Key Reds Infielder Dealing With Back Issue, Out of Lineup Against Cubs on Thursday

Not ideal.

Sep 12, 2025; West Sacramento, California, USA; Cincinnati Reds third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes (3) throws the ball to first to record an out against the Athletics in the seventh inning at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images | Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes is out of the lineup for the second consecutive day on Thursday.

Reds manager Terry Francona spoke to reporters ahead of Thursday's game and provided an update on Hayes.

His back has been uncooperative, Francona told Charlie Goldsmith of Charlie's Chalkboard.

He added that they're going to keep an eye on him going forward. Sal Stewart is starting at third base in the series opener against the Cubs.

Hayes is slashing .254/.327/.381 with 10 extra-base hits in 42 games with the Reds since coming over to Cincinnati at the trade deadline.

The Reds are currently two games back of the New York Mets for the third and final National League Wild Card spot.

You can see Goldsmith's full post below:

Terry Francona said Ke’Bryan Hayes’ back has been uncooperative. Hayes isn’t in the lineup today, and they’re keeping an eye on him.

— Charlie Goldsmith (@CharlieG__) September 18, 2025

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