Ke’Bryan Hayes Faces Unexpected Homecoming: What His Return to Pittsburgh Means for the Playoff Race

Ke’Bryan Hayes Faces Unexpected Homecoming: What His Return to Pittsburgh Means for the Playoff Race

PITTSBURGH — Ke’Bryan Hayes said he thought he might be in Pittsburgh to stay before the Pirates traded him July 30 to NL Central rival Cincinnati.

He returned to Pittsburgh on Thursday for the first time since he was dealt, with the Pirates opening a four-game series against the Reds.

Hayes’ future with the Pirates looked secure after he signed a $70 million, eight-year contract in 2022.

“The reason I signed the contract here in Pittsburgh, I wanted to be here and maybe play here my whole career,” Hayes said. “But baseball’s a business at the end of the day.”

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