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Tue Nov 28 202300:10Jason Heyward Reportedly Re-Signs With Dodgers Monday
Free-agent outfielder Jason Heyward and the Los Angeles Dodgers reportedly agreed to a one-year, $9 million deal Monday, per MLB.com's Juan Toribio. The deal is pending a physical and the club has not confirmed the agreement. The 34-year-old veteran had a resurgent offensive 2023 season with the Dodgers, slashing .269/.340/.473 with 15 home runs and 40 RBI in 377 plate appearances. He also provided veteran leadership in the clubhouse. While Heyward will still likely not have an everyday role, his newfound power in a strong Dodgers lineup could make him a useful daily fantasy play at times.
Source: Juan Toribio - MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Mon Nov 27 202313:40Jason Heyward Close To Re-Signing With Dodgers
Free-agent outfielder Jason Heyward is nearing a one-year deal on Monday to re-sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers, according to a source. It makes sense for both sides, as Heyward had a resurgence in 2023 in LA, slashing .269/.340/.473 with an .813 OPS, 15 home runs, 23 doubles, 40 RBI, two stolen bases and 56 runs scored in 377 trips to the plate over 124 games for the Blue. The 34-year-old will hope to stay productive as a platoon option in right field against right-handed pitching for the Dodgers. The expectation is that Mookie Betts will continue to play more second base in 2024, and the return of Heyward only confirms that. Heyward has never had much power (career-high 27 home runs in 2012), but he can be a useful streaming bat in deeper fantasy leagues and DFS in a strong Dodgers lineup.
Source: ESPN.com - Kiley McDanielRotoBaller.com
Mon Sep 18 202300:42Jason Heyward Crushes A First Inning Solo Shot Against Mariners
Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Jason Heyward delivered a 3-for-5 outing at the plate as he helped his team beat the Mariners 6-1 on Sunday. One of Heyward's three hits was a solo home run in the first inning of Seattle's starting pitcher Logan Gilbert. He added an RBI base hit in the fourth frame to extend the Dodgers lead to 5-1. After Sunday's contest, the 33-year-old is hitting .283/.357/.508 with 15 dingers and 40 RBI in 338 at-bats in 2023.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Mon Jul 17 202317:34Jason Heyward Returns From Neck Injury
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Jason Heyward (neck) has returned to the lineup on Monday against the Baltimore Orioles and right-handed rookie Grayson Rodriguez. Heyward will get the start in right field and will hit seventh in the lineup. He was forced to leave Sunday's game early against the New York Mets with a stinger. Meanwhile, infielder Miguel Rojas will take a seat in favor of Chris Taylor at shortstop. Taylor will hit eighth in the order. Heyward is currently hitting .251/.346/.454 with eight home runs, 13 doubles, 22 RBI, two stolen bases and 36 runs scored in 73 games in his first year in LA. The 33-year-old left-handed hitter has played almost exclusively against right-handed pitchers this year, with just 14 plate appearances against southpaws.
Source: Orange County Register - Bill PlunkettRotoBaller.com
Mon Jul 17 202309:35Jason Heyward Considered Day-To-Day
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Jason Heyward (neck) suffered an injury while sliding into second base during Sunday's game against the New York Mets. It sounds like Heyward has avoided serious injury. Manager Dave Roberts told reporters that Heyward has passed all concussion tests and is considered day-to-day. The Dodgers will likely hold Heyward out of the lineup for a few days until he's feeling better.
Source: SportsNet LARotoBaller.com
Wed May 31 202303:15Jason Heyward Pops Up With Home Run, Stolen Base
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Jason Heyward went 2-for-2 with a homer, two RBI, two walks, and a stolen bag in the team's 9-4 win against the Washington Nationals on Tuesday. The 33-year-old is trending up over his last eight games, hitting .364 (8-for-22) with two big flies and five RBI. The five-time Gold Glover has quietly generated a very respectable .830 OPS in 100 at-bats this year. The veteran is worth keeping tabs on in deep fantasy leagues with James Outman encountering a bit of a rookie wall and David Peralta providing very little. Furthermore, Mookie Betts has been playing some shortstop lately, so the door is open for Heyward to take on a more extensive role.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Thu Mar 23 202316:52Jason Heyward Officially On Opening Day Roster
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Jason Heyward will be part of the Opening Day roster. It's been expected that Heyward would make the team, but it was announced Thursday morning that he had indeed made it. Heyward made some adjustments to his swing this offseason, though the results haven't been there stat-wise this spring. He's 9-for-42 (.214) with two home runs and four RBI. The former top prospect isn't on the fantasy radar.
Source: Fabian ArdayaRotoBaller.com
Wed Mar 8 202322:49Jason Heyward Expected To Make Opening Day Roster
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said, "I think it's a safe bet" that outfielder Jason Heyward will be on the Opening Day roster, which was expected all along. Heyward's chances of making the roster out of spring training greatly increased when Chris Taylor was forced into infield duties when Gavin Lux (knee) went down with a season-ending injury last week, and he could see considerable time against right-handed pitchers in either left or center field early in 2023. The 33-year-old left-handed hitter has retooled his swing and has gone 4-for-12 with two home runs so far in Cactus League play. Heyward will need to keep it up into the regular season for most fantasy managers to take notice after he hit just one homer in 48 games in 2022.
Source: The Athletic - Fabian ArdayaRotoBaller.com
Sun Feb 19 202314:52Jason Heyward Makes Significant Mechanical Adjustments
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Jason Heyward underwent a "significant" adjustment to his swing mechanics this winter, according to manager Dave Roberts. "I think he might have unlocked something," said first baseman Freddie Freeman, who is very happy to be reunited with his former Atlanta teammate. Heyward has been in decline now for a while and is just hoping to make the team in spring training as a non-roster invite. The 33-year-old veteran slashed just .204/.278/.277 with a career-low .556 OPS, one home run, 10 RBI and 15 runs scored in only 48 games for the Chicago Cubs in 2022. It's a spring storyline to watch as Heyward tries to become relevant again, but it will be an uphill battle for playing time on a stacked Dodgers roster.
Source: The Athletic - Fabian ArdayaRotoBaller.com
Thu Dec 8 202213:10Dodgers Sign Jason Heyward To Minor-League Deal
The Los Angeles Dodgers signed free-agent outfielder Jason Heyward to a minor-league deal on Thursday. The Chicago Cubs granted Heyward his unconditional release in November, and now he'll move his talents to LA. The 33-year-old came up with the Atlanta Braves in 2010 as one of the top outfielder prospects in the game. He was an All-Star in his rookie year and spent his first five seasons in Atlanta. After a year in St. Louis, Heyward, signed an eight-year, $184 million deal with the Cubs, but he was mostly a disappointment in his seven years with the club, hitting .245/.323/.377 with 62 homers, 289 RBI, 335 runs scored and 32 stolen bases in 744 games. In the last two seasons, he's been way worse, slashing .211/.280/.326.
Source: FanSided - Robert MurrayRotoBaller.com
Mon Nov 14 202214:53Cubs Grant Jason Heyward His Unconditional Release
The Chicago Cubs announced in a tweet on Monday that the team "granted OF Jason Heyward his unconditional release." Heyward has been with the Cubs since the 2016 season. Most recently, he hit .204 with a .278 on-base percentage, a home run and a stolen base in 151 plate appearances during the 2022 season. As of now, the Cubs' current 40-man outfield options include the likes of Ian Happ, Christopher Morel, Seiya Suzuki, Rafael Ortega, Nelson Velazquez, and Alexander Canario.
Source: Chicago CubsRotoBaller.com
Mon Aug 8 202218:45Jason Heyward Done With The Cubs
Chicago Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward (knee) has been ruled out for the rest of the regular season. Also, the organization announced that Heyward won't return to the Cubs roster next season. The veteran outfielder is owed $22 million for the 2023 season, which is the last year on his eight-year deal. The Cubs will likely try to trade Heyward this offseason, but will most likely end up releasing him. Heyward struggled with a .245/.323/.377 batting line during his seven seasons with the Cubs. Although, he did win a few Gold Gloves and a World Series during his time in Chicago. It's unlikely he'll provide fantasy value anywhere, assuming he finds a new home next season. This decision allows the rebuilding Cubs to give some of their younger players more playing time in the outfield.
Source: Jesse RogersRotoBaller.com
Sun Jul 10 202213:16Jason Heyward Doing Light Baseball Activities
Chicago Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward (knee) has started doing light baseball activities and some light running, according to beat writer Meghan Montemurro. Heyward has been dealing with right knee inflammation and has been out since June 27 so this is just the normal step forward in his rehab. The veteran outfielder has largely been a disappointment this season with a .204/.278/.277 batting line to go along with one home run, 10 RBI, and one stolen base over 137 at-bats.
Source: Meghan Montemurro of The Chicago TribuneRotoBaller.com
Thu Jun 30 202218:22Jason Heyward Lands On Injured List
The Chicago Cubs placed outfielder Jason Heyward (knee) on the 10-day injured list on Thursday with right knee inflammation. In corresponding moves, the team selected Narciso Crook's contract from Triple-A Iowa and moved Michael Hermosillo to the 60-day injured list. Heyward's IL placement is retroactive to June 27. The 32-year-old veteran hasn't done much offensively this year, so don't feel compelled to hold onto him in deeper leagues. He's hit just .204/.278/.277 with one home run, 10 RBI, 15 runs scored and one stolen base in 48 games to this point of the season. Rafael Ortega and Nelson Velazquez are likely to continue with a platoon situation in right field for the foreseeable future with Heyward on the injured list.
Source: NBC Sports Chicago - Tim StebbinsRotoBaller.com
Sun Jun 26 202214:20Jason Heyward Nursing Minor Knee Injury
Chicago Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward (knee) will be held out of action for the second straight game on Sunday. He is dealing with a minor knee injury, according to Cubs manager David Ross. The team is off on Monday, so Heyward will have another day of rest before attempting to return to action on Tuesday. Nelson Velazquez covered Heyward's usual right field post on Saturday and Rafael Ortega is in right field on Sunday.
Source: Maddie LeeRotoBaller.com
Tue May 17 202216:26Jason Heyward Placed On Injured List With No Designation
The Chicago Cubs placed outfielder Jason Heyward on the injured list on Tuesday. No injury designation was given, suggesting that he was placed on the COVID-19 injured list. The team called up infielder Christopher Morel in a corresponding move. Heyward has slashed .208/.288/.264 over 27 games this year and he is still searching for his first home run of the season. The veteran was left out of the starting lineup in each of the last two games as Rafael Ortega covered center field. Ortega will be making his third consecutive start in center field for Tuesday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Source: Chicago CubsRotoBaller.com
Tue Sep 28 202120:57Jason Heyward Won't Return This Season
Chicago Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward (head) won't recover in time to make it back before the final game of the season, according to Jordan Bastian of MLB.com. He was placed on the injured list on September 14 with a concussion after taking a knee to the head during a game against the San Francisco Giants. He wasn't much help to fantasy managers in any league, slashing just .214/.280/.347 with eight home runs and five stolen bases over 104 games. Nick Martini should keep getting reps in the outfield with Heyward sidelined. He should be left on the waiver wire in every league, as he's posted a .185/.233/.222 OPS in 22 games and bats at the bottom of the Cubs order.
Source: Jordan BastianRotoBaller.com
Tue Sep 14 202120:18Jason Heyward Placed On Concussion Injured List
The Chicago Cubs placed outfielder Jason Heyward (head) on the seven-day concussion injured list on Tuesday. The move is retroactive to Sunday. Heyward took a knee to the head during Saturday's game against the San Francisco Giants. He was immediately observed by the medical staff, then removed from the game. The Cubs recalled outfielder Trayce Thompson from Triple-A to fill Heyward's roster spot. The 32-year-old Heyward is currently having one of his worst offensive seasons. Over 104 games, he's slashing .214/.280/.347 with eight home runs, 30 RBI and 35 runs.
Source: SB NationRotoBaller.com
Sat Sep 11 202118:37Jason Heyward Suffers Injury On Saturday
Chicago Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward (head) was forced to leave early during Saturday's game against the San Francisco Giants. He was stuck in the head when infielder Brandon Crawford attempted to hurdle Heyward. The veteran outfielder was on the ground for several minutes before exiting the game. It wouldn't be surprising to see Heyward placed into concussion protocol. He could very well miss some time, but wasn't a fantasy asset before the injury.
Source: ESPNRotoBaller.com
Sun Sep 5 202119:10Jason Heyward Hits Seventh Home Run
Chicago Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward went 2-for-5 with a solo home run Sunday's victory versus the Pittsburgh Pirates. The veteran has had another rough season at the plate and is hitting .212 with seven home runs and 27 RBI on the season. Despite the poor overall numbers, he is a favorite of manager David Ross and should continue to play on most nights. Heyward doesn't provide much, if anything to managers and should remain on the waiver wire in all formats.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
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