Jason Heyward - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Breaks slump in Coors Field Heyward went 3-for-4 with a double and a run scored in a 4-1 loss to the Rockies during the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader.

Impact The Dodgers romped to an 11-2 win in the nightcap, but Heyward didn't get much help in the matinee as he snapped an 0-for-16 mini-slump by producing his fourth September game with three or more hits. The roller coaster ride has left the veteran outfielder with a .328/.350/.534 slash line in 60 plate appearances on the month with six doubles, two homers, five RBI and eight runs.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Hits bench for nightcap Heyward is absent from the lineup for the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader at Colorado.

Impact Heyward gets a breather after going 3-for-4 with a double and a run scored in the opening game of the twin bill. David Peralta, James Outman and Enrique Hernandez will start across the outfield for the Dodgers in the nightcap.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

'He's such a glue.' Jason Heyward leaves impact on Dodgers with platoon-role production Not only has the veteran outfielder become a clubhouse leader, he's also enjoyed his best offensive season in years.

4 DAYS AGO • LATIMES.COM

Dodgers News: Jason Heyward Shares Appreciation for Teammates in Award Win Jason Heyward is humbled to know what his teammates think of and this enabled him to win the Roy Campanella Award.

6 DAYS AGO • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

On bench against lefty Heyward remains out of the lineup Friday versus the Giants.

Impact Heyward was on the bench for Thursday's series opener with left-hander Kyle Harrison toeing the slab and he'll remain seated Friday as the Dodgers face off against another lefty in Sean Manaea. Chris Taylor, James Outman and Mookie Betts are starting across the outfield.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined versus lefty Heyward isn't in the Dodgers' lineup Thursday against the Giants, Kirsten Watson of SportsNet LA reports.

Impact Southpaw Kyle Harrison will start on the bump for San Francisco, meaning the lefty-hitting Heyward will be replaced in right field by Mookie Betts while Amed Rosario starts at second base.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Held out of Monday's lineup Heyward is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Tigers, according to Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times.

Impact Heyward posted a sizzling 1.280 OPS over his last nine games, but with left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez tabbed to start Monday's game for Detroit, Heyward will open the contest on the bench and Mookie Betts will cover right field.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers News: Dave Roberts Praises 'Glue Guy' Jason Heyward Every team needs a glue guy!

SEPTEMBER 18 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Stays hot in win Heyward went 3-for-5 with a solo home run, a double and one additional RBI in Sunday's 6-1 win over the Mariners.

Impact Heyward went 8-for-14 (.571) with five extra-base hits during this three-game series in Seattle. The outfielder has hit four homers and six doubles over his last 15 games, a span in which he's batting .451 (23-for-51). For the season, he's at a .283/.357/.508 slash line with 15 homers, 40 RBI, 55 runs scored and two stolen bases across 113 games as the Dodgers' main right fielder against right-handed pitchers.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers play the Mariners after Heyward's 4-hit game

The Los Angeles Dodgers play the Seattle Mariners after Jason Heyward had four hits on Saturday in a 6-2 win over the Mariners

SEPTEMBER 17 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Three doubles Saturday Heyward went 4-for-5 with three doubles in Saturday's 6-2 extra-innings win over the Mariners.

Impact Heyward was solid, but the Dodgers couldn't bring him home or set the table for him in this contest. He's hit .440 (22-for-50) over his last 16 games, tallying three home runs, five doubles and nine RBI in that span. He's at a .277/.353/.493 slash line with 14 homers, 38 RBI, 54 runs scored, 21 doubles and two stolen bases through 112 contests this year, finding success in a strong-side platoon role.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

On bench versus lefty Heyward remains out of the lineup Friday at Washington.

Impact Chris Taylor, James Outman and Enrique Hernandez will start across the outfield as the Dodgers go with a righty-heavy approach versus the Nationals and left-hander MacKenzie Gore. Heyward, who also sat Thursday against the Marlins and lefty Braxton Garrett, has drawn only 19 total plate appearances versus southpaws this year.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

On bench versus lefty Heyward is not in the lineup Thursday against the Marlins.

Impact Heyward went 3-for-4 with a solo homer Wednesday at Miami, but he'll be on the bench in Thursday's series finale with left-hander Braxton Garrett toeing the slab. Chris Taylor, Enrique Hernandez and Mookie Betts are starting across the outfield for the visiting Dodgers. Amed Rosario is covering second base.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Belts 14th homer Heyward went 3-for-4 with a solo home run and a second run scored in Wednesday's 11-4 loss to the Marlins.

Impact The veteran outfielder continues to swing a hot bat, collecting his fifth multi-hit performance in his last 12 games. Over that stretch, Heyward's slashing .405/.421/.676 with three of his 14 homers on the season. He continues to sit against southpaws, but the 34-year-old is a must-start for fantasy purposes when a righty is on the mound for the opposition as long as his hot streak lasts.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting versus lefty Heyward is not in the lineup Tuesday at Miami.

Impact Chris Taylor, James Outman and Mookie Betts will start across the outfield for the Dodgers as they match up against left-hander Jesus Luzardo. The left-handed-hitting Heyward has slashed .059/.158/.235 in only 19 plate appearances versus southpaws this year.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

On bench versus lefty Heyward is out of the lineup Friday against Atlanta.

Impact Mookie Betts is playing right field and Enrique Hernandez will get the start at second base with left-hander Max Fried toeing the slab for the NL East leaders. Heyward has slashed .063/.167/.250 in very limited action (18 plate appearances) versus southpaws this season.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Belts 13th homer Heyward went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's 7-0 win over the Diamondbacks.

Impact Heyward feasted on Arizona pitching this week, going 6-for-10 with two homers and six RBI during the three-game series. The outfielder has been strong in August, batting .327 (17-for-52) with six extra-base hits and nine RBI. Overall, he's up to a .262/.347/.480 slash line with 13 homers, 35 RBI, 47 runs scored, two stolen bases and 17 doubles through 294 plate appearances.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Freeman and Heyward homer, Dodgers beat Diamondbacks 7-0 for 3-game sweep

Freddie Freeman and Jason Heyward hit two-run homers in the third inning, Mookie Betts had his 18th multi-hit game in August and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Arizona Diamondbac...

AUGUST 31 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bashes homer in win Heyward went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk in Monday's 7-4 win over the Diamondbacks.

Impact Heyward hadn't hit a homer since Aug. 2, going a modest 10-for-40 with two doubles and two RBI over 16 games between blasts. The veteran outfielder continues to be serviceable in a strong-side platoon role with a .253/.341/.462 slash line, 12 homers, 31 RBI, 46 runs scored and two stolen bases through 287 plate appearances this year. Heyward has not started versus a left-handed pitcher all year, and he's accrued just 18 plate appearances against southpaws in 2023.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers hit 4 home runs, including go-ahead drive by Heyward, in 7-4 victory over Diamondbacks

Jason Heyward hit a two-run homer in the sixth inning that sent the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 7-4 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks

AUGUST 29 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jason Heyward and James Outman hit BACK-TO-BACK home runs to give the Dodgers the lead over the Diamondbacks

AUGUST 29 • Fox Sports

Sits against lefty Heyward isn't in the Dodgers' lineup Saturday against Boston, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Impact With James Paxton set to start on the mound for the Red Sox, Heyward will retreat to the dugout to begin Saturday's contest. Mookie Betts will shift to right field while Amed Rosario mans second base in Heyward's absence.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Wednesday Heyward is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Guardians.

Impact Though the Dodgers are facing a right-hander (Xzavion Curry) in the series finale, the lefty-hitting Heyward will take a seat Wednesday. Heyward recently overcame a hip issue, so manager Dave Roberts may just be exercising some caution by keeping the veteran out of the lineup a day after he went 0-for-2 while playing six innings in right field. Mookie Betts will get a day out of the infield and spell Heyward in right field Wednesday.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

Back in lineup Tuesday Heyward (hip) is back in the lineup Tuesday at Cleveland.

Impact Heyward will start in right field and bat sixth against former teammate Noah Syndergaard after sitting out of Saturday's doubleheader versus the Marlins because of a minor hip issue. The veteran outfielder has posted an .803 OPS in 272 plate appearances against righties this year.

AUGUST 22 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing in doubleheader Heyward (hip) won't play in either of Saturday's games against Miami, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.

Impact Heyward experienced an issue with his hip during Friday's game and had to be removed early. His injury likely won't keep him out long-term, but the Dodgers will have him sit out both games of Saturday's doubleheader in order to give Heyward extra time to recover.

AUGUST 19 • ROTOWIRE

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Dodgers play the Mariners after Heyward's 4-hit game

Freeman and Heyward homer, Dodgers beat Diamondbacks 7-0 for 3-game sweep

Dodgers hit 4 home runs, including go-ahead drive by Heyward, in 7-4 victory over Diamondbacks

Jason Heyward and James Outman hit BACK-TO-BACK home runs to give the Dodgers the lead over the Diamondbacks