White Sox Place Outfielder Austin Hays on 10-Day IL with Hamstring Strain

Dustin Harris called up from Triple-A to replace Hays on the roster.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 2:52pm

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The Chicago White Sox have placed outfielder Austin Hays on the 10-day injured list due to a right hamstring strain he suffered during Monday night's game against the Baltimore Orioles. The team has also called up outfielder Dustin Harris from their Triple-A affiliate to fill Hays' roster spot.

Why it matters

Hays was a key offseason signing for the White Sox, and his injury is a setback for the team as they look to bounce back from a disappointing 2025 season. The 30-year-old outfielder was off to a slow start, batting just .219 with one home run and six RBIs in nine games. Harris will now get an opportunity to prove himself at the major league level.

The details

Hays was injured while pursuing a fly ball in the fourth inning of Monday's game against the Orioles. He pulled up while running and was removed from the game. The White Sox have now placed him on the 10-day injured list as he recovers from the hamstring strain. To replace Hays on the roster, the team has called up 26-year-old outfielder Dustin Harris from their Triple-A affiliate in Charlotte. Harris has appeared in 21 career major league games with the Texas Rangers, batting .217 with two home runs and five RBIs.

  • Hays was injured during the fourth inning of the White Sox's game against the Orioles on Monday, April 6, 2026.
  • The White Sox placed Hays on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.

The players

Austin Hays

A 30-year-old outfielder who signed a $6 million, one-year contract with the White Sox in free agency this offseason. He was batting .219 with one home run and six RBIs in nine games before suffering the hamstring injury.

Dustin Harris

A 26-year-old outfielder who was called up from the White Sox's Triple-A affiliate in Charlotte to replace Hays on the roster. Harris has appeared in 21 career major league games with the Texas Rangers, batting .217 with two home runs and five RBIs.

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What’s next

The White Sox will monitor Hays' recovery and hope to have him back in the lineup as soon as possible. In the meantime, Dustin Harris will look to make the most of his opportunity to contribute at the major league level.

The takeaway

Hays' injury is a setback for the White Sox, who were counting on the veteran outfielder to provide a boost to their lineup this season. The team's depth will be tested as they navigate Hays' absence, but the call-up of Dustin Harris provides an opportunity for another young player to step up and make an impact.