Hays is on the IL for the third time this season, all for things related to the left leg. In between IL stints, he’s hitting .303 with six home runs, 25 RBIs and a .901 OPS in 31 games.

May 24, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Reds designated hitter Austin Hays (12) dodges a pitch in the fifth inning against the Chicago Cubs at Great American Ball Park.

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.

The outfielder has been on the injured list since May 30 with a left-foot contusion after fouling a ball off of his foot against the Royals. Hays is hitting .303 with six home runs in 31 games for ...

Not after Reds cleanup hitter Austin Hays’ anticipated return from the injured list was pushed back because of persistent pain that led to a second MRI on his damaged left foot Wednesday morning.

Hays is on the IL for the third time this season, all for things related to the left leg. In between IL stints, he’s hitting .303 with six home runs, 25 RBIs and a .901 OPS in 31 games.

Hays, who’s hitting .303 with six home runs in 31 games, will need at least a quick minor-league rehab assignment before the Reds activate him, Francona said. That could come this week.

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 ...