Austin Hays signs with Padres after short stint with White Sox

Austin Hays, previously with the Chicago White Sox, signed with the San Diego Padres in August 2026 after being released. Hays struggled with injuries, managing only 12 games with the White Sox, where he batted.233. In 26 games with the Padres, he performed better, hitting.316. However, he did not contribute in the playoffs, failing to get a hit. Now an unrestricted free agent, Hays may potentially be re-signed by the Padres for bench depth.

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