10DJason Heyward
CF/RF LAD
Sat 5/11/24 7:07 PM

Heyward (back) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City on Tuesday, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
Given that Andy Pages is hitting .300 with an .850 OPS while being a defensive positive in right field, Heyward may be coming back to a bench role, or the Dodgers could demote James Outman (-0.1 fWAR) to Triple-A to make room. Heyward will play in rehab games Tuesday and Wednesday before being evaluated.

10DJason Heyward
CF/RF LAD
Sat 5/4/24 6:47 PM

Heyward (back) took batting practice on the field prior to Saturday's game against Atlanta, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.
EDGE Analysis
Hewyard was cleared to begin baseball activities Friday, and Saturday marks the first time he has taken batting practice since landing on the injured list April 3. The veteran outfielder still doesn't have a clear return timeline, but he may move onto simulated games if his back is able to hold up after a few rounds of BP.

10DJason Heyward
CF/RF LAD
Fri 5/3/24 7:18 PM

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Friday that Heyward (back) ran at full speed and has begun swinging a bat, J.P. Hoornstra of DodgersNation.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Heyward landed on the 10-day IL on April 3 due to lower back tightness. The injury persisted well past his return window, and Friday marked the firs time that the veteran outfielder has participated in any sort of activity. The Dodgers will have a better idea on how to move forward once they see how Heyward's back responds to his most recent work.

10DJason Heyward
CF/RF LAD
Mon 4/29/24 8:01 PM

Heyward (back) has not yet been cleared to resume baseball activities, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.
EDGE Analysis
The Dodgers' last update on Heyward was that he was still experiencing soreness in his back, and it doesn't sound as though he's progressed much over the last week. Considering Hayward hasn't seen any game action since April 1, he'll likely need a considerable amount of time to ramp up once cleared. A timetable for his return should begin to come into focus once he can resume baseball drills.

10DJason Heyward
CF/RF LAD
Tue 4/23/24 6:07 PM

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Tuesday that Heyward (back) is still experiencing "residual soreness" and isn't yet swinging a bat, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
The veteran outfielder hoped to return when first eligible after he landed on the 10-day injured list April 3 with back soreness, but he's still having issues nearly three weeks later. Heyward will need some time to build back up once cleared to swing before starting a rehab assignment, so he's likely at least a few weeks away from rejoining the Dodgers.

10DJason Heyward
CF/RF LAD
Mon 4/15/24 7:14 PM

Heyward (back) continues to deal with soreness and will be required to complete a rehab assignment before being activated from the 10-day injured list, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Skipper Dave Roberts failed to 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 while Heyward returns to health.

10DJason Heyward
CF/RF LAD
Fri 4/5/24 1:00 PM

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.
EDGE Analysis
Heyward landed on the injured list earlier this week with lower-back tightness, an issue which the outfielder said was cropping up on days he was coming off the bench. It's not clear whether Heyward might be asked to go out on a short rehab assignment before being activated.

10DJason Heyward
CF/RF LAD
Wed 4/3/24 5:47 PM

The Dodgers placed Heyward on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with lower-back tightness, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Heyward's back has caused him to miss the Dodgers' last two games, and it will keep him out for at least another 10 days as he moves to the IL. Imaging on his back didn't reveal any significant damage, so an extended absence isn't expected at this time for the 34-year-old outfielder. The Dodgers claimed Taylor Trammell off waivers from the Mariners on Tuesday and added him to the active roster to serve as Heyward's replacement.

10DJason Heyward
CF/RF LAD
Tue 4/2/24 6:16 PM

Heyward (back) is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Giants.
EDGE Analysis
Heyward will be sitting for the third straight game after sitting due to a lefty starting Sunday and back tightness Monday. Imaging on the outfielder's back came back negative, but the Dodgers claimed outfielder Taylor Trammell Tuesday in case Heyward requires a trip to the IL, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. With the right fielder remaining out, Teoscar Hernandez will start in right field and Enrique Hernandez will draw the start in left field.

10DJason Heyward
CF/RF LAD
Mon 4/1/24 7:01 PM

Heyward (back) is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Giants, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Heyward sat out of Sunday's game against the Cardinals due to left-hander Steven Matz starting, and Heyward will sit out for a second straight game after his back tightened up. Teoscar Hernandez will draw the start in right field and bat sixth Monday against Giants right-hander Keaton Winn.