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Yankees Join Tigers and Cubs in Race for PiratesKe’Bryan Hayes

The Yankees hope Hayes’s Gold Glove defense will anchor their infield resurgence after a midseason offensive slump.

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - JUNE 23: Ke'Bryan Hayes #13 of the Pittsburgh Pirates swings the bat in the sixth inning during a game against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on June 23, 2025 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - JUNE 23: Ke'Bryan Hayes #13 of the Pittsburgh Pirates bats against the Milwaukee Brewers during the second inning at American Family Field on June 23, 2025 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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Overview

  • Industry sources report the Yankees, Tigers and Cubs are closely monitoring Pirates third baseman Ke’Bryan Hayes for a possible trade before the July 31 deadline.
  • Hayes has one career Gold Glove and ranks tied for third in MLB with 12 Outs Above Average this season, according to Baseball Savant.
  • Despite his defensive prowess, Hayes is batting .236 with a .579 OPS and a 62 OPS+, well below the league average.
  • His team-friendly contract pays him about $7.4 million annually through 2029, making him an affordable option for contenders.
  • Hayes’s history of multiple back-related injured-list stints since his 2020 debut remains a concern for acquiring teams.