The Reds still have a Ke’Bryan Hayes mess on their hands

Ke'Bryan Hayes has shown modest improvement for the Cincinnati Reds since August, raising his OPS to .588 this month after struggling at .463 for the season, but the team placed him on the injured list with a hamstring injury before a series against the Cubs. Despite Hayes's poor performance and injury history during his 13 months with Cincinnati, the Reds appear unlikely to move on from him due to the approximately $30 million remaining on his contract through 2030. The team seems committed to attempting to improve Hayes during the offseason, with 58% of fans surveyed believing he will remain the Reds' third baseman heading into 2027.

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