AUGUST 30 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
JASON HEYWARD #22 - RIGHT FIELDER - HOUSTON ASTROS
10 HR •
37 RBI •
.211 AVG
10 HR
37 RBI
.211 AVG
Dodgers News: Recently DFA'd Dodger Aims for Fresh Start with Astros After Injury-Stricken Season After being designated for assignment, Jason Heyward joins the Astros seeking a new start in his career.
Astros sign OF Jason Heyward, activate RHP Ryan Pressly (back) The Houston Astros signed free agent outfielder Jason Heyward and activated right-hander Ryan Pressly when he was eligible Thursday to come...
AUGUST 30 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Officially signs on with Houston The Astros signed Heyward to a one-year contract Thursday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact The deal was reportedly nearing the finish line earlier this week and is now official. Heyward had been cut loose by the Dodgers recently after slashing just .208/.289/.393 with six home runs in 63 games. The veteran should at least offer plus outfield defense and can't be much worse offensively than what Houston has received so far from its corner spots sans Kyle Tucker (shin).
AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE
Report: Astros finalizing deal with OF Jason Heyward The Houston Astros are finalizing a deal to sign free-agent outfielder Jason Heyward, MLB.com reported Tuesday.Heyward, a 15-year veteran, w...
AUGUST 27 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Closing in on deal with Houston The Astros are close to reaching a contract agreement with Heyward, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Impact Presumably, it would be a major-league deal. Heyward was recently released by the Dodgers after slashing .208/.289/.393 with six homers in 63 games this season. The Astros have had trouble finding steady production from their corner outfield spots since Kyle Tucker (shin) was injured, so Heyward would likely receive regular chances in right field, at least until Tucker is ready.
AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE
Heads to open market The Dodgers released Heyward on Saturday.
Impact Heyward will now look to find work elsewhere after the Dodgers pushed him off the 40-man roster Thursday, when the team needed to open up a spot for Chris Taylor's return from the 10-day injured list. The 35-year-old had held down a strong-side platoon role in right field for Los Angeles for most of the season, but the Dodgers didn't have much of a need for Heyward after Mookie Betts returned from the IL earlier this month and stepped in as the club's everyday starter in right. Before being cut loose, Heyward got on base at a .289 clip and contributed six home runs and four stolen bases over 197 plate appearances.
AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE
Dodgers News: Jason Heyward's DFA Sparks Emotional Response from Dodgers' Teammates Jason Heyward’s recent DFA took teammates by surprise, showcasing his strong bond with the Dodgers.
AUGUST 25 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Dodgers' decision on Jason Heyward cuts deep for Dave Roberts: 'It's tough' The Dodgers parting ways with Jason Heyward has been tough on the team because he is close friends with Freddie Freeman and well-liked in th...
AUGUST 24 • LATIMES.COM
Jason Heyward gets caught in Dodgers roster crunch, leaving Freddie Freeman without his best friend
A day after the Los Angeles Dodgers cut loose veteran outfielder Jason Heyward, the effect was being felt in the clubhouseAUGUST 24 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dodgers designate Jason Heyward for assignment to clear roster spot for Chris Taylor LOS ANGELES - Jason Heyward is the odd man out in a Dodgers roster crunch, the highly respected vete...
AUGUST 22 • SACBEE.COM
Dodgers designate 15-year veteran Jason Heyward for assignment, activate Chris Taylor from IL
The Los Angeles Dodgers designated veteran outfielder Justin Heyward for assignment and activated infielder-outfielder Chris Taylor from the injured list on ThursdayAUGUST 22 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Los Angeles Dodgers designate outfielder Jason Heyward for assignment The Los Angeles Dodgers filled the roster slot by activating infielder/outfielder Chris Taylor from the 10-day injured list.
AUGUST 22 • USATODAY.COM
Dodgers designate outfielder Jason Heyward for assignment The Los Angeles Dodgers designated 15-year veteran outfielder Jason Heyward for assignment on Thursday.The former All-Star, who turned 35 th...
AUGUST 22 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Dodgers DFA Jason Heyward, activate Chris Taylor The Dodgers have designated veteran outfielder Jason Heyward for assignment, the team announced Thursday. In a corresponding move, the team...
AUGUST 22 • MLB.COM
Designated for assignment The Dodgers designated Heyward for assignment Thursday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.
Impact The 35-year-old outfielder has seen a significant drop in playing time ever since Mookie Betts made the move out to right field, and Heyward has now officially lost his spot on the Dodgers. He's slashed .208/.289/.393 with 28 RBI across 197 plate appearances this year and could attract interest on the waiver wire from other teams in need of outfield depth.
AUGUST 22 • ROTOWIRE
Swats clutch home run Heyward went 1-for-1 with a three-run homer in Tuesday's win over the Mariners.
Impact Heyward was brought in as a pinch hitter in the eighth to face Andres Munoz and capitalized with a three-run laser over the short wall in right field. Heyward has been very successful as a pinch hitter this season, going 4-for-8 with a pair of home runs. Tuesday's long ball was his first since July 21 and his first multi-RBI performance since then as well. The 34-year-old is slashing .208/.289/.393 with six homers, 28 RBI, 25 runs, four steals and a 17:36 BB:K in 197 plate appearances this year.
AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE
Jason Heyward's pinch-hit, three-run homer lifts Dodgers past Mariners Jason Heyward hammered a pinch-hit three-run home run to right field in the bottom of the eighth inn...
AUGUST 21 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Jason Heyward's pinch-hit HR sends Dodgers past M's Pinch hitter Jason Heyward hit a tiebreaking three-run homer with two outs in the eighth inning as the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied for a 6-3...
AUGUST 21 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM
Pinch-hitter Jason Heyward delivers 3-run homer in 8th as Dodgers rally to beat Mariners 6-3
Pinch-hitter Jason Heyward broke an eighth-inning tie with a three-run homer and the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied for a 6-3 victory over the reeling Seattle MarinersAUGUST 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Likely to lose work with Betts back Heyward is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Brewers.
Impact When healthy, Heyward has occupied the strong side of a platoon in right field throughout the season, but he looks set to move into a pure bench role with Mookie Betts (hand) making his return from the injured list Monday. Though Betts had started exclusively at shortstop and second base prior to landing on the shelf, he'll take on full-time duties in right field moving forward with the Dodgers soon expected to get Max Muncy (oblique), Tommy Edman (wrist) and Chris Taylor (groin) back as options in the infield. Even though he's mostly been shielded from same-handed pitching this season, the lefty-hitting Heyward has produced a weak .665 OPS over 191 plate appearances. With his playing time likely to be sparse moving forward and Heyward offering meager value defensively or as a baserunner at this stage of his career, he could be at risk of losing his spot on the roster once the Dodgers get some of their injured players back.
AUGUST 12 • ROTOWIRE
Taking seat against lefty Heyward is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates.
Impact Heyward started the previous three games but will hit the bench Sunday with southpaw Bailey Falter taking the mound for the Pirates. Andy Pages will shift to right field for the series finale while Kevin Kiermaier starts in center.
AUGUST 11 • ROTOWIRE
Taking seat against lefty Heyward isn't in the Dodgers' lineup for Tuesday's game against the Phillies.
Impact The lefty-hitting Heyward will take a seat on the bench as the lefty-throwing Cristopher Sanchez starts on the bump for the Phillies. Andy Pages will move over to right field as a result, opening up center field for Kevin Kiermaier.
AUGUST 6 • ROTOWIRE
Records steal in win Heyward went 1-for-3 with a walk, a stolen base and a run scored in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Athletics.
Impact Heyward has gone 7-for-32 (.219) over his last 11 games, though that's a small improvement over his .207 batting average for the year. The steal was his fourth of the year and his first since June 22. The outfielder has added a .686 OPS, five home runs, 24 RBI, 22 runs scored, eight doubles and two triples over 174 plate appearances, mainly in a strong-side platoon role in right field.
AUGUST 5 • ROTOWIRE
River Ryan strikes out 8 in 1st major league win, Dodgers hit 3 homers in 6-2 win over Astros
Teoscar Hernández hit his 22nd home run, River Ryan struck out eight in his first major league win and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Houston Astros 6-2JULY 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sitting against left-hander Heyward is not in the lineup for Friday's game in Houston, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.
Impact Southpaw Framber Valdez is toeing the slab for the Astros, so Heyward will begin the game on the bench. Teoscar Hernandez will be in right field while Miguel Vargas handles left.
JULY 26 • ROTOWIRE
