Hays is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Cardinals.
After six straight starts, Hays will get a breather in the series opener versus St. Louis while Orioles manager Brandon Hyde finds room in the lineup for the hot-hitting Aaron Hicks. Hays saw a five-game hitting streak come to an end after he struck out in all four of his plate appearances in Sunday's 7-3 loss to the Red Sox.