Veteran outfielder Jason Heyward signed with the Dodgers, the team announced. The 33-year-old agreed to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.
Jason Heyward of the Cubs bats against the Atlanta Braves at Wrigley Field on June 18, 2022, in Chicago."We’ll see what happens, we’ll see what options are presented," Heyward said."Because it’s a different playing field now as far as who’s interested. I also have to be realistic about their roles that they think I should be in. Is that minor-league invite? Is that the possibility of saying, ‘We want you on this team.
Yan Gomes and Jason Heyward of the Cubs celebrate after they defeated the Atlanta Braves 1-0 at Wrigley Field on June 17, 2022, in Chicago. Heyward made his major league debut in 2010 with the Atlanta Braves. He had a stint with the Cardinals before he joined the Cubs in 2016.Heyward hit only .211/.280/.326 over the last two seasons. He previously was able to rely on his outstanding defense, but his defensive prowess has not been as sharp as he's aged.
Now, Heyward gets a chance to revitalize his career, without having to face the pressure of immediately stepping in to fill a void on the big league roster.
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