AUSTIN HAYS NEWS

Collects hit in return Hays went 1-for-4 in Friday's 7-4 loss to the Royals.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

Phillies reinstate OF Austin Hays from injured list The Philadelphia Phillies reinstated outfielder Austin Hays from the 10-day injured list on Friday.Hays, 29, acquired in a trade with Baltim...

AUGUST 23 • SACBEE.COM

Returns from injured list The Phillies reinstated Hays (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list Friday.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

Returns from injured list The Phillies reinstated Hays (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list Friday.

Impact 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 and should serve as the club's primary left fielder now that he's healthy.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

Marcell Ozuna homers to help the Braves top the first-place Phillies 3-1

Marcell Ozuna homered and Reynaldo López pitched five strong innings in his return from the injured list, leading the Atlanta Braves to a 3-1 win over the NL East-leading Philadelp...

AUGUST 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starting rehab stint Hays (hamstring) was assigned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley to begin a rehab assignment Tuesday.

Impact The 29-year-old landed on the injured list with a strained hamstring Aug. 9, so he's already eligible to rejoin the activated roster. Given the brevity of the absence, Hays should require only a couple games in the minors to get back up to speed.

AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on IL with strained hamstring The Phillies placed Hays on the 10-day injured list Friday with a left hamstring strain, Corey Seidman of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 9 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting down Thursday Hays (hamstring) isn't in the Phillies' lineup for Thursday's game against Arizona.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 8 • ROTOWIRE

Removed early Wednesday Hays was removed from Wednesday's game against the Dodgers due to left hamstring tightness, Alex Coffey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 8 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Friday Hays isn't in the Phillies' lineup for Friday's game against the Mariners.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 2 • ROTOWIRE

Smacks first homer with Phillies 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.

Impact 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.

JULY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Smacks first homer with Phillies Hays went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run, an additional RBI and a stolen base in Tuesday's 7-6 loss to the Yankees.

Impact 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.

JULY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Chisholm's second straight 2-homer game helps Yanks top Phils 7-6 in 12 innings for 4th straight win

Jazz Chisholm had five RBIs in his second straight two-homer game, Gleyber Torres hit a go-ahead sacrifice fly in the 12th inning and the New York Yankees outlasted the Philadelphi...

JULY 31 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Swipes bag in Phillies debut Hays went 1-for-4 with a run scored and a stolen base in Saturday's 8-0 win over the Guardians.

Impact 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 which 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.

JULY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Set for everyday role Manager Rob Thomson said Hays will be an everyday player for the Phillies, Corey Seidman of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

Impact 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.

JULY 27 • ROTOWIRE

O's bid a fond farewell to Hays This story was excerpted from Jake Rill's Orioles Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularl...

JULY 27 • MLB.COM

Here's one Trade Deadline chip for every MLB club Friday was an active day on the trade front, with Zach Eflin going to the Orioles, Austin Hays landing with the Phillies and Yimi García win...

JULY 27 • MLB.COM

Lively strikes out 6, Guardians top struggling Phillies 3-1 in interleague showdown of MLB's best

Ben Lively struck out six in six innings to lead the Cleveland Guardians to a 3-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday night in a matchup of teams with the best records in...

JULY 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

What Phillies fans should know about new outfielder Austin Hays The Phillies traded for Orioles outfielder Austin Hays, their first big acquisition ahead of the July 30 trade deadline. Here's what to know...

JULY 26 • INQUIRER.COM

Phillies acquire OF Austin Hays from Orioles The Philadelphia Phillies acquired outfielder Austin Hays from the Baltimore Orioles on Friday for right-hander Seranthony Dominguez and out...

JULY 26 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Phillies acquire OF Austin Hays from O's for Domínguez, Pache The Phillies have acquired outfielder Austin Hays from the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for right-handed pitcher Seranthony Domínguez and o...

JULY 26 • MLB.COM

Orioles land Domínguez, Pache from Phils in deal for Hays The Orioles have acquired right-handed pitcher Seranthony Domínguez and outfielder Cristian Pache from the Philadelphia Phillies in exchange...

JULY 26 • MLB.COM

Phillies deal outfielder Pache, reliever Domínguez to Baltimore for 2023 All-Star outfielder Hays

The Philadelphia Phillies acquired outfielder Austin Hays from the Baltimore Orioles on Friday in exchange for right-handed pitcher Seranthony Domínguez and outfielder Cristian Pac...

JULY 26 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lands in Philadelphia The Phillies acquired Hays from the Orioles on Friday in exchange for Seranthony Dominguez and Cristian Pache.

Impact It's no secret that Philadelphia has been seeking outfield help and it hopes it has addressed it in the form of Hays, who had been 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 hit .275/.325/.444 with 16 homers while making the All-Star team in 2023. Hays' immediate role could be that of a short-side platoon bat in left field, as he's hit .328/.394/.500 this year versus lefties.

JULY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to start Sunday Hays (adductor) will start in left field and bat sixth in Sunday's game against the Yankees.

Impact 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.

JULY 14 • ROTOWIRE