Austin Hays went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run in Thursday's loss to the Mariners. He scored one run and drove in two without striking out. The homer, his second of the season, came in the first inning.

Fantasy Impact

Hays has produced immediately since being activated from the injured list earlier this week. In three games, he is 4-for-13 (.308) with two home runs and six RBI.

Austin Hays went 2-for-4 with a home run, four RBI, a run scored, and a strikeout in Tuesday’s win over the Mariners.

Fantasy Impact

Hays made an immediate impact in what appears to be his season debut, hitting .500 with two hits, a homer, and four RBI through his first four at-bats. He’s worth monitoring in all formats — especially if he carves out a regular role in Cincinnati’s lineup.

Austin Hays is starting at designated hitter for the Reds on Tuesday versus right-hander Luis Castillo.

Fantasy Impact

Hays returns to the lineup after not starting the last game. He’ll be driving the lineup’s pulse as the DH today.

The Reds activated Austin Hays from the 10-day injured list.

Fantasy Impact

Hays is set to return after suffering a calf strain at the end of spring training. It is unclear if he will be in the lineup on Tuesday.

Reds manager Terry Francona said Austin Hays could be activated on Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

Hays will be re-evaluated on Sunday after he appears in a rehab game.