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Apr 19, 2024 1 1 0 0 —
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Apr 16, 2024 0 0 0 0 —
Apr 15, 2024 0 0 0 0 —
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Be it by design or happenstance, Austin Hays struck the ball harder, but less frequently last season. His expected batting average didn't change, but his actual mark jumped 25 points over the previous season. Hays expected and actual slugging percentage increased, fueling a career high 112 wRC+ since becoming an everyday player. Curiously, even though Hays strikeout rate increased, he was less aggressive swinging on pitches in and out of the zone but when he swung, his contact dropped on pitches in and out of the zone. Hays already solid defense in left field improved even more, helping to keep his bat in the lineup even though his production is below average for a corner outfielder. Hays attempted the same six stolen bases he did in 2022, but last season he swiped five, as opposed to just two the prior campaign. It's nothing to count on, but his success from last season could manifest more opportunities. Hays defines boring in a fantasy sense, but boring can help balance swinging for the fences elsewhere.

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2024 10.50.6 4 — 2 4 — .111
2023 353.52.5 76 16 67 38 5 .275
2022 3342.3 66 16 60 34 2 .251
3y Avg. 348.52.5 72 18 66 33 4 .261
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  • Orioles' Austin Hays: Slated to run soon

    Rotowire
    Hays said Friday that he will test out his left calf strain with some running in a couple days, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. Hays injured his calf last weekend and was eventually placed on the 10-day injured list Monday. He's feeling better, but the real test will come when he does some running and ramps things back up. Before getting injured, Hays had lost his starting job in left field to Colton Cowser.
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  • Orioles' Austin Hays: Lands on 10-day IL

    Rotowire
    Hays (calf) was placed on the 10-day injured list Monday. Hays left Saturday's contest due to tightness in his calf, and after further evaluation, it's been determined that he'll require a trip to the injured list. Manager Brandon Hyde stated after the move that he's hopeful Hays will be ready to be activated from the IL by the time his 10 days are up, per Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com. David Banuelos had his contract selected from Triple-A Norfolk, and Peyton Burdick was designated for assignment in corresponding moves.
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  • Orioles' Austin Hays: Exits with calf tightness

    Rotowire
    Hays was pulled from Saturday's game in Kansas City with calf tightness, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. Hays singled and scored in the top of the seventh inning but evidently his calf began bothering at some point on the bases because Colton Cowser replaced him in left field for the bottom of the frame. It sounds at this point like more of a day-to-day injury, but the timing isn't ideal for Hays since he's already been leapfrogged by Cowser on the left field depth chart.
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  • Orioles' Austin Hays: Back on bench

    Rotowire
    Hays is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Brewers, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. Hays started in both of the first two games of the series with Milwaukee and went 1-for-6 at the dish, which improved his slash line to a still-abysmal .086/.158/.086 over 38 plate appearances. He seems to have already lost out on a regular role against right-handed pitching to Colton Cowser, though the righty-hitting Hays could make for a natural platoon partner in the outfield with either Cowser or Cedric Mullins, both of whom bat from the left side.
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  • Orioles' Austin Hays: Losing playing time

    Rotowire
    Hays is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Red Sox. Hays will head to the bench for the second straight day and the third time in five contests. Slashing just .077/.172/.077 through his first 29 plate appearances of the season, Hays looks to be at risk of falling into a part-time or backup role, if he hasn't already.
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  • Orioles' Austin Hays: Takes seat Tuesday

    Rotowire
    Hays is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game at Boston, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. Hays is 0-for-18 across his past six games and will receive a day to reset Tuesday. Colton Cowser will start in left field and bat seventh.
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  • Orioles' Austin Hays: Back in lineup Saturday

    Rotowire
    Hays (illness) is starting in left field and batting sixth Saturday against the Pirates. Hays missed Friday's game due to an illness, but he appears to be over the ailment and will return to left field Saturday. Hays has started the season 2-for-20 with one RBI, three walks and seven strikeouts.
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  • Orioles' Austin Hays: Battling illness

    Rotowire
    Hays is not in Friday's lineup versus the Pirates in part because he's under the weather, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports. Orioles manager Brandon Hyde also believes that Hays -- who is off to a 2-for-18 start at the plate this season -- is pressing a little bit. Hays will be at the ballpark for Friday's game and is considered day-to-day. Colton Cowser is handling left field in his place.
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  • Orioles' Austin Hays: On bench Friday

    Rotowire
    Hays is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Pirates. Hays is without a hit in his past 10 at-bats and is 2-for-18 on the season, and he'll take a seat Friday for the second time in Baltimore's past three games. Top prospect Colton Cowser is receiving another start in left field and is 4-for-8 to begin the campaign, and he could take on a larger role if Hays continues to struggle at the plate.
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  • Orioles' Austin Hays: Steps out of lineup

    Rotowire
    Hays is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Royals, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. Hays had started in all four games this season despite suffering a shoulder contusion on a hit-by-pitch over the weekend, but he'll take a seat for Tuesday's contest amid a 2-for-17 start. Colton Cowser will take over in left field in his first start of the year.
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  • Orioles' Austin Hays: Hopeful of playing Sunday

    Rotowire
    Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said Saturday that he's hopeful Hays (shoulder) is fine and can play Sunday, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports. Hays is sore after being hit in the right shoulder by a pitch Saturday, but it sounds like he should be OK. If Hays isn't able to play in Sunday's Grapefruit League finale, he will get in some live at-bats early next week when the O's return to Baltimore.
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  • Orioles' Austin Hays: Pulled from game after HBP

    Rotowire
    Hays was removed from Saturday's Grapefruit League contest versus the Blue Jays with a right shoulder contusion after being hit by a pitch, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports. Hays initially remained in the game following a conversation with the Orioles' trainer and manager Brandon Hyde, but he was later lifted in between innings. His removal could just be a precaution, but the team should have more clarity on his situation after the game. If healthy, Hays is slated to be Baltimore's primary left fielder.
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  • Orioles' Austin Hays: Starting Friday as expected

    Rotowire
    Hays (illness) is starting in left field and batting fifth in Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Pirates, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports. The 28-year-old has been sidelined by a stomach virus for the past week, but he'll rejoin the lineup with spring training winding down. Hays is once again entering the season as Baltimore's primary left fielder.
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  • Orioles' Austin Hays: Expected back Friday

    Rotowire
    Hays (illness) expects to be back in the Orioles' lineup Friday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. Hays is still regaining strength after coming down with a stomach virus, but he's feeling better. The 28-year-old is slated to be the club's everyday left fielder in 2024.
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  • Orioles' Austin Hays: Battling illness

    Rotowire
    Manager Brandon Hyde said Saturday that Hays is under the weather, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports. Hays' illness will likely keep him out of the Orioles' lineup for the next couple of spring games, but his status for Opening Day is unlikely to change. Hays is 4-for-26 so far this spring with a home run and five RBI.
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  • Orioles' Austin Hays: Showing power in spring

    Rotowire
    Hays has gone 4-for-13 over his first five Grapefruit League games. Three of those four hits (one home run, two doubles) have gone for extra bases. The Orioles' outfield looks pretty much set assuming Cedric Mullins' hamstring injury isn't too severe. Hays is projected to see a majority of the playing time in left field after slashing .275/.325/.444 with 16 home runs, 67 RBI, 76 runs scored and five stolen bases in 144 contests last season. Hays doesn't really excel in any one area, but he provides decent numbers in most statistics.
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  • Orioles' Austin Hays: Will make $6.3 million in 2024

    Rotowire
    Hays will make $6.3 million in 2024 after winning his arbitration hearing with the Orioles on Tuesday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports. The Orioles had offered $5.85 million, but Hays and his team emerged victorious. Hays, who had been arbitration-eligible for a second time, slashed .275/.325/.444 with 16 home runs across 144 contests for Baltimore in 2023. He's slated to open 2024 in left field for the defending American League East champs.
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  • Orioles' Austin Hays: Gets on base three times

    Rotowire
    Hays went 2-for-3 with a walk, one RBI, a stolen base and one run scored in Wednesday's 5-1 win over the Nationals. The steal was Hays' fifth of the season and his first since Aug. 26. The outfielder was atop the lineup versus southpaw Patrick Corbin -- this was the first time he's hit leadoff since Sept. 4. Hays has been steady throughout the season, batting .279 with a .779 OPS, 16 home runs, 67 RBI and 76 runs scored over 142 contests as the Orioles' primary left fielder. He's been a little down in September, hitting .265 with three homers over 25 contests.
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  • Orioles' Austin Hays: Out of lineup

    Rotowire
    Hays isn't starting Saturday against the Guardians, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. Hays is 0-for-10 with four strikeouts over his last three games, so he'll get a day off to clear his head Saturday. Aaron Hicks will take over in left field and bat sixth while Hays is out.
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  • Orioles' Austin Hays: Clubs pair of homers

    Rotowire
    Hays went 2-for-5 with a three-run home run and a solo homer in Tuesday's win over the Astros. Hays swatted his 15th and 16th long balls of 2023 on Tuesday, tagging Hunter Brown for a three-run shot in the third inning and Jose Urquidy for a solo homer in the seventh. The outfielder has now collected multiple hits in two of his last three games, a span in which he's 5-for-13 (.385) with five RBI and three runs scored.
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