Ke'Bryan Hayes
Breakdown
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May 9, 2026
Riding pine Saturday
Hayes isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game versus Houston.
Analysis
Hayes will get a day off Saturday after going just 3-for-20 with two RBI, one run scored and seven strikeouts since the beginning of May. His absence will give Sal Stewart a start at the hot corner, moving Spencer Steer to first base and opening up right field for Will Benson.
May 6, 2026
Taking seat Wednesday
Hayes is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cubs.
Analysis
Hayes occupied third base for the first two games of the series and went 1-for-7 with a home run and a walk. The long ball -- Hayes's second of the season -- brought his batting average up to .121 on the year. He'll cede the hot corner to Sal Stewart on Wednesday and could see his playing time start to dwindle a bit more if he remains an easy out at the plate.
May 5, 2026
Goes yard in loss
Hayes went 1-for-3 with a walk, a home run and two RBI in Monday's 5-4 loss to the Cubs.
Analysis
Hayes caught hold of a sinker that didn't sink and upped Cincinnati's lead to 3-0 in the fourth inning with a two-run shot. It was his second home run of the season and just his second and third RBI over 31 games. If the Reds are getting production from other areas of the lineup, they can live with the Gold Glove-winning third baseman batting .126 and providing minimal punch from the bottom of the order.
May 3, 2026
Taking seat Sunday
Hayes is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates.
Analysis
Hayes will hit the bench for the second time in the past four games. The 29-year-old's .119/.278/.190 slash line through 90 plate appearances this season may finally be costing him playing time, although his expected stats (including a .237 xBA and .416 xSLG) aren't as dire. Sal Stewart is getting a look at third base Sunday while Spencer Steer starts at first base.