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

Taking seat Saturday Hayes isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Blue Jays.

Impact Hayes will move out of the starting lineup Saturday after going just 2-for-31 since returning from the injured list Sept. 7. Juan Brito will replace him at the hot corner and bat eighth.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Tuesday Hayes is out of lineup for Tuesday's game against Atlanta.

Impact Hayes started the previous two games and will hit the bench for Tuesday's contest while in the midst of a nine-game hitless stretch. Eugenio Suarez will step in at third base while Dane Myers starts in the outfield, pushing Hector Rodriguez to the DH spot.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from lineup Hayes is not in the lineup for Friday's contest versus the Cubs.

Impact Hayes' playing time since he returned from the injured list earlier this month has been unsteady, as this will be his fifth time out of the lineup across 11 tilts. Jose Trevino is getting a start in Hayes' place, as Tyler Stephenson will slot in at designated hitter and Eugenio Suarez will play third base.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Out of Reds' lineup Hayes is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Dodgers.

Impact Hayes has now started only one of the last four contests for the Reds. Cincinnati will go with Eugenio Suarez at third base and Tyler Stephenson in the designated hitter slot.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Late addition to lineup Hayes will start at third base and bat ninth Saturday against the Brewers.

Impact Hayes was left off the first draft of Saturday's lineup, but he'll step in to cover third base while Juan Brito shifts to second to cover for Matt McLain, who was scratched for unknown reasons. Hayes has posted just a .453 OPS across 220 plate appearances this season and has gone 1-for-9 since returning from the IL on Monday.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Idle Saturday Hayes isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Brewers.

Impact Hayes will retreat to the dugout to begin Saturday's affair after going 1-for-9 with five strikeouts across his first three games since returning from the injured list. Juan Brito will pick up a start at third base as a result and bat ninth.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Activated from injured list The Reds activated Hayes (groin) from the 10-day injured list Monday.

Impact Hayes has been out for almost two weeks with a left groin strain, but he'll skip a rehab assignment and go right back onto the active roster. He will start at third base and will bat ninth in Monday's game against the Dodgers.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Set to begin running Hayes will test out his strained left groin by running the bases in Cincinnati on Sunday, MLB.com reports.

Impact Hayes will be eligible for activation at any point after landing on the 10-day injured list Aug. 28 due to a left groin strain, but he looks like he still has a few checkpoints to hit in his recovery from the injury before rejoining the Reds. The defensive-minded third baseman had been one of the majors' worst-performing hitters prior to landing on the shelf, slashing just .153/.213/.250 with five home runs, one stolen base, 19 runs and eight RBI across 211 plate appearances.

SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Heading to injured list Cincinnati placed Hayes (groin) on the 10-day injured list Friday, retroactive to Aug. 27.

Impact Hayes will make his second stint on the IL this season after being sidelined due to a back injury from late May to early July. Hayes has had a rough 2026 season, slashing .153/.213/.250 with five homers and eight RBI over 211 plate appearances. The Reds recalled Edwin Arroyo to replace Hayes on the active roster.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

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.

AUGUST 19 • 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

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