Jason Heyward
34-Year-Old
10-Day IL
Injury Back
Est. Return 4/28/2024
2024 Stats
AVG
.214
HR
0
RBI
2
R
3
SB
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Rest-of-Season Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Heyward enjoyed a career resurgence in his first year in Los Angeles, posting his most plate appearances (374), home runs (15) and RBI (40) since 2019 while finishing with a .269/.340/.473 slash line. His power output was particularly notable, as Heyward has never been known as a major long-ball threat, reaching 20 homers just twice over 14 seasons. The veteran outfielder's hard-hit rate and exit velocity remained in line with his recent campaigns, but he was able to generate substantial increases in launch angle (15.4 percent) and barrel rate (8.1 percent), leading to the late-career power boost. Heyward is no longer an everyday player -- all but 28 of his trips to the plate last season came against right-handed pitching -- but a strong-side platoon role should await him again in 2024 after he re-upped with the Dodgers on a one-year deal. Read Past Outlooks
Still experiencing soreness
Heyward (back) continues to deal with soreness and will be required to complete a minor-league rehab assignment before being activated from the 10-day injured list, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Manager Dave Roberts didn't indicate when Heyward might get the green light to head out on a rehab stint, as the club will likely wait until he's feeling closer to 100 percent before allowing him to move to the next step. Chris Taylor and Enrique Hernandez should continue to see an uptick in opportunities in the corner outfield while Heyward returns to health.
Manager Dave Roberts didn't indicate when Heyward might get the green light to head out on a rehab stint, as the club will likely wait until he's feeling closer to 100 percent before allowing him to move to the next step. Chris Taylor and Enrique Hernandez should continue to see an uptick in opportunities in the corner outfield while Heyward returns to health.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2022
+17%
OPS vs RHP
2024
+573%
OPS vs LHP
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2022vs Left | .630 | 52 | 2 | 2 | .220 | ||||
Since 2022vs Right | .740 | 488 | 14 | 50 | .253 | ||||
2024vs Left | 2.000 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | ||||
2024vs Right | .297 | 14 | 0 | 2 | .154 | ||||
2023vs Left | .750 | 28 | 2 | 2 | .192 | ||||
2023vs Right | .818 | 346 | 13 | 38 | .276 | ||||
2022vs Left | .435 | 23 | 0 | 0 | .217 | ||||
2022vs Right | .579 | 128 | 1 | 10 | .202 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
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+14%
OPS on Road
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-100%
OPS at Home
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2022Home | .681 | 269 | 9 | 28 | .221 | ||||
Since 2022Away | .776 | 271 | 7 | 24 | .278 | ||||
2024Home | .462 | 13 | 0 | 1 | .231 | ||||
2024Away | .000 | 2 | 0 | 1 | .000 | ||||
2023Home | .794 | 182 | 9 | 22 | .244 | ||||
2023Away | .831 | 192 | 6 | 18 | .293 | ||||
2022Home | .452 | 74 | 0 | 5 | .164 | ||||
2022Away | .655 | 77 | 1 | 5 | .243 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Jason Heyward compare to other hitters?
This section compares his stats with all batting seasons from the previous three seasons (minimum 400 plate appearances)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
BB/K
0.00BB Rate
0.0%K Rate
6.7%BABIP
.214ISO
.000AVG
.214OBP
.200SLG
.214OPS
.414wOBA
.178Exit Velocity
83.2 mphHard Hit Rate
21.4%Barrels/PA
0.0%Expected BA
.197Expected SLG
.247Sprint Speed
21.8 ft/secGround Ball %
42.9%Line Drive %
7.1%Fly Ball %
50.0%Advanced Batting Stats
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Takes grounders at first base
Heyward took grounders at first base before Tuesday's game against the Diamondbacks, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.
ANALYSIS
Heyward told reporters that he's getting comfortable in case of an emergency or blowout situation. The outfielder is hitting just .235 in his 17 at-bats with the Dodgers to open 2023, but he has shown off his power with three homers and five RBI over seven games. If Heyward continues to show some pop, it's also another way to get his bat in the lineup on days the Dodgers want Freddie Freeman to rest.
Heyward told reporters that he's getting comfortable in case of an emergency or blowout situation. The outfielder is hitting just .235 in his 17 at-bats with the Dodgers to open 2023, but he has shown off his power with three homers and five RBI over seven games. If Heyward continues to show some pop, it's also another way to get his bat in the lineup on days the Dodgers want Freddie Freeman to rest.
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Heyward feels like a player who's a lot older than 33. That's probably because he made his MLB debut way back in 2010 when he was just 20 years old. Heyward exploded on the scene with 18 home runs and 11 stolen bases as a rookie. He got to the 20-20 level two seasons later, but that version of Heyward is long gone. In 2022, he had just one home run and one stolen base while batting a lowly .204 across 48 games. A knee injury definitely slowed him down, but the veteran was showing signs of decline the past few seasons. The rebuilding Cubs decided Heyward no longer fit their plans, so they released the outfielder in November despite still owing him $22 million for the final year of his contract. He got a minor-league deal with the Dodgers, and while they may be able to get the most out of him, it will be a high bar for him to clear to get significant MLB time.
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Hopes to return when eligible
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Friday that he's optimistic Heyward (back) will be ready to return from the IL when first eligible April 13, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.
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Lands on injured list
The Dodgers placed Heyward on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with lower-back tightness, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
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Remains out
Heyward (back) is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Giants.
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Dealing with back tightness
Heyward (back) is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Giants, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
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Out of lineup versus southpaw
Heyward is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
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