needed to make a move at the 2024 MLB trade deadline to improve their outfield, and they believed that they did just that in a trade with the
Between two different injuries, including a kidney infection, and inconsistent production at the plate, it was evident that Philadelphia was not pleased with the move that they made, and they made another move today to alleviate that. Austin Hays was informed he is being non-tendered by Phillies. Only 29, Hays suffered through a severe kidney infection after being traded to Philly. Only a year removed from an All Star and Gold Glove finalist season, he’ll be an interesting free agent.Hays saw a drastic drop in his production from his time with Baltimore to his time in Philadelphia, going from a 108 OPS+ to start the season, to an 86 OPS+ to end it.
Hays's All-Star campaign in 2023 saw him bat .275/.325/.444 with 16 home runs, 67 RBI, and a 114 OPS+ across 566 plate appearances in 144 games.