San Diego Padres Sign Austin Hays to Major League Deal
The San Diego Padres have signed Austin Hays to a major league deal, according to MLB Trade Rumors.
Austin, TX, August 9, 2026 —
The San Diego Padres have officially signed outfielder Austin Hays to a major league contract, according to a report from MLB Trade Rumors.
Further details regarding the contract, including its length and financial terms, were not immediately available.
Hays, previously an outfielder for the Baltimore Orioles, has played in Major League Baseball for parts of six seasons. During his tenure with the Orioles, he appeared in 130 games in 2023, hitting .275 with 17 home runs and 55 runs batted in. His career statistics include a .254 batting average, 76 home runs, and 247 runs batted in over 552 games played.
The signing of Hays adds another option to the Padres’ outfield roster as the team prepares for the upcoming season. The specific role Hays will fill within the team’s lineup and defensive assignments is yet to be determined.
Information regarding when Hays might join the team or be available for play was not provided in the initial report.
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