Austin Hays - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Austin Hays' introductory comments should fire up White Sox fans | Sporting News The White Sox newest outfielder is ready for his new role.

FEBRUARY 5 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Austin Hays looking to play every day with the Chicago White Sox

Healthy again, Austin Hays is looking to make the most of a new opportunity with the Chicago White Sox

FEBRUARY 5 • Associated Press

White Sox come to terms with Austin Hays, DFA LHP to make room on roster | Sporting News The White Sox now have their newest outfielder.

FEBRUARY 5 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Former All-Star outfielder Austin Hays finalizes $6 million, 1-year deal with White Sox

Former All-Star outfielder Austin Hays and the Chicago White Sox have finalized a $6 million, one-year contract

FEBRUARY 4 • Associated Press

Austin Hays Signs with White Sox — What It Means for Outfield Market The outfield market has shifted as of Saturday morning. Veteran slugger Austin Hays had a lot of interest around the league, but he ultimate...

JANUARY 31 • SI.COM

White Sox Reportedly Sign All-Star Outfielder According to multiple reports, the Chicago White Sox are in agreement with Austin Hays on a one-year contract.

JANUARY 31 • NESN.COM

White Sox sign free agent outfielder who would have been great fit with Guardians While Austin Hays would have been a great fit with the Guardians, he elected to sign with the division rival White Sox.

JANUARY 31 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

White Sox reach 1-year deal with outfielder Hays (source) The White Sox have agreed to a one-year deal with veteran outfielder Austin Hays, a source told MLB.com's Mark Feinsand on Saturday morning....

JANUARY 31 • MLB.COM

Austin Hays reportedly makes major offseason decision after multiple MLB teams showed interest Austin Hays has reportedly made his offseason decision, selecting his next MLB destination after drawing interest from multiple teams.

JANUARY 31 • BOLAVIP.COM

Lands with White Sox Hays signed a contract with the White Sox on Saturday, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.

Impact After sending Luis Robert to the Mets earlier in the month, the White Sox will add some talent back to their outfield by bringing in Hays. The 30-year-old enjoyed one of his best seasons in the majors last year with the Reds, slashing .266/.315/.453 with 15 homers, 64 RBI and 60 runs scored while adding seven steals in 103 games. He's primarily played in left field over the past few seasons, but the White Sox may look to take advantage of his arm strength in right field, keeping Andrew Benintendi (Achilles) in left.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Latest Austin Hays rumor should be bittersweet for Guardians fans It looks like the Guardians won't be going after Austin Hays in free agency, which is both a good and bad thing for Guardians fans.

JANUARY 31 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

Reds free agents Austin Hays, Miguel Andujar get key update after Yankees sign Cody Bellinger | Sporting News The market may start moving.

JANUARY 21 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Now is the time for the Guardians to strike for Austin Hays While the Guardians haven't made a big splash this offseason, they could change that by signing Austin Hays.

JANUARY 13 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

Guardians rumors: Perfect free agent target linked to two American League rivals Austin Hays could help the Guardians win in 2026, but it looks like they're going to have to compete with the Yankees and Royals in free age...

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

MLB insider says Austin Hays is 'best fit' for Guardians in free agency The Cleveland Guardians need to improve their outfield, and acquiring Austin Hays in free agency would be one of the best ways for them to i...

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

Adding this former All-Star outfielder would be an obvious win for the Guardians While Austin Hays isn't the biggest free agent name available, he's an obvious fit for the Guardians thanks to his ability to mash left-hand...

NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

Reds decline 2026 options on Hays, Barlow, Suter CINCINNATI -- Ahead of Thursday's deadline, the Reds declined the 2026 options on three players. Left fielder Austin Hays did not have his $...

NOVEMBER 5, 2025 • MLB.COM

Enters free agency The Reds declined Hays' $12 million mutual option for 2026 on Wednesday.

Impact Hays will be given a $1 million buyout. The 30-year-old slashed .266/.315/.453 with 15 home runs over 103 regular-season contests for the Reds in 2025. The right-handed-hitting Hays batted .319/.400/.549 against left-handed pitching this season and could draw interest as a short-side platoon outfielder in free agency.

NOVEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Roki Sasaki's dazzling postseason debut comes after rookie season filled with ups and downs

Roki Sasaki shined in his postseason pitching debut for the Los Angeles Dodgers, sealing their sweep of the Cincinnati Reds with a flawless ninth inning in the NL Wild Card Series...

OCTOBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Yoshinobu Yamamoto Shines as Dodgers Sweep Reds to Reach NL Division Series

Yoshinobu Yamamoto struck out nine as the Dodgers eliminated the Reds to advance to the National League Division Series.

OCTOBER 2, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Yoshinobu Yamamoto Shines as Dodgers Sweep Reds to Reach NL Division Series

Reds watch hope fade as season ends in Wild Card sweep

Chasing their first playoff victory since 2012, the Cincinnati Reds instead watched the season slip away Wednesday night

OCTOBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Yoshinobu Yamamoto shines as Dodgers sweep Reds to reach NL Division Series

Yoshinobu Yamamoto struck out nine as the Los Angeles Dodgers advanced to the National League Division Series

OCTOBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Back in lineup for Game 1 Hays (back) will start in left field and bat cleanup Tuesday in Game 1 of the National League Wild Card Series versus the Dodgers.

Impact It's Hays' first start since Sept. 20, as he's been battling back spasms. He was able to see action as a pinch hitter in the final game of the regular season Sunday and will hit in the middle of the lineup against Blake Snell in the Dodgers as the Reds kick off postseason play.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Included on wild-card roster Hays (back) is on the Reds' wild-card roster.

Impact Hays hasn't started a game since Sept. 20 due to back spasms, but he made a pinch-hitting appearance during Sunday's regular-season finale in Milwaukee and came out of it well enough to be included on his club's wild-card roster. With lefty Blake Snell starting Game 1 for the Dodgers on Tuesday, there's a good chance the right-handed-hitting Hays will be in the lineup.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Hays could be available off bench for critical Game 162 MILWAUKEE -- After missing the Reds' last six games with back spasms, left fielder Austin Hays appeared nearly ready to return. “I’m feeling...

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • MLB.COM

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Austin Hays looking to play every day with the Chicago White Sox

Former All-Star outfielder Austin Hays finalizes $6 million, 1-year deal with White Sox

Roki Sasaki's dazzling postseason debut comes after rookie season filled with ups and downs

Yoshinobu Yamamoto Shines as Dodgers Sweep Reds to Reach NL Division Series

Reds watch hope fade as season ends in Wild Card sweep

Yoshinobu Yamamoto shines as Dodgers sweep Reds to reach NL Division Series