MLB: Dodgers designate outfielder Jason Heyward for assignment

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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 RBIs in 63 games in 2024.

Heyward is a career .257 hitter with 180 homers and 709 RBIs 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.

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 due to a right groin strain.

Taylor, 33, is batting .167 with three homers and 15 RBIs in 64 games with the Dodgers this season.

–Field Level Media

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