Austin Hays guaranteed $5 million by Reds; Wade Miley would get $2.5 million in majors

FILE - Philadelphia Phillies' Austin Hays takes an at-bat during a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Sept. 24, 2024, in Philadelphia.

FILE - Philadelphia Phillies' Austin Hays takes an at-bat during a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Sept. 24, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)


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CINCINNATI — Former All-Star outfielder Austin Hays is guaranteed $5 million in his one-year contract with the Cincinnati Reds and can earn $500,000 in performance bonuses for plate appearances. Hays has a $4 million salary this season as part of a deal announced Jan. 30. His agreement includes a $12 million mutual option for 2026 with a $1 million buyout. Left-hander Wade Miley, who agreed to a minor league contract on Feb. 4, would get a $2.5 million salary while in the major leagues.

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