Austin Hays
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September 24, 2025
Held out again Wednesday
Hays (back) remains out of the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Pirates.
Analysis
Hays will miss a third straight start as he deals with back spasms. He went through a pregame workout Tuesday to test out his back and that didn't go well, so it's unclear when he might be ready to play again. Will Benson will grab another start in left field for the Reds.
September 24, 2025
Tests his back
Hays tested his back spasms by running on the field Tuesday and said it was "not great," MLB.com reports.
Analysis
Hays has missed the last two games after experiencing the back issue Saturday. Will Benson has filled in at left field while Hays is unavailable. Both of those starts were against right-handers.
September 23, 2025
Remains out of lineup
Hays (back) remains out of the lineup for Tuesday's contest against the Pirates.
Analysis
Hays had to be lifted from Saturday's game versus the Cubs with back spasms and will now miss a second straight start. Will Benson will handle left field and Noelvi Marte will patrol right field for the Reds in Tuesday's series opener.
September 21, 2025
Idle Sunday
Hays (back) is out of the out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cubs.
Analysis
Hays left Saturday's 6-3 win due to back spasms, and he'll require at least one day off to recover. Will Benson, TJ Friedl and Noelvi Marte will patrol the outfield from left to right.
September 21, 2025
Departs with back spasms
Hays was removed from Saturday's game against the Cubs due to back spasms.
Analysis
Hays was lifted at the start of the sixth inning after going 0-for-3 with two strikeouts. He was replaced in left field by Spencer Steer, who moved over from first base, while Sal Stewart entered the game to play first.
