Austin Hedges
C - Cleveland Guardians
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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.
Austin Hedges is not in the starting lineup for the Cleveland Guardians on Friday against the Toronto Blue Jays.
Fantasy Impact
Hedges went 0-for-2 with a walk on Thursday against the Twins. Bo Naylor will start at catcher and hit sixth.
Austin Hedges is joining the Guardians’ starting lineup against the Twins.
Fantasy Impact
The righty’s batting ninth at catcher Thursday, orchestrating the battery against Simeon Woods Richardson for the Guardians.