AUSTIN HAYS NEWS

Dan Connolly: Manager Brandon Hyde said Austin Hays'... - The Athletic Manager Brandon Hyde said Austin Hays' hamstring is still sore and he's being checked out by the medical staff. Should know soon what his de...

APRIL 5, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Dan Connolly: OF Austin Hays was placed on the 10-day IL with... - The Athletic OF Austin Hays was placed on the 10-day IL with a right hamstring strain. The club added OF Ryan McKenna from the alternate site (and taxi s...

APRIL 5, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Hays to IL (hamstring); McKenna debuts The Orioles arrived at Yankee Stadium on Monday riding high after their opening-series sweep of the Red Sox, but under the realization they’...

APRIL 5, 2021 • MLB.COM

Placed on injured list Hays was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right hamstring strain Monday.

Impact Hays exited Sunday's game against the Red Sox after suffering a hamstring injury while running the bases. He'll miss at least 10 days after he was diagnosed with a strain Monday. Ryan McKenna was recalled in a corresponding move, while Ryan Mountcastle and Pat Valaika could see increased time in left field in Hays' absence.

APRIL 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lopez expected to start for Orioles at Yankees

The Baltimore Orioles play the New York Yankees

APRIL 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Orioles' sweep sends Red Sox to 2nd 0-3 start ever in Fenway

The Red Sox fell to their first 0-3 start at Fenway Park since 1948 and their second ever as Trey Mancini and Austin Hays hit two-run doubles during a seven-run third inning that c...

APRIL 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hays exits in third with hamstring injury The Orioles built a double-digit lead over the Red Sox early on Easter Sunday, eying a season-opening three-game sweep at Fenway Park. But i...

APRIL 4, 2021 • MLB.COM

Diagnosed with hamstring injury The Orioles announced that Hays was removed in the third inning of Sunday's game against the Red Sox due to right hamstring discomfort, Dan Connolly of The Athletic reports.

Impact Hays appeared to suffer the injury while running the bases shortly after recording a two-run double. The Orioles are viewing him as day-to-day heading into Monday's series opener versus the Yankees.

APRIL 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with leg injury Hays was removed in the third inning of Sunday's game against the Red Sox with an apparent leg injury, Dan Connolly of The Athletic reports. He went 1-for-2 with a double and two R...

Impact Shortly after doubling in his second plate appearance of the day, Hays appeared to hurt himself while running the bases. Pat Valaika entered the game as a replacement for Hays, who should be viewed as day-to-day until the Orioles provide more details on his condition. Baltimore had pushed its lead to 6-0 at the time of Hays' removal, so the team may have just been exercising some caution by pulling him from the contest early.

APRIL 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Harvey, Orioles beat Boston 4-2 for 2nd straight win

Maikel Franco drove in two runs after another Boston error, Pedro Severino had his second two-hit game in a row and Matt Harvey made his Orioles debut in Baltimore’s 4-2 victory ov...

APRIL 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Orioles-Red Sox rained out Hays and the Orioles won't play the Red Sox on Thursday after their Opening Day game was postponed due to rain, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact The two teams are now scheduled to play their season opener Friday, which was initially set to be an off day for both sides.

APRIL 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Turns in productive spring Hays finished Grapefruit League play with a .392/.446/.745 slash line to go with four home runs and three stolen bases in 51 at-bats.

Impact Heading into the spring, Hays was expected to battle Cedric Mullins for the starting job in center field, but the Orioles should have regular spots in the outfield available for both players. DJ Stewart (hamstring) is slated to begin the season on the injured list, and Anthony Santander and Ryan Mountcastle are likely to split time between designated hitter and a corner-outfield spot, leaving center and the other corner spot open for Hays and Mullins. Hays' huge spring only further solidified him as an everyday player, and at the very least, he looks poised to open the season as the Orioles' main leadoff option against left-handed pitching.

MARCH 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rizzo ends talks; Odor getting cut; restrictions to loosen

Anthony Rizzo is cutting off talks with the Chicago Cubs on a new contract and is prepared to play the season as free agency looms after the World Series

MARCH 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Red Sox lefty Rodriguez scratched for opener with 'dead arm'

Boston Red Sox lefty Eduardo Rodriguez will have to wait a little longer before returning to a big league mound

MARCH 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chisox star Jiménez out 5-6 months, Rays' Anderson ailing

A week before opening day, the Chicago White Sox found out slugger Eloy Jiménez will be closed down for most of the season

MARCH 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

2131 Eutaw Street? Orioles best buddies Cedric Mullins and Austin Hays want a set address A new outfield friendship may be blooming at Camden Yards — even though this duo is battling for the same job as starting center fielder.

MARCH 24, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Orioles Outfield Outlook: Austin Hays, Cedric Mullins Battling For Time In Center Field - PressBoxOnline.com Todd Karpovich offers a breakdown of the outfielders who are set to break camp with the Orioles, barring injuries.

MARCH 18, 2021 • PRESSBOXONLINE.COM

Astros LHP Framber Valdez gets positive update on injury

The Houston Astros received a positive update on left-hander Framber Valdez on the same day Forrest Whitley had season-ending surgery on his right elbow

MARCH 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bogaerts spring debut after shoulder woe, Tatis HR in return

Star shortstop Xander Bogaerts of the Boston Red Sox has made his spring training debut after being slowed by a sore right shoulder

MARCH 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hyun Jin Ryu K's Austin Hays | 03/05/2021 Hyun Jin Ryu strikes out Austin Hays looking in the 1st inning

MARCH 5, 2021 • MLB.COM

Hyun Jin Ryu K's Austin Hays | 03/05/2021 Hyun Jin Ryu strikes out Austin Hays looking in the 1st inning

MARCH 5, 2021 • MLB.COM

Sigh and Cy: Bieber tagged, Bauer sharp in Dodgers debut

Reigning Cy Young Award winners Shane Bieber and Trevor Bauer got off to different starts in spring training action Monday

MARCH 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Orioles' Austin Hays: 'I think I'm a everyday outfielder in the big leagues' | VIDEO "Center field, right field and left field I have the speed and arm strength to play at anyone of those positions," said Hays.

FEBRUARY 24, 2021 • BALTIMORESUN.COM

Vying for CF job Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said Monday that Hays will compete with Cedric Mullins for the top job in center field this spring, Jon Meoli of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Impact Even if Mullins wins out in the competition for primary duties in center field, Hays would likely still be in contention for a quasi-everyday role at one of the corner spots, as the Orioles could move one of Ryan Mountcastle or Anthony Santander to designated hitter in that scenario. While Hays turned in a serviceable .279/.328/.393 slash line over 134 plate appearances in 2020, he'll likely still need a productive spring to ensure he opens 2021 as a regular starter.

FEBRUARY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Baltimore Orioles 2020 Player Review: Austin Hays In 2020, Austin Hays made some strides for the Baltimore Orioles, until he was injured. Austin Hays played his third season in four years wi...

OCTOBER 14, 2020 • BIRDSWATCHER.COM