Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that outfielder Jason Heyward (back) is still dealing with residual soreness in his back. There is no timetable for his return, but Heyward would have to go on a minor-league rehab assignment before being activated from the 10-day injured list because he's already missed two weeks. Until the 34-year-old veteran left-handed swinger is able to return to the big-league roster, Teoscar Hernandez should continue to regularly play right field, with Chris Taylor also seeing additional playing time for the Blue in the outfield. Heyward should play regularly against right-handed pitching when he's healthy again. The former first-rounder in 2007 by the Atlanta Braves had gone 3-for-14 with two RBI in four games this year before landing on the IL.

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said his "hope" is that outfielder Jason Heyward (back) will return from the injured list when he's eligible next week, but the skipper isn't sure of Heyward's exact timeline yet. Heyward also didn't sound too concerned about his back injury and said it stiffened up on days he was coming off the bench, so the Dodgers decided him going on the IL would be best to make sure it doesn't linger. The 34-year-old is eligible to come back next Saturday, April 13. Until Heyward is able to return, Teoscar Hernandez is likely going to continue playing right field, with utility man Chris Taylor filling in on the other side in left field. In the first four games in 2024, Heyward has gone just 3-for-14 (.214) with two RBI and three runs scored for the Blue.

The Los Angeles Dodgers placed outfielder Jason Heyward (back) on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday with lower-back tightness and recalled outfielder Taylor Trammell from the minors in a corresponding move. Heyward had missed the last two games with the injury and will now miss at least another 10 days. It's believed to be a minor back injury, though, so the 34-year-old veteran outfielder could return to the Dodgers when he's eligible. In addition to his injury, Heyward has gotten off to a slow start in 2024, going 3-for-14 (.214) with two RBI and three runs scored in his first four games. Trammell was just claimed off waivers from the Mariners on Tuesday but will likely just be outfield bench depth in the short term with Heyward injured. Teoscar Hernandez is back in right field again on Wednesday, with Chris Taylor starting in left field for the Dodgers.

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Jason Heyward (back) is out of the starting lineup ahead of Tuesday's game against the San Francisco Giants. As expected, Heyward will sit out after undergoing additional testing earlier in the week due to his back stiffness. The organization is hopeful that this is only a day-to-day issue and Heyward can avoid a trip to the injured list. Enrique Hernandez will cover left field and bat ninth versus right-hander Logan Webb on Tuesday. Fantasy managers should be able to find a better streaming option for Tuesday's slate.

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Jason Heyward (back) is out of the starting lineup on Monday night against the division-rival San Francisco Giants with a tight back. Teoscar Hernandez will move over to right field and hit sixth, while Chris Taylor draws the start in left field and will bat eighth against Giants right-hander Keaton Winn. It will be the second straight game on the bench for the left-handed-hitting Heyward, who didn't start on Sunday in the series finale against the St. Louis Cardinals with a left-handed pitcher on the mound. For now, fantasy managers should consider the 34-year-old veteran as day-to-day. Not only is Heyward not 100 percent healthy, but he went just 3-for-14 (.214) with two RBI, three runs scored and a strikeout in his first four games of the season.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.