The Los Angeles Dodgers are reportedly designating outfielder Jason Heyward for task, in response to Robert Murray of FanSided.
This comes on the verge of Chris Taylor getting back from the injured record.
The Dodgers had a troublesome roster resolution coming with Taylor’s return and the emergence of Kevin Kiermaier within the outfield. The ultimate roster spot seemingly was going to return all the way down to Heyward, Kiermaier, or Kiké Hernández. Clearly, the Dodgers valued Kiermaier’s protection and Hernández’s versatility over Heyward’s bat and protection.
This transfer does come as a little bit of a shock as Heyward has not solely been nice as a pinch-hitter, however he’s additionally the perfect buddy of All-Star first baseman Freddie Freeman. Nevertheless, the Dodgers are making the choices they really feel greatest for the roster, and on this case, it was Heyward being designated for task.
Heyward appeared in 187 video games with the Dodgers during the last two seasons, slashing .249/.322/.446 with 21 dwelling runs and 68 runs batted in. This yr, throughout 63 video games, he slashed .208/.289/.393 with six dwelling runs and 28 runs batted in.
