Hays dealt with a kidney infection, likely from something he ate, during much of his time in Philadelphia after the Phillies traded for him.

Friday was the deadline for teams to decide whether to offer contracts to their arbitration-eligible players and the Phillies opted against doing so with Austin Hays.

Four months after bringing in Austin Hays at the trade deadline, the Phillies are parting ways with the left fielder. The team did not tender a contract to Hays, 29, on Friday. One year removed from an All-Star season,