Hays (hand) is not in the starting lineup Wednesday versus the Red Sox, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

After suffering a right hand contusion in Tuesday's loss to the Red Sox, it's not surprising that Hays is unavailable for the series finale. Manager Brandon Hyde believes the outfielder is day-to-day, which likely means that Hays will be back in the lineup in the near future. Terrin Vavra will draw the start in left field and bat ninth Wednesday.

Orioles manager Brandon Hyde confirmed after Tuesday's loss to the Red Sox that Hyde is day-to-day with a bruised right hand and has avoided a serious injury, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports. He went 0-for-1 before exiting.

EDGE Analysis

Hays was removed in favor of Tarrin Vavra with the contusion on his right hand, and Hyde told reporters that the team is fortunate that it's not a significant injury. Hays should be considered day-to-day with a chance to miss a game or two while he recovers, but it doesn't sound like this will require a stint on the injured list for the 27-year-old.

Hays was removed from Tuesday's game against the Red Sox and was diagnosed with a right hand contusion after X-rays came back negative, Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hays was struck in the hand on a bunt attempt during the third inning and exited the contest after finishing the at-bat. The 27-year-old appears to have avoided a serious injury and should be considered day-to-day, though he's still slated for additional medical testing.

Hays went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Friday's 2-1 win over the Tigers.

EDGE Analysis

Hays opened the scoring in the seventh with a solo blast, his fourth homer of the season. He's currently slashing .324/.360/.606, but he's struck out 20 times across just 75 plate appearances. He's hit safely in eight of the last 10 games with seven extra-base hits in that span.

Hays went 3-for-4 with two runs scored in Thursday's win over the Athletics.

EDGE Analysis

It's the third multi-hit performance for Hays' in his last four games. The 28-year-old outfielder had quite a series against the A's, going 9-for-17 with two doubles and two home runs. Hays is now slashing .340/.380/.638 through his first 47 at-bats this season. He should have some upside for fantasy purposes this year, hitting in the middle of an improved Orioles lineup.

Hays went 4-for-5 with a double, homer, two RBI and four runs scored in Tuesday's win over Oakland.

EDGE Analysis

It's the second time this season that Hays has picked up four hits in the first 11 games. The outfielder tied the game at 7-7 with his solo homer in the sixth, and an inning later he singled home Gunnar Henderson to give Baltimore the lead. Over his first 39 at-bats, Hays is now slashing .333/.366/.692 with three homers, six RBI and a stolen base.

Hays is starting in left field and batting leadoff for the Orioles on Tuesday versus the Athletics.

EDGE Analysis

It will be the first time this season that Hays has hit higher than fifth. The 27-year-old has done very little at the plate over the last week but did have a two-hit night that included a home run Monday. Normal leadoff man Cedric Mullins is batting ninth Tuesday.

Hays went 2-for-4 with one double, one homer, one RBI and two runs scored in Monday's 5-1 victory over the Athletics.

EDGE Analysis

Hays tacked on an insurance run in the bottom of the sixth innings by hitting a ball over the fence in center, marking his second long ball of the 2023 season. His 2-for-4 night was a welcome sight for fantasy managers, as he was in the midst of an 0-for-13 skid at the plate over his last four matchups entering Monday's contest.

Hays is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

Despite churning out six hits while starting in all three games of the Orioles' season-opening series with the Red Sox, Hays will head to the bench Monday. His absence from the lineup is likely little more than manager Brandon Hyde wanting to ensure that Kyle Stowers gets a chance to make a start early on in the season, as Hays otherwise looks to be locked into a near-everyday role.

Hays went 5-for-5 with a solo home run, two doubles and two runs scored along with a stolen base during Saturday's loss to the Red Sox.

EDGE Analysis

Hays came just short of the cycle, as he doubled in his final chance and decided not to take a chance on the bases. The homer came off Chris Sale in the first inning, and it's Hays' first of the season. The outfielder was solid in the Grapefruit League after a disappointing 2022 season, and he bounced back in a big way Saturday after going 0-for-5 in the season opener.