Reds Manager Terry Francona Provides Injury Update on Austin Hays and Others

The Reds are hoping for good results.

Apr 27, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Cincinnati Reds outfielder Austin Hays (12) doubles in the ninth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images | Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona met with reporters before Tuesday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals and provided a couple of updates on Austin Hays, Jeimer Candelario, Christian Encarnacion-Strand, and Tyler Stephenson.

Mike Petraglia shared Francona's update on X.

Hays tweaked his hamstring while scoring from first base on the Noelvi Marte triple in Monday's game against the Cardinals. He had an MRI, but the results are not back yet.

Candelario spoke up today regarding a lower back issue. He will get an MRI.

Encarnacion-Strand will get another injection for his back.

The Reds plan to make a decision on Tyler Stephenson after Thursday's game with Triple-A Louisville.

You can see Petgraglia's full post below:

Francona pregame Tuesday:
* Austin Hays tweaked a hammy running the bases and scoring in 4th inning Monday. Had an MRI. Don't have results yet. "Fastest sprint speed he's had in years." (per MLB stats)
* Jeimer Candelario has a lower back issue. Will go for an MRI.
* Jake Fraley…

— Mike Petraglia (@Trags) April 29, 2025

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