JASON HEYWARD NEWS

Departs Sunday's game Heyward exited Sunday's game against the Mets due to neck soreness.

Impact Heyward went down in the top of the second inning and was able to remain in the game, but he was replaced defensively in the bottom of the fourth. The severity of his injury isn't yet known, and it's unclear whether he'll be available for Monday's series opener in Baltimore.

JULY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Doubles twice in win Heyward went 3-for-5 with two doubles, one RBI and two runs scored in Thursday's 14-3 win over the Rockies.

Impact Heyward's found a groove at the plate, going 8-for-18 (.444) over his last six contests. The veteran outfielder was hitting just .226 on June 20, but he's up to .252 with an .822 OPS after Thursday's productive effort. He's added eight home runs, 18 RBI, 31 runs scored, 11 doubles and two stolen bases through 62 contests. Heyward's seen a little less than a strong-side platoon role lately -- he's yet to start versus a southpaw this season, and he's no lock for the lineup against righties given the Dodgers' crowded outfield.

JUNE 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Knocks in three runs in victory Heyward went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run, an additional run and an additional RBI in an 8-7 win against Houston on Saturday.

Impact Heyward helped Los Angeles get off to a fast start with a two-run shot in the first inning, and he was part of the team's eighth-inning comeback with a sacrifice fly. The veteran outfielder has seen inconsistent playing time of late, and Saturday's homer and runs batted in were each his first in two weeks. Heyward has flashed good power with eight long balls over 165 plate appearances on the season, but his fantasy appeal is limited to occasional streaming in favorable matchups.

JUNE 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Belts seventh homer Heyward went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's loss to Philadelphia.

Impact Los Angeles managed just five hits in the contest, with Heyward's seventh-inning solo shot accounting for one of the team's three runs. The long ball was the seventh of the season for the veteran after he went deep just once in 48 games for the Cubs last year. Heyward has gone 5-for-19 while playing sporadically in June, and his RBI on Sunday was his first this month.

JUNE 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers News: Watch Jason Heyward Snap His Bat in Half After Popping Out Against the Yankees He took his frustration out on his bat.

JUNE 4, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Sees first career action in LF Heyward started in left field for the Dodgers on Friday, going 2-for-4 with a double and a run in an 8-4 win against the Yankees.

Impact Per the Associated Press, this was Heyward's first appearance in left field in 1,623 career major-league contests. The veteran has seen his playing time decrease since J.D. Martinez returned from a stint on the IL in mid-May, so the Dodgers may be asking him to take an occasional turn in left in order to get his bat in the lineup a little more often. Heyward has hit pretty well when given the opportunity during his first campaign with Los Angeles, slashing .238/.352/.486 with six homers, eight doubles, 13 RBI, 20 runs and two steals over 125 plate appearances.

JUNE 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fills box score Tuesday Heyward went 2-for-2 with a home run, two RBI, two walks and a stolen base in Tuesday's 9-3 win over the Nationals.

Impact This was Heyward's third multi-hit effort in his last eight games, a span in which he's gone 8-for-22 (.364) with two long balls and five RBI. The outfielder continues to see playing time around the outfield versus right-handed pitchers. He's hitting a meager .230, but he's posted an .830 OPS, six homers, 13 RBI, 19 runs scored and two stolen bases over 120 plate appearances this season.

MAY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Long before joining the Dodgers, family ties almost led Jason Heyward to UCLA Dodgers outfielder Jason Heyward committed to play baseball at UCLA, where his great uncle was a star. Then he was drafted by the Atlanta Br...

MAY 26, 2023 • LATIMES.COM

Officially out of slump Heyward went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's victory over Atlanta.

Impact Heyward knocked a solo home run off Spencer Strider in the second, breaking a home run drought of 13 games that dated back to May 1. After going 1-for-24 (.042) over 10 games from May 3 to May 18, Heyward has snapped out of the cold spell with two multi-hit games, two doubles, a home run and three runs scored in his last three contests. Though he isn't expected to maintain an everyday spot in the lineup with the Dodgers outfield at full health, he could provide some streaming value for managers looking to chase a hot bat.

MAY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Losing work to Martinez Heyward is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres.

Impact Heyward is on the bench for the fourth time in five games and appears to have lost hold of a regular spot in the lineup versus right-handed pitching following J.D. Martinez's recent return from the IL. While the Dodgers are at full strength in the outfield and at designated hitter, Heyward may only be in store for a couple starts per week.

MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers News: Dave Roberts's Words on Jason Heyward are Sure to Make Cubs Fans Cringe Jason Heyward went from thinking early retirement to being a key member of the Dodgers.

MAY 10, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Out against lefty again Heyward is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Brewers.

Impact The Brewers are bringing a left-hander (Wade Miley) to the hill for the second straight day, so the lefty-hitting Heyward once again finds himself on the bench. The Dodgers will have Will Smith serve as their designated hitter while Trayce Thompson, James Outman and Mookie Betts form the Los Angeles outfield from left to right.

MAY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sits against lefty Heyward is not in Saturday's lineup against the Padres, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Impact Heyward will ride pine with southpaw Blake Snell on the hill for San Diego. Max Muncy gets the start at designated hitter while Chris Taylor and Miguel Vargas start at third and second base, respectively.

MAY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out of lineup versus lefty Heyward is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Phillies.

Impact Heyward has turned back the clock in a massive way this season with the Dodgers, boasting an overall .925 OPS through 67 plate appearances, but he will likely continue to sit versus left-handed opponents. Chris Taylor, James Outman and Mookie Betts are starting across the outfield Tuesday against the Phillies and southpaw Matt Strahm.

MAY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Continues strong stretch at plate Heyward went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a double, a walk and two total runs in Monday's 13-4 victory against Philadelphia.

Impact Heyward hit one of four Dodgers homers in the win, slamming a 413-foot solo shot to center field in the third inning. The veteran has gone deep four times in 65 plate appearances this season, a sharp improvement over 2022, when he hit just one long ball in 151 plate appearances. Heyward has recorded multiple hits in three of of his past four games, going 7-for-10 with four extra-base hits, five runs, three RBI and a stolen base over that span.

MAY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could help replace Martinez Heyward will serve as the Dodgers' designated hitter and No. 5 batter in Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Though Mookie Betts, James Outman and David Peralta appear to be locked in as the Dodgers' primary outfield configuration versus right-handed pitching, Heyward looks like he could maintain a regular role against righties as well in the wake of J.D. Martinez's (back) recent move to the injured list. Either as a designated hitter or as a corner outfielder when manager Dave Roberts wants to give Betts, Outman or Peralta a day out of the field, Heyward should have a fairly clear path to playing time while he's swinging a hot bat. The 33-year-old will be included in the lineup Sunday for the seventh time in eight games after slashing a respectable .224/.316/.449 with five extra-base hits over the first month of the season.

APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

J-Hey's night: 2 RBI knocks, flashy defense and one weird play LOS ANGELES -- The early going in 2023 has been frustrating for Jason Heyward, whose numbers at the plate have left something to be desired....

APRIL 29, 2023 • MLB.COM

Two hits, stolen base in loss Heyward went 2-for-3 with a run scored and a steal in Thursday's 6-2 loss to the Pirates.

Impact Heyward singled in the first inning before swiping his first base of the season, matching his total from last season, and eventually coming around to score on David Peralta's base hit. Heyward was making his fifth straight start for the Dodgers with Max Muncy (personal) on the paternity list. It's the second multi-hit game for the 33-year-old Heyward this season. He's now slashing .191/.291/.404 with three home runs, five RBI and nine runs scored through 55 plate appearances.

APRIL 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Garners third straight start Heyward will start in right field and bat third in Tuesday's game in Pittsburgh.

Impact Heyward will pick up his third straight start and may have a clear path to regular work versus right-handed pitching while Max Muncy (personal) is on the paternity list and Miguel Rojas (hamstring) is on the injured list. Muncy should be back Friday, but that won't necessarily spell an end to Heyward's time in the lineup, especially if Heyward is swinging a hot bat. Once Muncy settles back in at third base, the Dodgers could opt to keep Mookie Betts at shortstop and have Chris Taylor handle a utility role, which would keep a spot open in the outfield for Heyward.

APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jason Heyward returns to Wrigley, revisits his Cubs teams' offensive struggles After being peppered about the Cubs’ offensive regression during his final six seasons, Heyward finally espoused a theory that might make th...

APRIL 21, 2023 • SUNTIMES.COM

New swing, same gratitude: Jason Heyward grateful to be playing at Wrigley Field CHICAGO — The most meaningful part of Jason Heyward's return to Wrigley Field this week?

APRIL 21, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Heyward hears nothing but applause in Wrigley return Jason Heyward thought he would hear some boos upon his return to Wrigley Field, but the fans serenaded the 2016 World Series champion with n...

APRIL 21, 2023 • DAILYHERALD.COM

What Jason Heyward has brought to the Dodgers (and the Cubs): 'That kind of positivity' Heyward quickly put his stamp on the Dodgers' culture with not-so-random acts of kindness. He treats generosity as a baseball tradition.

APRIL 20, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

As a return visit to Wrigley Field nears, former Chicago Cubs OF Jason Heyward embraces a new opportunity with the LA Dodgers Former Chicago Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward has flashed his home-run power amid a new opportunity with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

APRIL 16, 2023 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Bellinger robs Heyward, gets booed by LA crowd LOS ANGELES -- The fans at Dodger Stadium have welcomed Cody Bellinger back to town with rousing standing ovations and cheers throughout thi...

APRIL 16, 2023 • MLB.COM