Cincinnati Reds Manager Terry Francona Provides Update on Outfielder Austin Hays

Hays had an MRI on Tuesday.

Apr 26, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Cincinnati Reds outfielder Austin Hays (12) celebrates his solo home run in the sixth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images | Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona spoke to reporters ahead of Wednesday's doubleheader against the St. Louis Cardinals.

He provided an update on outfielder Austin Hays, who had an MRI earlier in the week. According to Charlie Goldsmith, Francona mentioned the MRI showed some results, but they're going to see how it heals and see if he can avoid going on the inured list.

Hamstrings usually aren't something to mess with. As much as it would hurt the offense, it might be better to go ahead and put Hays on the injured list now and avoid any sort of long-term damage.

You can see Goldsmith's full post below:

Some updates from Terry Francona

Candelario’s back is TBD on a timeline to return. They have to let it settle and see how it feels.

They’re trying to buy Hays’ hamstring some time. The MRI showed some minor results. They’re “exploring” not having him go on the IL and seeing…

— Charlie Goldsmith (@CharlieG__) April 30, 2025

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