Heyward (oblique) cleared waivers Tuesday and was released by the Padres.

EDGE Analysis

The Padres designated Heyward for assignment Saturday after he logged a .494 OPS through 94 plate appearances. None of the other 29 clubs were willing to bring in the 35-year-old outfielder, so he'll now attempt to find another opportunity in free agency. Given his steep regression, he may need to settle for a minor-league deal.

The Padres designated Heyward (oblique) for assignment Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Heyward served as the Padres' starting left fielder for the early part of the season, but he has struggled at the plate with a .494 OPS. He's been on the injured list twice this season and is currently rehabbing through an strained left oblique. Heyward could be claimed off waivers by a team looking to add depth to the outfield who is also patient enough to wait for the veteran to fully recover from his injury. The move corresponds with Bryan Hoeing (shoulder) being activated from the 60-day injured list and Sean Reynolds being optioned to Triple-A El Paso.

Heyward (oblique) began a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A El Paso on Friday, going 0-for-4 with two strikeouts.

EDGE Analysis

Heyward's appearance Friday was his first game action since May 22. The veteran outfielder landed on the injured list two days later due to a strained left oblique, and it's unclear how many games he'll play with El Paso before he's ready to be activated. Heyward slotted in as the DH during his first rehab contest, so the Padres may want him to play the field at least once before bringing him back to the big club.

The Padres placed Heyward on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a left oblique strain.

EDGE Analysis

Heyward was left out of the starting lineup for a third consecutive game Saturday, and his oblique injury helps to explain why. He'll now be held out of action until early June upon moving to the IL, creating a pathway to regular playing time in left field for Brandon Lockridge, who will bat ninth Saturday. Luis Campusano was recalled from Triple-A El Paso in a corresponding move.

Heyward isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against Atlanta.

EDGE Analysis

Heyward will head to the bench for the third game in a row -- two of which have been against right-handed starters -- while Brandon Lockridge starts in left field and bats ninth. The 35-year-old Heyward is batting just .176 with a .494 OPS on the season, putting him at risk of falling down the depth chart.

Heyward is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Blue Jays.

EDGE Analysis

The left-handed-hitting Heyward typically hits the bench when the Padres face southpaws, but the veteran outfielder will get a breather for the day game after a night game while Toronto sends righty Bowden Francis to the hill. Brandon Lockridge will step in as the Padres' starting left fielder in place of Heyward, who is batting just .179 on the season even with San Diego limiting his exposure to left-handed pitching.

Heyward isn't part of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mariners.

EDGE Analysis

Heyward is batting 4-for-30 (.133) in May, and he's seen his playing time dwindle over the last week. He's absent from the lineup for the third time in four games -- all against right-handed starters. Gavin Sheets will fill in at left field while Manny Machado shifts to DH and Jose Iglesias plays third base.

Heyward isn't in the lineup for Friday's game against the Mariners.

EDGE Analysis

After starting the month of May 3-for-26, Heyward will give way to Brandon Lockridge in left field for the third time in San Diego's last four games.

Heyward is not in the Padres' starting lineup against the Angels on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Heyward has struggled at the plate this season and has gone 3-for-26 with one home run and six RBI since the beginning of May. Brandon Lockridge will start in left field and bat eighth while Heyward begins the game in the dugout.

Heyward is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Yankees.

EDGE Analysis

With the Padres facing a left-handed starting pitcher (Carlos Rodon) for the third game in a row, the lefty-hitting Heyward will remain on the bench. Oscar Gonzalez will fill in for Heyward in left field.