Austin Hays signs with San Diego Padres after release from White Sox
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 9:42 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
The San Diego Padres have signed outfielder Austin Hays to a major-league deal following his recent release from the Chicago White Sox. Hays, 31, had been on the injured list multiple times this season and was activated just days before being designated for assignment. He cleared waivers and signed with the Padres for the league minimum. In 12 games this season, Hays recorded a batting average of.233 with one home run and seven RBI.
- •Austin Hays was signed by the Padres after being released by the White Sox.
- •Hays had struggled with injuries and was activated from the IL on August 5.
- •He has a.233 batting average in 12 games this season.
- •Hays signed with the Padres for the league minimum.
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