Austin Hays

Austin Hays is back in the lineup for the Baltimore Orioles against the Seattle Mariners Saturday.

Fantasy Impact

Hays returns after sitting out for rest reasons Friday night, starting in left field and batting seventh against the Mariners for manager Brandon Hyde Saturday.

Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said Austin Hays will play about five innings in his rehab game on Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

Hays is set to play for Double-A Bowie. He will likely need to play a handful of games on his rehab assignment before he returns to the Orioles.

Austin Hays (calf) will begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Bowie Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

Hays has been working out in Bowie and will now officially begin his rehab assignment. Fantasy managers should expect a platoon with Colton Cowser when he returns.

Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said he is "hopeful" Austin Hays can play in minor league games soon.

Fantasy Impact

It was reported on Monday that Hays was not able to participate in much baseball activity. He was placed on the injured list with a calf strain last week.

Austin Hays (calf) has not taken part in much physical activity, but is showing improvement, per manager Brandon Hyde.

Fantasy Impact

Hays is eligible to be activated later this week, but based on today’s news, he likely will remain on the injured list. Fantasy managers should expect Hays to need a rehab assignment.