AUSTIN HAYS NEWS

Starting in return Hays (hamstring) is starting in left field during his return from the injured list Friday against the Rays, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Hays was activated from the injured list earlier Friday and he'll be immediately inserted into the middle of Baltimore's lineup as the left fielder. Hays hit .252/.455/.774 with five homers and 15 RBI before landing on the IL May 26.

JUNE 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Back from injured list Hays (hamstring) was activated from the 10-day injured list Friday.

Impact The 25-year-old has been sidelined since May 23 with a strained left hamstring, but he'll rejoin the active roster Friday. Hays has a .252/.319/.455 slash line with five homers in 32 games this season, and he should reclaim the starting job in left field now that he's healthy.

JUNE 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Akin expected to start for the Orioles against Rays

The Orioles will start Keegan Akin on Friday and the Rays are expected to counter with Ryan Yarbrough

JUNE 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Orioles option OF Ryan McKenna to Triple-A Norfolk

The Baltimore Orioles have optioned outfielder Ryan McKenna to Triple-A Norfolk

JUNE 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

With team for weekend series Hays (hamstring) will join the Orioles for their weekend series against the Rays, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Hays was placed on the injured list May 26 but began a rehab assignment earlier this week. Ryan McKenna was optioned to Triple-A on Thursday, which could signify that Hays' activation is imminent barring any setbacks.

JUNE 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

On rehab assignment Hays (hamstring) went 1-for-3 with a solo home run while on a rehab assignment with Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Hays has been out since May 24 with a left hamstring strain, but his presence on a rehab assignment suggests he is getting closer to a return. The outfielder may need another game or two with Norfolk, but he could be activated for this weekend's series in Tampa.

JUNE 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Walker expected to start for the Mets against Orioles

The Orioles will roll out Matt Harvey to the mound Wednesday and the Mets plan to give Taijuan Walker the start

JUNE 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Peterson, Mets to take on Zimmermann, Orioles

The Mets will start David Peterson on Tuesday while the Orioles are expected to counter with Bruce Zimmermann

JUNE 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Means expected to start as Orioles host the Indians

The Orioles are expected to send John Means to the mound Saturday and the Indians will give Aaron Civale the start

JUNE 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Indians play Baltimore, aim to build on Bieber's strong outing

Cleveland looks to follow up a strong showing by Tuesday starter Shane Bieber

JUNE 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Stewart, Mountcastle help O's win second straight over Twins

DJ Stewart and Ryan Mountcastle homered as the Baltimore Orioles beat the Minnesota Twins 6-3 for their second straight win following a 14-game skid

JUNE 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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JUNE 2, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Resumes running Hays (hamstring) has started his running progressions, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Hays has been on the injured list since May 26 due to a strained left hamstring, and he's now making some progress in his recovery. Manager Brandon Hyde is hopeful that the outfielder will be able to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Norfolk next week and return to the Orioles later in the week.

JUNE 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dobnak scheduled to start for Minnesota against Baltimore

The Twins will start Randy Dobnak on Wednesday while the Orioles are expected to counter with Matt Harvey

JUNE 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Minnesota visits Baltimore, looks to build on Berrios' strong showing

Minnesota looks to follow up a dominant outing by Monday starter Jose Berrios

JUNE 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Orioles look to end 13-game slide against Twins

Baltimore is looking to break its 13-game losing streak with a win over Minnesota

MAY 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Baltimore takes 12-game slide into matchup with Chicago

Baltimore heads into the matchup against Chicago in a rut, losers of 12 straight

MAY 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Slumping Orioles look to end 10-game slide against White Sox

Baltimore heads into the matchup against Chicago in a rut, losers of 10 straight

MAY 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Orioles look to stop 10-game slide against White Sox

Baltimore is looking to snap its 10-game losing streak with a win over Chicago

MAY 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Slumping Orioles look to stop 9-game slide against White Sox

Baltimore heads into the matchup against Chicago in a rut, losers of nine straight

MAY 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sanó homers to lead Minnesota past Baltimore 3-2

Miguel Sanó hit a three-run homer, leading the Minnesota Twins over Baltimore 3-2 for a three-game sweep of the major league-worst Orioles

MAY 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lands on injured list Hays (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Hays had missed the last two games due to a left hamstring strain and wasn't expected to return to the lineup for Wednesday's series finale in Minnesota. The outfielder will have additional time to recover, but it's not yet clear whether he'll spend more than the minimum of 10 days on the injured list. Ryan McKenna was recalled by the Orioles in a corresponding move, while DJ Stewart could serve as the primary left fielder in Hays' absence.

MAY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Likely unavailable Wednesday Hays (hamstring) isn't expected to be available Wednesday against the Twins, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Hays sat out Monday's and Tuesday's contests with left hamstring tightness, and he's not expected to be back in the lineup Wednesday. Baltimore may need to make a roster move for outfield depth with Ryan Mountcastle (hand) also potentially unavailable after being hit by a pitch Tuesday.

MAY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Tuesday Hays (hamstring) is not starting Tuesday's game against the Twins.

Impact Ryan Mountcastle gets the start in left field as Hays continues to deal with left hamstring tightness. Hays provided some pop to the Orioles' lineup with four homers in the first month of play in 2021, but he has gone deep just once since May 2.

MAY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Twins' 6-run rally in 8th beats Orioles 8-3 after delay

Mitch Garver hit a two-run double and the short-handed Minnesota Twins used a six-run eighth inning to beat the Baltimore Orioles 8-3

MAY 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS