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Knocks in pair Hays went 1-for-5 with two RBI on Friday against the Blue Jays.

Impact Hays made his lone hit of the day count, knocking in two with a single in the third inning. He has struggled overall to begin the season, striking out 10 times in 24 plate appearances while also logging only four hits. However, those knocks have been timely, as Hays has five RBI across six games.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Peters' single caps 2-run 10th as White Sox beat Blue Jays 5-4 in home opener

Tristan Peters capped a two-run 10th inning with an RBI single and the Chicago White Sox beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 in a wild home opener

APRIL 3 • Associated Press

Day off Wednesday Hays is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's contest in Miami.

Impact It's a day off for Hays, who is 3-for-19 with a 0:9 BB:K over his first 19 plate appearances this season. Andrew Benintendi will patrol left field for the White Sox on Wednesday and Miguel Vargas will get a start at designated hitter.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Pops first homer Hays went 1-for-5 with a three-run home run Monday against the Marlins.

Impact Hays provided the key blow in a four-run third inning for the White Sox, popping his first home run of the season. While that was a positive, Hays struck out in all four of his other at-bats and now has eight strikeouts across only 15 plate appearances to begin the campaign. Despite those struggles, he's started three of four games in left field while hitting fifth in the order twice and third on Monday.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Miguel Vargas hits grand slam, White Sox beat Marlins 9-4 for first win of the season

Miguel Vargas hit a grand slam and drove in a career-high six runs, Austin Hays hammered a three-run shot and the Chicago White Sox beat the Miami Marlins 9-4 for their first win t...

MARCH 31 • Associated Press

Out of Saturday's lineup Hays is not in the White Sox's starting lineup against the Brewers on Saturday.

Impact Hays will be on the bench for the start of Saturday's game while the White Sox start Andrew Benintendi, Tristan Peters and Everson Pereira in the outfield from left to right. Hays went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts in Thursday's regular-season opener against Milwaukee.

MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE

Carrying hot bat Hays is batting .357/.400/.690 with three doubles, a triple, three homers and one steal in 45 plate appearances in Cactus League action.

Impact The 31-year-old signed a one-year, $6 million contract with the White Sox in January and has put his best foot forward during spring training. Hays totaled 15 home runs and seven stolen bases with a .768 OPS in 103 regular-season games with Cincinnati last year and is expected to start in the corner outfield for Chicago.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

White Sox outfield competition heats up as 2 sluggers battle it out for roster spot One of the more intriguing roster battles entering camp, the White Sox outfield mix still has more questions than it does answers. Austin Ha...

MARCH 10 • SOUTHSIDESHOWDOWN.COM

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

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Peters' single caps 2-run 10th as White Sox beat Blue Jays 5-4 in home opener

Miguel Vargas hits grand slam, White Sox beat Marlins 9-4 for first win of the season

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