Royals claimed C Brett Hayes off waivers from the Marlins. Hayes has put up a .217/.266/.361 batting line over parts of four big league seasons, but he's pretty good defensively. The Royals have some catching depth, though, so he could wind up at Triple-A.

Marlins recalled C Brett Hayes from Triple-A New Orleans. Hayes hit just .202/.229/.254 over 39 contests in his time with the Fish this year. With John Buck and Rob Brantly likely to handle the catching duties next year, he'll probably return to New Orleans to start 2013.

Brett Hayes launched a two-run homer in Sunday's loss to the Nationals. The blast in the seventh inning KO'd Nats starter Chien-Ming Wang. It's the fourth longball in 122 at-bats on the year for the backup catcher. Needless to say, he doesn't belong on your fantasy roster.