JASON HEYWARD NEWS

Likely to lose work with Betts back Heyward is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Brewers.

Impact When healthy, Heyward has occupied the strong side of a platoon in right field throughout the season, but he looks set to move into a pure bench role with Mookie Betts (hand) making his return from the injured list Monday. Though Betts had started exclusively at shortstop and second base prior to landing on the shelf, he'll take on full-time duties in right field moving forward with the Dodgers soon expected to get Max Muncy (oblique), Tommy Edman (wrist) and Chris Taylor (groin) back as options in the infield. Even though he's mostly been shielded from same-handed pitching this season, the lefty-hitting Heyward has produced a weak .665 OPS over 191 plate appearances. With his playing time likely to be sparse moving forward and Heyward offering meager value defensively or as a baserunner at this stage of his career, he could be at risk of losing his spot on the roster once the Dodgers get some of their injured players back.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Taking seat against lefty Heyward is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates.

Impact Heyward started the previous three games but will hit the bench Sunday with southpaw Bailey Falter taking the mound for the Pirates. Andy Pages will shift to right field for the series finale while Kevin Kiermaier starts in center.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Taking seat against lefty Heyward isn't in the Dodgers' lineup for Tuesday's game against the Phillies.

Impact The lefty-hitting Heyward will take a seat on the bench as the lefty-throwing Cristopher Sanchez starts on the bump for the Phillies. Andy Pages will move over to right field as a result, opening up center field for Kevin Kiermaier.

AUGUST 6 • ROTOWIRE

Records steal in win Heyward went 1-for-3 with a walk, a stolen base and a run scored in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Athletics.

Impact Heyward has gone 7-for-32 (.219) over his last 11 games, though that's a small improvement over his .207 batting average for the year. The steal was his fourth of the year and his first since June 22. The outfielder has added a .686 OPS, five home runs, 24 RBI, 22 runs scored, eight doubles and two triples over 174 plate appearances, mainly in a strong-side platoon role in right field.

AUGUST 5 • ROTOWIRE

River Ryan strikes out 8 in 1st major league win, Dodgers hit 3 homers in 6-2 win over Astros

Teoscar Hernández hit his 22nd home run, River Ryan struck out eight in his first major league win and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Houston Astros 6-2

JULY 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sitting against left-hander Heyward is not in the lineup for Friday's game in Houston, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

Impact Southpaw Framber Valdez is toeing the slab for the Astros, so Heyward will begin the game on the bench. Teoscar Hernandez will be in right field while Miguel Vargas handles left.

JULY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting down versus lefty Heyward isn't in the Dodgers' lineup for Wednesday's game against the Giants.

Impact With southpaw Robbie Ray slated to start on the mound for San Francisco, the lefty-hitting Heyward will take a seat on the bench while Miguel Vargas, Andy Pages and Teoscar Hernandez start across the outfield.

JULY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Ohtani drives in 3, Dodgers beat Giants for 5th straight win; SF's Fitzgerald extends HR streak to 5

Shohei Ohtani had two hits and drove in three runs, rookie Landon Knack pitched five solid innings and the Los Angeles Dodgers extended their winning streak to five games by beatin...

JULY 24 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ohtani's 473-foot drive leads 6-homer onslaught for Dodgers in 9-6 win over Red Sox

Shohei Ohtani hit a 473-foot home run and the Los Angeles Dodgers went deep six times in a 9-6 victory over the Boston Red Sox

JULY 22 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dodgers activate outfielder Jason Heyward from injured list and send James Outman back to minors

Dodgers outfielder Jason Heyward has been reinstated from the injured list

JULY 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back from knee injury The Dodgers reinstated Heyward (knee) from the 10-day injured list Sunday, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact The veteran outfielder landed on the shelf in early July due to a left knee contusion and will rejoin the Dodgers without going on a minor-league rehab assignment. Heyward should have a regular spot in the lineup against right-handed pitching if he can stay healthy.

JULY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to return after break Heyward (knee) won't need a rehab assignment and is on track to be activated off the 10-day injured list following the All-Star break, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Heyward was pulled from a game against Arizona on July 4 due to left knee pain and subsequently landed on the injured list. An MRI revealed no structural damage, and it appears that the veteran outfielder will be ready to return when the Dodgers open the second half of the schedule July 19 in Boston. James Outman was called up from the minors following Heyward's injury and has been starting in the outfield most of the time against right-handed pitchers since his call-up.

JULY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Avoids serious injury, still on IL An MRI on Friday revealed Heyward is dealing with a left knee contusion that will require a stint on the injured list, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Impact Heyward got some good news Friday, as the MRI showed no structural damage in his left knee. Still, Heyward will hit the IL, leaving a roster spot open for James Outman. Although he'll be out for over a week, Heyward could be back after the All-Star break.

JULY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Avoids serious injury, still on IL An MRI on Friday revealed Heyward is dealing with a left knee contusion that will require a stint on the injured list, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Impact Heyward got some good news Friday, as the MRI showed no structural damage in his left knee. Still, Heyward will hit the IL, leaving a roster spot for open for James Outman. Although he'll be out for over a week, Heyward could be back after the All-Star break.

JULY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Set for MRI Heyward will undergo an MRI on his knee Friday, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Heyward exited Thursday's game against Arizona after attempting to rob a home run and landing awkwardly in the first inning. He felt discomfort in his knee immediately and will be out of the lineup for at least Friday's game against Milwaukee.

JULY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers RF Jason Heyward (knee) exits vs. D-backs Dodgers right fielder Jason Heyward exited Los Angeles’ Thursday game against the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks due to left knee discomfort....

JULY 5 • THESTATE.COM

Dealing with knee injury Heyward exited Thursday's game against the Diamondbacks with left knee pain.

Impact Heyward appeared to suffer the injury in the first inning while trying to rob a home run. The extent of the issue is unclear, though Miguel Vargas could benefit if Heyward is sidelined for additional time.

JULY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Exits Thursday against D-Backs Heyward exited Thursday's game against the Diamondbacks with an undisclosed injury, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Impact Heyward attempted to rob a home run in the first inning and appeared shaken up afterward. He remained in the game for an additional frame, before presumably being pulled due to an undisclosed injury he sustained from that play. Miguel Vargas entered in left field in his place.

JULY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Hayward's slam, Hernandez's 3-run shot highlight 7-run ninth as Dodgers beat Rockies 11-9

Jason Heyward hit a pinch-hit grand slam and Teoscar Hernandez added a three-run homer — all in a seven-run ninth inning — as the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied for an 11-9 victory ov...

JUNE 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ohtani and Paxton lead the Dodgers to a 9-5 win over the Rockies

Shohei Ohtani had three hits, James Paxton pitched seven smooth innings and the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Colorado Rockies 9-5 in the opener of a four-game series between th...

JUNE 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dodgers blast 5 homers - 4 in 6th inning - in 15-2 rout of World Series champion Rangers

Shohei Ohtani, Freddie Freeman, Teoscar Hernández and Jason Heyward homered in a seven-run sixth inning as the Los Angeles Dodgers routed the defending World Series champion Texas...

JUNE 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dodgers blast 4 homers during 7-run 6th inning against Rangers

The Los Angeles Dodgers homered four times in a seven-run sixth inning against the defending World Series champion Texas Rangers

JUNE 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not starting versus LHP Heyward isn't in the Dodgers' lineup for Saturday's game against the Yankees.

Impact Heyward went 0-for-5 during Friday's series opener and will now sit down against the lefty-throwing Nestor Cortes. Chris Taylor, Andy Pages and Teoscar Hernandez will start across the Dodgers' outfield while Heyward rests.

JUNE 8 • ROTOWIRE

Yoshinobu Yamamoto and the Dodgers get back to winning with a 4-1 victory over the Rockies

Yoshinobu Yamamoto allowed one run over six solid innings, and Jason Heyward and Will Smith had RBI doubles in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ 4-1 victory over the Colorado Rockies

JUNE 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Logs seven total bases off bench Heyward went 2-for-2 with a solo home run, an additional run scored and a triple in a 10-3 win against the Mets on Wednesday.

Impact Heyward didn't start the contest, but he was called upon to pinch hit for Andy Pages in the eighth inning and smacked a triple before eventually coming around to score. The veteran outfielder got another at-bat in the ninth and came through with a solo homer to right-center field. Since returning from a lengthy stay on the injured list May 17, Heyward has slashed .231/.310/.538 with a pair of homers, three RBI, four runs and a stolen base over 29 plate appearances.

MAY 30 • ROTOWIRE