Kyle Hayes finds new opportunity with hometown Nationals organization
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 12:00 PM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
Kyle Hayes, a 28-year-old catcher, joins the Washington Nationals after being released by the Kansas City Royals earlier this year. An alumnus of James Madison High School, Hayes has experience in the minors and began the season with Double-A Harrisburg before moving to Triple-A Rochester. Currently, he serves as a backup catcher and mentor to younger players in the organization, expressing gratitude for the chance to play for his hometown team. He acknowledges the support of various coaches throughout his career and is open to pursuing a coaching role in the future.
- •Hayes was released after six seasons in the Royals' minors.
- •He has a.238 batting average in 21 at-bats this season.
- •Hayes began the season with Double-A Harrisburg before being promoted.
- •He maintains a strong defensive presence as a backup catcher for the Nationals.
- •Hayes has expressed interest in future coaching opportunities.
- 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — Local Product Kyle Hayes relishes being in the Washington Nationals system
"Kyle Hayes is a depth catcher in the Nats organization and he knows that. There is more to his story though
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