Overview

• Hayes returned to PNC Park on August 7 to face his former team, receiving a standing ovation before recording a third-inning single in Cincinnati’s 7–0 loss.
• The 28-year-old signed an eight-year, $70 million extension with Pittsburgh in 2022 and was traded on July 30 as the Pirates sought top prospects for their rebuild.
• Cincinnati acquired Hayes for his Gold Glove–caliber defense, enabling Noelvi Marte to move from third base to right field.
• He is batting .227 with one home run through seven games with the Reds as he adapts to his new role.
• The Reds sit three games behind the final National League wild-card spot at 60–55, while Pittsburgh remains last in the NL Central at 49–66.