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Reds Place Hays on 10-Day IL, Activate Fraley and Recall Richardson

A foul ball contusion suffered by Hays in Kansas City has forced the Reds to shuffle personnel ahead of their Cubs series opener.

May 23, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Reds outfielder Austin Hays (12) reacts after hitting a RBI single in the first inning against the Chicago Cubs at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Overview

  • Hays sustained the contusion after fouling a pitch off his left foot in Wednesday’s 3-2 loss to Kansas City, marking his third injured list stint this season.
  • The 29-year-old outfielder was batting .303 with a .901 OPS, six home runs and 25 RBIs over 31 games before landing on the IL.
  • Jake Fraley, sidelined since May 6 by left calf tenderness, returns to the outfield carrying a .205 average with three homers and nine RBIs in 28 games.
  • Right-hander Lyon Richardson was recalled from Triple-A Louisville to replace Luis Mey and brings a 1.32 ERA across 10 relief appearances this season.
  • The moves underscore how recurring injuries have compelled Cincinnati to rely on depth and adjust its outfield configuration.