Jason Heyward is again with the Los Angeles Dodgers in a non-playing position.
On Wednesday, Maddie Lee of the LA Times reported that Heyward joined the Dodgers’ entrance workplace as a particular assistant. He beforehand performed for the membership throughout the 2023 and 2024 seasons.
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“I’m excited for Jason to be back in the organization,” Dodgers supervisor Dave Roberts said. “I do know that he’s gonna do some stuff with the affiliates, which is great. He’s got the clubhouse part of it covered, so part of it is working with the front office guys and getting to see the other side of things. He’s going to be very helpful for his growth and the organization.”
Heyward, 36, introduced his retirement on March 27 after taking part in 16 seasons in the key leagues. The former All-Star debuted together with his hometown Atlanta Braves in 2010 and performed for six groups throughout his profession. His longest stint got here with the Chicago Cubs, whom he helped win the World Series in 2016.
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Following a down season on the plate in 2022, Heyward was launched by the Cubs with one yr remaining on his franchise-record eight-year, $184 million contract. He wound up signing a minor league contract with the Dodgers that offseason and rapidly turned a clubhouse favourite.
In his first season with the Dodgers, Heyward batted .269/.340/.473 with 15 dwelling runs and 40 RBIs in 124 video games. He additionally obtained the Roy Campanella Award, given yearly to the “Most Inspirational Dodger” as voted on by teammates and coaches.
Heyward appeared in 63 video games for Los Angeles the next yr earlier than being designated for task and picked up by the Houston Astros in late August. The Dodgers later offered Heyward with a 2024 World Series ring for his contributions to the workforce’s championship run.
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Heyward’s ultimate cease as a participant got here with the San Diego Padres final season, when he made 95 plate appearances earlier than being launched in late June. The lefty-hitting outfielder completed his profession with 5 Gold Glove Awards, 186 dwelling runs and a lifetime .255/.306/.408 slash line.
Earlier this yr, the Dodgers equally employed Clayton Kershaw as a particular assistant in their entrance workplace. ESPN’s Jesse Rogers reported that Heyward additionally spoke with the Chicago White Sox and Cubs a few potential place earlier than accepting the job with Los Angeles.
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This story was initially printed by Athlon Sports on May 14, 2026, the place it first appeared in the MLB part. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.