White Sox release outfielder Austin Hays amid roster changes
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 12:48 AM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
The Chicago White Sox released Austin Hays, who had only played 12 games this season. The team is currently playing the Cleveland Guardians in a key AL Central series. Hays's release follows a season marred by injuries, limiting his contributions to a.233 batting average with one home run. He spent considerable time on the injured list due to ankle and calf issues. Known for his offensive potential, Hays may seek a new opportunity as a right-handed bat in the league shortly.
- •White Sox are facing Cleveland Guardians in a crucial series
- •Austin Hays played 12 games, hitting.233 with one home run
- •He missed significant time this season due to injuries
- •Hays previously played with the Orioles and has All-Star experience
- •Release part of broader roster changes after the All-Star break
- 12:48 AMYahoo Sports — Chicago White Sox Released 5-Year Player During Guardians Series
- 4:14 AMYahoo Sports — Chicago White Sox Announce Release of Former Orioles Player from Organization
"The Chicago White Sox are currently taking on the Cleveland Guardians in a crucial AL Central weekend series, which has first-place implications. Much like the rest of MLB, the White Sox are doing a lot of roster shuffling post-All-Star break. One move Chicago made a few days ago was booting All-Star outfielder Austin Hays from […] The post Chicago White Sox Announce Release of Former Orioles Player from Organization appeared first on HEAVY.
"The Chicago White Sox, despite dropping their series opener to the Cleveland Guardians on Friday evening, still hold the first-place spot in the AL Central. It’s a 2.0-game lead over the Minnesota Twins in the Central Division, but the White Sox have undoubtedly been one of the biggest surprises in Major League Baseball this season. […] The post Chicago White Sox Released 5-Year Player During Guardians Series appeared first on HEAVY.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 12:48 AMChicago White Sox Released 5-Year Player During Guardians Series
The Chicago White Sox, despite dropping their series opener to the Cleveland Guardians on Friday evening, still hold the first-place spot in the AL Central. It’s a 2.0-game lead over the Minnesota Twins in the Central Division, but the White Sox have undoubtedly been one of the biggest surprises in Major League Baseball this season. […] The post Chicago White Sox Released 5-Year Player During Guardians Series appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsAug 8, 2026, 4:14 AMChicago White Sox Announce Release of Former Orioles Player from Organization
The Chicago White Sox are currently taking on the Cleveland Guardians in a crucial AL Central weekend series, which has first-place implications. Much like the rest of MLB, the White Sox are doing a lot of roster shuffling post-All-Star break. One move Chicago made a few days ago was booting All-Star outfielder Austin Hays from […] The post Chicago White Sox Announce Release of Former Orioles Player from Organization appeared first on HEAVY.
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