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by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire
Rangers' Brett Hayes: Sent to minors camp
Brett Hayes was reassigned to minor league camp Friday.Hayes went 4-for-14 (.286) this spring, but he was never in a position to challenge for a roster spot. The Texas Rangers have the catcher position on lock at the big league level, so Hayes will head to the minors where he'll serve as organizational depth.
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by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire
Rangers' Brett Hayes: Inks deal with Rangers
Brett Hayes signed a minor league contract with Texas on Wednesday, Stefan Stevenson of The Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.The contract includes an invitation to spring training and marks his fifth team in the last six seasons. Hayes is a career .205 hitter and will likely serve as organizational depth in a system that includes Jonathan Lucroy and Robinson Chirinos.
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by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire
Diamondbacks' Brett Hayes: Traded to White Sox
Brett Hayes was traded to the White Sox on Wednesday for cash considerations, according to Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic.Hayes had been with Triple-A Reno, where he batted .161/.175/.196 across 56 at-bats (18 games). He last appeared in the big leagues in 2015, when he played in 14 games for the Indians.
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by R.J. White | CBSSports.com
Report: Indians' Brett Hayes accepts Triple-A assignment
Cleveland Indians catcher Brett Hayes has accepted an outright assignment to Triple-A Columbus, the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports. Hayes cleared waivers and was sent outright to Columbus earlier this week, but he had the opportunity to reject the assignment and become a free agent. He went 5 for 32 with three home runs and six RBI with the Indians before the move was made.
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by Jason Lempert | CBS Sports Staff
Indians C Brett Hayes clears waivers, outrighted to Triple-A
Cleveland Indians catcher Brett Hayes has cleared waivers and has been outrighted to Triple-A Columbus. Hayes, who is a seven-year veteran, has the right to refuse the assignment, according to MLB.com. However, it has not been revealed if Hayes will indeed reject the assignment, or if he will head to Columbus. Hayes was designated for assignment on Sunday when Yan Gomes was activated off of the disabled list. In limited playing time, Hayes had just five hits in 32 at-bats this season.
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by Shawn Krest | CBSSports.com
Indians activate Yan Gomes from disabled list
The Cleveland Indians activated catcher Yan Gomes from the 15-day disabled list on Sunday. Gomes has been out with a knee injury. He'll make his return behind the plate on Sunday, for the first time since mid-April, batting seventh in the lineup. To make room on the roster, the Indians designated Brett Hayes for assignment.
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by Brandon Wise | CBSSports.com
Report: Indians to DFA catcher Brett Hayes
The Cleveland Indians are reportedly set to designate catcher Brett Hayes for assignment, according to The Chronicle-Telegram. Hayes will be moved in order to make room for Yan Gomes, who is expected to be activated on Sunday from the disabled list. Hayes is hitting .156 with three home runs and six RBI in 32 at-bats this season.
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by Jason Lempert | CBS Sports Staff
Indians give struggling catcher Roberto Perez day off Wednesday
Cleveland Indians catcher Roberto Perez is being held out of the starting lineup on Wednesday against the White Sox. Perez had started four straight for manger Terry Francona, as he continues to struggle offensively. Perez is just 4 for his last 23 with zero RBI over that span. Brett Hayes will draw the start behind the plate and bat eighth on Wednesday.
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by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com
Indians C Brett Hayes blasts off against Rangers
Cleveland Indians backup catcher Brett Hayes has five hits all season, but he is certainly making the most of them. Three have traveled over the fence. The latest bomb dropped deep into the left-field seats in Texas. His tater in the sixth inning gave Cleveland a 6-3 lead in only its second series-opening victory of the year. Hayes owns a .483 slugging percentage despite a batting average of .172.
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by Brandon Wise | CBSSports.com
Indians catcher Brett Hayes back in the starting lineup Wednesday
Cleveland Indians catcher Brett Hayes is back in the starting lineup Wednesday against the Royals, the team announced. Hayes got the day off Tuesday and has been alternating with Roberto Perez behind the plate since Yan Gomes went down with an injury. Hayes is hitting .111 with four RBI in 18 at-bats this season.