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Injury Calf
Est. Return 4/3/2025
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2025 Fantasy Outlook
Hays entered last season as a reigning All-Star with a solid track record over the previous three years (.752 OPS and 108 wRC+), but he struggled early in 2024 before being sidelined by a calf injury and never fully got on track and finished with a .255/.303/.396 slash line. He also missed time down the stretch due to a kidney infection and played in just 85 games as he split the campaign between Baltimore and Philadelphia. Despite the overall struggles, Hays crushed left-handed pitching with a .941 OPS and has fared better against them throughout his career, so he should be able to land a job in the short side of an outfield platoon for 2025. He could return into fantasy relevance with a resurgence but isn't likely to have much value outside of streaming purposes. Read Past Outlooks

Lands on IL with calf injury
The Reds placed Hays on the 10-day injured list Wednesday due to a low-grade left calf strain, Charlie Goldsmith of the Dayton Daily News reports.
ANALYSIS
Manager Terry Francona isn't expecting a lengthy stay on the shelf for Hays, who could be activated April 3 when first eligible. Gavin Lux could make starts in left field against right-handed pitching while Hays is out, with Blake Dunn also in the mix for at-bats.
Manager Terry Francona isn't expecting a lengthy stay on the shelf for Hays, who could be activated April 3 when first eligible. Gavin Lux could make starts in left field against right-handed pitching while Hays is out, with Blake Dunn also in the mix for at-bats.
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Since 2023vs Left | .840 | 257 | 6 | 29 | .294 | ||||
Since 2023vs Right | .706 | 564 | 15 | 58 | .258 | ||||
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2024vs Left | .941 | 90 | 1 | 8 | .354 | ||||
2024vs Right | .569 | 165 | 4 | 12 | .203 | ||||
2023vs Left | .786 | 167 | 5 | 21 | .262 | ||||
2023vs Right | .763 | 399 | 11 | 46 | .280 | ||||
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Since 2023Home | .699 | 419 | 10 | 39 | .253 | ||||
Since 2023Away | .799 | 402 | 11 | 48 | .285 | ||||
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2024Home | .582 | 140 | 1 | 9 | .227 | ||||
2024Away | .846 | 115 | 4 | 11 | .291 | ||||
2023Home | .758 | 279 | 9 | 30 | .267 | ||||
2023Away | .780 | 287 | 7 | 37 | .283 | ||||
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Be it by design or happenstance, Hays struck the ball harder, but less frequently last season. His expected batting average didn't change, but his actual mark jumped 25 points over the previous season. Hays expected and actual slugging percentage increased, fueling a career high 112 wRC+ since becoming an everyday player. Curiously, even though Hays strikeout rate increased, he was less aggressive swinging on pitches in and out of the zone but when he swung, his contact dropped on pitches in and out of the zone. Hays already solid defense in left field improved even more, helping to keep his bat in the lineup even though his production is below average for a corner outfielder. Hays attempted the same six stolen bases he did in 2022, but last season he swiped five, as opposed to just two the prior campaign. It's nothing to count on, but his success from last season could manifest more opportunities. Hays defines boring in a fantasy sense, but boring can help balance swinging for the fences elsewhere.
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Dealing with calf injury
Hays was not in the lineup for Tuesday's exhibition game against Reds minor leaguers and the radio broadcast indicated that Hays is dealing with a calf injury, Dave Clark of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
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Projected for cleanup spot
Hays is projected to serve as the Reds' Opening Day left fielder and cleanup hitter against the Giants on Thursday, Charlie Goldsmith of Cincinnati Magazine reports.
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Two homers Monday
Hays started in left field and went 3-for-3 with a double, two home runs and six RBI in Monday's Cactus League game against the Dodgers.
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Inks one-year pact with Cincinnati
The Reds signed Hays to a one-year, $5 million contract Tuesday, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.
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Non-tendered by Philadelphia
The Phillies non-tendered Hays on Friday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.
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Possible reunion in Baltimore?
Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun speculates the Orioles could be interested in signing Hays.
ANALYSIS
The 29-year-old was traded from the Orioles to the Phillies at the summer deadline, but Philadelphia non-tendered him Friday. Hays had a .699 OPS in 85 regular-season games in 2024, but he had a .941 OPS against left-handed pitching and could be an option for a short-side platoon.
The 29-year-old was traded from the Orioles to the Phillies at the summer deadline, but Philadelphia non-tendered him Friday. Hays had a .699 OPS in 85 regular-season games in 2024, but he had a .941 OPS against left-handed pitching and could be an option for a short-side platoon.