Ke'Bryan Hayes Held Out Thursday
2 years agoPittsburgh Pirates third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes (thumb) was sidelined on Thursday's game due to soreness in his left thumb. Hayes was able to get some reps in the batting cage, and the Pirates will closely monitor the injury over the next couple of days. Hayes has been mostly quiet so far in four games of spring training. He's reached base just twice, one being a home run. The 26-year-old is mainly praised for his abilities to handle the hot corner, and the Pirates hope to build up his prowess as a hitter. In 2022, he slashed a measly .244/.314/.345 and hit just seven long bombs. His plate discipline is certainly a concern, but it could be a matter of experience that solves his strikeout issues. Hayes posted a 21.8% strikeout rate this past season. The third baseman is locked in as a Buc for quite a while, and the Pirates are anticipating his bat to awaken at some point down the line.
Source: Chris Halicke
Source: Chris Halicke