10DJason Heyward
CF/RF LAD
Sat 6/4/22 10:37 AM

Heyward isn't starting the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Cardinals.
EDGE Analysis
Right-hander Johan Oviedo is starting for the Cardinals in Saturday's matinee, but Heyward will still retreat to the bench after he went 1-for-9 with two runs and a strikeout over the last three games. Rafael Ortega will start in right field and bat seventh.

10DJason Heyward
CF/RF LAD
Thu 6/2/22 4:27 PM

Heyward isn't in the lineup Thursday against the Cardinals.
EDGE Analysis
Heyward returned to the lineup Wednesday against Milwaukee and went 1-for-4 with two runs and a strikeout, but he'll get a breather with left-hander Matthew Liberatore on the mound for the Cardinals. Clint Frazier will start in right field and bat seventh.

10DJason Heyward
CF/RF LAD
Thu 6/2/22 8:25 AM

Heyward (illness) went 1-for-4 with two runs scored in Wednesday's extra-inning win over the Brewers.
EDGE Analysis
Heyward was reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list before the game after missing more than two weeks of action. The veteran outfielder played in right Wednesday with Seiya Suzuki (finger) currently on the mend. When Suzuki returns, Heyward will likely shift back to center, where he'll contend with Rafael Ortega and rookie Christopher Morel for playing time. Even if Heyward continues to see regular playing time, his .549 OPS doesn't offer much hope for offensive production the rest of the way.

10DJason Heyward
CF/RF LAD
Wed 6/1/22 5:00 PM

Heyward (illness) was reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list and is starting Wednesday's game against the Brewers.
EDGE Analysis
The 32-year-old spent over two weeks on the COVID-19 IL, but he was cleared to resume baseball activities Wednesday. While Heyward saw most of his playing time in center field prior to his absence, he'll start in right field Wednesday since Seiya Suzuki (finger) is on the 10-day injured list. Christopher Morel will remain in the lineup in center field during the series finale against the Brewers.

10DJason Heyward
CF/RF LAD
Sat 5/28/22 4:04 PM

Heyward (illness) was cleared for baseball activities Saturday but was not activated off the COVID-19 injured list, Gordon Wittenmyer of NBC Sports Chicago reports.
EDGE Analysis
Heyward hasn't played in nearly two weeks due to the illness, but it looks as though he's nearly ready to return. Whether that return will come Sunday or after is not yet clear.

10DJason Heyward
CF/RF LAD
Tue 5/17/22 4:43 PM

The Cubs placed Heyward on the COVID-19-related injured list Tuesday, Tony Andracki of Marquee Sports Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
Officially, Chicago placed Heyward on the IL without a designation, which has typically served as an indicator that a player has tested positive for the virus or been deactivated due to contact-tracing concerns. Rafael Ortega will pick up the start in center field in Tuesday's game against the Pirates and should serve as Heyward's primary replacement in the lineup until the latter clears MLB's COVID-19-related protocols.

10DJason Heyward
CF/RF LAD
Mon 5/16/22 4:14 PM

Heyward isn't in the lineup Monday against the Pirates.
EDGE Analysis
Heyward has started against just one left-handed pitcher this year, and he'll be on the bench for a second straight game since southpaw Dillon Peters is starting for the Pirates on Monday. Rafael Ortega will take over in center field and bat ninth.

10DJason Heyward
CF/RF LAD
Sun 5/15/22 1:12 PM

Heyward is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks.
EDGE Analysis
Heyward started the past six games and will take a seat after going 4-for-22 with a double, two RBI, three runs, a stolen base and seven strikeouts. Rafael Ortega will roam center field in his place while Frank Schwindel serves as the designated hitter.

10DJason Heyward
CF/RF LAD
Tue 5/10/22 1:07 AM

Heyward went 2-for-4 with a stolen base and two runs scored in Monday's win over the Padres.
EDGE Analysis
The stolen base is the first of the season for Heyward, who hasn't done with the bat, as evidenced by his .603 OPS, which would be a new career low. The veteran stole 20 or more bases in consecutive seasons back in 2014 and 2015, but he doesn't run nearly as much these days. Heyward recorded eight or fewer steals in each of the past five seasons, so don't expect too much more production in that category, despite the swipe Monday.

10DJason Heyward
CF/RF LAD
Sat 5/7/22 4:53 PM

Heyward will remain on the bench for the second part of Saturday's doubleheader against the Dodgers.
EDGE Analysis
Heyward sat against lefty Clayton Kershaw in the first half of the doubleheader, and he'll remain on the bench against lefty Tyler Anderson in the nightcap. Michael Hermosillo will make another start in center field in his absence.