C - Cleveland Guardians
- Age 33
- Bats: R
- Throws: R
Availability
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.
Austin Hedges went 1-for-3 in the win over the Rays, contributing an RBI, two runs scored, a home run, and a walk while avoiding any strikeouts.
Fantasy Impact
After today's performance, Hedges has a .150 batting average with five home runs and nine RBIs across 59 games this season.
Austin Hedges went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a run scored in Tuesday’s 11-7 loss.
Fantasy Impact
Hedges recorded his 4th home run and 8th RBI of the season, bringing his average to .147 through 129 at-bats. Though not a fantasy factor in most formats, he remains a defensive-first catcher who can occasionally provide pop in two-catcher leagues.
The Cleveland Guardians reinstated Austin Hedges from the 7-day IL on Friday.
Fantasy Impact
Hedges, who landed on the 7-day IL last Friday after being hit by Jazz Chisholm's backswing, is now healthy and ready to return. He will return to his role as backup catcher to Bo Naylor.
