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Austin Hays: Enters free agency
The Reds declined Austin Hays' $12 million mutual option for 2026 on Wednesday.Hays will be given a $1 million buyout. The 30-year-old slashed .266/.315/.453 with 15 home runs over 103 regular-season contests for the Reds in 2025. The right-handed-hitting Hays batted .319/.400/.549 against left-handed pitching this season and could draw interest as a short-side platoon outfielder in free agency.
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Reds' Austin Hays: Back in lineup for Game 1
Austin Hays (back) will start in left field and bat cleanup Tuesday in Game 1 of the National League Wild Card Series versus the Dodgers.It's Hays' first start since Sept. 20, as he's been battling back spasms. He was able to see action as a pinch hitter in the final game of the regular season Sunday and will hit in the middle of the lineup against Blake Snell in the Dodgers as the Cincinnati Reds kick off postseason play.
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Reds' Austin Hays: Included on wild-card roster
Austin Hays (back) is on the Cincinnati Reds' wild-card roster.Hays hasn't started a game since Sept. 20 due to back spasms, but he made a pinch-hitting appearance during Sunday's regular-season finale in Milwaukee and came out of it well enough to be included on his club's wild-card roster. With lefty Blake Snell starting Game 1 for the Dodgers on Tuesday, there's a good chance the right-handed-hitting Hays will be in the lineup.
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Reds' Austin Hays: On bench for regular-season finale
Austin Hays (back) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against Milwaukee.Hays took swings in the batting cage Saturday and felt good afterward, which is an encouraging sign, as he felt discomfort while hitting earlier in the week. Still, the outfielder will be idle for Cincinnati's regular-season finale. The Cincinnati Reds will clinch a spot in the postseason with a win or a Mets loss Sunday. It's unclear if Hays will be good to go in time for the wild-card round, however.
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Reds' Austin Hays: Responds well to work Saturday
Austin Hays (back) felt good after hitting in the batting cage Saturday, MLB.com reports.Hays had felt guarded with his injury in activities earlier in the week but came out of Saturday's session feeling "much better," according to Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona. Hays also did some running and agility drills on the field, but the team will monitor how he bounces back before making any decisions regarding his availability for Sunday's regular-season finale, a game in which the Reds can clinch a wild-card spot with a win (or a Mets loss).
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Reds' Austin Hays: Out again Saturday
Austin Hays (back) is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against Milwaukee.Hays hasn't appeared in a game since Sept. 20 due to back spasms. Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona said Friday that Hays tried hitting Thursday and still felt discomfort. Spencer Steer will fill left field Saturday.
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Reds' Austin Hays: Tries hitting
Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona said Friday that Austin Hays (back) tried hitting Thursday and felt uncomfortable, MLB.com reports.Hays has not played since exiting last Saturday's game due to back spams. Gavin Lux and Will Benson have played left field while Hays has been out.
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Reds' Austin Hays: Remains out of lineup
Austin Hays (back) remains out of the lineup for Friday's game in Milwaukee.Hays hasn't played since Sept. 20 because of back spasms. He reported improvement Thursday but was not available off the bench, and it's unclear whether he'll make it back before the end of the season. Gavin Lux is in left field and batting third for the Cincinnati Reds on Friday.
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Reds' Austin Hays: Feeling better
Austin Hays (back) was feeling better Thursday but not available to play, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.Hays, who didn't respond well to running earlier in the week, has missed the last four games. It's unclear when, or if, Hays will be able to rejoin the club, which is still in the hunt for a playoff spot. Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona indicated Thursday that placement on the injured list is unlikely, as that would force Hays to miss postseason action, should Cincinnati qualify. "I think we're much better off trying to see if we can nurse him through this and have him be available," the manager said. Will Benson has started in left field all four games without Hays.
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Reds' Austin Hays: Remains out of lineup
Austin Hays (back) remains out of the lineup for Thursday's contest versus the Pirates.Hays will miss a fourth consecutive start as he deals with back spasms. It's unclear when, or if, he'll be able to return to the lineup before the end of the regular season. Will Benson will again start in left field for the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday.
Austin Hays
#12 LF / Cincinnati Reds / EXP: 8YRS Height: 5-11 Weight: 200 lb Age: 30 College: None Bats/Throws -/-Fantasy Points by Week
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- 42%
- Start
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- OF Rank
- NR