Ke'Bryan Hayes - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Heading to bench Wednesday Hayes is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cardinals.

Impact Hayes' .456 OPS places him last among the 367 major-league hitters who have logged at least 150 plate appearances this season, but his capable glove at third base in addition to Reds' lack of appealing alternatives have allowed him to maintain a fairly steady presence in the lineup. Though he'll be be on the bench Wednesday, Hayes had started in four of the previous five games.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Homers in loss Hayes went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Saturday's 8-4 loss to the Marlins.

Impact Hayes popped a fifth-inning home run, which was followed one batter later by a Matt McLain homer to give Cincinnati a 4-3 lead. The home run was the fifth of the season for Hayes, who has hit safely in three consecutive games. That represents the second-longest hit streak for the third baseman, who had a four-gamer in April and is batting just .149 with a .456 OPS over 68 games and 186 plate appearances.

AUGUST 16 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting after four straight starts Hayes is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the White Sox.

Impact Hayes started in each of the Reds' last four games, but he went just 1-for-9 during that stretch to bring his season-long batting line down to a grisly .138/191/.234 over 178 plate appearances. Eugenio Suarez will fill in at third base for Hayes on Wednesday.

AUGUST 12 • ROTOWIRE

Drawing third straight start Hayes will start at third base and bat eighth in Wednesday's game against the Athletics.

Impact Hayes will pick up his third straight start at third base while Sal Stewart moves across the diamond and Eugenio Suarez settles in as the Reds' designated hitter. With the Reds recently placing Spencer Steer (wrist) on the injured list and trading away Nathaniel Lowe prior to Monday's deadline, Hayes' outlook for playing time has improved, but he's not necessarily locked in as an everyday player. Hayes is sitting on a dismal .444 OPS over 166 plate appearances this season, and if the Reds prefer to prioritize offense over defense, they could scale back his opportunities and have Suarez play third base more regularly while opening up more reps at DH for rookie Hector Rodriguez.

AUGUST 5 • ROTOWIRE

Homers twice in five games Hayes went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Sunday's 10-2 win over the Pirates. He was also hit by a pitch.

Impact Hayes homered for the second time in five games, giving him four over 58 contests. This was his first start in four games, as he's been sharing the hot corner with Eugenio Suarez. The Reds are likely to be sellers heading into Monday's trade deadline and have seven players on expiring contracts, including Suarez. Hayes could get more consistent at-bats if Cincinnati trades Suarez, but the former's unattractive .145 average makes him a difficult play in fantasy leagues.

AUGUST 3 • ROTOWIRE

Pops third homer Hayes went 1-for-2 with a solo home run and a walk in Sunday's 5-3 extra-inning win over the Cardinals.

Impact Hayes has gone 4-for-22 over 10 games since he returned from a bulging disc in his back. The third baseman has settled back into a part-time role, battling for playing time with Eugenio Suarez and Sal Stewart at the hot corner. Hayes is hitting a meager .148 with a .443 OPS, three home runs, six RBI, 13 runs scored and one stolen base over 152 plate appearances this season.

JULY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Reinstated from injured list The Reds activated Hayes (back) from the 10-day injured list Friday, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports.

Impact Hayes looked sharp at the plate on his rehab assignment, going 7-for-12 with one home run in three games with Triple-A Louisville. He slashed an ugly .142/.195/.225 in 44 contests with the Reds before going down in late May with a bulging disc in his back. Hayes will get some starts at third base on days Sal Stewart plays another position, but it's uncertain how often Hayes will ultimately play.

JULY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Spends weekend in Dayton Hayes (back) will stick with High-A Dayton this weekend and then have his rehab moved to Triple-A Louisville next week, MLB.com reports.

Impact Hayes opened a rehab assignment Friday, going 1-for-3 with a run scored while playing five innings at third base. He'll play an unspecified number of games for Louisville before rejoining the Reds. Given how close it is to the All-Star break, the organization may wait until after the Midsummer Classic to activate Hayes.

JULY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Kicking off rehab assignment Hayes (back) will begin a rehab assignment with High-A Dayton on Friday.

Impact Hayes has been sidelined since late May with a lumbar bulging disc, but he's improved enough in order to be cleared to test out his back in games. He will likely require several rehab contests before returning to the Reds' active roster, and Hayes faces an uncertain playing time outlook when he is activated.

JULY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Closing in on facing pitchers Manager Terry Francona said that Hayes (back) will face live pitching at the Reds' facility in Arizona on Wednesday or Thursday, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports.

Impact Hayes is on the mend from a lumbar bulging disk, but if his back presents no issues for him during his upcoming hitting session, he could be cleared to embark on a minor-league rehab assignment. The 29-year-old has been on the shelf since May 22 with the injury, so he could need more than a handful of minor-league games to stockpile at-bats and get his timing back at the plate before the Reds activate him.

JUNE 29 • ROTOWIRE

Begins hitting Hayes (back) has begun hitting at the Reds' training facility in Arizona, MLB.com reports.

Impact Hayes is also working to improve core stabilization with an eye toward preventing continued issues with the back. He's served the 10-day minimum requirement on the injured list and can be activated at any time, but the report indicates his return as to be determined.

JUNE 18 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined by back injury The Reds placed Hayes on the 10-day injured list Friday with a lumbar bulging disc.

Impact Per C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic, Hayes' back has been an issue for years and has bothered him off-and-on this season. The plan is for Hayes to get healed up before reporting to the team's spring training complex in Arizona to initiate his rehab. It sounds like an injury that is likely to keep him out beyond 10 days, and the Reds could want Hayes to find a groove at the plate on a rehab assignment before reinstating him. The 29-year-old is slashing an ugly .142/.195/.225this season.

MAY 22 • ROTOWIRE

On bench for series finale Hayes is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Phillies.

Impact Hayes appears to have faded into more of a part-time role for the Reds, as he'll be on the bench for the third time in eight games. Sal Stewart will receive the nod at third base in place of Hayes, who is holding down a career-worst .420 OPS over 128 plate appearances on the season.

MAY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Losing out on playing time Hayes is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Nationals.

Impact Hayes is under contract through 2029, but the Reds may already be looking to pull the plug on him as an everyday player. He'll be on the bench against a right-handed starter (Jake Irvin) for the third time in seven games, clearing the way for Will Benson to enter the lineup. Hayes remains a reliable defender at the hot corner, but his .191 wOBA places him last among the 239 hitters who have logged at least 100 plate appearances this season.

MAY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Riding pine Saturday Hayes isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game versus Houston.

Impact Hayes will get a day off Saturday after going just 3-for-20 with two RBI, one run scored and seven strikeouts since the beginning of May. His absence will give Sal Stewart a start at the hot corner, moving Spencer Steer to first base and opening up right field for Will Benson.

MAY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Taking seat Wednesday Hayes is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cubs.

Impact Hayes occupied third base for the first two games of the series and went 1-for-7 with a home run and a walk. The long ball -- Hayes's second of the season -- actually brought his batting average up to .121 on the season. He'll cede the hot corner to Sal Stewart on Wednesday and could see his playing time start to dwindle a bit more if he remains an easy out at the plate.

MAY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Goes yard in loss Hayes went 1-for-3 with a walk, a home run and two RBI in Monday's 5-4 loss to the Cubs.

Impact Hayes caught hold of a sinker that didn't sink and upped Cincinnati's lead to 3-0 in the fourth inning with a two-run shot. It was his second home run of the season and just his second and third RBI over 31 games. If the Reds are getting production from other areas of the lineup, they can live with the Gold Glove-winning third baseman batting .126 and minimal punch from the bottom of the order.

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Taking seat Sunday Hayes is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates.

Impact Hayes will hit the bench Sunday for the second time in the past four games. The 29-year-old's .119/.278/.190 slash line through 90 plate appearances this season may finally be costing him playing time. Sal Stewart is getting a look at third base Sunday while Spencer Steer starts at first.

MAY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Out of Cincinnati lineup Hayes is not in the lineup for Thursday's contest against the Rockies.

Impact Hayes has finally perked up a bit at the plate lately, going 7-for-25 with a home run over his last seven games, but he'll rest during Thursday's matinee. Sal Stewart is getting a start at third base, and Spencer Steer will cover first base.

APRIL 30 • ROTOWIRE

Resting Wednesday Hayes is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rays.

Impact Hayes will hit the bench after going 2-for-12 with a solo home run, two walks and an additional run while starting in the Reds' last four games. Eugenio Suarez will replace Hayes at third base in the series finale.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Taking seat Friday Hayes is absent from the lineup for Friday's tilt in Minnesota.

Impact Hayes is a woeful 3-for-47 with zero extra-base hits and zero RBI in his first 17 games this season. His defense at third base has helped keep him in the lineup most days, but the Reds will have no choice but to cut his playing time if Hayes' offense doesn't at least get to a passable level. Eugenio Suarez is at the hot corner Friday, and Nathaniel Lowe will serve as the designated hitter.

APRIL 17 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Sunday Hayes is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels.

Impact Hayes started the first two contests of the series versus the Halos and will take a seat for Sunday's finale with his hitless streak now extended to five games. Eugenio Suarez will step in at third base while Nathaniel Lowe receives a start at designated hitter.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from lineup Hayes is not in the lineup for Thursday's contest versus the Marlins.

Impact Hayes is a horrific 3-for-31 with no extra-base hits in his first 10 games this season, so he'll get a breather to regroup. Eugenio Suarez is getting a start at third base and Nathaniel Lowe will be the Reds' designated hitter.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting down Saturday Hayes isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Rangers.

Impact Hayes will take a seat Saturday and recollect himself after going just 2-for-19 (.105) at the dish through his first seven games. His absence will move Eugenio Suarez to third base, opening up the DH spot for Nathaniel Lowe.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Hitting bench Sunday Hayes is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Red Sox.

Impact Hayes will give way to Eugenio Suarez at third base in the series finale after he started in the Reds' first two games of the season while going 0-for-7 with a run scored. While Hayes has produced at well-below-league-average levels at the plate each of the past two seasons, his exceptional defense at the hot corner should keep him in the lineup more often than not.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

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