Brett

Hayes

Hayes has posted a .633 OPS in parts of the last four seasons as a backup catcher for the Marlins. This season, his slash line plummeted to .207/.235/.261 to go with an anemic 47/4 K/BB ratio. He could be back in September when rosters expand.

Hayes has put up a .217/.266/.361 batting line over parts of four big league seasons, but he’s pretty good defensively. The Royals have some catching depth, though, so he could wind up at Triple-A.

Hayes hit just .202/.229/.254 over 39 contests in his time with the Fish this year. With John Buck and Rob Brantly likely to handle the catching duties next year, he’ll probably return to New Orleans to start 2013.

With Brayan Pena out of the picture, Hayes looks likely to open the 2013 season as the primary backup to starting catcher Salvador Perez. Hayes, 28, batted .202/.229/.254 in 39 games this past season for the Marlins.

The blast in the seventh inning KO’d Nats starter Chien-Ming Wang. It’s the fourth longball in 122 at-bats on the year for the backup catcher. Needless to say, he doesn’t belong on your fantasy roster.

Hayes was beaten out by George Kottaras for the Royals’ backup catcher job but has cleared waivers and will remain in the organization.

Hayes, 26, was batting .220/.254/.322 with one home run and five RBI over 59 at-bats with the Zephyrs. He was 3-for-11 as a September call-up last season and provides the ability to play catcher and first base in a pinch.

Hayes saw action in three games for the Royals in August, going 3-for-11 (.273) with a pair of doubles. He’ll serve as additional depth behind Salvador Perez and George Kottaras for the stretch run.

He was up for a week while Salvador Perez was on the DL, but with Perez back Hayes was no longer needed. He’ll likely clear waivers and wind up back at Omaha.

Hayes had been designated for assignment earlier this week, but he’s cleared waivers and will remain in the organization. He could be back up next month as the third catcher.