The Chicago Cubs placed outfielder Jason Heyward on the injured list on Tuesday. No injury designation was given, suggesting that he was placed on the COVID-19 injured list. The team called up infielder Christopher Morel in a corresponding move. Heyward has slashed .208/.288/.264 over 27 games this year and he is still searching for his first home run of the season. The veteran was left out of the starting lineup in each of the last two games as Rafael Ortega covered center field. Ortega will...

Chicago Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward (head) won't recover in time to make it back before the final game of the season, according to Jordan Bastian of MLB.com. He was placed on the injured list on September 14 with a concussion after taking a knee to the head during a game against the San Francisco Giants. He wasn't much help to fantasy managers in any league, slashing just .214/.280/.347 with eight home runs and five stolen bases over 104 games. Nick Martini should keep getting reps in the ...

The Chicago Cubs placed outfielder Jason Heyward (head) on the seven-day concussion injured list on Tuesday. The move is retroactive to Sunday. Heyward took a knee to the head during Saturday's game against the San Francisco Giants. He was immediately observed by the medical staff, then removed from the game. The Cubs recalled outfielder Trayce Thompson from Triple-A to fill Heyward's roster spot. The 32-year-old Heyward is currently having one of his worst offensive seasons. Over 104 games, ...

Chicago Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward (head) was forced to leave early during Saturday's game against the San Francisco Giants. He was stuck in the head when infielder Brandon Crawford attempted to hurdle Heyward. The veteran outfielder was on the ground for several minutes before exiting the game. It wouldn't be surprising to see Heyward placed into concussion protocol. He could very well miss some time, but wasn't a fantasy asset before the injury.

Chicago Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward went 2-for-5 with a solo home run Sunday's victory versus the Pittsburgh Pirates. The veteran has had another rough season at the plate and is hitting .212 with seven home runs and 27 RBI on the season. Despite the poor overall numbers, he is a favorite of manager David Ross and should continue to play on most nights. Heyward doesn't provide much, if anything to managers and should remain on the waiver wire in all formats.

Chicago Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward is not in the starting lineup for Monday night's series opener with the Rockies. This looks to just be a night off for Heyward, who has started in six of the team's last seven games. Hopefully this will give Heyward a chance to reset at the plate, as he's been mired in a slump where he's slashing .146/.180/.188 with one steal, four RBI and two runs scored over his last 14 games. With Heyward out, Michael Hermosillo is getting the start in right field and ...

Chicago Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward is getting the day off on Wednesday as the team faces Tyler Mahle and the Cincinnati Reds. Michael Hermosillo is getting the start in right field and batting sixth in the game. Heyward was activated from the injured list on Sunday and he went on to start the team's next three games, going 3-for-12 with a double, a run and an RBI. Heyward has really struggled at the plate this year. Over 86 games, he's slashing .200/.270/.322 with six home runs, five ...

Chicago Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward (finger) has been activated from the 10-day injured list. Heyward was placed on the injured list on August 6 with left index finger inflammation, but the veteran didn't miss too much time and is ready to rock and roll on Sunday afternoon. Heyward is one of the few veterans left on the rebuilding Cubs roster and has had a dismal season at the plate with a .198 batting average to go along with six home runs and 22 RBI. Despite the weak stats, he is a favorite...

Chicago Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward (finger) has been placed on the 10-day injured list with left index finger inflammation. Heyward is one of the few veterans left on the Cubs current roster, but has been having a rough season at the plate. The outfielder is hitting a dismal .198 with six home runs and 22 RBI in 83 games. Even when healthy, Heyward should be avoided in all formats. Outfield prospect Greg Deichmann will replace Heyward on the active roster and will make his big-league debut ...

Chicago Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward went 2-for-4 with a pair of doubles in Wednesday's loss versus the St. Louis Cardinals. Heyward has been a favorite for manager David Ross, but he has been dreadful at the plate. Despite the nice game on Wednesday, Heyward is only hitting .207 with six home runs, 19 RBI and four stolen bases. The veteran should be avoided in all formats.