AUSTIN HAYS NEWS

Knocks in three in defeat Hays went 2-for-4 with a triple, a home run and three RBI during Monday's 13-6 loss to the Red Sox.

Impact Dating back to before his foot injury, Hays entered play in the midst of a 1-for-16 stretch, but he racked up seven total bases to spark the Reds offense. Those bases came courtesy of his first home run since May 16 and first triple since May 26. The Reds are certainly happy to have the 29-year-old's bat back in the lineup as he's slashing .295/.336/.568 in 143 plate appearances this season.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Abreu hits grand slam and inside-the-park homer and lifts the Red Sox over the Reds 13-6

Wilyer Abreu hit a grand slam and an inside-the-park solo home run for Boston, Trevor Story hit a three-run homer in the first inning and the Red Sox defeated the Reds 13-6 on Mond...

JULY 1 • Associated Press

Held out Saturday Hays opened Saturday's game on the bench but eventually entered as a pinch hitter and went 0-for-1 in a loss to the Padres.

Impact Hays was activated off the injured list Friday and served as the designated hitter for that game. He finished out Saturday's contest as the DH after pinch hitting for Gavin Lux. Hays had missed nearly a month with a foot injury, and it appears manager Terry Francona is easing him back into the lineup and eventually left field.

JUNE 29 • ROTOWIRE

Held out Saturday Hays opened Saturday's game on the bench but eventually entered as a pinch hitter and went 0-for-1 in a loss to the Padres.

Impact Hays was activated off the injured list Friday and served as the designated hitter for that game. He finished out Saturday's game as the DH after pinch hitting for Gavin Lux. Hays had missed nearly a month with a foot injury, and it appears manager Terry Francona is easing Hays back into the lineup and eventually left field.

JUNE 29 • ROTOWIRE

Serves as DH Hays went 1-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Friday's 8-1 win over the Padres.

Impact Hays was activated from the 10-day injured list Friday and served as the designated hitter in his first game back. He'd been out nearly a month with a foot injury. He'll eventually work back into the rotation in left field.

JUNE 28 • ROTOWIRE

Serves as DH Hays went 1-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Friday's 8-1 win over the Padres.

Impact Hays was activated from the 10-day injured list Friday and served as the designated hitter in his first game back. He'd been out nearly a month with a foot injury. He'll eventually work back into the rotation in left field.

JUNE 28 • ROTOWIRE

Reds reinstate OF Austin Hays from IL, place OF Jake Fraley on IL

The Cincinnati Reds added an outfielder and a key bat with the return of Austin Hays from 10-day injured list but lost their regular right fielder in Jake Fraley to the 10-day IL w...

JUNE 27 • Associated Press

Activated from IL The Reds reinstated Hays (foot) from the 10-day injured list Friday, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports.

Impact Hays played in the field Wednesday for the first time during his rehab assignment, and he's been given the green light to rejoin the active roster. He'd been on the shelf since May 29 due to a left foot contusion. Jake Fraley (shoulder) was placed on the injured list in a corresponding move.

JUNE 27 • ROTOWIRE

Reds play the Padres in first of 3-game series

The Cincinnati Reds host the San Diego Padres to start a three-game series

JUNE 27 • Associated Press

Hays Day? Cincinnati Reds evaluate Austin Hays for possible IL return Cincinnati Reds LF Austin Hays hasn't played since fouling a ball off his left foot May 28 in Kansas City. He's hitting .303 with 6 HRs in 3...

JUNE 26 • CINCINNATI.COM

Plays field on rehab assignment Hays (foot) started in left field and went 1-for-3 for Double-A Chattanooga on Wednesday.

Impact Hays played the field for the first time on his rehab assignment and was removed after six innings. Reds manager Terry Francona told Greg Kuffner of MSN.com that Hays is doing well and could be activated ahead of Cincinnati's weekend series against San Diego.

JUNE 26 • ROTOWIRE

Plays field on rehab assignment Hays started in left field and went 1-for-3 for Double-A Chattanooga on Wednesday.

Impact Hays played the field for the first time on his rehab assignment and was removed after six innings. Reds manager Terry Francona told Greg Kuffner of MSN.com that Hays is doing well and could be activated ahead of Cincinnati's weekend series against San Diego.

JUNE 26 • ROTOWIRE

Begins rehab assignment Hays (foot) went 1-for-4 with a walk and an RBI for Double-A Chattanooga on Tuesday.

Impact Hays began what may be a brief rehab assignment for the Lookouts. He served as the designated hitter and was used as the leadoff hitter to maximize his plate appearances. Hays is expected to play the outfield Wednesday.

JUNE 25 • ROTOWIRE

Yankees take road slide into matchup against the Reds

The New York Yankees travel to the Cincinnati Reds looking to end a five-game road slide

JUNE 25 • Associated Press

Yankees aim to end road slide, face the Reds

The New York Yankees travel to the Cincinnati Reds looking to stop a four-game road losing streak

JUNE 24 • Associated Press

Could return Friday Hays (foot) will begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Chattanooga on Tuesday, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Hays will serve as the Lookouts' designated hitter Tuesday before playing the outfield for them Wednesday. He will be re-evaluated after that, potentially setting things up for Hays to be activated from the 10-day injured list Friday if all goes well. The veteran outfielder has been sidelined for the entirety of June with a bone bruise in his left foot.

JUNE 23 • ROTOWIRE

Reds host the Yankees to open 3-game series

The Cincinnati Reds host the New York Yankees to begin a three-game series

JUNE 23 • Associated Press

Reds aim to break 3-game losing streak, take on the Cardinals

The Cincinnati Reds aim to break their three-game skid with a victory over the St. Louis Cardinals

JUNE 22 • Associated Press

To hit Saturday Hays (foot) is expected to hit on the field Saturday, MLB.com reports.

Impact Hays ran arcs in the outfield for a second straight day Friday as part of a running progression. After hitting Saturday, the next step will be to run the bases Sunday,

JUNE 21 • ROTOWIRE

To hit Saturday Hays (foot) is expected to hit on the field Saturday, MLB.com reports.

Impact Hays ran arcs in the outfield for a second straight day Friday as part of a running progression. After hitting Saturday, the next step will be to run the bases Sunday,

JUNE 21 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals face the Reds leading series 1-0

The St. Louis Cardinals lead 1-0 in a three-game series against the Cincinnati Reds

JUNE 21 • Associated Press

Cardinals host the Reds to open 3-game series

The St. Louis Cardinals begin a three-game series at home against the Cincinnati Reds on Friday

JUNE 20 • Associated Press

Resumes running progression Hays (foot) resumed a running progression Thursday, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports.

Impact Hays was shut down from running last week due to lingering soreness in his injured left foot. He's ready to ramp back up again, but the Reds will bring him along more slowly this time. Hays has been shelved since late May with a bone bruise in his foot.

JUNE 19 • ROTOWIRE

Resumes running progression Hays (foot) resumed a running progression Thursday, Charlie Goldsmith of the Dayton Daily News reports.

Impact Hays had to be shut down from running last week due to lingering soreness in his injured left foot. He's ready to ramp things back up again, but the Reds will take things more slowly this time around. Hays has been shelved since late May with a bone bruise in his foot.

JUNE 19 • ROTOWIRE

Reds look to keep home win streak going, host the Twins

The Cincinnati Reds, on a five-game home winning streak, host the Minnesota Twins

JUNE 19 • Associated Press