Scouting Report
Updated May 20, 2026
Austin Hays (White Sox) suffered a left calf strain and was placed on the 10-day injured list in early May 2026. He has progressed through rehabilitation milestones including resuming live batting practice (May 10), running the bases (May 11), and beginning a minor-league rehab assignment (May 17). Early rehab performance shows positive signs with a home run recorded during his rehab stint (May 19). Manager Will Venable indicated Hays is progressing well and could return to game action soon after completing his rehab assignment.
Strengths
- + Progressing through rehab milestones on schedule
- + Resumed live batting practice
- + Successfully running the bases
- + Showing power in rehab games with home run
- + Manager expressing confidence in recovery timeline
- + No structural damage reported
- + Eligible for activation
Weaknesses
- - Currently sidelined with left calf strain
- - Missed significant playing time in May
- - Still completing minor-league rehab assignment
- - Jarred Kelenic taking bulk of right field action in his absence
- - Needs multiple rehab games to shake off rust
Injury Status: IL-10 -- Left calf strain - placed on 10-day IL in early May 2026
About
Austin Hays is a left fielder for the Chicago White Sox.
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