The Dodgers bit the bullet on designating a veteran outfielder for assignment Thursday to resolve a pending roster crunch.
The Dodgers are designating veteran outfielder Jason Heyward for assignment, according to multiple reports Thursday.Heyward, 35, was hitting .208 with six home runs and 28 RBIs in 173 at-bats this season, after re-signing a one-year contract with the Dodgers in Dec. 2023.
A five-time Gold Glove winner and All-Star early in his career, Heyward effectively wore out his welcome with the Chicago Cubs, with whom he won a World Series in 2016.
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