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Hayes (back) is set to resume light baseball activity, MLB.com reports. Hayes has been sidelined since Aug. 19 and has been working to strengthen his core for a potential return. He is expected to start playing catch soon, though his return this season appears to be in jeopardy. The team has not officially decided whether Hayes will play again in 2024.
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Pirates manager Derek Shelton said Tuesday that Hayes (back) has yet to resume baseball activities, Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports. Hayes landed on the 10-day injured list more than three weeks ago with a back injury that has nagged at him for much of the season. Shelton also noted Tuesday that, as of now, offseason surgery for Hayes is not under consideration. However, the third baseman is clearly not close to returning, and at this point it's fair to wonder whether he will make it back at all this season. Jared Triolo has been operating as the Pirates' everyday third baseman since Hayes went down and will continue to hold down that spot.
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Hayes' back injury is still being evaluated and there remains no timetable for his return, Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports. The third baseman has been on the 10-day injured list on two occasions this season with back problems and the Pirates are still trying to get a better handle on the injury. Hayes is expected to return at some point during September, but his timeline lacks specificity. The 27-year-old is sporting a lowly .233/.283/.290 batting line this season.
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General manager Ben Cherington said Sunday that he is optimistic Hayes (back) will return at some point during the 2024 season, MLB.com reports. Hayes has been sidelined since Aug. 19 with back inflammation and has not resumed much activity. Despite the lack of progress, he should be back to man the hot corner at some point in the coming weeks.
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The Pirates placed Hayes on the 10-day injured list Monday with low-back inflammation, Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports. It was reported earlier Monday that Hayes has been playing with a herniated disc in his back for much of the season, and this is the second time a back problem has landed him on the IL. It's not clear how much time he might miss. Jared Triolo figures to handle third base for now, although Isiah Kiner-Falefa could move there when Nick Gonzales (groin) returns.
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| Year | Team | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | BB | KO | SB | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | PIT | 96 | 365 | 38 | 85 | 4 | 25 | 23 | 75 | 11 | .232 |
| 2023 | PIT | 124 | 494 | 65 | 134 | 15 | 61 | 28 | 104 | 10 | .271 |
| 2022 | PIT | 136 | 505 | 55 | 123 | 7 | 41 | 48 | 122 | 20 | .243 |
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| Situation | H/AB | AVG | HR | RBI | SB | BB | KO |
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| vs CINCINNATI | 2/18 | 0.11 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| vs LHP | 60/284 | 0.21 | 1 | 14 | 7 | 14 | 62 |
Last 7 Games
| DATE | Opp | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | BB | KO | SB |
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| 9/17 | @  |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9/16 | @ |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9/15 | vs  |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9/14 | vs |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9/13 | vs |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9/11 | vs  |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9/10 | vs |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Upcoming Games
| date | Opp | time | Scheduled Starter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/18 | @ |
7:45 PM | Not Announced Yet |
| 9/19 | @ |
7:15 PM | Erick Fedde |
| 9/20 | @  |
6:40 PM | Nick Martinez |
| 9/21 | @ |
1:10 PM | Rhett Lowder |
| 9/22 | @ |
1:10 PM | Brandon Williamson |
| 9/24 | vs  |
6:40 PM | Freddy Peralta |
| 9/25 | vs |
6:40 PM | Tobias Myers |