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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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.
Hays (shoulder) is starting in left field and batting sixth in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Twins, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Hays exited Saturday's contest with a bruised right shoulder after being hit by a pitch, but his return to the lineup Sunday confirms it's a minor injury. The 28-year-old is back on track for Opening Day.
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Orioles' Austin Hays: Pulled from game after HBP
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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: Hopeful of playing Sunday
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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: Starting Friday as expected
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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
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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.
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.
