Hayes Struggles Persist for Reds | Cincinnati Reds News

The Reds gambled big on KeBryan Hayes last summer, taking on his hefty contract and hoping for a defensive anchor — they got it. But his offense? A disaster. Ranking near the bottom in key stats with just eight RBIs, Hayes’ struggles aren’t new — a nagging back issue has plagued him for years. Despite a brief uptick after the trade, his numbers cratered again. At 29, with a negative value this season, the Reds are stubbornly sticking with him, likely locking him into third base next year — even as it sidelines prospects like Sal Stewart. Is this faith in recovery… or a costly mistake? Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8a7d62a2dd04f5d1