C - Cleveland Guardians
- Age 33
- Bats: R
- Throws: R
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Austin Hedges went 1-for-3 in a 9-4 win over the Rangers on Wednesday with a home run, two runs scored, and three RBI.
Fantasy Impact
Hedges did the heavy lifting in a game the Guardians mostly had in hand, with his two-run blast in the eighth inning giving Cleveland a 9-4 lead. After Wednesday's win, Hedges is batting .270 with two homers, 12 RBI, 15 runs scored, and one stolen base across 44 games.
Austin Hedges went 1-for-3 in a 3-1 win over the Royals on Wednesday with a walk, a run scored, and one stolen base.
Fantasy Impact
After Wednesday's win over Kansas City, Hedges is batting .311 with one home run, three RBI, 11 runs scored and one stolen base across 15 games. Hedges has just 17 career stolen bases in 839 games, so fantasy gamers shouldn't come to expect many more steals this season.
Austin Hedges went 3-for-5 in a win over the Athletics with a home run, two doubles, three runs scored, and one RBI.
Fantasy Impact
Hedges got Cleveland's offense going with a solo homer in the third inning. After Saturday's win, Hedges is batting .325 with one home run, three RBI, 10 runs scored, and a .368 wOBA through 13 games. Normally out there for the defense and team leadership, Hedges' early-season hot streak has been a pleasant surprise.
Hedges was hit by a pitch and left Monday's exhibition against the Diamondbacks, but an X-ray on his right hand came back negative. He has a bone bruise with no fractures.
Fantasy Impact
Hedges is considered day-to-day and is expected to open the season as Cleveland's backup catcher behind Bo Naylor.
Austin Hedges was hit by a pitch on his right hand in the ninth inning of a spring training contest against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday and is set to undergo scans on Tuesday.
Fantasy Impact
Hedges was set to open the season as the backup catcher for the Cleveland Guardians, but could begin the year on the injured list depending on the results of his scans. He went 6-for-24 with six walks and a stolen base during spring training.
