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.