Pirates 3B Ke'Bryan Hayes is nearly pain-free

Pirates 3B Ke'Bryan Hayes is nearly pain-free after chronic back issues cost him in 2024
Ke'Bryan Hayes is not entirely pain free. The Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman knows he may never be. Yet the doubt that crept into the former Gold Glove winner last fall as he tried to rehab from a chronic lower-back issue that limited him to just 97 games in 2024 has been replaced by optimism.
Key to being healthy: Pirates 3B Ke'Bryan Hayes hopes he conquered chronic back issues
On a day where the attention is typically focused on the first workout for pitchers and catchers, all eyes were on Ke’Bryan Hayes taking grounders and making throws across the infield. The 2023 NL Gold Glove third baseman showed positive signs Wednesday morning at Pirate City,
Pirates' Ke'Bryan Hayes: Looks healthy for spring
Hayes (back) was spotted taking part in fielding drills at spring training Wednesday, Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports. Hayes didn't play after Aug. 17 last season due to a back injury that had nagged him at various points earlier in the campaign,
Pirates’ Hayes is nearly pain-free after back issues
Ke’Bryan Hayes is not entirely pain free. The Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman knows he may never be. Yet the doubt that crept into the former Gold Glove winner last fall as he tried to rehab from a chronic lower-back issue that limited him to just 97 games in 2024 has been
Kevin Gorman’s Take 5: Health of Ke’Bryan Hayes tops Pirates’ spring training storylines
Ke’Bryan Hayes knows his best ability for the Pittsburgh Pirates is his availability, and lingering injuries have been the biggest liability of his major-league career. When healthy, Hayes is an elite defender at third base with an NL Gold Glove on his resume.
Pirates by Position: Counting on 3B Ke'Bryan Hayes' health, 1B Spencer Horwitz's hitting
The Pittsburgh Pirates have a trio of Gold Glove winners and a player billed as the "significant acquisition" of the offseason, yet their corner infield spots might be the
Pirates' Ke'Bryan Hayes reworks swing after lower back issue
Ke'Bryan Hayes might never be "100%" again because of a chronic lower back issue, but the Pirates third baseman is confident he can get pretty close.
Ke'Bryan Hayes on his recovery during the offseason
Ke'Bryan Hayes discusses his recovery during the offseason, feeling good going into Spring Training and more. Pittsburgh Pirates; Ke'Bryan Hayes; Spring Training; Grapefruit Leagu
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Bucs’ Hayes is feeling pain-free in the back
BRADENTON, Fla. — Ke’Bryan Hayes is not entirely pain free. The Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman knows he may never be. Yet the doubt that crept into the ...
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