Reds manager Terry Francona said that Ke’Bryan Hayes (back) can swing a bat and is working through a core stabilization program.

Francona mentioned that the stabilization program is to “get his core at a certain place so he can handle what’s ahead of him.” The Reds have also spoken to Hayes about working on the adjustments that the hitting coaches want him to do, so he may have an extended rehab stint once he gets into a game, so that he can iron out those adjustments. The Reds’ offense may also be better off with Eugenio Suarez at third base and Edwin Arroyo starting in the infield, so there may not be a rush to get Hayes back into the lineup.