San Diego Padres Sign Outfielder Austin Hays, Option Gage Workman
The San Diego Padres have signed outfielder Austin Hays and optioned Gage Workman to Triple-A. This news comes from KVUE.
Austin, TX, August 9, 2026 —
The San Diego Padres have announced a roster move, signing outfielder Austin Hays. Concurrently, the team has optioned Gage Workman to Triple-A.
The transaction was reported by KVUE. Further details regarding the terms of Hays’ signing or the specific circumstances surrounding Workman’s option were not immediately available.
Austin Hays, an outfielder, joins the Padres organization following this signing. The team’s decision to bring Hays aboard and option Workman to Triple-A suggests a strategic adjustment to the team’s current player personnel.
Gage Workman’s assignment to Triple-A indicates he will continue his development within the team’s minor league system. The duration of his stay in Triple-A or any potential future recall to the major league club remains to be seen.
Additional information regarding these roster moves, including specific dates, contractual details for Austin Hays, and the performance metrics that may have led to Gage Workman’s option, was not provided in the initial report.
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