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White Sox Finalize One-Year Deal With Austin Hays, DFA Bryan Hudson

Hays chose Chicago for the opportunity to play every day on a young, retooling club.

Sep 30, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Cincinnati Reds left fielder Austin Hays (12) advances to third base on a single from Cincinnati Reds first baseman Spencer Steer (7) (not pictured) during the seventh inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers during game one of the Wildcard round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Reds outfielder Austin Hays celebrates after scoring against the Dodgers in a wild-card-round playoff game against the Dodgers on Oct. 1, 2025, in Los Angeles. (Mark J. Terrill/AP)
Cincinnati Reds right fielder Austin Hays (12) celebrates an RBI double in the first inning of the MLB National League Wild Card Game 2 between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Cincinnati Reds at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025. The Reds were eliminated from the postseason with an 8-4 loss to the reining World Series Champions La Dodgers.

Overview

  • The team announced a one-year, $6 million agreement that pays Hays $5 million in 2026 with an $8 million mutual option for 2027 that includes a $1 million buyout.
  • To clear a 40-man roster spot, Chicago designated left-handed reliever Bryan Hudson for assignment.
  • Healthy entering camp, the 30-year-old outfielder is slated for right or left field and said he targeted a situation where he could play every day.
  • Hays produced a .266 average with 15 home runs and 64 RBIs in 103 games for the Reds in 2025, including strong results against left-handed pitching.
  • GM Chris Getz praised Hays’ bat versus lefties and veteran fit as the White Sox reshape their outfield after trading Luis Robert Jr.