One former member of the Chicago Cubs surprisingly will be looking for a new home in the near future.
Former Cubs outfielder and fan-favorite Jason Heyward has spent the last two seasons with the Los Angeles Dodgers but reportedly was designated for assignment on Thursday, according to FanSided's Robert Murray.
"Sources: The Dodgers have designated Jason Heyward for assignment," Murray said.
Heyward has struggled from the plate this season but has only appeared in 63 games. The veteran outfielder was great offensively last season and slashed .269/.340/.473 with 15 home runs and 40 RBIs in 124 games played.
He spent seven seasons with the Cubs before joining the Dodgers ahead of the 2023 campaign. With Chicago, he was a beloved figure in the outfield and racked up two Gold Glove Awards, and helped lead the team to the 2016 World Series.
Heyward certainly is toward the end of his big league career and now is 35 years old. While this is the case, he definitely can provide solid defense right now. Plus, it wouldn't be surprising to see him turn it around offensively down the stretch with more repetitions under his belt.
It's somewhat surprising that the Dodgers decided to go in a different direction and it wouldn't be shocking to see Heyward get another opportunity in the near future.
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