Austin Hedges Stats

Cleveland Guardians catcher Austin Hedges is back in the lineup on Tuesday for a matchup with the San Diego Padres and right-hander Mike Clevinger. Hedges is batting ninth against the veteran. For the season, Hedges is hitting .140 with a .204 on-base percentage, two home runs, and a stolen base in 56 plate appearances. Fantasy managers in search of streaming help at the position are probably best off looking elsewhere for catching options.

25 days ago

The Cleveland Indians activated catcher Austin Hedges (concussion) from the injured list on Thursday, and he is starting and hitting ninth against Minnesota Twins right-hander Jose Berrios. Catcher Ryan Lavarnway was designated for assignment in a corresponding move. With Roberto Perez on the injured list, Hedges and Rene Rivera will handle the catching duties for manager Terry Francona's club. The 28-year-old has hit just .144 with three home runs and a .205 on-base percentage in 115 plate appearances this season. A .197 batting average on balls in play hints at some positive regression coming, but Hedges is also striking out plenty with a 34.8% strikeout rate. Even if Hedges starts more often than Rivera, fantasy managers are probably better off looking for catching help elsewhere.

over 9 months ago

Cleveland Indians catcher Austin Hedges returned to the lineup Sunday after being hit in the helmet by a pitch on Friday evening. Hedges passed concussion protocol and only missed a game due to the injury. Hedges has been a disappointment on the season as he is hitting just .190 with three home runs and seven RBI. He provides little to no fantasy value except in two catcher leagues.

over 9 months ago