4:30 PM - Austin Hays (CIN) (back) will start in left field and bat cleanup Tuesday in Game 1 of the National League Wild Card Series versus the Dodgers.

12:04 PM - Austin Hays (CIN) (back) is on the Reds' wild-card roster.

11:49 AM - Austin Hays (CIN) (back) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against Milwaukee.

8:51 AM - Austin Hays (CIN) (back) felt good after hitting in the batting cage Saturday, MLB.com reports.

3:18 PM - Austin Hays (CIN) (back) is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against Milwaukee.

8:47 AM - Austin Hays (CIN) manager Terry Francona said Friday that Hays (back) tried hitting Thursday and felt uncomfortable, MLB.com reports.

4:09 PM - Austin Hays (CIN) (back) remains out of the lineup for Friday's game in Milwaukee.

6:38 AM - Austin Hays (CIN) (back) was feeling better Thursday but was not available to play, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

10:09 AM - Austin Hays (CIN) (back) remains out of the lineup for Thursday's contest versus the Pirates.

2:43 PM - Austin Hays (CIN) (back) remains out of the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Pirates.

8:56 AM - Austin Hays (CIN) tested his spasms by running on the field Tuesday and said it was "not great," MLB.com reports.

4:03 PM - Austin Hays (CIN) (back) remains out of the lineup for Tuesday's contest against the Pirates.

10:16 AM - Austin Hays (CIN) (back) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cubs.

8:34 PM - Austin Hays (CIN) was removed from Saturday's game against the Cubs due to back spasms.

3:03 PM - Austin Hays (CIN) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Athletics.

6:20 PM - Austin Hays (CIN) isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game versus San Diego.

10:29 AM - Austin Hays (CIN) went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Mets.

9:28 AM - Austin Hays (CIN) went 2-for-5 with a double, a home run, two runs scored and four RBI in Tuesday's 12-9 loss to the Blue Jays.

7:13 AM - Austin Hays (CIN) went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in Sunday's 7-4 win over the Cardinals.

2:37 PM - Austin Hays (CIN) isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Cardinals.

2:49 PM - Austin Hays (CIN) is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Brewers.

2:05 PM - Austin Hays (CIN) is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Phillies.

3:33 PM - Austin Hays (CIN) isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Pirates.

9:09 AM - Austin Hays (CIN) went 2-for-3 with two walks, two home runs and three RBI in Friday's 8-4 win over the Mets.

8:15 AM - Austin Hays (CIN) went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Sunday's 3-1 loss to Philadelphia.

8:09 AM - Austin Hays (CIN) started in left field and went 1-for-5 in the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader against Boston. He went 0-for-4 as the DH in the first game, a completion of Tuesday's suspended contest.

7:48 AM - Austin Hays (CIN) opened Saturday's game on the bench but eventually entered as a pinch hitter and went 0-for-1 in a loss to the Padres.

9:45 AM - Austin Hays (CIN) went 1-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Friday's 8-1 win over the Padres.

2:41 PM - Austin Hays (CIN) Reds reinstated Hays (foot) from the 10-day injured list Friday, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports.

9:26 AM - Austin Hays (CIN) started in left field and went 1-for-3 for Double-A Chattanooga on Wednesday.

8:57 AM - Austin Hays (CIN) (foot) went 1-for-4 with a walk and an RBI for Double-A Chattanooga on Tuesday.

5:32 PM - Austin Hays (CIN) (foot) will begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Chattanooga on Tuesday, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

10:37 AM - Austin Hays (CIN) (foot) is expected to hit on the field Saturday, MLB.com reports.

10:38 AM - Austin Hays (CIN) (foot) resumed a running progression Thursday, Charlie Goldsmith of the Dayton Daily News reports.

4:51 PM - Austin Hays (CIN) (foot) will be shut down from running for a few days until pain subsides, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

4:03 PM - Austin Hays (CIN) underwent another MRI on his injured left foot Wednesday that came back negative, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

8:32 AM - Austin Hays (CIN) (foot) had a final running test Monday postponed one day due to weather, MLB.com reports.

3:39 PM - Austin Hays (CIN) (foot) is eyeing a possible return from the 10-day injured list by the end of the Reds' series against the Guardians this week, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

10:46 AM - Austin Hays (CIN) (foot) could be cleared to resume running later this week, Charlie Goldsmith of the Dayton Daily News reports.

7:55 AM - Austin Hays (CIN) (foot) shed his walking boot and has begun baseball activities, MLB.com reports.

10:38 AM - Austin Hays (CIN) Reds placed Hays on the 10-day injured list Friday, retroactive to May 29, due to a left foot contusion.

8:53 AM - Austin Hays (CIN) was removed from Wednesday's game after fouling a ball off his foot, Gordon Wittenmyer of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

8:59 AM - Austin Hays (CIN) went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a stolen base in Friday's 5-4 win over Cleveland.

8:10 AM - Austin Hays (CIN) went 0-for-4 in Sunday's 6-0 loss to Houston.

3:48 PM - Austin Hays (CIN) isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Astros.

7:28 AM - Austin Hays (CIN) served as the designated hitter and went 1-for-4 in Friday's 3-0 loss to the Astros.

3:57 PM - Austin Hays (CIN) Reds activated Hays (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list Friday, Charlie Goldsmith of the Dayton Daily News reports.

5:06 PM - Austin Hays (CIN) manager Terry Francona said Monday that Hays (hamstring) is progressing well and could be activated from the 10-day injured list when first eligible Friday, Charlie Goldsmith of the Dayton Daily News reports.

12:52 PM - Austin Hays (CIN) Reds placed Hays on the 10-day injured list Friday, retroactive to April 29, due to a left hamstring strain.

11:03 AM - Austin Hays (CIN) (hamstring) is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Cardinals.

10:36 AM - Austin Hays (CIN) Terry Francona said Wednesday that an MRI on Hays' hamstring revealed some minor results, but the Reds are "exploring" not having the outfielder go on the injured list with the hope he's able to play after a few days of rest, Charlie Goldsmith of the Dayton Daily News reports.

10:19 AM - Austin Hays (CIN) (hamstring) is out of the lineup for the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader with the Cardinals.

4:10 PM - Austin Hays (CIN) Terry Francona said Hays has a "tender" hamstring and will undergo further testing, Charlie Goldsmith of the Dayton Daily News reports.

2:16 PM - Austin Hays (CIN) is not in the lineup for Tuesday's contest versus the Cardinals.

9:29 AM - Austin Hays (CIN) is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game in Miami.

5:52 PM - Austin Hays (CIN) went 4-for-6 with a double, four runs scored and one RBI in Sunday's 24-2 victory over the Orioles.

8:15 AM - Austin Hays (CIN) went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in Saturday's 9-5 loss to the Orioles.

2:09 PM - Austin Hays (CIN) Reds activated Hays (calf) from the 10-day injured list Tuesday.

1:55 PM - Austin Hays (CIN) Terry Francona said Sunday that he's hopeful that Hays (calf) will be ready to return from the 10-day injured list Tuesday for the Reds' series opener versus the Mariners, Charlie Goldsmith of the Dayton Daily News reports.

9:58 AM - Austin Hays (CIN) (calf) started in left field and went 0-for-2 with an RBI in a rehab game for Triple-A Louisville on Friday.

1:00 PM - Austin Hays (CIN) (calf) has reported to Triple-A Louisville and will begin a rehab assignment Thursday.

1:32 PM - Austin Hays (CIN) Reds placed Hays on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a calf injury, Charlie Goldsmith of Charlie's Chalkboard reports.

4:31 AM - Austin Hays (CIN) was not in the lineup for Tuesday's exhibition game against Reds minor leaguers and the radio broadcast indicated that is dealing with a calf injury, Dave Clark of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

8:08 AM - Austin Hays (CIN) started in left field and went 3-for-3 with a double, two home runs and six RBI in Monday's spring game against the Dodgers.

12:16 PM - Austin Hays (CIN) Reds signed Hays to a one-year, $5 million contract Tuesday, Ken Rosenthal of Athletic reports.