DTDJason Heyward
CF/RF LAD
Tue 3/26/24 8:47 PM

Heyward was scratched from Tuesday's lineup against the Angels due to lower-back tightness.
EDGE Analysis
With two days remaining before Opening Day, it's unclear what impact Heyward's back will have on his availability for Thursday, but the Dodgers should provide more details in the near future. Teoscar Hernandez will shift from left to right field in Heyward's absence, and Chris Taylor will fill the void in left.

DTDJason Heyward
CF/RF LAD
Mon 11/27/23 12:07 PM

Heyward agreed Monday with the Dodgers on a one-year, $9 million contract, Kiley McDaniel of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Heyward and the Dodgers will run it back after he was surprisingly productive in 2023, slashing .269/.340/.473 with 15 home runs and 40 RBI over 377 plate appearances. His .813 OPS this past season was his highest mark since 2012, excluding the pandemic-shortened 2020 campaign. The 34-year-old should fill a similar role again in 2024, starting in right field against righties while occasionally filling in as a center fielder. The Dodgers' decision to bring back Heyward also means that Mookie Betts will continue to see more action at second base.

DTDJason Heyward
CF/RF LAD
Wed 9/27/23 8:40 AM

Heyward went 3-for-4 with a double and a run scored in a 4-1 loss to the Rockies during the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader.
EDGE Analysis
The Dodgers romped to an 11-2 win in the nightcap, but Heyward didn't get much help in the matinee as he snapped an 0-for-16 mini-slump by producing his fourth September game with three or more hits. The roller coaster ride has left the veteran outfielder with a .328/.350/.534 slash line in 60 plate appearances on the month with six doubles, two homers, five RBI and eight runs.

DTDJason Heyward
CF/RF LAD
Tue 9/26/23 6:36 PM

Heyward is absent from the lineup for the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader at Colorado.
EDGE Analysis
Heyward gets a breather after going 3-for-4 with a double and a run scored in the opening game of the twin bill. David Peralta, James Outman and Enrique Hernandez will start across the outfield for the Dodgers in the nightcap.

DTDJason Heyward
CF/RF LAD
Fri 9/22/23 6:40 PM

Heyward remains out of the lineup Friday versus the Giants.
EDGE Analysis
Heyward was on the bench for Thursday's series opener with left-hander Kyle Harrison toeing the slab and he'll remain seated Friday as the Dodgers face off against another lefty in Sean Manaea. Chris Taylor, James Outman and Mookie Betts are starting across the outfield.

DTDJason Heyward
CF/RF LAD
Thu 9/21/23 6:15 PM

Heyward isn't in the Dodgers' lineup Thursday against the Giants, Kirsten Watson of SportsNet LA reports.
EDGE Analysis
Southpaw Kyle Harrison will start on the bump for San Francisco, meaning the lefty-hitting Heyward will be replaced in right field by Mookie Betts while Amed Rosario starts at second base.

DTDJason Heyward
CF/RF LAD
Mon 9/18/23 6:24 PM

Heyward is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Tigers, according to Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times.
EDGE Analysis
Heyward posted a sizzling 1.280 OPS over his last nine games, but with left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez tabbed to start Monday's game for Detroit, Heyward will open the contest on the bench and Mookie Betts will cover right field.

DTDJason Heyward
CF/RF LAD
Sun 9/17/23 7:38 PM

Heyward went 3-for-5 with a solo home run, a double and one additional RBI in Sunday's 6-1 win over the Mariners.
EDGE Analysis
Heyward went 8-for-14 (.571) with five extra-base hits during this three-game series in Seattle. The outfielder has hit four homers and six doubles over his last 15 games, a span in which he's batting .451 (23-for-51). For the season, he's at a .283/.357/.508 slash line with 15 homers, 40 RBI, 55 runs scored and two stolen bases across 113 games as the Dodgers' main right fielder against right-handed pitchers.

DTDJason Heyward
CF/RF LAD
Sun 9/17/23 1:26 AM

Heyward went 4-for-5 with three doubles in Saturday's 6-2 extra-innings win over the Mariners.
EDGE Analysis
Heyward was solid, but the Dodgers couldn't bring him home or set the table for him in this contest. He's hit .440 (22-for-50) over his last 16 games, tallying three home runs, five doubles and nine RBI in that span. He's at a .277/.353/.493 slash line with 14 homers, 38 RBI, 54 runs scored, 21 doubles and two stolen bases through 112 contests this year, finding success in a strong-side platoon role.

DTDJason Heyward
CF/RF LAD
Fri 9/8/23 4:13 PM

Heyward remains out of the lineup Friday at Washington.
EDGE Analysis
Chris Taylor, James Outman and Enrique Hernandez will start across the outfield as the Dodgers go with a righty-heavy approach versus the Nationals and left-hander MacKenzie Gore. Heyward, who also sat Thursday against the Marlins and lefty Braxton Garrett, has drawn only 19 total plate appearances versus southpaws this year.