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Los Angeles Dodgers designate outfielder Jason Heyward for assignment
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Date:2025-04-07 19:13:37
The Los Angeles Dodgers designated 15-year veteran outfielder Jason Heyward for assignment on Thursday.
The former All-Star, who turned 35 this month, is batting .208 with six homers and 28 RBI in 63 games in 2024.
Heyward is a career .257 hitter with 180 homers and 709 RBI in 1,766 games with the Atlanta Braves (2010-14), St. Louis Cardinals (2015), Chicago Cubs (2017-22) and Dodgers.
Atlanta drafted Heyward in the first round (14th overall) in 2007 and he made the National League All-Star team as a rookie in 2010. He won five Gold Gloves in right field (2012, 2014-17).
Heyward is playing this season on a one-year contract for $9 million. He has earned more than $210 million during his career.
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The Dodgers filled the roster slot by activating infielder/outfielder Chris Taylor from the 10-day injured list. He has been out of the lineup since July 24 with a right groin strain.
Taylor, 33, is batting .167 with three homers and 15 RBI in 64 games with the Dodgers this season.
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