The Philadelphia Phillies and Austin Hays don't appear to be on good terms right now. Hays' one half-season with the team in 2024 was filled with injuries and inconsistency, and lacked plate appearances (80 in over two months).
The Cincinnati Reds are interested in bringing back two familiar faces. Unfortunately, the uncertainty surrounding their local television deal has impacted their aggressiveness according to Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon of The Athletic.
The St. Louis Cardinals may be rebuilding and focusing on the future, but there are still moves that they could make to supplement their roster for the 2026 season.
After missing out on Kyle Tucker to the Los Angeles Dodgers, the New York Mets have shifted focus to another outfielder who is still a free agent. Jon Heyman of the New York Post reported on Tuesday that the Mets are among "many teams" who've maintained contact with outfielder Austin Hays.
The Rule 5 draft, held annually at the winter meetings in December, never garners much fanfare, but it has been known to yield some noteworthy transactions.
Should Plan A not go according to plan, the New York Yankees are keeping tabs on Austin Hays. According to Jon Heyman, the Yankees are one of three teams keeping tabs on the veteran free agent.
The Kansas City Royals have been active this offseason, filling some major holes that the team had last season. Lack of outfield production has led them to trade for Kameron Misner and Isaac Collins, while signing Lane Thomas.
If the Brewers decide to trade away ace Freddy Peralta, it could create some lineup-altering possibilities before first pitch of opening day. Milwaukee could decide to dip its toes in the free agent waters in the weeks leading up to the season beginning, if Peralta is dealt, to beef up the lineup.
Moves will be made in the Yankees’ outfield in advance of 2026 Opening Day. Which and how many remain yet to be determined, as the Yanks have been one of the quieter contenders to date in this offseason, which has largely just been re-signing a handful of free agents.
Austin Hays was one of the better outfielding hitters in the MLB last season. He slashed 266/.315/.453 for an OPS of .768 with 16 doubles, five triples and 15 home runs across 103 games.
The New York Yankees apparently have their failsafe in case Cody Bellinger leaves in free agency. The Yankees have checked in on veteran outfielder Austin Hays, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reported on Wednesday.
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The New York Post’s Jon Heyman reports this morning that the Royals “remain interested” in signing Austin Hays, despite having recently acquired outfielders Isaac Collins and Lane Thomas.
The Kansas City Royals have been searching for ways to improve their offense. They need a couple of outfield bats this winter. They had interest in a reunion with Mike Yastrzemski, but he ultimately signed with the Atlanta Braves for two years and $23 million.
Despite being limited to just over 100 games in 2025, Austin Hays was just as productive as anyone in the Cincinnati Reds’ lineup as they made a push for the 2025 postseason.
In our next installment of “Free Agents Who Make Sense for Your Cash-Strapped Cleveland Guardians,” may I present for your consideration one Austin Hays?
Free agency action can officially commence on November 6. But before then, players and teams continue to sort out options. The Yankees are retaining one of key relievers from 2025, while also letting go of a longtime pitcher.
The Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday declined options on three players. Could this signal the team's interest in signing slugger Kyle Schwarber, one of the top free agents on the market this offseason?
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Austin Hays left Saturday night's game against the Chicago Cubs with back spasms. During Tuesday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Jim Day provided an update on Hays.
Austin Hays hit a two-run home run in the fifth inning to help the host Cincinnati Reds end a five-game losing streak with a 7-4 win over the St. Louis Cardinals Sunday.
The Cincinnati Reds had a cleanup hitter they had trust in. He had come up with some big extra-base hits and RBIs early on, but has really cooled off as of late.
After two minor-league rehab games this week, the Cincinnati Reds will have outfielder Austin Hays return from the 10-day injured list for the start of a three-game weekend series against the San Diego Padres.
Reds outfielder Austin Hays left the game vs the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday after fouling a ball off his foot. Hays stayed in the game initially to run the bases, but was later pinch-hit for by Gavin Lux.
The Cincinnati Reds placed outfielder Austin Hays on the 10-day injured list Friday and activated catcher Tyler Stephenson from the IL. The move involving Hays is retroactive to Tuesday, one day after he tweaked his left hamstring while running the bases in the sixth inning of Cincinnati's 3-1 victory against the St.
Earlier this offseason, I wrote about the additions the Cincinnati Reds could make with their newfound TV money. One of the possible signings I highlighted was a right-handed bat to platoon in the outfield with Jake Fraley.
Following the Seattle Mariners' splashy trade for Randy Arozarena, it appears that the MLB hot stove is now officially turned on. In a move to help bolster the Phillies' outfield, the team has made a significant trade with the Orioles.