Austin Hays

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Austin Hays To Sit Out On Saturday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Austin Hays is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Cleveland Guardians. This appears to be a routine rest day for the 28-year-old. Hays is 0-for-10 with four strikeouts over his last three games, so he could use some rest. Aaron Hicks will take over left field and bat sixth versus right-hander Cal Quantrill on Saturday.

Sep 23 · Source via Orioles Austin Hays

Austin Hays Back In Leadoff Spot Monday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Austin Hays is back in the leadoff spot Monday night as he takes on the Los Angeles Angels and left-hander Kenny Rosenburg. Hays didn't start Sunday's series finale against the Arizona Diamondbacks but struck out in a lone trip to the plate in the ninth inning. It's been a solid season for the 28-year-old as Hays is hitting .282 with 13 home runs, four stolen bases, and a .783 OPS across 120 appearances on the campaign. Only twice over his last 12 starts has Hays failed to record at least one hit while he has collected five knocks over his last three starts. He will man left field Monday night in Los Angeles.

Sep 4 · Source via Orioles Austin Hays

Austin Hays Absent On Friday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Austin Hays is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Seattle Mariners. The 28-year-old has been dealing with general soreness lately, but this absence doesn't appear to be injury related. This seems to be a routine rest day after Hays went 0-for-3 with three strikeouts during Thursday's contest. The O's will start Colton Cowser, Cedric Mullins and Ryan O'Hearn in outfield for Friday's game.

Aug 11 · Source via Orioles Austin Hays

Austin Hays Back In O's Lineup

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Austin Hays is back in the team's starting lineup on Tuesday, starting in left field and batting cleanup against the visiting Houston Astros and left-hander Framber Valdez. Hays has missed the last two games due to general soreness, but he'll return for fantasy managers on Tuesday after the team's scheduled off day on Monday. The 28-year-old is plenty useful in fantasy hitting in the middle of a potent lineup, although his counting stats have still left a lot to be desired in 2023. He's also gone 6-for-30 (.200) with no homers, a double, two RBI, six strikeouts and five runs scored in his last eight starts since July 28. Hays has a nice .287 average (105-for-366), but it's come with just nine homers, 42 RBI and 52 runs scored.

Aug 8 · Source via Orioles Austin Hays

Austin Hays Resting On Saturday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Austin Hays is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the New York Mets. After starting 17 straight games, Hays will receive a much-needed day off on Saturday. The 28-year-old is slashing a sluggish 185/.239/.231 during that span. Hopefully, Hays will return back to form after getting a day off. In the meantime, Colton Cowser will cover left field and bat seventh versus right-hander Tylor Megill on Saturday.

Aug 5 · Source via Orioles Austin Hays

Austin Hays Returns To Lineup Saturday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Austin Hays (hip) is back in the starting lineup to face the Minnesota Twins and right-hander Sonny Gray on Saturday. Hays is starting in left field and hitting fifth in the batting order. It will be his first game action after sitting out the last five games due to a bruised left hip, but he'll close out the first half of the season on the field for Baltimore. The 28-year-old will be in uniform at next week's All-Star game in Seattle after having a great first half, slashing .312/.352/.491 with an .843 OPS, eight home runs, 22 doubles, two triples, 34 RBI and 42 runs in 76 games. His counting stats leave something to be desired, but fantasy managers can't complain about his high average and OPS and solid on-base percentage. Hays hit .326 (31-for-95) with two homers, nine doubles, 11 RBI, a steal and 15 runs scored in 24 games in June.

Jul 8 · Source via Orioles Austin Hays

Austin Hays To Sit Out Again

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Austin Hays (hip) remains out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Minnesota Twins. The 28-year-old has been out since Sunday due to a left hip contusion. The fact Hays hasn't been placed on the injured list means the team is hopeful he will play this weekend. Otherwise, Hays will get a week off with the All-Star break next week to rest. Colton Cowser will cover left field and bat sixth versus right-hander Bailey Ober on Friday.

Jul 7 · Source via Orioles Austin Hays

Austin Hays Still Not Playing

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Austin Hays (hip) remains out of action on Thursday against the New York Yankees in the Bronx. It will be the fourth straight game that Hays has missed due to a bruised left hip, but manager Brandon Hyde said that Hays could be back in the lineup any day now. With only three games remaining before next week's All-Star break, though, the O's might just decide to give the 28-year-old some extra rest heading into the second half of the season. Rookie Colton Cowser is making his second big-league start in left field on Thursday and is hitting seventh against Yankees right-hander Luis Severino. Hays only has eight home runs and two stolen bases, but he's been valuable in fantasy for his batting average of .312 (87-for-279) in 76 games.

Jul 6 · Source via Orioles Austin Hays

Austin Hays Still Out Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Austin Hays (hip) remains out of the starting lineup on Tuesday for a contest against the New York Yankees on the Fourth of July. Hays is dealing with a bruised left hip and will miss his second straight game. The 27-year-old plans on hitting in the cages on Tuesday, though, so there's a good chance he'll return to the lineup on Wednesday. Aaron Hicks will get the start in left field on Tuesday and will bat sixth against Yankees right-hander Clarke Schmidt. Hays has been very productive at the plate for Baltimore in 2023, hitting an impressive .312 (87-for-279), but his counting stats have left something to be desired for fantasy managers. He's produced eight home runs, 34 RBI, two stolen bases and 42 runs scored in 301 plate appearances.

Jul 4 · Source via Orioles Austin Hays

Austin Hays Absent On Monday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Austin Hays (wrist) is absent from Monday's starting lineup versus the New York Yankees. This isn't surprising considering Hays suffered a left hip contusion from Sunday's game. He suffered the injury when he collided with Reds infielder Donovan Solano during their last contest. It's not shocking to see the O's being extremely cautious with their All-Star outfielder. He could see a few days off to rest until he's 100 percent healthy. Fantasy managers will have to check back for another update on his status.

Jul 3 · Source via Orioles Austin Hays

MLB Announces 2023 All-Star Rosters

The starters for the 2023 All-Star Game were already announced earlier this week, and today the league revealed the reserve selections and the pitching staffs for the National League and American League teams.  Fan balloting determined the game’s starters, while the reserves and pitchers were picked by a combination of the player ballot and selections…

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Austin Hays Exits Early On Sunday With Hip Contusion

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Austin Hays (hip) left Sunday's game early after running into Twins first baseman Donovan Solano in the second inning. Hays did stay in the game after the collision but was removed once the inning was over. The Orioles have called the injury a left hip contusion and should provide an update on Hays' status following the conclusion of Sunday's contest. Aaron Hicks has taken his place in the lineup and is in left field.

Jul 2 · Source via Orioles Austin Hays

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