Phillies Acquire 2023 All-Star Austin Hays, Batting .328/.394/.500, from Orioles for Domínguez and Pache

Jul 26, 2024, 04:35 PM

The Philadelphia Phillies have acquired outfielder Austin Hays from the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for right-handed pitcher Seranthony Domínguez and outfielder Cristian Pache. Hays, a 2023 All-Star, is known for his strong performance against left-handed pitching, batting .328/.394/.500 this season. He is expected to platoon with Brandon Marsh in left field. Hays is under club control through 2025 and has a contract valued at $2.2 million plus one arbitration year. Domínguez, who has closer experience, and Pache, a young outfielder, will join the Orioles. Domínguez's contract includes $1.4 million plus an $8 million option with a $500,000 buyout, and Pache's contract is valued at $265,000 plus three arbitration years. Hays will wear No. 9 for the Phillies. The trade is notable as it involves two division-leading teams making a significant pre-deadline move.