Hayes is seen as both Pittsburghs leading position player prospect and one of the more interesting minor leaguers in the sport, featuring extremely on top-100 prospect lists. Prior to the 2020 season, Fangraphs was the most bullish on Hayes with a # 30 ranking, while Baseball Prospectus 63rd-place ranking was the 3rd basemans lowest proving. Chosen 32nd overall in the 2015 draft, Hayes has currently drawn raves for his fielding capability at third base, while his bat has shown guarantee (.279/.354/.399 over 1991 minors plate appearances) but was still something of a work in progress.
Hayes was seen as a lock to launching at some point in 2020, and most likely might still be in line for some playing time at the MLB level must he recover relatively soon. Depending upon for how long Hayes is out and how long it would take him to prepare in a training school circumstance, however, the Pirates could choose to hold off on starting his service time clock up until the 2021 season. Beyond the legal control logistics, the Bucs likewise naturally want to be as safe as possible with their star youngster, and bring him along in such a way that doesnt hamper his development.
Star possibility KeBryan Hayes hasnt got involved in the Pirates camp, and manager Derek Shelton exposed today (with Hayes authorization) that the 23-year-old has actually checked favorable for the coronavirus. Shelton told MLB.coms Adam Berry and other press reporters that Hayes was still in quarantine, though provided no hint as to when Hayes might be all set to take part. Because Hayes never reached camp, it can be presumed that he tested favorable throughout the initial round of intake tests.
