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Hayes (back) took batting practice Monday, Justice delos Santos of MLB.com reports.

Hayes has expressed hope that he'll be ready for activation from the injured list when first eligible Wednesday. The Pirates have not confirmed that that's the plan, but the third baseman being on the road trip with the team and taking swings in the batting cage is a good sign. He's been out of commission for a little over a week with lower-back stiffness.

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