May 4, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Reds third baseman Noelvi Marte (16) takes his lead from first base against the Washington Nationals at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images Aaron Doster-Imagn Images

Reds Manager Terry Francona Provides Encouraging Update on Austin Hays and Noelvi Marte

Originally posted on Cincinnati Reds on SI
By Greg Kuffner | Last updated Jun 19, 2025 11:17 AM ET

Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona provided injury updates on two key players before Thursday's series finale against the Minnesota Twins.

You can see Mike Petraglia's full update here.

Francona said the MRI on Marte's groin came back good and he will start a rehab assignment with Triple-A Louisville on Friday.

The infielder has been on the injured list since May 7 with a left oblique strain. He is hitting .294 with eight extra-base hits in 19 games with the Reds this season.

Hays has started running the bases and Francona mentioned he's feeling good. He will wear a protective pad on his left foot going forward.

The outfielder has been on the injured list since May 30 after he fouled a ball off of his foot in a game against the Kansas City Royals.

Hays is hitting .303 with six home runs in 31 games for Cincinnati this season. He's been one of the most consistent hitters in the lineup when healthy, but hasn't been able to stay healthy.

You can see Petraglia's full update below:

Francona pregame Thursday:
* MRI on Noelvi Marte came back "good" and he's been cleared to start playing with Triple-A Louisville on rehab Friday.
* Austin Hays has started running bases. Francona says "feeling good". Hays said this morning he will wear a protective pad on left…
— Mike Petraglia (@Trags) June 19, 2025