The Cincinnati Reds activated third baseman Ke’Bryan Hayes from the 10-day injured list on Friday, returning the veteran infielder to action after an extended absence.
To make a corresponding roster move, Cincinnati placed infielder/outfielder Matt McLain on the injured list due to a left calf strain. That designation was made retroactive to Wednesday.
Hayes, who is 29 years old, had been sidelined since May 20 after being diagnosed with a bulging disc in his back. Before the injury, he appeared in 44 games and posted a .142 batting average with two home runs and five RBIs.
The two-time Gold Glove winner brings a strong defensive reputation to the hot corner. Over his major league career spanning 672 games with the Pittsburgh Pirates from 2020 to 2025 and the Reds, Hayes holds a .247 career batting average with 44 home runs and 230 RBIs.
McLain, 26, has put together solid numbers this season, hitting .190 with eight home runs, 25 RBIs, and 11 stolen bases across 83 games before landing on the injured list.
