JASON HEYWARD NEWS

Houston Astros and San Diego Padres meet in game 2 of series

The Houston Astros play the San Diego Padres, leading the series 1-0

APRIL 19 • Associated Press

Scratched Friday Heyward was scratched from the lineup ahead of Friday's game versus Houston due to left knee soreness.

Impact The severity of Heyward's injury is unknown, though the Padres may be simply sitting him as a precaution. While the 35-year-old rests, Oscar Gonzalez will enter the starting nine to cover left field and bat sixth.

APRIL 18 • ROTOWIRE

Getting afternoon off Heyward is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cubs.

Impact As usual, the left-handed-hitting Heyward will hit the bench while the opposition sends a lefty (Matthew Boyd) to the hill. Oscar Gonzalez will draw the start in left field Wednesday and could continue to occupy the short side of a platoon with Heyward.

APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs hand Padres 1st loss in 12 home games, 2-1 on Hoerner's triple in the 10th

Nico Hoerner’s triple leading off the 10th inning drove in automatic runner Dansby Swanson, and the Chicago Cubs beat San Diego 2-1

APRIL 16 • Associated Press

Padres pregame: Centering Jason Heyward, smiling Bryan Hoeing, still booing Justin Turner Jackson Merrill (hamstring) did some bunting on the field on Tuesday, the early stages of beginning ...

APRIL 16 • SACBEE.COM

Sitting against lefty Heyward is not in San Diego's starting lineup against Colorado on Sunday.

Impact The lefty-hitting Heyward will begin Sunday's game in the dugout while Oscar Gonzalez starts in left field and bats fifth against Rockies southpaw Kyle Freeland. Heyward has gone 4-for-15 with two runs scored and a solo home run over his last five outings.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Hits first homer of season Heyward went 1-for-2 with a solo home run and a walk against the Rockies in a 2-0 victory Saturday.

Impact Heyward provided an insurance run for San Diego with his 410-foot solo shot in the fifth inning. It was the veteran outfielder's first long ball in what has been a slow start to the campaign, as he's slashing just .182/.243/.303 through 37 plate appearances. Despite those poor numbers, Heyward has been in the lineup consistently against right-handed pitchers, and he's likely to continue working in the strong side of a left-field platoon.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Hits first homer of season Heyward went 1-for-2 with a solo home run and a walk in Saturday's 2-0 victory over the Rockies.

Impact Heyward provided an insurance run for San Diego with his 410-foot solo shot in the fifth inning. It was the veteran outfielder's first long ball in what has been a slow start to the campaign, as he's slashing just .182/.243/.303 through 37 plate appearances. Despite those poor numbers, Heyward has been in the lineup consistently against right-handed pitchers, and he's likely to continue working on the strong side of a left-field platoon.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Tatis, Heyward homer as the Padres shut out the Rockies again, 2-0

Fernando Tatis Jr. hit a 424-foot leadoff home run and made a nice game-ending catch, Jason Heyward also went deep and Kyle Hart and three relievers combined on a four-hitter for t...

APRIL 13 • Associated Press

Padres shut out Rockies, improve to 9-0 at home Kyle Hart rebounds, home runs by Fernando Tatis Jr. and Jason Heyward lift Padres to 12-3, which is the best record in MLB

APRIL 13 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Vásquez, Bogaerts help short-handed Padres beat Athletics 2-1, win series

Randy Vásquez gave up one hit over five innings and Xander Bogaerts had three hits and scored both of San Diego’s runs in a 2-1 victory over the Athletics

APRIL 9 • Associated Press

On bench against lefty Heyward is not in the Padres' lineup against the Athletics on Tuesday.

Impact Heyward has recorded one hit in his last eight at-bats and will get to rest on Tuesday with lefty Jeffrey Springs in the mound for the Athletics. Jose Iglesias has the start in left field and is batting seventh.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Former Cubs Outfielder Not Surprised Team Only Won One World Series Former Chicago Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward talked about the difficulty of winning back-to-back World Series titles.

APRIL 8 • SACBEE.COM

Justin Turner's error allows Fernando Tatis Jr. to score go-ahead run in Padres' 8-7 win over Cubs

Luis Arraez had four hits, Fernando Tatis Jr. scored the go-ahead run in the ninth inning when first baseman Justin Turner couldn’t make the catch to finish a double play, and the...

APRIL 6 • Associated Press

Idle versus lefty Heyward isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Cubs.

Impact With southpaw Matthew Boyd set to toe the slab for Chicago, the left-handed bat of Heyward will begin Saturday's contest on the bench. Brandon Lockridge will fill the void in left field and bat eighth.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

'This is Jason's city': Padres will follow new teammate Heyward during Chicago off day Padres players will accompany Jason Heyward to his baseball academy as they prepare for Friday’s Wrigley Field opener

APRIL 3 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Sitting against righty Heyward is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Guardians.

Impact Heyward had started in each of the Padres' first four matchups versus right-handed pitching, but he'll take a seat Wednesday even while the Guardians sent righty Ben Lively to the hill. The veteran outfielder has gone 2-for-14 at the dish so far this season, and his ongoing struggles could begin to cost him some playing time.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting against lefty Heyward is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against Cleveland, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact Heyward has gone 1-for-12 through five games this season and will sit Tuesday with southpaw Logan Allen taking the mound for the Guardians. Brandon Lockridge will start in left field and bat eighth.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Padres off to 1st 5-0 start after newcomer Kyle Hart helps them beat Guardians 7-2

The San Diego Padres are 5-0 for the first time in their 57-season history after beating the Cleveland Guardians 7-2

APRIL 1 • Associated Press

Getting third straight start Heyward will start in left field and bat eighth in Sunday's game against Atlanta.

Impact After a rough spring in which he hit .143, Heyward's standing atop the depth chart in left field appeared to be shaky, but he's now cracked the lineup in each of the Padres' first three matchups with right-handed starting pitchers. However, Heyward's struggles have continued into the season, as he's yet to record a hit or draw a walk in eight plate appearances. The Padres may give Heyward some more time to get into a rhythm at the plate, but if he can't get going, he'll be at high risk of losing his strong-side platoon role.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Gavin Sheets, Jackson Merrill key Padres' big 7th-inning rally past Braves 7-4 on opening day

The San Diego Padres beat the Atlanta Braves 7-4 on opening day

MARCH 27 • Associated Press

Spring training update: Nick Pivetta goes five scoreless; Jason Heyward triples in Padres' victory over Rangers Jake Cronenworth and Gavin Sheets remain hot; Alek Jacob took another step toward a roster spot

MARCH 21 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Getting competition in LF Heyward has gone just 3-for-24 with no homers and six strikeouts through 12 games this spring, and it's still unclear how the Padres will approach playing time in left field, per D...

Impact When San Diego signed Heyward and Connor Joe on the same day in early February, the expectation was that the pair would form a platoon in left field. However, Heyward's struggles this spring and the impressive play of other outfield options may have shifted that approach. Joe has slashed .333/.487/.500 and appears to be a lock for the roster, though Lin suggests that the Padres may want to sit him against most right-handers. Meanwhile, Gavin Sheets has had a huge spring, batting .318 and tying for first among all players during the exhibition slate with six home runs, and Tirso Ornelas (.827 OPS), Oscar Gonzalez (.904 OPS) and Brandon Lockridge (.826 OPS, six steals) have all made a compelling case for a roster spot. San Diego could make room on the roster for four or more among the group of Heyward, Joe, Sheets, Ornelas, Gonzalez and Lockridge (it helps that both Joe and Sheets can play first base, and the team's everyday DH role is still to be determined), and the Padres may want to deploy the left-handed bat of either Sheets and Ornelas (assuming they make the roster) on a frequent basis given their impressive performances during the Cactus League slate.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Padres roster review: Jason Heyward Sizing up the Padres’ 40-man roster heading into the 2025 season: Jason Heyward’s career found new life in Los Angeles, but he was released...

MARCH 5 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Details of Jason Heyward's $1 million, 1-year contract with the San Diego Padres

Details of Jason Heyward’s $1 million, one-year contract with the San Diego Padres

FEBRUARY 20 • Associated Press