list. Hays has hit safely in all three games played since being activated, going 4-for-13 with two homers and six RBI. |
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| Apr 15 2025 | Hays went 2-for-4 with a home run and four RBI in Tuesday's win against Seattle. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays was activated from the injured list after recovering from a calf injury and made an immediate impact in his Reds debut. He knocked an RBI single in the third inning before ripping a three-run shot in the fifth. Hays posted a .699 OPS in 255 regular-season plate appearances with the Phillies and Orioles during the 2024 campaign. As things stand, he appears to have a good share of playing time in left field for the Reds. |
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| Apr 14 2025 | Manager Terry Francona said Sunday that he's hopeful that Hays (calf) will be ready to return from the 10-day injured list Tuesday for the Reds' series opener versus the Mariners, Charlie Goldsmith of the Dayton Daily News reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Before a decision is made regarding whether Hays will be activated for the three-game series with Seattle, the Reds plan to evaluate him Monday after he played for Triple-A Louisville on three consecutive days over the weekend. He went 2-for-9 with a home run, two RBI, two runs and one stolen base across those contests, and perhaps most importantly, Hays logged nine innings in right field Sunday. Once activated, Hays should handle a near-everyday role at either corner-outfield spot, and his arrival could provide a needed boost for a Reds offense that has thus far produced a team wOBA of .268, the third-worst mark in the majors. |
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| Apr 12 2025 | Hays (calf) started in left field and went 0-for-2 with an RBI in a rehab game for Triple-A Louisville on Friday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays began a rehab assignment and played seven innings in the field. He had been scheduled to begin the assignment Thursday, but the game was rained out. Hays will appear in three of the four games in this series against Indianapolis. After playing the field Friday, he'll serve as the DH in one half of Saturday's doubleheader, but then back to the field Sunday. Presumably, that activity will be enough for Hays to be activated and play Tuesday at home against Seattle. |
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| Apr 10 2025 | Hays (calf) has reported to Triple-A Louisville and will begin a rehab assignment Thursday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays likely won't need much time to get back up to full speed after suffering a low-grade left calf strain at the tail end of spring training, but he could end up sticking around in Louisville through the weekend to pick up some at-bats before being activated from the 10-day injured list. With Gavin Lux having recently taken over as the Reds' primary second baseman in the wake of Matt McLain (hamstring) landing on the IL, Hays could have a near-everyday role in left field waiting for him once he's cleared to rejoin Cincinnati. |
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| Mar 30 2025 | Hays (calf) is showing improvement but is not expected to return to the lineup until the Reds return home from a road trip April 11, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports. "It's not necessarily fair to him to put a timetable, but I think the goal is when we come back from San Francisco," manager Terry Francona said Sunday morning. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays sustained a calf injury late in spring training and is eligible to come off the IL on April 3, when Cincinnati begins a seven-game trip to Milwaukee and San Francisco. The Reds will have to play without their left fielder and projected cleanup hitter longer than originally expected. Gavin Lux has filled in for Hays in left field the first three games of the season. |
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| Mar 26 2025 | The Reds placed Hays on the 10-day injured list Wednesday due to a low-grade left calf strain, Charlie Goldsmith of the Dayton Daily News reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager Terry Francona isn't expecting a lengthy stay on the shelf for Hays, who could be activated April 3 when first eligible. Gavin Lux could make starts in left field against right-handed pitching while Hays is out, with Blake Dunn also in the mix for at-bats. |
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| Mar 25 2025 | Hays is projected to serve as the Reds' Opening Day left fielder and cleanup hitter against the Giants on Thursday, Charlie Goldsmith of Cincinnati Magazine reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays had a great spring after signing a one-year deal with the Reds in January, slashing .310/.370/.690 with three homers and a steal across 46 plate appearances. The Reds made it clear when they signed him that Hays would be given the chance to play every day, and he's now positioned himself for a key run-producing spot in Cincinnati behind TJ Friedl, Matt McLain and Elly De La Cruz -- at least against right-handed pitching. Hays could move up even higher in the order against lefties. |
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| Feb 25 2025 | Hays started in left field and went 3-for-3 with a double, two home runs and six RBI in Monday's Cactus League game against the Dodgers. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays, who was signed by the Reds less than a month ago, looked like the power-hitting righty bat the club sought during the offseason. He knocked in a pair of runs in the first inning with a double, then launched a pair of two-run homers in the fourth and fifth innings. Hays suffered through an injury-filled 2024 and is eyeing a comeback season in 2025. |
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| Jan 28 2025 | The Reds signed Hays to a one-year, $5 million contract Tuesday, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll have an opportunity to earn an additional $1 million in incentives. Hays was limited to just 85 games between the Orioles and Phillies in 2024 due to a calf strain and a kidney infection, and he slashed a disappointing .255/.303/.396 when on the field. However, he had a career .751 OPS prior to last season, including a .779 OPS versus left-handers, so some level of rebound for the 29-year-old in 2025 is doable. Great American Ball Park is an ideal landing spot, although it's not clear whether the Reds intend to give Hays regular starts against righties in addition to lefties. |
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| Nov 22 2024 | The Phillies non-tendered Hays on Friday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays had been projected to make more than $6 million in his final year of arbitration eligibility, and the Phillies have opted to send him to free agency rather than give him a raise. The 29-year-old slashed only .255/.303/.396 over 85 games in 2024 while splitting time between the Orioles and Phillies. He had a solid .262/.314/.437 career line prior to this past season and can handle all three outfield spots, so Hays shouldn't have trouble finding a gig elsewhere. |
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| Oct 9 2024 | Hays is absent from the lineup Wednesday in Game 4 of the NLDS versus the Mets, Alex Coffey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's lefty Jose Quintana on the bump for the Mets, but it will be Weston Wilson and not Hays getting the call in left field for the Phillies. Hays started Game 3 and went 0-for-3 with a pair of strikeouts. |
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| Oct 5 2024 | Hays (back) did not appear in Game 1 of the NLDS against the Mets on Saturday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays missed the final two games of the regular season with a back issue, and despite having a week off he still did not take the field in Philadelphia's first postseason game. If his absence was health related, the Phillies' decision to include him on the roster suggests he should be back in the short term. |
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| Sep 29 2024 | Hays (back) is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Nationals. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays will sit for the regular-season finale as he continues to battle back soreness, but he could be available off the bench for Sunday's contest. Kody Clemens will start in left field and bat seventh. |
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| Sep 28 2024 | Hays isn't in Philadelphia's lineup for Saturday's game against the Nationals due to back soreness, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Phillies' training staff is still in the process of evaluating Hays, but his back will cause him to miss at least Saturday's game. While Hays rests, Weston Wilson will step in as the left fielder and bat eighth. |
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| Sep 24 2024 | The Phillies activated Hays (kidney) from the 10-day injured list Tuesday, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays missed the last three weeks of action with battling a kidney infection. He should operate as the Phillies' primary left fielder, with Brandon Marsh shifting over to center field most days. |
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| Sep 23 2024 | The Phillies plan to activate Hays (kidney) from the 10-day injured list prior to Tuesday's game versus the Cubs, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays will be given a rest day Monday after playing rehab games with Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Saturday and Sunday before rejoining the Phillies' active roster Tuesday. He's missed most of this month while battling a kidney infection. |
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| Sep 22 2024 | Hays (abdomen) could be activated off the 10-day injured list Tuesday following his rehab assignment with Triple-A Lehigh Valley over the weekend, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays has been on the IL since Sept. 5 due to a kidney infection. The 29-year-old outfielder made two rehab outings for Lehigh Valley, going 2-for-10 with one walk and one run scored. Barring any setbacks, Hays could be activated ahead of Tuesday's game against the Cubs. |
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| Sep 21 2024 | Hays (abdomen) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Saturday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays has been on the shelf since Sept. 5 due to a kidney infection, and he's been cleared to appear in games. It's unknown how long of a rehab stint he'll require, but it's an encouraging sign nonetheless. Hays is slashing .254/.275/.373 in 19 games with the Phillies this season. |
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| Sep 5 2024 | The Phillies placed Hays on the 10-day injured list Thursday with a kidney infection, retroactive to Sept. 2. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: While Hays' infection helps explain why he's sat out both of the Phillies' last two games, it remains unknown if he'll require more than a minimum-length stay on the IL. Cal Stevenson will come up from Triple-A to fill the open spot on the active roster, though Johan Rojas figures to receive the largest increase in playing time while Hays is out. |
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| Sep 4 2024 | Hays is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Blue Jays, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: On the bench for the second day in a row, Hays' standing as an everyday player for the Phillies is seemingly in flux while he's produced an underwhelming .254/.275/.373 slash line since joining the team in late July. Johan Rojas took Hays' spot in the starting outfield in Tuesday's 10-9 win, but Weston Wilson will replace him in the series finale in Toronto. |
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| Sep 3 2024 | Hays is not in the lineup for Tuesday's contest in Toronto, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays hasn't done much in nine games since returning from the injured list, posting a .612 OPS with one RBI. He'll begin this one on the bench while Brandon Marsh plays left field and Johan Rojas handles center. |
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| Aug 30 2024 | Hays is absent from the lineup for Friday's game against Atlanta. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This will be the second time he's been on the bench in eight contests since returning from a hamstring injury. With Hays receiving a day of rest, Brandon Marsh will slide over to left field and Johan Rojas will occupy center. |
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| Aug 25 2024 | Hays is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Royals. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays started the past two games after being activated from the 10-day injured list Friday, and he'll receive Sunday off after going 2-for-8 with a double and an RBI. Brandon Marsh will shift to left field while Johan Rojas receives the nod in center. |
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| Aug 24 2024 | Hays went 1-for-4 in Friday's 7-4 loss to the Royals. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Getting the start in left field and batting ninth in his return from a hamstring strain, Hays poked a single in the top of the third inning as the Phillies threatened to put together a rally, but the top of the order failed to advance him. The veteran outfielder is slashing .262/.279/.381 in 11 games since being traded from the Orioles, with one homer, two steals, four RBI and five runs for his new club. Hays should reclaim an everyday role for the Phillies now that he's healthy. |
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| Aug 23 2024 | The Phillies reinstated Hays (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list Friday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays landed on the shelf in early August due to a hamstring strain but is ready to rejoin the Phillies after a two-game rehab assignment with Triple-A Lehigh Valley. The 29-year-old is hitting .263 (10-for-38) with one homer in his first 10 games with Philadelphia should serve as the club's primary left fielder now that he's healthy. |
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| Aug 20 2024 | Hays (hamstring) was assigned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley to begin a rehab assignment Tuesday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 29-year-old landed on the injured list with a strained hamstring Aug. 9, so he's already eligible to rejoin the active roster. Given the brevity of the absence, Hays should require only a couple games in the minors to get back up to speed. |
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| Aug 9 2024 | The Phillies placed Hays on the 10-day injured list Friday with a left hamstring strain, Corey Seidman of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays suffered the injury in Wednesday's game against the Dodgers and hasn't made enough progress to avoid the IL. It's not clear at this point how long he might be sidelined. While Hays is out, the Phillies figure to go with Brandon Marsh in left field and Johan Rojas in center field most days. |
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| Aug 8 2024 | Hays (hamstring) isn't in the Phillies' lineup for Thursday's game against Arizona. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays was taken out of Wednesday's game in the third inning after feeling his left hamstring tighten up, and he'll get a day off Thursday in order to recover. Weston Wilson will start in left field instead and bat eighth against left-hander Jordan Montgomery. |
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| Aug 7 2024 | Hays was removed from Wednesday's game against the Dodgers due to left hamstring tightness, Alex Coffey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays seemed to pull up while running toward first base in the third inning, and he didn't take the field for the bottom half of the frame. He will presumably undergo further testing to determine the severity of his injury, and more information on his status should be available following the game. Johan Rojas entered as Hays' replacement in the outfield Wednesday, and he would be a likely candidate to pick up starts if Hays needs to sit out. |
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| Aug 2 2024 | Hays isn't in the Phillies' lineup for Friday's game against the Mariners. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After going 5-for-21 with four RBI and three runs scored through his first five games with the Phillies, Hays will get a day to rest Friday. While he sits, Brandon Marsh, Johan Rojas and Nick Castellanos will start across Philadelphia's outfield. |
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| Jul 30 2024 | Hays went 2-for-4 with a three-run homer, an additional RBI and a stolen base in Tuesday's 7-6 loss to the Yankees. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays put Philly ahead 4-1 in the second inning with a three-run homer off Will Warren, his fourth long ball of the year and first in four games since joining the Phillies. The 29-year-old Hays is now slashing .254/.314/.399 through 192 plate appearances with 18 RBI, 20 runs scored and two stolen bases (both of which have come in his last three contests). While Hays was limited to a part-time role with the Orioles, he appears to have settled into the regular left-field job in Philadelphia, starting four straight contests. |
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| Jul 28 2024 | Hays went 1-for-4 with a run scored and a stolen base in Saturday's 8-0 win over the Guardians. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After failing to steal a bag in 63 games for the Orioles prior to being traded Friday, Hays got busy on the basepaths in his Phillies debut. While the 29-year-old is ticketed for an everyday role in left field with his new team, he batted ninth Saturday against right-hander Carlos Carrasco, a spot that will put a damper on his fantasy ceiling despite the loaded lineup around him. Hays is also on pace for the worst season of his career since he become a regular in 2020, slashing .255/.315/.391 with only three homers and 14 RBI, but the change of scenery could help wake up his bat. |
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| Jul 27 2024 | Manager Rob Thomson said Hays will be an everyday player for the Phillies, Corey Seidman of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Thomson went on to mention that Brandon Marsh and Johan Rojas will split work in center field, which indicates that Hays is set to take over an everyday role in left field. Hays was initially expected to split work with lefty-hitting Brandon Marsh in left but the Phillies won't limit Hays to a platoon role. The former Oriole has a .255/.316/.395 slash line with three homers, 18 runs scored and 14 RBI in 175 plate appearances this season. |
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| Jul 26 2024 | The Phillies acquired Hays from the Orioles on Friday in exchange for Seranthony Dominguez and Cristian Pache. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's no secret that Philadelphia has been seeking outfield help, and Hays was available after being squeezed out of an everyday role in Baltimore. The 29-year-old has slashed a disappointing .255/.316/.395 with just three home runs over 175 plate appearances in 2024, but he posted a .275/.325/.444 slash line with 16 homers while making the All-Star team in 2023. His immediate role could be that of a short-side platoon partner for Brandon Marsh, as Hays has slashed .328/.394/.500 this year versus lefties. |
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| Jul 14 2024 | Hays (adductor) will start in left field and bat sixth in Sunday's game against the Yankees. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays exited early in Saturday's 6-1 loss to adductor soreness, but his inclusion in the lineup for the Orioles' final game before the All-Star break suggests that the injury isn't anything too serious. He'll be picking up his fourth start in five games Sunday, and Hays should have a clearer path to playing time following Heston Kjerstad's (concussion) recent placement on the injured list. |
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| Jul 13 2024 | Hays was removed from Saturday's game against the Yankees due to adductor soreness, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays went 1-for-2 with a strikeout before being lifted in the seventh inning. The outfielder has been on the short side of a platoon in left field and with lefty Carlos Rodon expected to start for the Yankees on Sunday, Hays could be back in action for the Orioles' final game before the All-Star break if he's feeling up to it. |
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| Jul 6 2024 | Hays went 3-for-4 with two doubles, one RBI and one run scored in Friday's 3-2 win over the Athletics. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays celebrated his 29th birthday with a strong game. The outfielder's playing time has been inconsistent, but he gets regular looks versus left-handed pitchers. He's slashing .365/.411/.538 off southpaws this year compared to .190/.261/.329 against righties, so it's likely Hays remains in a short-side platoon role. He'll be rewarded for his strong game Friday by sticking in the lineup Saturday as the left fielder versus right-hander Luis Medina. |
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| Jun 30 2024 | Hays (knee) is starting in left field and batting fifth Sunday against the Rangers, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays hasn't been in the lineup since Tuesday while battling knee soreness, but he may have been on the bench the past few days regardless of the injury since Baltimore faced four straight right-handed starters. The 28-year-old will return to the starting nine Sunday as lefty Andrew Heaney takes the mound for Texas. |
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| Jun 29 2024 | Hays is dealing with swelling and soreness in his knee, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays jammed his knee while making a play in the outfield Tuesday and hasn't appeared in a game since. He could be available off the bench Saturday, but there's a chance the Orioles wait until his knee has fully recovered before putting him back in a game. |
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| Jun 20 2024 | Hays went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run and an additional run scored in Thursday's 17-5 win over the Yankees. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays has gone 9-for-24 (.375) over his last nine games, though he also has a 1:7 BB:K in that span. The outfielder has had to settle for a short-side platoon role in left field recently, sharing the position with Colton Cowser. For the year, Hays has a .239/.298/.381 slash line with three homers, 12 RBI, 14 runs scored, seven doubles and no stolen bases over 45 contests. |
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| Jun 16 2024 | Hays is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cedric Mullins appears to have taken back a regular spot in the Baltimore outfield from Hays, who has now sat in each of the Orioles' last three matchups with right-handed starting pitchers. Hays should continue to replace either Mullins or Colton Cowser in the lineup when the Orioles face lefties. |
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| Jun 15 2024 | Hays is not in the starting lineup Saturday against the Phillies, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays will get a breather after he went 1-for-4 with a walk and a strikeout in the team's 5-3 loss in extras in the series opener Friday. Colton Cowser will slide over to left field while Cedric Mullins enters the lineup in center field and bats seventh versus Philadelphia. |
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| Jun 13 2024 | Hays is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against Atlanta. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays went 4-for-8 with a double, an RBI and a run while starting in left field in the first two games of the series in Atlanta, but he'll take a seat for the finale. With Hays on the bench, the Orioles will roll out an outfield of Colton Cowser, Cedric Mullins and Anthony Santander from left to right. |
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| Jun 11 2024 | Hays went 3-for-4 with one RBI and one run scored in Tuesday's 4-0 win over Atlanta. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays hadn't started since Thursday after getting plunked in the ribs during that day's game. He had half of the Orioles' hits in his return to the starting lineup, and he played the full game in left field, so it appears he's 100 percent after short absence. The outfielder has gone 14-for-40 (.350) over his last 15 contests with six extra-base hits and six RBI in that span. His cold start to the year is still evident in his .234/.291/.362 slash line through 103 plate appearances, but Hays could reclaim a near-everyday role if he keeps hitting well. He's added two home runs, 10 RBI, 11 runs scored and no stolen bases over 38 games. |
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| Jun 10 2024 | Hays (ribs/back) remains out of the lineup for Monday's game in Tampa Bay. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays hasn't made a start since he required X-rays after getting hit by a pitch in the left side of his ribs in the ninth inning of Thursday's loss to the Blue Jays. He did enter mid-game Saturday versus the Rays and doubled, and the hope is that he will be available off the bench again Monday. |
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| Jun 9 2024 | Hays (ribs) is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against Tampa Bay. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sunday marks the third straight game Hays will not start after being hit by a pitch in the ribs Thursday against Toronto. Hays did enter Saturday's 5-0 win for Ryan O'Hearn in the bottom of the eighth inning, and the former hit a double in the top of the ninth. Colton Cowser will shift to left field Sunday, while Cedric Mullins gets the start in center field against Rays right-hander Zack Littell. |
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| Jun 8 2024 | Hays (ribs) is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Rays. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays will sit for a second straight game after being hit by a pitch in the ribs Thursday against Toronto. The lefty-hitting Kyle Stowers will start in left field Saturday and bat seventh against Rays right-hander Taj Bradley. |
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| Jun 7 2024 | Hays (ribs) had X-rays come back negative but is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Rays, Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sunreports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays was hit by a pitch in the ribs Thursday against the Blue Jays and will be out of the lineup for at least one game as he deals with some bruising. It's possible he's available off the bench Friday. Colton Cowser will move to left field while Cedric Mullins starts in center and bats eighth. |
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| Jun 6 2024 | Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said that Hays is being examined after being hit in the ribs by a pitch in Thursday's game versus the Blue Jays, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays was drilled in the left ribcage by a Yimi Garcia pitch in the top of the ninth inning. He remained in the game to run the bases but was clearly in a lot of pain, so the Orioles wanted to get him checked out to make sure he didn't suffer any fractures. Aside from the hit by pitch, Hays struck out in his other three plate appearances Thursday. |
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| Jun 5 2024 | Hays is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game in Toronto. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays went 3-for-7 with two home runs and a double in the first two games of the series, but he'll be given a breather for Wednesday's contest. Kyle Stowers will take over as the Orioles' starting left fielder. |
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| Jun 4 2024 | Hays went 2-for-4 with two home runs and three total RBI in Monday's win over Toronto. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After coming into the night without a home run over his first 86 plate appearances of the season, Hays left the yard twice for the sixth multi-homer game of his career. The 28-year-old slugged both blasts off Blue Jays starter Kevin Gausman, launching a two-run shot in the fourth inning and a solo home run in the seventh. Hays has seen inconsistent playing time over the past two weeks but is starting to heat up, batting 5-for-9 with three extra-base hits over his past three games. |
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| May 27 2024 | Hays is absent from the lineup for Monday's contest against the Red Sox. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays appears to be over his lingering left calf injury, but he's now started just three of the last seven games for the Orioles. Colton Cowser will be in left field while Cedric Mullins plays center. |
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| May 15 2024 | Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said after Wednesday's 3-2 win over the Blue Jays that Hays is still dealing with lingering effects from his left calf injury, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays was just activated from the 10-day injured list Monday following a three-week absence and evidently is still not feeling 100 percent. He delivered a pinch-hit double off the bench Wednesday but was immediately lifted for a pinch hitter. Despite Hays seemingly not being 100 percent healthy, a return to the IL doesn't seem to be in the cards. According to Danielle Allentuck of TheBaltimoreBanner.com, Hyde is hopeful that Hays will be able to start Friday's game against the Mariners, though he could be deployed at designated hitter rather than in the outfield. |
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| May 13 2024 | The Orioles reinstated Hays (calf) from the 10-day injured list Monday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll be available off the bench for Monday's series opener versus the Blue Jays as the Orioles go with Colton Cowser, Cedric Mullins and Anthony Santander as their starters in the outfield from left to right. Prior to landing on the shelf April 22 due to a tight calf, Hays had gotten off to a miserable start to the season, slashing .111/.200/.111 across 50 plate appearances. He showed more signs of life during his five-game rehab stint with Double-A Bowie (5-for-14 with two home runs, one double and three walks), but Hays may still have to settle for a fourth-outfielder role initially upon rejoining the big club. Hays should, however, play regularly against left-handed pitching, and he could re-emerge as an option to steal work against right-handed pitching from Cowser and Mullins, both of whom have struggled of late. Cowser is in the midst of a 7-for-50 stretch at the plate over his last 16 games, while Mullins has gone 5-for-50 over the same span and was actually benched against a pair of right-handed starters during this past weekend's series with the Diamondbacks. |
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| May 6 2024 | Hays (calf) will begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Bowie on Tuesday, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays has been working out with Bowie as he comes back from a left calf strain and is now ready for his first game action since April 20. With Colton Cowser's production slowing the last couple weeks, Hays could have a chance to regain more reps in left field once he's deemed ready to return from the 10-day injured list. |
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| May 3 2024 | Hays will work out with Double-A Bowie this weekend, but it's unclear when his rehab assignment will start, Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays is nursing his way back from a strained left calf, an injury he sustained Apr. 20. While an official start date for his rehab assignment has yet to be announced, it's expected he'll do such at Bowie. Colton Cowser has taken hold of the starting job in left field, so the team has the luxury of not being forced to rush Hays back. |
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| May 2 2024 | Hays (calf) said that he's been able to engage in a running program the past few days and plans to hit Thursday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager Brandon Hyde implied Monday that Hays had made limited progress in his recovery from a left calf strain, but the outfielder struck a much more optimistic tone when he talked about where he stood in his rehab program Thursday. Hays admitted he's unsure whether he'll need a rehab assignment prior to being activated from the 10-day injured list, as the Orioles could just allow him to get some competitive at-bats in during simulated games. Regardless, Hays likely won't be in store for an everyday role whenever he's activated, as rookie Colton Cowser appears to have established himself as Baltimore's top option in left field. |
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| Apr 29 2024 | Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said Monday that Hays (calf) is showing improvement, but the outfielder has yet to take part in much physical activity since landing on the 10-day injured list April 22, Danielle Allentuck of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays is eligible for activation later this week, but he doesn't appear to have made enough progress at this point in his recovery from the left calf strain for his return to be viewed as imminent. Prior to being shelved with the injury, Hays hit just .111 over 45 at-bats on the season and had ceded his spot in the everyday lineup to rookie Colton Cowser. |
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| Apr 26 2024 | Hays said Friday that he will test out his left calf strain with some running in a couple days, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays injured his calf last weekend and was eventually placed on the 10-day injured list Monday. He's feeling better, but the real test will come when he does some running and ramps things back up. Before getting injured, Hays had lost his starting job in left field to Colton Cowser. |
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| Apr 22 2024 | Hays (calf) was placed on the 10-day injured list Monday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays left Saturday's contest due to tightness in his calf, and after further evaluation, it's been determined that he'll require a trip to the injured list. Manager Brandon Hyde stated after the move that he's hopeful Hays will be ready to be activated from the IL by the time his 10 days are up, per Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com. David Banuelos had his contract selected from Triple-A Norfolk and Peyton Burdick was designated for assignment in corresponding moves. |
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| Apr 20 2024 | Hays was pulled from Saturday's game in Kansas City with calf tightness, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays singled and scored in the top of the seventh inning but evidently his calf began bothering at some point on the bases because Colton Cowser replaced him in left field for the bottom of the frame. It sounds at this point like more of a day-to-day injury, but the timing isn't ideal for Hays since he's already been leap-frogged by Cowser on the left field depth chart. |
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| Apr 14 2024 | Hays is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Brewers, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays started in both of the first two games of the series with Milwaukee and went 1-for-6 at the dish, which improved his slash line to a still-abysmal .086/.158/.086 over 38 plate appearances. He seems to have already lost out on a regular role against right-handed pitching to Colton Cowser, though the righty-hitting Hays could make for a natural platoon partner in the outfield with either Cowser or Cedric Mullins, both of whom bat from the left side. |
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| Apr 10 2024 | Hays is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Red Sox. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays will head to the bench for the second straight day and the third time in five contests. Slashing just .077/.172/.077 through his first 29 plate appearances of the season, Hays looks to be at risk of falling into a part-time or backup role, if he hasn't already. |
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| Apr 9 2024 | Hays is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game at Boston, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays is 0-for-18 across his past six games and will receive a day to reset Tuesday. Colton Cowser will start in left field and bat seventh. |
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| Apr 6 2024 | Hays (illness) is starting in left field and batting sixth Saturday against the Pirates. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays missed Friday's game due to an illness, but he appears to be over the ailment and will return to left field Saturday. Hays has started the season 2-for-20 with one RBI, three walks and seven strikeouts. |
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| Apr 5 2024 | Hays is not in Friday's lineup versus the Pirates in part because he's under the weather, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Orioles manager Brandon Hyde also believes that Hays -- who is off to a 2-for-18 start at the plate this season -- is pressing a little bit. Hays will be at the ballpark for Friday's game and is considered day-to-day. Colton Cowser is handling left field in his place. |
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| Apr 2 2024 | Hays is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Royals, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays had started in all four games this season despite suffering a shoulder contusion on a hit-by-pitch over the weekend, but he'll take a seat for Tuesday's contest amid a 2-for-17 start. Colton Cowser will take over in left field in his first start of the year. |
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| Mar 24 2024 | Hays (shoulder) is starting in left field and batting sixth in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Twins, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays exited Saturday's contest with a bruised right shoulder after being hit by a pitch, but his return to the lineup Sunday confirms it's a minor injury. The 28-year-old is back on track for Opening Day. |
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| Mar 23 2024 | Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said Saturday that he's hopeful Hays (shoulder) is fine and can play Sunday, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays is sore after being hit in the right shoulder by a pitch Saturday, but it sounds like he should be OK. If Hays isn't able to play in Sunday's Grapefruit League finale, he will get in some live at-bats early next week when the O's return to Baltimore. |
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| Mar 22 2024 | Hays (illness) is starting in left field and batting fifth in Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Pirates, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 28-year-old has been sidelined by a stomach virus for the past week, but he'll rejoin the lineup with spring training winding down. Hays is once again entering the season as Baltimore's primary left fielder. |
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| Mar 20 2024 | Hays (illness) expects to be back in the Orioles' lineup Friday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays is still regaining strength after coming down with a stomach virus, but he's feeling better. The 28-year-old is slated to be the club's everyday left fielder in 2024. |
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| Mar 16 2024 | Manager Brandon Hyde said Saturday that Hays is under the weather, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays' illness will likely keep him out of the Orioles' lineup for the next couple of spring games, but his status for Opening Day is unlikely to change. Hays is 4-for-26 so far this spring with a home run and five RBI. |
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| Mar 4 2024 | Hays has gone 4-for-13 over his first five Grapefruit League games. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Three of those four hits (one home run, two doubles) have gone for extra bases. The Orioles' outfield looks pretty much set assuming Cedric Mullins' hamstring injury isn't too severe. Hays is projected to see a majority of the playing time in left field after slashing .275/.325/.444 with 16 home runs, 67 RBI, 76 runs scored and five stolen bases in 144 contests last season. Hays doesn't really excel in any one area, but he provides decent numbers in most statistics. |
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| Feb 6 2024 | Hays will make $6.3 million in 2024 after winning his arbitration hearing with the Orioles on Tuesday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Orioles had offered $5.85 million, but Hays and his team emerged victorious. Hays, who had been arbitration-eligible for a second time, slashed .275/.325/.444 with 16 home runs across 144 contests for Baltimore in 2023. He's slated to open 2024 in left field for the defending American League East champs. |
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| Oct 1 2023 | Hays is not in Sunday's lineup against the Red Sox. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays also sat out Saturday against a righty without appearing off the bench, and he's sitting again against righty Tanner Houck in the regular-season finale. Heston Kjerstad will start in left field while Adley Rutschman gets the nod at designated hitter and James McCann starts behind the dish. |
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| Sep 30 2023 | Hays isn't in the Orioles' lineup Saturday against the Red Sox. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After going 0-for-7 with two strikeouts through the first two games of the series, Hays will get a breather during the penultimate game of the season. Aaron Hicks will enter as Baltimore's left fielder while batting seventh. |
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| Sep 28 2023 | Hays went 2-for-3 with a walk, one RBI, a stolen base and one run scored in Wednesday's 5-1 win over the Nationals. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The steal was Hays' fifth of the season and his first since Aug. 26. The outfielder was atop the lineup versus southpaw Patrick Corbin -- this was the first time he's hit leadoff since Sept. 4. Hays has been steady throughout the season, batting .279 with a .779 OPS, 16 home runs, 67 RBI and 76 runs scored over 142 contests as the Orioles' primary left fielder. He's been a little down in September, hitting .265 with three homers over 25 contests. |
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| Sep 23 2023 | Hays isn't starting Saturday against the Guardians, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays is 0-for-10 with four strikeouts over his last three games, so he'll get a day off to clear his head Saturday. Aaron Hicks will take over in left field and bat sixth while Hays is out. |
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| Sep 20 2023 | Hays went 2-for-5 with a three-run home run and a solo homer in Tuesday's win over the Astros. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays swatted his 15th and 16th long balls of 2023 on Tuesday, tagging Hunter Brown for a three-run shot in the third inning and Jose Urquidy for a solo homer in the seventh. The outfielder has now collected multiple hits in two of his last three games, a span in which he's 5-for-13 (.385) with five RBI and three runs scored. |
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| Sep 15 2023 | Hays is not in the lineup Friday against the Rays. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays had made three straight starts in left field for the Orioles while going 2-for-10 with one walk and three strikeouts. Aaron Hicks will get a turn in left and hit fifth Friday versus the Rays and right-hander Zach Eflin. |
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| Sep 11 2023 | Hays is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Cardinals. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After six straight starts, Hays will get a breather in the series opener versus St. Louis while Orioles manager Brandon Hyde finds room in the lineup for the hot-hitting Aaron Hicks. Hays saw a five-game hitting streak come to an end after he struck out in all four of his plate appearances in Sunday's 7-3 loss to the Red Sox. |
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| Sep 6 2023 | Hays went 4-for-4 with a home run, a double, four RBI and three runs scored in Wednesday's 10-3 win over the Angels. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays has gotten himself on track again, going 22-for-65 (.338) with four homers and 13 RBI over his last 18 games. This was his fourth game with four or more hits this season. The outfielder's steady hitting has helped him hold down a starting role in left field. Hays is slashing .288/.334/.465 with 14 homers, 58 RBI, 68 runs scored, four stolen bases, 34 doubles and two triples through 123 contests overall. |
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| Sep 3 2023 | Hays is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll take a seat in favor of Aaron Hicks (back) , who will pick up a start in his return from the 10-day injured list. Hays has been sizzling hot at the plate of late, slashing .318/.412/.568 in 12 games dating back to Aug. 18. |
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| Aug 30 2023 | Hays is not in the lineup for Wednesday's contest against the White Sox, Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays didn't start Monday and he will get another breather Wednesday. Adam Frazier is covering left field with Jordan Westburg at second base. |
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| Aug 28 2023 | Hays is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the White Sox, according to Danielle Allentuck of TheBaltimoreBanner.com. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays started 11 straight games and posted a 1.071 OPS over that span, but he will get a day off after a couple hitless appearances. Ryan McKenna will replace Hays in right field Monday night. |
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| Aug 26 2023 | Hays went 0-for-3 with a walk, one RBI, a stolen base and a run scored in Saturday's 5-4 win over the Rockies. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays walked, stole a base and scored in the fifth inning to get Baltimore on the board. He's not the speediest of players, but two of his four steals this year have come over the last seven games. The outfielder saw his seven-game hitting streak end Saturday, but he's now at a .282/.331/.460 slash line with 13 home runs, 53 RBI, 61 runs scored, 32 doubles and two triples across 115 contests. |
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| Aug 25 2023 | Hays went 2-for-3 with one double, a solo home run and two runs scored in Friday's 5-4 win over the Rockies. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays extended a modest hitting streak to seven games with a double in the first, then pulled the Orioles to within one with his 13th home run in the sixth. Hays has rebounded from a rough month of July where he hit only .162 to hitting .282 in 71 August at-bats. He is now slashing .284/.332/.463 on the season and maintains a role as the regular cleanup hitter against lefties. |
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| Aug 19 2023 | Hays went 1-for-4 with a home run, two RBI, two runs scored, one stolen base and a walk in Saturday's 7-2 extra-inning win over the Athletics. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays did a little bit of everything from the No. 5 spot in the order. He hasn't hit for much of an average lately, going 8-for-33 (.242) over his last nine games, but six of his hits in that span have gone for extra bases. His steal Saturday was his third of the year and first since June 4. The outfielder is at a .280/.323/.452 slash line with 12 homers, 48 RBI, 57 runs scored, 30 doubles and two triples through 109 contests. |
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| Aug 15 2023 | Hays went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a double in Tuesday's 10-3 loss to the Padres. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays was a bright spot in an otherwise ugly game for the Orioles. The outfielder has needed a spark in recent weeks -- he has just three multi-hit efforts over 28 games since the All-Star break, a span in which he's hitting a mere .192. The slump has knocked his slash line down to .281/.321/.445 with 11 homers, 46 RBI, 54 runs scored, two stolen bases and 27 doubles over 106 contests. He's seen less playing time lately, and with Aaron Hicks (hamstring/back) on the roster again, Hays can't afford to stay cold at the plate much longer. |
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| Aug 14 2023 | Hays is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Padres. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays had a 4-for-5 game early in August, but he otherwise racked up just five hits over his last 13 games, so he will get another day off after receiving one Friday. Aaron Hicks will slot into left field for the Orioles on Monday night. |
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| Aug 11 2023 | Hays is not in the lineup Friday against the Mariners. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays will grab some rest after going 0-for-3 with three strikeouts in Thursday's series finale against the Astros. Colton Cowser, Cedric Mullins and Ryan O'Hearn are starting across the outfield for the Orioles on Friday in Seattle. |
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| Aug 10 2023 | Hays went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's 8-2 loss to the Astros. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He supplied all of Baltimore's offense by taking Cristian Javier deep in the fourth inning. It's Hays' 10th long ball of the season but his first since the All-Star break, snapping a 22-game drought, and he's slashing a sluggish .184/.226/.264 to begin the unofficial second half. |
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| Aug 8 2023 | Hays (general soreness) is starting in left field and batting cleanup in his return to the lineup Tuesday versus the Astros, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays didn't start the previous two games after getting banged up on a couple of diving catches, but he's ready to roll following Monday's off day. The 28-year-old and his teammates will be tasked Tuesday with solving Framber Valdez, who is coming off having thrown a no-hitter against the Guardians in his most recent start. |
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| Aug 6 2023 | Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said Hays was out of the lineup Saturday and Sunday against the Mets due to some soreness, Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays is a bit banged up after some diving catches in the outfield over the past few days, leading him to be kept out of the starting nine for the last two games versus the Mets. The 28-year-old will now have Monday's team off day to rest up ahead of Tuesday's series opener against Houston. |
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| Aug 5 2023 | Hays is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Mets, Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Colton Cowser will take over in left field against right-hander Tylor Megill. There has been no word of an injury to Hays, so it seems like simply a breather, something he hasn't had in several weeks. Hays was slow coming out of the break, but he collected four hits in Thursday's win and followed up with another hit and two more runs scored Friday. |
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| Aug 3 2023 | Hays went 4-for-5 with a double, two RBI and one run scored in Thursday's 6-1 win over Toronto. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays got the scoring started in the second inning with an RBI single off Kevin Gausman and added an RBI double off Thomas Hatch to extend the lead in the ninth. The 28-year-old outfielder had been scuffling coming into this game, going just 1-for-21 with zero RBI across his previous six games. |
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| Jul 17 2023 | Hays is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Dodgers, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rookie Colton Cowser will pick up a start in left field while Hays sits out the series opener with the Dodgers. Hays cracked the lineup for all three games of the Orioles' series sweep of the Marlins over the weekend, going 3-for-13 with a double and two runs. |
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| Jul 16 2023 | Hays is starting in left field and batting fourth Sunday against Miami. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Aaron Hicks was scratched from Sunday's lineup, so Hays will enter in left while Colton Cowser slides over to center field. The 28-year-old outfielder is currently enjoying a four-game hitting streak and is 5-for-17 with a homer, two RBI and five runs scored in that span. |
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| Jul 9 2023 | Hays went 2-for-5 with a solo home run, an additional RBI and an additional run scored in Sunday's 15-2 win over the Twins. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays missed five games with a hip injury, and this was his second game back in the lineup. The outfielder has gone 10-for-42 (.238) over his last 12 contests, but it's a small bump in what's been an otherwise excellent campaign. He's at a .314/.355/.498 slash line with nine homers, 36 RBI, 45 runs scored, 22 doubles, two triples and two stolen bases through 78 games this season. Hays should continue to see a starting role in the outfield even with the Orioles trying to find time for Colton Cowser. |
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| Jul 8 2023 | Hays (hip) will bat fifth and play left field in Saturday's game against the Twins. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays sat out the last five games with a bruised left hip, but he'll be available for the final two days of the first half. Hays is having an excellent year, earning his first trip to the All-Star game while slashing .312/.352/.491, though a .387 BABIP means he may have a tough time repeating those numbers after the break. |
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| Jul 7 2023 | Hays (hip) is not in the starting lineup Friday against the Twins. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays will sit out a fifth game in a row with his injured left hip. Colton Cowser will draw the start in left field and bat sixth in the series opener with Minnesota. |
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| Jul 6 2023 | Hays (hip) remains out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Yankees, Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said Wednesday that Hays could return to the lineup in a day or two, but it won't be before Friday. He's missed four straight starts with a bruised left hip. Colton Cowser is getting another nod in left field Thursday. |
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| Jul 5 2023 | Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said Wednesday that Hays (hip) has experienced improvement and could return to the lineup in a day or two, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays is missing a third straight start Wednesday, but he could be available off the bench and his return to the lineup appears imminent. Rookie Colton Cowser is in left field Wednesday in Hays' place. |
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| Jul 4 2023 | Hays (hip) remains out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Yankees, Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's the second game in a row he's sat out with a bruised left hip. The good news is Hays is feeling better and will hit in the batting cage pregame, so it sounds like he should be back soon. Aaron Hicks will play left field Tuesday while Hays rests. |
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| Jul 3 2023 | Hays (hip) is not in the starting lineup Monday against the Yankees, Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays will get a day off after exiting Sunday's 2-1 victory over the Twins with a left hip contusion. Aaron Hicks will draw the start in left field and bat seventh versus New York. |
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| Jul 2 2023 | Hays was removed after three innings in Sunday's 2-1 win over the Twins due to a left hip contusion, Steve Melewski of MASNSports.com reports. He went hitless in his lone plate appearance. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays appeared to suffer the injury in question during a collision with Twins first baseman Donovan Solano in the bottom of the second inning. Though Hays was able to stay in the game initially and played the outfield in the top of the third, Aaron Hicks came off the bench to replace him an inning later. Consider Hays day-to-day in advance of the Orioles' four-game series with the Yankees that begins Monday. |
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| Jun 21 2023 | Hays went 3-for-4 with two doubles and two runs scored in Tuesday's 8-6 win over the Rays. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: That's now five straight multi-hit games for Hays -- he's gone 22-for-52 with a 1.129 OPS over his last 13 contests. The 27-year-old Hays is having a breakout campaign as a fixture in Baltimore's lineup. He's slashing .327/.366/.527 with eight homers, 31 RBI and 40 runs scored across 265 plate appearances. |
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| Jun 18 2023 | Hays went 3-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Sunday's 6-3 win over the Cubs. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays was elevated to the leadoff spot with Gunnar Henderson (illness) scratched from the lineup. This was Hays' fifth multi-hit effort in his last six games, a span in which he's gone 12-for-25 (.480) with a home run and three doubles. The outfielder continues to play a starring role for the Orioles, slashing .320/.360/.515 with eight home runs, 31 RBI, 38 runs scored, 19 doubles, two triples and two stolen bases through 65 games this season. |
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| Jun 15 2023 | Hays went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Blue Jays. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays provided the last run of the game with his eighth-inning blast. He's homered twice and driven in four runs over his last six games, and he's now batting .286 (14-for-49) in June. The outfielder is up to eight homers, 29 RBI, 36 runs scored, two stolen bases and a .306/.344/.507 slash line over 62 contests overall. He remains a fixture in the corner outfield for the Orioles, as Aaron Hicks has taken over center field with Cedric Mullins (groin) sidelined. |
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| Jun 10 2023 | Hays went 2-for-4 with one double, one homer, one RBI and two runs scored in Friday's win over the Royals. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays' 357-foot shot came on the first pitch of the game, while he added a double in the fifth inning. The 27-year-old is having a career year at the dish, hitting safely in six of his last seven games, and over his last 30 games he has hit a pristine .318 with three home runs and 15 RBI. His .306 batting average is good for fourth-best in the American League. |
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| Jun 4 2023 | Hays went 1-for-5 with one RBI, a stolen base and one run scored in Sunday's 8-3 win over the Giants. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays has faltered a bit of late, going 2-for-19 (.105) over his last five games. The outfielder was able to pick up his second stolen base of the campaign Sunday. He's never swiped more than four bags in a season, so it's unlikely he becomes a sudden speed threat. Hays has been one of the Orioles' top hitters this season, slashing .301/.341/.487 with six home runs, 24 RBI, 29 runs scored, 14 doubles and two triples over 53 contests. It's expected Hays and Aaron Hicks will combine to cover the absence of Cedric Mullins (groin) in center field, though it's been mostly Hicks there, as Hays has played in left in three of his last four games. |
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| Jun 2 2023 | Hays (illness) is back in the lineup Friday at San Francisco. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays will start in left field and bat cleanup against the Giants and right-hander Logan Webb after sitting out of Wednesday's series finale versus the Guardians due to an illness. The 27-year-old is slashing .311/.354/.506 with six homers and 23 RBI in 50 games this season for Baltimore. |
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| May 31 2023 | Hays is absent from the lineup Wednesday versus the Guardians due to an illness, Dan Connolly of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays might be available off the bench Wednesday, so he should be ready to play Friday in San Francisco following Thursday's team off day. With Hays on the bench and Cedric Mullins (groin) on the injured list, the Orioles will roll with an outfield of Ryan McKenna, Aaron Hicks and Ryan O'Hearn in the series finale with Cleveland. |
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| May 28 2023 | Hays went 3-for-4 with a triple and two RBI in Sunday's victory over the Rangers. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays extended his hit streak to five games, and he's gone 9-for-19 with five extra-base hits in that span. He had a pair of RBI singles Sunday bracketing his second triple of the season. The 27-year-old Hays is having a career year at the plate, slashing .322/.364/.523 with six homers, 27 runs scored and 22 RBI through 187 plate appearances. |
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| May 21 2023 | Hays went 3-for-4 with a double, one RBI and a run scored in Sunday's 8-3 extra-innings win over the Blue Jays. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays sparked a five-run rally in the 11th inning with an RBI single, and he scored on Terrin Vavra's single to pad the lead. This was Hays' second three-hit effort in his last four games. The outfielder is up to a .311/.356/.497 slash line with five home runs, 16 RBI, 24 runs scored, one stolen base and 11 doubles through 42 contests. |
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| May 20 2023 | Hays is not in the starting lineup Saturday against Toronto. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays will get a breather after he saw his three-game hit streak come to an end with an 0-for-4 performance in Friday's win. Terrin Vavra will draw the start in left field and bat eighth versus the Blue Jays. |
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| May 19 2023 | Hays went 3-for-4 with a double and two runs scored in Thursday's 6-5 loss to the Angels. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays is hitting .313 (15-for-48) in May, which is right in line with his .312 batting average for the season. He got another look at leadoff versus southpaw Tyler Anderson, as Cedric Mullins received a day off Thursday. Hays has added an .859 OPS, five home runs, 14 RBI, 24 runs scored, one stolen base, 10 doubles and a triple through 39 contests this season. He remains a near-everyday player in left field. |
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| May 18 2023 | Hays went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Wednesday's 3-1 win over the Angels. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: His fifth-inning shot off Griffin Canning closed out the scoring for the night. Hays snapped an 18-game power drought in the process, but he's still putting together a career-best campaign, slashing .299/.345/.489 through 38 contests with five homers, 14 RBI and 21 runs. |
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| May 7 2023 | Hays (finger) will start in left field and bat fifth in Sunday's game at Atlanta. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays didn't start any of the Orioles' past four games while battling a bruised middle finger, but his ability to appear as a pinch runner in Friday's 9-4 win was a firm indication that he wasn't expected to require a trip to the injured list. He'll now take back his usual spot in left field, resulting in Kyle Stowers shifting over to right field while Anthony Santander serves as Baltimore's designated hitter. |
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| May 6 2023 | Hays (finger) remains absent from the lineup for Saturday's game against Atlanta. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: A bruised middle finger has kept Hays on the bench for four straight games, though he's avoided the injured list and was able to appear as a pinch runner in Friday's series opener. Kyle Stowers will be the left fielder in his absence. |
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| May 5 2023 | Hays (finger) remains out of the Orioles' lineup Friday in Atlanta, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays hasn't played since Tuesday because of a bruised right middle finger and is wearing a soft splint, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. He's feeling better, though, and is available off the bench.Ryan McKenna will be in left field Friday in Hays' place. |
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| May 4 2023 | Hays is not in the Orioles' lineup again Thursday in Kansas City due to a bruised right middle finger, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays injured the finger early last week, and it's apparently still not quite 100 percent. The outfielder did say he would be available off the bench, so it sounds like he should be back in the lineup soon. Kyle Stowers is in left field again Thursday. |
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| May 3 2023 | Hays is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Royals. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays will get a day off to clear his head after he went 0-for-6 with four strikeouts in Tuesday's 11-7 win. Kyle Stowers will enter the lineup in Hays' stead, starting in left field and batting fifth. |
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| Apr 30 2023 | Hays went 4-for-8 with two walks, a double and an RBI across both games of Saturday's doubleheader split with the Tigers. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 27-year-old outfielder had missed the prior two games due to a bruised hand, but Hays appeared perfectly healthy in his return, hitting leadoff in both games as Detroit sent two southpaws to the mound. He reached base three times in each contest, boosting his slash line on the season to .319/.367/.549 with four homers, one steal, 10 RBI and 16 runs through 25 contests. |
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| Apr 29 2023 | Hays (hand) is back in the lineup for the first half of Saturday's doubleheader against the Tigers, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays will start in left field and bat leadoff versus the Tigers and left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez after missing a few games because of a bruised right hand. He boasts a .301/.341/.542 slash line with four home runs and one stolen base through 88 plate appearances this year with the Orioles. |
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| Apr 27 2023 | Hays (hand) said Thursday he's a couple days away from returning to the starting lineup, Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays is absent from the Orioles' starting nine for a second straight game Thursday after suffering a bruised right hand Tuesday when he got hit by a pitch. He's available to run and maybe even serve as a late-inning defensive replacement, but Hays probably won't be back in full until the latter part of the four-game series versus the Tigers. |
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| Apr 3 2023 | Hays is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Rangers. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Despite churning out six hits while starting in all three games of the Orioles' season-opening series with the Red Sox, Hays will head to the bench Monday. His absence from the lineup is likely little more than manager Brandon Hyde wanting to ensure that Kyle Stowers gets a chance to make a start early on in the season, as Hays otherwise looks to be locked into a near-everyday role. |
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| Apr 1 2023 | Hays went 5-for-5 with a solo home run, two doubles and two runs scored along with a stolen base during Saturday's loss to the Red Sox. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays came just short of the cycle, as he doubled in his final chance and decided not to take a chance on the bases. The homer came off Chris Sale in the first inning, and it's Hays' first of the season. The outfielder was solid in the Grapefruit League after a disappointing 2022 season, and he bounced back in a big way Saturday after going 0-for-5 in the season opener. |
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| Mar 16 2023 | Hays has gone 7-for-19 through eight Grapefruit League games. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Three of Hays' hits have left the yard, and he's added seven RBI and four runs scored. It's safe to assume the 27-year-old will open the season in a starting role, though it's possible someone like Kyle Stowers or Terrin Vavra could challenge Hays for his spot in left field later in the season. Hays played in a career-high 145 games last year, posting a solid .250/.306/.413 slash line with 16 home runs, 60 RBI, two stolen bases and 66 runs scored. |
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| Jan 13 2023 | Hays and the Orioles agreed on a one-year, $3.2 million contract Friday, Dan Connolly of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays and the organization will avoid arbitration after coming to terms on a deal for 2023 on Friday. The outfielder batted .250 with 16 home runs, 60 RBI, 66 runs and two stolen bases over 535 at-bats in 145 games with Baltimore last season. The 27-year-old has the inside track to remain the Orioles' starting left fielder in 2023. |
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| Oct 5 2022 | Hays is out of the lineup for the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader with the Blue Jays. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Terrin Vavra will spell Hays in left field for the season finale. Hays started in right field in the Orioles' 5-4 win in Game 1 of the twin bill and went 1-for-4 with his 35th double of the season and two RBI. |
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| Oct 3 2022 | Hays isn't in the lineup Monday against the Blue Jays, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays started the last seven games and hit .241 with a homer, a triple, two doubles, three runs and three RBI. He'll get a day off while Kyle Stowers starts in right field and bats eighth. |
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| Sep 27 2022 | Hays went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Monday's 14-8 win over the Red Sox. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays contributed the final run of the game with an eighth-inning solo shot. He snapped a 22-game homer drought after hitting a paltry .222 with just two RBI in that span. The outfielder has ended the year on the cold side, and he's now slashing .253/.310/.415 with 16 homers, 56 RBI, 65 runs scored, two stolen bases and 32 doubles through 137 contests. |
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| Sep 25 2022 | Hays is not in Sunday's lineup against the Astros, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays is hitting .290 with five runs and one RBI in his last 10 games. Terrin Vavra will start in left field and hit sixth. |
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| Sep 22 2022 | Hays isn't starting Thursday against Houston, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays started the last four games and went 3-for-12 with two runs, three walks and a strikeout. He'll get a breather while Terrin Vavra starts in left field and bats sixth. |
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| Sep 17 2022 | Hays isn't in the lineup Saturday against the Blue Jays. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays is getting a breather after he hit .250 with two doubles, a run, an RBI, three walks and four strikeouts over the last six games. Terrin Vavra will start in left field and bat sixth. |
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| Sep 11 2022 | Hays went 2-for-3 with a walk in Sunday's 1-0 loss to the Red Sox. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays accounted for two of the Orioles' three hits as well as one of their four walks in the low-scoring contest. Entering Sunday, the outfielder was in a 4-for-36 slump over his last 10 games since his previous multi-hit effort. He's still been a steady presence in left field for the Orioles, though his sluggish bat has dropped his season slash line to .248/.303/.412 with 15 home runs, 54 RBI, 58 runs scored and two stolen bases through 125 contests. |
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| Sep 7 2022 | Hays isn't in the lineup Wednesday against Toronto, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays went 0-for-4 during Tuesday's win over the Blue Jays, and he'll head to the bench for the second time in the last three games. Kyle Stowers is starting in left field and batting sixth. |
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| Sep 5 2022 | Hays is out of the lineup for the second game of Monday's doubleheader with the Blue Jays, Zachary Silver of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays will give way to Kyle Stowers in left field for the nightcap. While starting the first game of the twin bill, Hays went 1-for-4 with a strikeout in the Orioles' 7-3 loss. |
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| Sep 1 2022 | Hays isn't in the lineup Thursday against Cleveland, Zachary Silver of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays went 0-for-7 with two strikeouts over the last two games and will get a rare day off Thursday. Terrin Vavra is starting in left field and batting ninth. |
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| Aug 27 2022 | Hays went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Astros. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays went yard in the third inning for what was ultimately the Orioles' last run in the low-scoring victory. The outfielder has hit safely in seven of his last nine games, going 10-for-33 (.303) with six extra-base hits in that span. He's pulling out of a slump that plagued him earlier in August, and the 27-year-old is still slashing .256/.313/.434 with 15 long balls, 53 RBI, 58 runs scored and two stolen bases through 114 contests this year. |
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| Aug 24 2022 | Hays went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's 5-3 loss to the White Sox. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays ended a 13-game homer drought with his ninth-inning blast, though the Orioles' late rally fell short. He's hit safely in five of his last six games, going 7-for-21 (.333) with a homer, three RBI, four runs scored and four doubles in that span. The outfielder has struggled a bit after battling an oblique injury earlier in August but is still slashing a steady .257/.314/.432 with 14 long balls, 52 RBI, 57 runs scored, two steals, 29 doubles and a triple through 111 contests this year. |
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| Aug 19 2022 | Hays went 3-for-4 with a pair of doubles, one walk, one RBI and one run scored in Friday's 15-10 win over the Red Sox. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays entered Friday just 1-for-20 over his last six contests. He broke out of the slump early and kept the line moving well throughout the high-scoring contest. The outfielder is slashing .257/.314/.428 with 13 home runs, 50 RBI, 54 runs scored, two stolen bases, 28 doubles and a triple through 107 games this year. Hays has often hit sixth in August, as his recent slump and the success of other hitters has caused a long-lasting adjustment to manager Brandon Hyde's preferred batting order. |
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| Aug 16 2022 | Hays is on the bench Tuesday against the Blue Jays, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Three consecutive hitless games have Hays slashing .194/.219/.323 in eight contests since the beginning of August. Terrin Vavra slides to left field Tuesday while Anthony Santander gets a night at designated hitter. |
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| Aug 9 2022 | Hays went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's 7-4 win over the Blue Jays. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This was Hays' second homer since the start of July, though he's dealt with wrist and oblique injuries over the last month-plus. He started out well this season, but those injury issues have likely contributed to a lackluster .207/.267/.326 slash line across his last 25 contests. The outfielder has slashed .261/.318/.438 for the season while adding 13 long balls, 48 RBI, 50 runs scored and a pair of stolen bases in 97 games. |
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| Aug 8 2022 | Hays (oblique) is starting Monday against the Blue Jays, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays didn't appear in any of the last four games due to left oblique tightness, but he's starting in left field and batting sixth during Monday's series opener against the Blue Jays. Over his last five games, he's gone 3-for-18 with a double, two runs, a stolen base, a walk and six strikeouts. |
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| Aug 7 2022 | Hays (oblique) is not in the lineup Sunday against the Pirates, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays hasn't seen the field since Tuesday due to tightness in his left oblique, and he won't rejoin the lineup for Sunday's series finale versus Pittsburgh. The 27-year-old ran, hit and threw Saturday, so he could be back in action within the next day or two, according to Kubatko. Brett Phillips and Anthony Santander will continue to start in the corner outfield for Baltimore. |
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| Aug 6 2022 | Hays (oblique) remains on the bench Saturday against the PIrates, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays said Friday that he wasn't significantly concerned with his tight oblique, but the issue will now cost him his third straight start. He's trending in the right direction, per Steve Melewski of MASNSports.com, and isn't expected to require a trip to the injured list. Brett Phillips and Anthony Santander will handle the outfield corners in his absence. |
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| Aug 5 2022 | Hays, who is out of the lineup Friday versus Pittsburgh, said he's dealing with oblique tightness but isn't significantly concerned by the injury, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays has sat out multiple games this week due to the injury as the team is exercising caution in an attempt to avoid a more serious aggravation. Brett Phillips will start in left field Friday, pushing Anthony Santander to right. |
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| Aug 3 2022 | Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said Hays is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rangers due to a sore left side, Zachary Silver of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hyde didn't seem concerned about Hays' injury, and the Orioles expect the 27-year-old to draw back into the starting nine for Friday's series opener with the Pirates following Thursday's team off day. Ryan McKenna is filling in for Hays in the outfield Wednesday. |
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| Aug 1 2022 | Hays isn't starting Monday against the Rangers, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays is getting a rare day off after he went 3-for-14 with a double, two runs, a stolen base, a walk and five strikeouts over the last four games. Ryan McKenna will start in right field and bat eighth. |
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| Jul 29 2022 | Hays went 1-for-3 with a double, a hit-by-pitch, a stolen base and two runs scored in Thursday's 3-0 win over the Rays. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays has been plunked nine times this year, including five times since June 27. He went 2-for-12 with a walk, a double, an RBI and two runs scored in the four-game series vs. the Rays. The outfielder has maintained a steady role in the upper part of the the Orioles' lineup, and he's slashing .264/.322/.441 with 12 home runs, two steals, 47 RBI and 49 runs scored in 92 contests this year. |
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| Jul 17 2022 | Hays went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Sunday's 7-5 loss to the Rays. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After slumping early in July while battling a sore wrist, Hays has gotten back on track with multiple hits in three of his last four games leading into the All-Star break. He's gone 8-for-16 (.500) with two doubles, one homer and five runs in that span. The outfielder has enjoyed a fairly steady campaign so far with a .270/.325/.454 slash line, 12 homers, 46 RBI, 45 runs scored, a stolen base and 22 doubles through 85 contests. |
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| Jul 14 2022 | Hays went 4-for-5 with a double and a run scored in Wednesday's 7-1 victory over the Cubs. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays singled in his first, second and fifth plate appearance and doubled in his fourth time up, eventually coming around to score on an RBI double from Adley Rutschman. It was the outfielder's third four-hit game of the season, and he's currently slashing .267/.322/.444 with 11 home runs and 45 RBI. |
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| Jul 12 2022 | Hays (wrist) is batting fifth and playing right field Tuesday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: A sore wrist kept Hays out of Sunday's action. If the injury doesn't flare up, the 26-year-old, who's slashing .261/.318/.441 this season, should be an everyday staple in the middle of Baltimore's lineup. |
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| Jul 10 2022 | Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said Hays is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels due to a sore right wrist, Zachary Silver of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The same injury forced Hays to miss a game Tuesday, but he proceeded to start in each of the Orioles' subsequent four contests while going 1-for-14 with a walk and five strikeouts. Though the soreness in Hays' wrist hasn't yet subsided completely, Hyde believes the 27-year-old will be ready to go for Tuesday's series opener against the Cubs with a day out of the lineup Sunday plus Monday's team off day. |
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| Jul 6 2022 | Hays (wrist) is starting Wednesday's game against the Rangers, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays was out of Tuesday's lineup due to a right wrist injury, but he'll start in left field and bat cleanup a day later. Over his last six games, he's hit .083 with a double, a run and four strikeouts. |
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| Jul 5 2022 | Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said Hays is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Rangers due to a right wrist injury, Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays is considered day-to-day due to the injury, which he sustained when he was hit by a pitch in Monday's 7-6 win. He could be available off the bench, but because the outfielder was sporting a wrap on his hand, the Orioles could be inclined to stay away from him, per Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com. Ryan McKenna will pick up a start in the outfield in place of Hays. |
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| Jun 28 2022 | Hays went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's 9-2 win over the Mariners. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays' fourth-inning blast stretched the Orioles lead to 7-0. He's been productive in his last six games, going 10-for-25 (.400) with seven extra-base hits, eight RBI and five runs scored. The outfielder continues to establish himself as a solid fantasy contributor with a .287/.345/.489 slash line, 11 homers, 45 RBI, 39 runs scored and a stolen base in 70 contests. He's added 19 doubles and a triple this year, though his power is likely to be more of a benefit than his limited speed. |
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| Jun 26 2022 | Hays went 2-for-5 with a three-RBI double in a 6-2 win over the White Sox on Saturday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays cashed in three insurance runs with a bases-loaded double off reliever Jose Ruiz in the seventh. He also singled in the ninth to make it a solid two-hit night, and he now has eight hits over his last four games. The 26-year-old is on pace for a career-best season and is now slashing .288/.345/.485 on the year while batting in the heart of the Orioles lineup. |
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| Jun 22 2022 | Hays went 4-for-4 to hit for the cycle while driving in three and scoring three runs Wednesday against the Nationals. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays' performance was even more impressive given that the game ended after six innings due to rain. He has 10 homers on the season, five of which have come across 19 starts in June, during which he's also driven in 18 and scored 14 runs. Hays is quietly having an excellent campaign, maintaining a .287 average with 37 runs scored and 40 RBI across 271 plate appearances. |
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| Jun 17 2022 | Hays went 1-for-5 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Thursday's 10-2 win over the Blue Jays. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays went only 3-for-16 during the four-game series in Toronto, but all three of those hits went for extra bases (two homers, one double). The outfielder has nine long balls, 37 RBI, 33 runs scored, a stolen base and 15 doubles while maintaining a .289/.351/.474 slash line through 60 contests. |
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| Jun 15 2022 | Hays went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 6-5 win over the Blue Jays. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays restored the lead for the Orioles at 4-3 by leading off the fifth inning with a solo shot. He's gone deep three times in June while adding a .271/.300/.500 slash line, 13 RBI and six runs scored in 12 contests this month. The batting average has dropped a little bit, but it's nice to see the outfielder tap into a bit more power. For the season, he's posted eight homers, 35 RBI, 29 runs, 14 doubles, a .291 batting average and an .815 OPS. |
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| Jun 12 2022 | Hays went 3-for-5 with a double and two RBI in Sunday's 10-7 win over the Royals. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays contributed an RBI single in the second inning and knocked in another run on a fielder's choice in the fourth. The 26-year-old is 8-for-21 (.381) through his last five games, a span that includes three multi-hit efforts. He's wielded a steady bat in the heart of the Orioles' order, slashing .297/.359/.462 with seven home runs, 34 RBI, 28 runs scored and a stolen base through 234 plate appearances this year. His batting average hasn't been under .280 since May 4, and his OPS has been over .800 since May 27. |
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| Jun 7 2022 | Hays went 2-for-4 with a home run, a double, two RBI and two runs scored in Tuesday's 9-3 win over the Cubs. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays provided some insurance offense Tuesday, with an RBI double in the third inning and a solo shot in the fifth. It was his fifth multi-hit game in his last 15 contests, a span in which he's gone 18-for-57 (.316) with four homers. The outfielder has emerged as a steady hitter in the heart of the Orioles' order, sporting a .292/.359/.467 slash line with seven long balls, 30 RBI, 27 runs scored, 13 doubles and a stolen base through 217 plate appearances. |
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| Jun 5 2022 | Hays went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Saturday's 5-4 win over the Guardians. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Orioles managed only four hits on the day, but three of them left the yard, with Hays' third-inning blast off Triston McKenzie being the biggest blow. Over his last 17 games, Hays is slashing an impressive .318/.384/.500 with three of his six homers on the year along with 13 runs and 16 RBI. |
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| May 29 2022 | Hays is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Red Sox, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays is riding a nine-game hit streak during which he's gone 12-for-36 with two home runs, nine RBI, seven runs and a stolen base, but he'll be the odd man out of the lineup Sunday. Trey Mancini will shift to left field while catcher Adley Rutschman rests his legs as the designated hitter. |
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| May 28 2022 | Hays went 3-for-9 with a stolen base and a run scored across both games of Saturday's doubleheader versus the Red Sox. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays extended his hitting streak to nine games Saturday -- he's batted .333 (12-for-36) in that span. The outfielder also notched his first stolen base of the season (on his second attempt) in the nightcap. He's slashing a sturdy .297/.361/.455 with five home runs, 22 RBI, 21 runs scored and 11 doubles through 183 plate appearances as a near-everyday player in the top half of the Orioles' lineup. |
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| May 27 2022 | Hays went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run, a walk and an additional run scored during Friday's 12-8 win over the Red Sox. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays delivered a two-run shot during the eighth inning to cut the deficit to one run, and he walked and came around to score in the ninth to put Baltimore up 10-8. The 26-year-old extended his hit streak to seven games, and he's gone 9-for-27 with two home runs, nine RBI and six runs during that stretch. |
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| May 25 2022 | Hays went 1-for-5 with a solo home run and an additional RBI in Tuesday's 7-6 extra-innings loss to the Yankees. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays went yard in the seventh inning for his first homer since May 5. His other RBI came on a groundout in the 11th inning. He's starting to find his way at the plate, hitting safely in five straight games and going 5-for-19 (.263) in that span. The outfielder is at a .284/.352/.439 slash line with four long balls, 20 RBI, 18 runs scored and 11 doubles through 40 contests. He's 0-for-1 in stolen base attempts this year. |
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| May 22 2022 | Hays is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays, Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays started the past five games after missing four contests with a laceration on his hand, and he went 5-for-21 with two doubles, two walks, two RBI and four runs since rejoining the lineup. Trey Mancini will move to the outfield Sunday while Adley Rutschman serves as the designated hitter. |
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| May 18 2022 | Hays went 3-for-4 with two doubles, an RBI and a run scored in Wednesday's 3-2 loss to the Yankees. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays was at the center of the Orioles' two-run sixth inning. He knocked in Cedric Mullins with a double before scoring on Trey Mancini's fielder's choice. Hays was out from last Friday to Monday due to a laceration on his left hand, which has forced him to wear a batting glove since he returned to the lineup Tuesday. The outfielder had gone 0-for-17 in his prior five games before busting out of the slump Wednesday. He's now slashing .296/.364/.456 with three home runs, 13 RBI, 13 runs scored and 10 doubles through 34 contests. He'll likely resume a starting role in the corner outfield now that he's in good enough shape to play. |
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| May 17 2022 | Hays (hand) will start in left field and bat second in Tuesday's game against the Yankees, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays was on the bench for each of the Orioles' last four games while managing a cut on his left hand, but he got the green light to rejoin the lineup Tuesday after coming out of Monday's batting practice session no worse for the wear. The 26-year-old may have to wear some extra protection on his hand while batting over the next several days, but the injury doesn't sound like anything that will force additional absences. |
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| May 16 2022 | Manager Brandon Hyde said he's hopeful Hays (hand) rejoins the lineup Tuesday or Wednesday against the Yankees, Zachary Silver of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays is on the bench for Monday's series opener with New York, marking his fourth consecutive absence due to the left hand laceration. On a fortunate note, Hays was able to take batting practice earlier in the day, though the typically bare-handed-hitting outfielder wore a glove to protect his left hand during the hitting session. The Orioles will presumably check back in on Hays early Tuesday before deciding if he's fit to rejoin the lineup later that night. |
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| May 15 2022 | Hays (hand) is hoping to get back to more baseball activities Monday, Andy Kostka of The Baltimore Sun reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: His range of motion is better Sunday and he threw Saturday without a glove on. Hays' swelling will need to decrease in the coming days for him to return to action and avoid a stint on the injured list, but we should know more after he tests his hand Monday. |
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| May 14 2022 | Hays (hand) remains on the bench Saturday against the Tigers, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays missed Friday's series opener with a laceration on the back of his left hand, an injury he suffered the day before against the Cardinals. He'll sit for at least one more game, with Ryan McKenna starting in left field. |
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| May 13 2022 | Hays (hand) isn't starting Friday against Detroit, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays sustained a laceration on the back of his left hand when he was cleated in Thursday's win over the Cardinals, and he'll take a seat for Friday's series opener against Detroit. It's not yet clear whether he'll be available off the bench, but Chris Owings will start in left field and bat ninth. |
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| May 12 2022 | Manager Brandon Hyde said Hays has a "pretty bad" laceration on the back of his left hand from being cleated in Thursday's win over the Cardinals, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays was examined after taking a cleat to the hand Thursday, but he was able to remain in the game and ultimately went 0-for-4 with a strikeout. The 26-year-old will be further evaluated prior to Friday's series opener in Detroit, but Chris Owings and Tyler Nevin could see increased at-bats if Hays is forced to miss time. |
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| May 8 2022 | Hays went 5-for-7 with a double, two walks and three runs scored in Sunday's doubleheader versus the Royals. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays was perfect at the plate in Game 1, going 4-for-4 with a walk, though all of his hits were singles. His lone hit in Game 2 was a double. The outfielder was already hitting well prior to Sunday, but he's now hit safely in five straight games, going 10-for-18 (.556) in that span. The surge has lifted his slash line to .317/.391/.485 with three home runs, 12 RBI, 11 runs scored and eight doubles through 27 contests this season. He'll likely continue to see a near-everyday role as long as his bat stays hot. |
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| May 5 2022 | Hays went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in a 5-3 win Thursday over Minnesota. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After failing to reach in his first two at-bats, Hays singled in the sixth and hit a solo homer in the eighth, the latter giving the Orioles the lead. The left fielder has been hot of late, putting up a .387/.412/.581 batting line over the last eight games. He now has a respectable .815 OPS on the season and has hit in the heart of the Baltimore lineup for the last nine games. |
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| Apr 26 2022 | Hays went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run and a walk in a 12-8 loss Tuesday against the Yankees. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays hit a two-out, three-run homer off Jonathan Loaisiga in the eighth inning as Baltimore attempted to come back against New York. After going homer-less in his first 14 contests, the outfielder has now gone long in consecutive games. He's hitting .333/.395/.538 over his last 10, reaching safely in nine of those appearances. |
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| Apr 24 2022 | Hays went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in a 7-6 loss Sunday in Anaheim. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays' seventh-inning blast tied the game 6-6, erasing the deficit created by the Angels' six-run first inning. After starting the season 2-for-21, the outfielder is 12-for-36 with three doubles and a home run in his last nine games, hitting safely in eight of those contests. Sunday's blast was his first home run of the season and he's likely to hit for more power coming off a 22-homer season in 2021. |
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| Apr 22 2022 | Hays went 2-for-4 with a double and two RBI in Thursday's 6-4 loss to the Athletics. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays has improved at the plate in the last week, posting four multi-hit efforts with three RBI and three runs scored in his last six games. He started off slow this season -- he wasn't involved in any run production in his first six outings. The outfielder is slashing .244/.333/.333 through 51 plate appearances. |
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| Apr 20 2022 | Hays isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Athletics. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays will get his first day off this season after he hit .220 with three doubles, three runs and an RBI in his first 11 appearances of the year. Anthony Santander will shift to left field while Ryan McKenna starts in right. |
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| Apr 19 2022 | Hays went 2-for-4 with an RBI double in Monday's 5-1 loss to the Athletics. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays plated Rougned Odor with a double in the fifth inning. This was Hays' first RBI of the season through 10 games. He's slashing .243/.349/.324 with two doubles and three runs scored while seeing a regular role in the corner outfield spots. He's also 0-for-1 in stolen base attempts. |
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| Apr 16 2022 | Hays went 2-for-4 with a walk, a double and two runs scored in Friday's 2-1, 11-inning win over the Yankees. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After crossing the plate in the seventh inning to tie the game at 1-1 for his first run scored of the year, Hays came home with the winning run in less-than-dramatic fashion, as he scored on a bases-loaded walk after becoming the phantom runner to begin the bottom of the 11th. Hays has struggled to make contact to begin the season, going 4-for-25 (.160) through seven games with zero homers or RBI, but his 5:6 BB:K has at least helped keep his OBP afloat. |
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| Apr 13 2022 | Hays went 1-for-3 with two walks in Tuesday's 5-4 loss to the Brewers. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays notched his second hit of the season in the loss, but he's also drawn four walks through five games. That's a notable uptick in patience at the plate, but he only posted a 5.4 percent walk rate last year -- it's unlikely this newfound discipline is sustainable. The outfielder continues to see everyday work in the corner outfield spots, but he's regularly been in the lower half of the order versus right-hander pitchers while batting cleanup against the two lefties the Orioles have faced. |
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| Mar 19 2022 | Hays (abdomen) is starting Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Yankees. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays underwent core-muscle surgery in early October, but he was expected to make a full recovery by the start of spring training. He'll play left field and bat fourth Saturday, and he should be healthy now that camp is underway. |
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| Nov 15 2021 | Hays underwent a procedure earlier in the offseason to repair his core, but he's expected to be ready for spring training without any restrictions, Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Durability has been an issue for Hays in the past, but he managed to play a career-high 131 games in 2021, slashing .256/.308/.461 with 22 home runs, four stolen bases, 71 RBI and 73 runs across 529 plate appearances. He spent one brief stint on the injured list due to a hamstring issue, but Hays also appears to have played through a core-muscle injury down the stretch. Fortunately, the timing of the procedure means Hays should be back to full strength by the spring, setting him up to open the 2022 campaign in an everyday role in the corner outfield. |
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| Sep 23 2021 | Hays went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Thursday's 3-0 victory against Texas. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays singled in the first inning and tacked on a solo home run in the eighth that provided valuable insurance. The multi-hit effort extends Hays hit streak to nine games, during which he's gone 10-for-34 with two doubles and three home runs, as part of an excellent September that features a sensational 1.037 OPS in 21 games. |
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| Sep 19 2021 | Hays went 1-for-4 with a pair of RBI and a stolen base in Sunday's 8-6 loss to Boston. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The outfielder continues to produce in September, as he's now batting .290 (20-for-69) in his last 17 games. Hays isn't known for his speed, but he's up to four stolen bases in five attempts this year, and he's added four triples. The 26-year-old owns a .254/.301/.465 slash line with 21 home runs, 67 RBI and 67 runs scored across 475 plate appearances. |
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| Sep 18 2021 | Hays went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 7-1 loss to Boston. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 26-year-old went yard off Chris Sale in the second inning, but that was the only extra-base hit Baltimore mustered in the contest. Hays has been impressive in September with seven homers, 16 RBI, 10 runs scored and a .290/.333/.710 slash line in 15 games. He's up to 21 long balls, three stolen bases, 65 RBI and 67 runs scored in 467 plate appearances overall as a near-everyday option in the heart of the lineup. |
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| Sep 15 2021 | Hays went 2-for-4 with two home runs and three RBI in Wednesday's loss to the Yankees. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The outfielder took Nestor Cortes deep in the sixth inning for a solo shot and then launched a two-run blast off of Chad Green in the eighth. The two long balls have his season total up to 20, 10 of which have come since the beginning of August. The 26-year-old has secured at least one hit in 19 of his last 21 games, batting .342 with seven homers and 20 RBI over that stretch. |
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| Sep 11 2021 | Hays went 2-for-5 with two home runs and three RBI in an 11-10 loss to Toronto in the first game of Saturday's doubleheader. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With Cedric Mullins sitting out the first game of the twin bill, Hays hit leadoff. The 26-year-old went yard in the second and fourth innings, giving him 18 homers on the year. Hays went 0-for-3 in the nightcap, which puts his slash line at .253/.298/.453 with 59 RBI, 64 runs scored and three stolen bases through 446 plate appearances overall. He's blasted four homers in his last seven contests. |
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| Sep 9 2021 | Hays isn't starting Thursday's game against the Royals, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays has recorded hits in each of his last 15 appearances but will get a breather in Thursday's series finale. DJ Stewart will start in left field and bat fifth. |
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| Sep 8 2021 | Hays went 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBI in Tuesday's 7-3 win over the Royals. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He took Jackson Kowar deep for a two-run shot in the third inning after an RBI groundout in the first. Hays extended his hit streak to 14 games with the blast, a stretch during which he's slashing .373/.407/.667 with three of his 16 homers on the year. |
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| Sep 5 2021 | Hays went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Sunday's 8-7 win over the Yankees. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The outfielder opened the scoring in the second inning with a solo shot, his 15th homer of the year. Hays has also hit safely in his last 12 games, going 17-for-44 (.386) during the hot stretch. He's up to a .251/.297/.433 slash line with 51 RBI, 59 runs scored and three stolen bases this year as a fairly consistent presence in the corner outfield. |
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| Aug 28 2021 | Hays isn't starting Saturday's game against the Rays, Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays has gone 6-for-12 with a home run, three doubles, four runs and four RBI across his last four appearances, but he'll be on the bench for the third time in the last four games. DJ Stewart will start in left field and bat fifth. |
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| Aug 27 2021 | Hays went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer and a strikeout in Friday's 6-3 loss to the Rays. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays has displayed increased power recently, as he had doubled in each of his last three games before he blasted his 14th home run of the season in Friday's loss. Across those four appearances, the 26-year-old has gone 6-for-12 with a homer, three doubles, four RBI and four runs. |
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| Aug 26 2021 | Hays isn't starting Thursday against the Angels, Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays has gone 3-for-19 with two doubles, two RBI and a run in his last six appearances, but he'll be out of the lineup for a second straight contest. DJ Stewart will start in left field and bat fifth. |
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| Aug 25 2021 | Hays is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Angels. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: DJ Stewart will pick up a start in left field in place of Hays, who went 1-for-5 with a double and four strikeouts in Tuesday's 14-8 loss. During the Orioles' ongoing 19-game losing streak, Hays is slashing .224/.244/.316 with two home runs, two stolen bases, six RBI and six runs. |
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| Aug 22 2021 | Hays is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against Atlanta. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays will sit for the first time in August after batting .231 with three home runs and two stolen bases through the Orioles' first 19 games of the month. DJ Stewart (knee) will pick up a start in left field in place of Hays in the series finale. |
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| Aug 18 2021 | Hays went 1-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored in Wednesday's 8-4 loss to Tampa Bay. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The outfielder singled, stole second and scored on a Pedro Severino single in the first inning. Hays has hit fourth or fifth in each of the last three games after often serving as the No. 2 batter earlier in the year. He's hit safely in 14 of his 16 games in Baltimore, but he's gone just 17-for-67 (.254) this month. For the year, Hays sports a .240/.291/.417 slash line with 13 home runs, three stolen bases, 43 RBI and 50 runs scored. |
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| Aug 14 2021 | Hays went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 16-2 loss to the Red Sox. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He went back-to-back with Trey Mancini in the third inning against Chris Sale in the lefty's season debut, but it was all the offense the O's could muster. Hays is batting .264 (14-for-53) through 12 games in August with three of his 13 homers on the season. |
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| Aug 7 2021 | Hays went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Friday's 10-6 loss to Tampa Bay. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He's hit safely in five straight games, but Hays is just 5-for-22 (.227) in that span. The outfielder still appears to be making progress at the plate in August as he attempts to fend off playing time challenges from DJ Stewart and Ryan McKenna. Hays has 12 homers, 39 RBI, 46 runs scored and a pair of stolen bases while slashing .236/.289/.431 through 314 plate appearances. |
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| Aug 4 2021 | Hays went 1-for-4 with an RBI single and a stolen base in Wednesday's 10-3 loss to the Yankees. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays' lone hit knocked in Ramon Urias in the first inning to give Baltimore a quick 2-0 lead. While he's often hit second this season, Hays was dropped to fifth in the order Wednesday. The outfielder has hit safely in four straight games, but he's just 4-for-17 with a home run, a double, two RBI and two runs scored in that span. His season slash line is at an uninspiring .237/.291/.424 through 309 plate appearances. |
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| Aug 2 2021 | Hays went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Monday's 7-1 win over the Yankees. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The outfielder's lone hit Monday was a solo shot in the third inning as he went back-to-back with Cedric Mullins. Hays has endured an ugly slump lately, going just 5-for-34 (.147) in his last 10 games, although all five of those hits have gone for extra bases. His season slash line is down to .236/.292/.429 with 11 long balls, 37 RBI, 45 runs scored and a stolen base through 301 plate appearances. |
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| Jul 31 2021 | Hays is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Tigers, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays has gone 0-for-11 in his last three games, lowering his average to .200 in 12 games since the All-Star break. DJ Stewart bats sixth and plays left field Saturday. |
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| Jul 27 2021 | Hays went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 7-3 loss to Miami. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The outfielder got Baltimore on the board with his fourth-inning blast. Hays is up to 10 homers, 36 RBI, 43 runs scored and a stolen base through 277 plate appearances. He's added a .748 OPS, and he's outplayed DJ Stewart and Ryan McKenna to earn a near-everyday role in one of the corner outfield positions. |
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| Jul 25 2021 | Hays is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Nationals. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays will cede his spot in the outfield to Ryan McKenna in the series finale. The 26-year-old Hays had started in each of Baltimore's last six games, going 8-for-27 with five doubles, six runs and four RBI. |
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| Jul 24 2021 | Hays is batting second and playing right field Saturday, Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays was initially given a day off, but the announcement of Jon Lester starting instead of Max Scherzer (triceps) resulted in his insertion into the lineup. |
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| Jul 20 2021 | Hays went 3-for-5 with a double, a run scored and an RBI in Monday's 6-1 win over the Rays. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He hit leadoff once again with lefty Ryan Yarbrough on the bump for Tampa Bay, and Hays thrived in the role. The 26-year-old has found another gear in recent weeks, slashing .279/.333/.465 since the beginning of July with one homer, six RBI and seven runs in 12 games. |
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| Jul 19 2021 | Hays went 2-for-5 with a double and two runs scored in Sunday's 5-0 win over the Royals. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays reached with a single in the third and a double in the fifth and scored both times. The 25-year-old has been seeing the ball well over the last few weeks, slashing .313/.356/.522 with three homers, 13 RBI, 11 runs scored and a 4:12 BB:K over his last 19 games. For the year, he's hitting .247/.306/.432 with nine long balls, 31 RBI, 38 runs scored, a steal and a 16:50 BB:K over 250 plate appearances. He should continue to see regular playing time out in left field while ceding starts to DJ Stewart and Ryan McKenna every now and then. |
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| Jul 17 2021 | Hays is on the bench for Saturday's game against the Royals, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The outfielder went 0-for-2 in the first game out of the break and has now gone 8-for-33 in his last 10 games. Hays has walked three times and driven in six runs during that span. DJ Stewart will start in left field and bat cleanup Saturday. |
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| Jul 11 2021 | Hays went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run and a walk in Sunday's 7-5 extra-inning loss to the White Sox. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It didn't take long for Baltimore to get on the board Sunday, as Hays smacked his homer in the first inning after Cedric Mullins got aboard with a single. While seeing regular time in the corner outfield spots, Hays has posted only a .247/.303/.434 slash line through 240 plate appearances. He's added nine long balls, 31 RBI, 36 runs scored and a stolen base. The outfielder will likely need to continue fending off DJ Stewart and Ryan McKenna for playing time in the second half of the season. |
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| Jul 10 2021 | Hays is not starting Saturday's game against the White Sox, Jon Meoli of The Baltimore Sun reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He sits following an 0-for-4 performance Friday, which lowered his average to a still-impressive .310 in the last 10 games. Hays also has two home runs and eight RBI in that span. DJ Stewart is starting in left field and batting fifth Saturday. |
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| Jul 8 2021 | Hays isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Blue Jays, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays will get a breather after he went 6-for-22 with three doubles, three runs and two RBI across the last five games. DJ Stewart will start in left field and bat fifth. |
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| Jul 1 2021 | Hays went 1-for-1 with a pinch-hit solo home run in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Astros. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays came up to bat in the eighth as a pinch hitter for DJ Stewart and led off the inning with a solo homer to left to extend the Orioles' lead to 5-2. It was his second home run in the last three games and it extended his hitting streak to eight games as well. Overall, the 25-year-old is slashing .249/.307/.434 with eight homers, 26 RBI, 32 runs scored, a stolen base and a 13:43 BB:K over 207 plate appearances. |
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| Jun 30 2021 | Hays went 2-for-6 with three RBI in Tuesday's 13-3 win over Houston. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays contributed a two-run single in the fifth inning and tacked on another RBI single to cap off a five-run rally in the eighth. The outfielder has gone 11-for-28 (.393) with a home run, seven RBI and four runs scored during a seven-game hitting streak. The surge at the plate shouldn't be expected to last -- he has just a .245/.304/.415 slash line across 206 plate appearances this year. |
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| Jun 29 2021 | Hays went 3-for-5 with a two-run home run and three runs scored in Monday's 9-7 win over the Astros. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After knocking a couple singles earlier in the game, Hays slammed a two-run shot off Brandon Bielak in the ninth inning to give the Orioles the lead. The 25-year-old is slashing .242/.303/.418 with seven homers, 22 RBI and 31 runs in 200 plate appearances. He's currently riding a six-game hitting streak during which he's gone 9-for-22, albeit with just two extra-base hits. |
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| Jun 23 2021 | Hays isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Astros, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays had started each of the last three games, but he went 0-for-10 with a run and a strikeout. DJ Stewart will take over in left field and bat seventh. |
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| Jun 19 2021 | Hays isn't in the lineup Saturday against the Blue Jays, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays has been quite productive across the last three games, as he's gone 4-for-13 with a home run, three RBI, a stolen base and a walk. DJ Stewart will take his place in left field and bat sixth. |
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| Jun 18 2021 | Hays went 2-for-4 with an RBI single, a walk and a stolen base in Friday's 7-1 win over Toronto. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays knocked in the go-ahead run in the fifth inning, then added his first stolen base of the season. The outfielder went 0-for-14 in his first four games back from the injured list, but he's now gone 4-for-13 in his last three contests. Overall, Hays has a .233/.299/.420 slash line with six home runs, 18 RBI and 26 runs scored across 166 plate appearances. |
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| Jun 17 2021 | Hays went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Thursday against Cleveland. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays took Eli Morgan yard in the second inning to record his sixth home run of the season. It was his first homer in his last 12 starts, during which time he's collected only eight hits in 50 at-bats. He's struggled to get going at the plate overall this season, as he's recorded a .226/.289/.418 line across 161 plate appearances. |
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| Jun 14 2021 | Hays isn't in the lineup for Monday's game against Cleveland, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays will get a breather after he went 0-for-10 with a run, a walk and six strikeouts across the last three games. DJ Stewart will start in left field and bat fourth. |
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| Jun 13 2021 | Hays (undisclosed) is starting in center field and batting fifth Sunday against the Rays, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager Brendan Hyde seemed to hint that Hays may have gotten dinged up during Saturday's loss, but the outfielder appears to be fine for Sunday's series finale. He'll shift to center field as Cedric Mullins gets the day off. |
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| Jun 12 2021 | Manager Brandon Hyde said following Saturday's loss to the Rays that Hays may have tweaked something late in the game, Joe Trezza of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hyde wasn't especially specific, noting that he did not know all the details regarding the possible injury. Hays returned from a hamstring strain Friday, but it's not clear if this potential issue is related to the previous injury. Further update on Hays will likely be given later Saturday or early Sunday. |
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| Jun 11 2021 | Hays (hamstring) went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts in Friday's 4-2 loss to Tampa Bay. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays missed nearly three weeks with the hamstring injury. He's the favorite for playing time in left field going forward. The 25-year-old has an unremarkable .244/.309/.441 slash line with five home runs, 15 RBI and 24 runs scored across 141 plate appearances. Despite the three-strikeout effort Friday, he's only striking out at a reasonable 21.3 percent rate. |
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| Jun 10 2021 | Hays (hamstring) will join the Orioles for their weekend series against the Rays, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays was placed on the injured list May 26 but began a rehab assignment earlier this week. Ryan McKenna was optioned to Triple-A on Thursday, which could signify that Hays' activation is imminent barring any setbacks. |
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| Jun 9 2021 | Hays (hamstring) went 1-for-3 with a solo home run while on a rehab assignment with Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays has been out since May 24 with a left hamstring strain, but his presence on a rehab assignment suggests he is getting closer to a return. The outfielder may need another game or two with Norfolk, but he could be activated for this weekend's series in Tampa. |
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| Jun 2 2021 | Hays (hamstring) has started his running progressions, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays has been on the injured list since May 26 due to a strained left hamstring, and he's now making some progress in his recovery. Manager Brandon Hyde is hopeful that the outfielder will be able to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Norfolk next week and return to the Orioles later in the week. |
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| May 26 2021 | Hays (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays had missed the last two games due to a left hamstring strain and wasn't expected to return to the lineup for Wednesday's series finale in Minnesota. The outfielder will have additional time to recover, but it's not yet clear whether he'll spend more than the minimum of 10 days on the injured list. Ryan McKenna was recalled by the Orioles in a corresponding move, while DJ Stewart could serve as the primary left fielder in Hays' absence. |
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| May 25 2021 | Hays (hamstring) isn't expected to be available Wednesday against the Twins, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays sat out Monday's and Tuesday's contests with left hamstring tightness, and he's not expected to be back in the lineup Wednesday. Baltimore may need to make a roster move for outfield depth with Ryan Mountcastle (hand) also potentially unavailable after being hit by a pitch Tuesday. |
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| May 24 2021 | Hays isn't in the lineup Monday against the Twins due to left hamstring tightness, Joe Trezza of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays is on the bench for the second time in the last three games, and manager Brandon Hyde revealed that the outfielder is managing a hamstring issue. However, Hyde didn't sound too concerned about the injury, so Hays should be considered day-to-day. The 25-year-old will be available off the bench if needed Monday, Dan Connolly of The Athletic reports. |
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| May 22 2021 | Hays is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Nationals, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Orioles will have one less regular than usual with the series being played in a National League park. Ryan Mountcastle, the team's primary designated hitter, will get the start in left field, pushing Hays to the bench. |
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| May 15 2021 | Hays went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Friday's 5-4 loss to the Yankees. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays' only hit of the night came in the first when he took Corey Kluber deep to left to even the game at 1-1. It was his fifth home run of the year as he's already surpassed his total from 2020 in 28 fewer plate appearances. Overall, the 25-year-old is slashing .250/.314/.479 with 13 RBI and 19 runs scored. |
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| May 7 2021 | Hays went 3-for-4 with a double, two singles and a walk in Friday's 6-2 loss to Boston. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays did well to keep the line moving, but he wasn't able to make his way all the way around the bases. The 25-year-old outfielder lifted his slash line to .260/.316/.479 in 80 plate appearances this season. He has four home runs, 10 RBI, 14 runs scored and no stolen bases in 19 games. Hays has not gone more than one game without a hit when healthy -- while he's not showing remarkable power, his consistency should keep him near the top of Baltimore's order. |
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| May 2 2021 | Hays went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a walk and an additional run scored in Sunday's 7-5 loss to Oakland. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays hit a solo shot in the third inning. He also got aboard in the fifth inning with a single and scored on a Trey Mancini single. Hays is hitting .250/.300/.500 with four home runs, 10 RBI and 12 runs scored across 15 games. The 25-year-old outfielder has yet to attempt a stolen base this season. |
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| Apr 30 2021 | Hays went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 3-2 win over the Athletics. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays was the latter of back-to-back home runs off Mike Fiers with two outs in the third inning. The outfielder also recorded an RBI two games in a row for the first time this season. His average is down to .234 to start the year. His 27.5% strikeout rate likely has something to do with that, provided he has struck out at least once in all but three of his games so far. |
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| Apr 25 2021 | Hays went 2-for-3 with two home runs, three RBI, three runs, one walk and a strikeout in Sunday's 8-1 win over the Athletics. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays recorded two hits in Saturday's loss to Oakland, and he stayed hot by homering in each of his first two at-bats in Sunday's series finale. The 25-year-old is now hitting .267 with seven runs and five RBI this year. |
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| Apr 20 2021 | The Orioles activated Hays (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list ahead of Tuesday's game against the Marlins. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays ended up missing just over two weeks with the right hamstring strain. The 25-year-old had been the Orioles' everyday left fielder prior to suffering the injury, and he should reclaim a regular spot in the lineup now that he's healthy again. However, he'll be eased back into the mix Tuesday as a reserve with DJ Stewart picking up the start in left field in the Orioles' series opener versus the Marlins, according to Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com. |
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| Apr 16 2021 | Hays (hamstring) took at-bats Thursday and worked at the team's alternate training site Friday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays has been dealing with a right hamstring strain that has kept him on the 10-day injured list since April 5, but he's continued to ramp up his workload recently. Manager Brandon Hyde said that he hopes Hays will be able to return to game action early next week. The 25-year-old went 2-for-10 with a double, two RBI and four strikeouts in three games prior to his injury. |
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| Apr 10 2021 | Hays (hamstring) has been progressing well at the Orioles' alternate training site, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right hamstring strain Monday, but he's been jogging and hitting at the alternate training site. Manager Brandon Hyde was pleased with Hays' progress, but the 25-year-old remains without a timetable to return. DJ Stewart was activated from the 10-day injured list Saturday and could see extra playing time in left field while Hays is sidelined. |
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| Apr 5 2021 | Hays was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right hamstring strain Monday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays exited Sunday's game against the Red Sox after suffering a hamstring injury while running the bases. He'll miss at least 10 days after he was diagnosed with a strain Monday. Ryan McKenna was recalled in a corresponding move, while Ryan Mountcastle and Pat Valaika could see increased time in left field in Hays' absence. |
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| Apr 4 2021 | The Orioles announced that Hays was removed in the third inning of Sunday's game against the Red Sox due to right hamstring discomfort, Dan Connolly of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays appeared to suffer the injury while running the bases shortly after recording a two-run double. The Orioles are viewing him as day-to-day heading into Monday's series opener versus the Yankees. |
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| Mar 31 2021 | Hays finished Grapefruit League play with a .392/.446/.745 slash line to go with four home runs and three stolen bases in 51 at-bats. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heading into the spring, Hays was expected to battle Cedric Mullins for the starting job in center field, but the Orioles should have regular spots in the outfield available for both players. DJ Stewart (hamstring) is slated to begin the season on the injured list, and Anthony Santander and Ryan Mountcastle are likely to split time between designated hitter and a corner-outfield spot, leaving center and the other corner spot open for Hays and Mullins. Hays' huge spring only further solidified him as an everyday player, and at the very least, he looks poised to open the season as the Orioles' main leadoff option against left-handed pitching. |
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| Feb 22 2021 | Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said Monday that Hays will compete with Cedric Mullins for the top job in center field this spring, Jon Meoli of The Baltimore Sun reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Even if Mullins wins out in the competition for primary duties in center field, Hays would likely still be in contention for a quasi-everyday role at one of the corner spots, as the Orioles could move one of Ryan Mountcastle or Anthony Santander to designated hitter in that scenario. While Hays turned in a serviceable .279/.328/.393 slash line over 134 plate appearances in 2020, he'll likely still need a productive spring to ensure he opens 2021 as a regular starter. |
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| Sep 27 2020 | Hays went 3-for-4 with a run scored in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Blue Jays. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: While he didn't hit the ball with much authority -- two of his singles never left the infield -- Hays still did his job from the top of the batting order. The 25-year-old is on a roll to close out the season, putting together multi-hit performances in five of his last eight games and slashing .455/.486/.758 over that stretch with three solo homers and eight total runs scored. |
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| Sep 24 2020 | Hays went 3-for-5 with a double, a solo home run and two additional runs scored in Thursday's 13-1 rout of the Red Sox. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lower half of the O's order put on a hitting clinic as four different Baltimore hitters racked up three hits each, with none of them batting higher than Hays in the No. 5 spot. For the third straight season, the 25-year-old has had trouble staying healthy., but when Hays has been in the lineup he's been reasonably productive, slashing .275/.333/.404 through 30 games with four homers, two steals, eight RBI and 18 runs. |
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| Sep 23 2020 | Hays went 3-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 9-1 loss to the Red Sox. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays seventh-inning blast off Red Sox reliever Mike Kickham was the Orioles' lone run in the contest. It was Hays' third homer of the year, to go with seven RBI, 15 runs scored and a pair of stolen bases in 29 games. |
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| Sep 19 2020 | Hays went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in a 2-1 loss to the Rays on Friday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays provided the lone run for the Orioles when he took Tyler Glasnow deep to left to open up the bottom half of the fourth. It was his first home run since he was activated off the injured list Sept. 14. The 25-year-old is hitting .227/.296/.307 with two homers, six RBI and 12 runs scored in 98 plate appearances and will look to finish the season on a strong note after missing a month with a fractured rib. |
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| Sep 14 2020 | Hays (ribs) was activated off the 10-day injured list Monday and will be in the lineup against Atlanta, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays wound up missing a month with a fractured rib. He'd struggled to a .203/.273/.246 slash line in 77 plate appearances prior to suffering the injury, but he's still likely to play a significant role down the stretch in center field. |
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| Sep 13 2020 | Hays (ribs) should return from the injured list within the next few days, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He has missed a month with a fractured rib, but it sounds like he will return sometime during the upcoming home series against Atlanta. Once activated, Hays and Cedric Mullins are expected to share center field duties while also likely getting the occassional start in right or left field down the stretch. |
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| Sep 9 2020 | Hays (ribs) had a simulated game rained out Wednesday but could return from the injured list sometime next week, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 25-year-old figures to take part in a sim game within the next couple days, and he could be cleared to return after receiving about a week's worth of at-bats. Hays has been sidelined by the non-displaced rib fracture since mid-August. |
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| Sep 1 2020 | Hays (ribs) is expected to resume baseball activities soon and return to the roster at some point within the next two weeks, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays has been out with a non-displaced rib fracture since mid-August but appears to be trending in the right direction. He hit just .203/.273/.246 in 19 games prior to suffering the injury. |
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| Aug 25 2020 | Hays (rib fracture) is without a timetable to return, Joe Trezza of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Orioles originally said Hays would miss the minimum 10 days with the injury, which would have allowed him to return Tuesday. However, he either suffered a setback or has just been slower to heal than anticipated. At this point, it's tough to continue rostering Hays in mixed leagues that don't have IL spots. |
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| Aug 21 2020 | Hays' fractured rib is coming along slowly, but the outfielder cold be back within two weeks, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays will be eligible to return from the injured list Tuesday, but it doesn't sound as though he'll be able to do so. He should return to his regular role once healthy, though the arrival of Ryan Mountcastle crowds the Orioles' outfield. |
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| Aug 15 2020 | Hays was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a non-displaced rib fracture. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It is unclear if this is an injury that Hays has been dealing with for a certain period of time or if it something that has recently developed as he was in the starting lineup for the Orioles on Friday. There is currently no timetable for his return. |
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| Aug 11 2020 | Hays went 2-for-5 with an inside-the-park home run and two RBI on Tuesday against the Phillies. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays came through with the decisive hit of the contest, after he smoked a line that center fielder Roman Quinn misplayed. That allowed Hays to score on an inside-the-park home run, his first homer of the season. Hays has gotten near every day playing time, but has struggled to make much of it by posting a .214/.286/.268 line in 63 plate appearances. |
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| Aug 5 2020 | Hays is not in the lineup for Game 2 of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Marlins, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays started in center field and batted sixth in Game 1, but his struggles continued as he went 0-for-3 with a strikeout. Cedric Mullins will work in center field for the O's in the nightcap. |
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| Aug 2 2020 | Hays is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays will take a seat for the first time this season after serving as the Orioles' starting center fielder and leadoff man through the club's first eight games, going 3-for-28 (.107) with three runs, an RBI and a stolen base. Second baseman Hanser Alberto will ascend to the top of the order in the series finale in Hays' stead while Cedric Mullins picks up a start in center field. |
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| Jul 21 2020 | Hays (knee) is in the lineup for Tuesday's exhibition game against the Nationals, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays left Sunday's exhibition against the Phillies after getting struck in the knee by a pitch, but the issue was never thought to be serious. He should be ready to take the field on Opening Day. |
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| Jul 19 2020 | Hays (knee) is expected to be fine after being hit by a pitch in Sunday's exhibition game, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays is a little sore after Sunday's contest and may not play in Monday's exhibition game, but the issue isn't believed to be serious. The 25-year-old was already scheduled to leave the game after his at-bat when he was hit, and the team isn't concerned about his status going forward. |
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| Mar 21 2020 | Hays could serve as Baltimore's leadoff hitter once the season begins, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Although Hays didn't have the most impressive spring as he hit .179/.273/.286 with three extra-base hits and seven strikeouts over 33 plate appearances, he's still likely on track to start the season as the Orioles' center fielder and their leadoff hitter. The 24-year-old only appeared in 21 major-league games last season, but he managed to record a .373 on-base percentage with four home runs and 13 RBI. |
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| Sep 28 2019 | Hays is not in Saturday's lineup against the Red Sox. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He is hitting .333 with four home runs and two steals in his last 10 games. Stevie Wilkerson is starting in center field and batting seventh. |
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| Sep 24 2019 | Hays went 3-for-8 with two home runs, five RBI and a stolen base Monday in an 11-10 loss to the Blue Jays. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays hit a three-run shot in the third inning and added a solo home run in the fifth frame. Hays has hit all four of his home runs in the last five games. The 24-year-old is now hitting .314/.364/.627 through 16 games this season. |
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| Sep 21 2019 | Hays went 1-for-6 with a two-run home run Saturday against the Mariners. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was hardly a standout performance from Hays, though he made his only hit count as he tied the game in eighth inning with his second long ball of the season. He's now riding a four-game hitting streak, though he's recorded multiple hits in just one of those contests. |
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| Sep 17 2019 | Hays is not starting Tuesday against Toronto, Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays has started five of the last nine games, going 6-for-22 with a pair of doubles at the plate. Mason Williams starts in center field Tuesday. |
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| Sep 15 2019 | Hays is not in the lineup Sunday against the Tigers, Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hays hits the bench after starting four of the last six games. He's gone 5-for-18 with a pair of doubles since getting called up in early September. Anthony Santander starts in center field Sunday. |
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| Sep 7 2019 | Hays was recalled by the Orioles on Saturday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Reports from the start of September stated that Hays would head to the Arizona Fall League instead of joining the Orioles' big-league roster. The team evidently changed plans, so Hays will get a few major-league opportunities over the final few weeks of the season before heading to the AFL in October. |
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| May 23 2019 | Hays (thumb) moved up to Double-A Bowie on Thursday to continue his rehab assignment, Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jul 24 2018 | Hays (ankle) will begin a rehab assignment with short-season Aberdeen this week, Steve Melewski of MASNsports.com reports. | He has resumed baseball activities with Double-A Bowie, and will soon be sent to the lower-level affiliate to begin playing in games. Hays could rejoin Bowie in a week or two, but will likely spend the rest of the season in the minor leagues. |
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| Jul 20 2018 | Hays (ankle) resumed some baseball activities with Double-A Bowie on Friday, Steve Melewski of MASN Sports reports. | Hays will continue to work his way back from an ankle injury that has kept him sidelined since the end of May. After spending the previous three weeks in a walking boot, Hays received an injection for the ankle last week and was shut down from all activities in order to give it some rest. He will likely require a little time to get back into shape before rejoining the Baysox. |
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| Jul 12 2018 | Hays will be shut down from baseball activities for a week after receiving an injection for his ankle Monday, Eduardo A. Encina of The Baltimore Sun reports. | Hays was batting just .224 with six homers and 18 RBI through 43 games at Double-A Bowie prior to dealing with another ankle injury. He battled a similar issue at the end of June, causing him to miss just over a month. It's unclear at this point when he'll be healthy enough to return to action. |
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| Jun 25 2018 | Hays will see a specialist for his injured ankle Tuesday, Jon Meoli of The Baltimore Sun reports. | Hays has been out since the end of May with an ankle injury. His eventual return timeline should become clearer after the visit. Prior to the injury, Hays was hitting a disappointing .224/.259/.374 in 43 games with Double-A Bowie. |
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| Jun 13 2018 | Hays (ankle) will have to stay in a walking boot for the next two weeks, Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reports. | This will likely keep Hays sidelined from action until July as he continues to recover from an ankle injury. The 22-year-old has been out since May 24 and was hitting just .224/.259/.374 at the time of his injury. Expect an update on his status once Hays is able to shed the walking boot. |
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| May 22 2018 | Hays went hitless across four at-bats and drove in a run on a sacrifice fly for Double-A Bowie in its 10-5 win over Trenton on Monday. | Hays has endured a tough season in his second tour of Double-A and has exhibited few signs of an impending turnaround. The 22-year-old has now gone hitless in six of his last eight starts, submitting a .156/.176/.156 slash line over that span. A .256 BABIP has certainly contributed to Hays' demise, but the outfielder hasn't helped his cause with a 23.2 percent strikeout rate, which amounts to a seven-point uptick from what he posted at Bowie in 2017. Hays still seems likely to resurface in the majors at some point this season, but it may not come until late in the second half if he fails to show significant progress at the plate with Bowie. |
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| Apr 12 2018 | Hays went 2-for-4 with one home run Wednesday for Double-A Bowie. | The majestic blast to left-center field was his second round tripper of the year, and this marked his first multi-hit game of the campaign. He is hitting .207, which is not cause for concern, as he has only played seven games, but his 10 strikeouts (32.3 percent strikeout rate) are a bit troubling, as he only whiffed at a 15.9 percent clip for the Baysox last season. |
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| Mar 13 2018 | Hays (lat) will start in right field and bat seventh for the Orioles in Tuesday's Grapefruit League game against the Twins, Eduardo A. Encina of The Baltimore Sun | As anticipated, Hays will make his Grapefruit League debut in the outfield after all five of his previous appearances this spring came as a designated hitter while the 22-year-old recovered from a sore lat muscle. Assuming Hays endures no physical issues Tuesday, he should be cleared to play regularly throughout the remainder of spring training in order to pick up at-bats ahead of the regular season. The organization's top prospect remains in good shape to open the 2018 campaign as the team's everyday right fielder. |
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| Mar 10 2018 | Hays (lat) is scheduled to play in a split-squad contest Tuesday after getting some long toss in earlier this week, Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reports. | Hays was able to throw from 150 feet Friday and said that his right shoulder felt "the best it's been all spring." He was included as an option off the Orioles' bench during Thursday's game but failed to make an appearance as the club continues to play it cautiously with its top prospect. Barring any setbacks, Hays should at full capacity well before the beginning of the season. |
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| Mar 8 2018 | Hays (lat) isn't included in the Baltimore lineup for Thursday's Grapefruit League game against Toronto, though he's listed as an available option off the bench. | After being held out of spring action for a little over a week while managing a sore lat, Hays returned to the lineup Wednesday against the Rays, going 1-for-4 while serving as the designated hitter. Hays previously stated that he expected to resume work in the outfield Thursday, but any innings he receives in the field will come in a reserve role. Hays' absence from the lineup shouldn't be viewed as a setback, as manager Buck Showalter is likely just being cautious with the prized rookie coming off an injury. Expect Hays to log a start in right or left field at some point in the coming days. |
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| Mar 6 2018 | Hays (lat) expects to return to outfield work Thursday, Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reports. | According to Kubatko, the outfield prospect hit and threw Tuesday and will act as the designated hitter for Wednesday's matchup. As long as everything goes off without a hitch, Hays should be good to go and ready to compete for the starting gig in right field once again. There's plenty of competition for the role, but Hays still appears to be the frontrunner at this stage of spring training. |
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| Mar 1 2018 | Hays (lat) expects to resume playing in Grapefruit League games following the Orioles' off day Monday, Rich Dubroff of PressBoxonline.com reports. | The Orioles elected to shut Hays down completely for the next three days after the outfielder received an injection Wednesday to address inflammation near his right shoulder. Hays expects to resume hitting Saturday and perform additional activities the following two days before the Orioles clear him for game action. The 22-year-old still looks like the leading candidate to win an Opening Day starting role in right field, but his margin for error may be smaller than it was entering the spring due to his injury and the Orioles' recent signing of veteran outfielder Colby Rasmus. |
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| Feb 28 2018 | Hays (lat) got good news with his MRI Wednesday, as it only revealed inflammation and he is expected to be back in the outfield in three days, Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reports. | This is the best diagnosis the Orioles could have hoped for when Hays went for tests on his ailing shoulder. Colby Rasmus, who was signed to a minor-league deal with an invite to spring training, may open the year in right field for the Orioles, as Hays has yet to play at Triple-A, despite reaching the majors last year. However, most expect Hays to take over an everyday role for Baltimore at some point in the first half. |
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| Feb 27 2018 | Hays (lat) will undergo an MRI on Wednesday, Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reports. | It appears the lat injury that was bothering Hays earlier in camp is still an issue. He was initially moved from right field to designated hitter to avoid aggravating the ailment, but a pair of hitless appearances (0-for-7) prompted the Orioles to send the highly regarded prospect for some tests to make sure it isn't anything overly serious. More should be known about Hays' status following Wednesday's tests. |
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| Feb 25 2018 | Hays (lat) is batting third as the Orioles' designated hitter in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Red Sox, freelance sports writer Maureen Mullen reports. | Hays was forced to sit out Saturday's game due to a sore lat, but after a day of rest he's set to rejoin the lineup. He'll serve as the team's DH on Sunday but will see nearly all of his playing time in the outfield during 2018. |
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| Feb 24 2018 | Hays was not in the Orioles' lineup Saturday due to a sore lat, Roch Kubatko of the Mid-Atlantic Sports Network reports. | Hays has yet to appear in a spring training game due to the injury, but Kubatko also reports he took batting practice and could have played Saturday. Apparently, manager Buck Showalter wanted to give the outfielder an extra day. He's expected to serve as Baltimore's designated hitter Sunday, according to Rich Dubroff of PressBoxonline.com. |
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| Feb 21 2018 | Hays' chances of making the Opening Day roster have been reduced following the additions of Alex Presley and Colby Rasmus on minor-league deals, Rich Dubroff of PressBoxonline.com reports. | Between the recently added veteran competition along with Rule 5 pick Anthony Santander's presence in camp, Hays may be the odd-man out for a major-league roster spot. It's certainly not a product of his minor-league results -- he produced an OPS north of .900 at every level of the minors -- but more due to the glut of outfielders in camp and the fact that he hasn't played an inning above Double-A. A strong spring showing could make him a staple of the big-league lineup, but there is reason to play things a bit more cautiously than before in redraft leagues. |
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| Feb 19 2018 | Hays will compete for Baltimore's starting spot in right field over the course of spring training, Brittany Ghiroli of MLB.com reports. | Hays made a name for himself at Double-A Bowie last season, where he slashed .330/.367/.594 with 16 home runs over just 64 games. The 22-year-old's efforts earned him a promotion to the big club in September, where he played 20 games and hit just .217 with a subpar .555 OPS. While his performance left much to be desired, he will have the chance to leave spring training as the Orioles' starting right fielder. Unless the team acquires another outfielder, his main competition for the spot figures to come from Joey Rickard, who hit .241/.276/.345 over 111 games with Baltimore last season. |
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| Sep 20 2017 | Hays is leading off Wednesday against the Red Sox, Jon Meoli of The Baltimore Sun reports. | With Manny Machado (illness) and Tim Beckham (dental procedure) out, Hays moves to the top of the lineup. He has been confined to the bottom two spots of the order since his surprise promotion from Double-A and is hitting an impressive .304/.333/.522 with one home run in 24 plate appearances. His 7:1 K:BB and .400 BABIP suggest this run of success is unsustainable. Even though he has the platoon advantage, Hays will be up against Chris Sale in this contest, so he is not a slam dunk in daily contests despite the advantageous spot in the order. Nonetheless, Hays is one of the top prospects in baseball and could open 2018 on the big-league roster despite having never played a game at Triple-A. |
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| Sep 19 2017 | Manager Buck Showalter has been impressed with Hays' play since the rookie was recalled earlier this month, Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reports. "I've been really impressed with his arm strength. He's shown some arm strength on some throws flat-footed," Showalter said. "The part of [Hays] I really like is that he's anticipating taking an extra base. But he's played under control pretty well with that. It's not a reckless aggressiveness so far." | The 21-year-old outfielder slashed .329/.365/.593 with 32 home runs, 95 RBI and 81 runs over 128 minor-league games in 2017. Hays played in 64 games at both, High-A Frederick and Double-A Bowie, posting nearly identical numbers at each stop. Baltimore's third-round pick in 2016 is 6-for-19 with a home run and five RBI since making his MLB debut as part of September's expanded rosters. He's arguably the top fantasy prospect in the organization, and Hays is worthy of being rostered in all dynasty formats. |
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| Sep 19 2017 | Hays is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Red Sox. | Hays tallied six hits and five RBI over his last three games, so manager Buck Showalter will give him his fifth straight start, even though Adam Jones is back and the Orioles are facing a right-handed hitter. Hays will man right field and hit eighth in the Orioles' batting order Tuesday night. |
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| Sep 9 2017 | Hays will get his first big-league start Saturday against the Indians, patrolling right field and hitting ninth, Jon Meoli of The Baltimore Sun reports. | The Orioles' top prospect has made a pinch-hit appearance since he was promoted, but this marks his first game in the lineup. He has significant upside in batting average and power, but having bypassed Triple-A, it's hard to expect him to hit the ground running against big-league pitching. However, if he gets hot, he could start to steal more at-bats from Seth Smith over the final three weeks. |
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| Sep 5 2017 | Hays had his contract purchased from Double-A Bowie on Tuesday. | Hays will join the Orioles after mashing in the minors this season, compiling a .329/.365/.593 line with 32 homers and 32 doubles in 128 games between High-A Frederick and Double-A Bowie. He doesn't strikeout or walk much, but his ability to hit for a high average coupled with his power potential make him one of the most underrated prospects in the game. It's unclear how much playing time Hays will see down the stretch, but it wouldn't be surprising to see him challenge Seth Smith for at-bats. |
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| Sep 4 2017 | Hays has been discussed as a possible callup, but it doesn't seem likely to happen at the moment, Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reports. | Baltimore's front office is hesitant to push the club's top prospect into MLB ahead of schedule. Hays has enjoyed an impressive minor-league campaign, hitting a combined .328 with 31 home runs and 92 RBI over 127 games with High-A Frederick and Double-A Bowie. |
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| Aug 12 2017 | Hays said despite better pitching, the transition into Double-A hasn't been overwhelming, Joe Wedra of SB Nation reports. | Hays crushed pitchers through 64 games at High-A, slashing .328/.364/.592 over 280 plate appearances, before earning a promotion in mid-June. Entering Saturday, the outfielder owned even better numbers (.345/.380/.661) through 41 games with Double-A Bowie. Hays' 2017 campaign will almost certainly earn him an invite to camp next spring. |
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| Jul 23 2017 | Hays was removed from Sunday's game with Double-A Bowie after fouling a ball off his face, Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reports. | The injury doesn't seem to be too severe at this time, as he's only expected to receive a few stitches to repair a cut above his eye. Consider Hays day-to-day for the time being. Prior to this incident, the top prospect was slashing .330/.355/.609 in 115 at-bats with the BaySox. |
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| Jun 20 2017 | Hays will be promoted to Double-A Bowie following the Carolina League All-Star break, Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reports. | Since being drafted in the third round of last year's draft, all Hays has done is hit. This season with High-A Frederick, he's slashing .328/.364/.592 and 16 home runs. It's a little worrisome that he's just 4-for-10 on stolen base attempts, although his bat and good plate discipline could help him make an impact against the new level of competition. |
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| Jun 13 2017 | Hays launched his 13th home run of the year for High-A Frederick on Monday, good for second place in the Carolina League, Mike Rosenbaum of MLB.com reports. | Hays is tearing up High-A, slashing .322/.362/.564 through 54 games. It shouldn't be long before last year's third-round pick jumps up to MiLB's higher levels. |
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| May 25 2017 | Hays, batting leadoff for the first time in his professional career, hit three solo home runs on Wednesday for High-A Frederick. | The 6-foot-1, 195-pound outfielder is tied with four others -- including teammate and Orioles' No. 2 prospect Ryan Mountcastle -- for third in the Carolina League with eight homers. Hays is now slashing .321/.358/.552 with 23 RBI and 26 runs through 41 games this year. |
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| May 11 2017 | Hays is slashing .309/.353/.455 with 14 RBI and 17 runs through his first 28 games with High-A Frederick in 2017. | Hays, the club's No. 5 prospect, is off to a nice start in his first run through the Carolina League. After being taken in the third round of the 2016 draft, Hays impressed at short-season Aberdeen last fall. Through 110 at-bats this season, the 21-year-old outfielder has sliced his strikeout rate by nearly five percentage points compared to the fall season -- illustrating encouraging growth. |
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