Hays Joins Padres for Playoff Push | MLB News

Austin Hays is headed to San Diego on a major league deal after being released by the White Sox — his fifth team in the big leagues. Despite a rough stint with Chicago (.233, high strikeouts, injuries), his All-Star pedigree and power against lefties make him a perfect fit for the Padres, who’ve struggled mightily against southpaws and lost key outfielders. With the Padres just one game out of a Wild Card spot, Hays could be the spark they need to push toward the postseason. 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/53c1abc1600f3c98