Heyward went 1-for-6 with a three-run home run and an additional run scored against Colorado in Saturday's 21-0 victory.
It's been a rough season so far for Heyward, who is batting just .191 on the campaign, but he got in on the fun during Saturday's offensive onslaught with a three-run homer to left field in the fourth inning. The veteran outfielder continues to start regularly against righties and sit against lefties, a situation that has resulted in him being in the lineup for just three of San Diego's past seven contests. Heyward's platoon role and lack of results this season make him difficult to roster in most fantasy formats.
... See More... See Less
Padres' Jason Heyward: Sitting against lefty again
Rotowire
Heyward is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Yankees.
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.
... See More... See Less
Padres' Jason Heyward: Idle against lefty
Rotowire
Heyward is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates.
The left-handed-hitting Heyward will hit the bench for the second day in a row while the Pirates send another lefty (Andrew Heaney) to the hill for the series finale. Platoon mate Oscar Gonzalez will replace Heyward as the Friars' starting left fielder.
... See More... See Less
Padres' Jason Heyward: Returns from injured list
Rotowire
The Padres reinstated Heyward (knee) from the injured list Tuesday.
Heyward landed on the injured list April 19 with knee inflammation, but he won't need any more than the minimum 10 days before returning to the Padres' lineup. Prior to his injury, the 35-year-old had been slashing .233/.303/.333 across 33 plate appearances since the start of April.
... See More... See Less
Padres' Jason Heyward: Goes on IL due to knee injury
Rotowire
The Padres placed Heyward on the 10-day injured list Saturday, retroactive to April 17, due to left knee inflammation.
Heyward was removed before Friday's game against the Astros due to a left knee issue. Further tests have revealed inflammation in the left knee area, which prompted Heyward's placement on the injured list. The veteran outfielder is eligible to be activated off the IL on April 27, but a clearer timeline will be established once he undergoes treatment. Tirso Ornelas was recalled from Triple-A El Paso in a corresponding move, and Oscar Gonzalez could see some starts in the outfield while Heyward is sidelined.
... See More... See Less
Padres' Jason Heyward: Not in lineup Saturday
Rotowire
Heyward (knee) is not in the Padres' starting lineup against the Astros on Saturday.
Heyward was scratched from Friday's game due to left knee soreness, and the issue has persisted enough to keep him out of Saturday's lineup. Oscar Gonzalez, Connor Joe and Fernando Tatis will man the outfield for San Diego.
... See More... See Less
Padres' Jason Heyward: Scratched Friday
Rotowire
Heyward was scratched from the lineup ahead of Friday's game versus Houston due to left knee soreness.
The severity of Heyward's injury is unknown, though the Padres may be simply sitting him as a precaution. While the 35-year-old rests, Oscar Gonzalez will enter the starting nine to cover left field and bat sixth.
... See More... See Less
Padres' Jason Heyward: Getting afternoon off
Rotowire
Heyward is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cubs.
As usual, the left-handed-hitting Heyward will hit the bench while the opposition sends a lefty (Matthew Boyd) to the hill. Oscar Gonzalez will draw the start in left field Wednesday and could continue to occupy the short side of a platoon with Heyward.
... See More... See Less
Padres' Jason Heyward: Sitting against lefty
Rotowire
Heyward is not in San Diego's starting lineup against Colorado on Sunday.
Heyward will begin Sunday's game in the dugout while Oscar Gonzalez starts in left field and bats fifth against Rockies southpaw Kyle Freeland. Heyward has gone 4-for-15 with two runs scored and a solo home run over his last five outings.
... See More... See Less
Padres' Jason Heyward: Hits first homer of season
Rotowire
Heyward went 1-for-2 with a solo home run and a walk in Saturday's 2-0 victory over the Rockies.
Heyward provided an insurance run for San Diego with his 410-foot solo shot in the fifth inning. It was the veteran outfielder's first long ball in what has been a slow start to the campaign, as he's slashing just .182/.243/.303 through 37 plate appearances. Despite those poor numbers, Heyward has been in the lineup consistently against right-handed pitchers, and he's likely to continue working on the strong side of a left-field platoon.
... See More... See Less
Padres' Jason Heyward: Idle versus lefty
Rotowire
Heyward isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Cubs.
With southpaw Matthew Boyd set to toe the slab for Chicago, the left-handed bat of Heyward will begin Saturday's contest on the bench. Brandon Lockridge will fill the void in left field and bat eighth.
... See More... See Less
Padres' Jason Heyward: Sitting against righty
Rotowire
Heyward is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Guardians.
Heyward had started in each of the Padres' first four matchups versus right-handed pitching, but he'll take a seat Wednesday even while the Guardians sent righty Ben Lively to the hill. The veteran outfielder has gone 2-for-14 at the dish so far this season, and his ongoing struggles could begin to cost him some playing time.
... See More... See Less
Padres' Jason Heyward: Sitting against lefty
Rotowire
Heyward is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against Cleveland, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Heyward has gone 1-for-12 through five games this season and will sit Tuesday with southpaw Logan Allen taking the mound for the Guardians. Brandon Lockridge will start in left field and bat eighth.
... See More... See Less
Padres' Jason Heyward: Getting third straight start
Rotowire
Heyward will start in left field and bat eighth in Sunday's game against Atlanta.
After a rough spring in which he hit .143, Heyward's standing atop the depth chart in left field appeared to be shaky, but he's now cracked the lineup in each of the Padres' first three matchups with right-handed starting pitchers. However, Heyward's struggles have continued into the season, as he's yet to record a hit or draw a walk in eight plate appearances. The Padres may give Heyward some more time to get into a rhythm at the plate, but if he can't get going, he'll be at high risk of losing his strong-side platoon role.
... See More... See Less
Padres' Jason Heyward: Getting competition in LF
Rotowire
Heyward has gone just 3-for-24 with no homers and six strikeouts through 12 games this spring, and it's still unclear how the Padres will approach playing time in left field, per Dennis Lin of The Athletic.
When San Diego signed Heyward and Connor Joe on the same day in early February, the expectation was that the pair would form a platoon in left field. However, Heyward's struggles this spring and the impressive play of other outfield options may have shifted that approach. Joe has slashed .333/.487/.500 and appears to be a lock for the roster, though Lin suggests that the Padres may want to sit him against most right-handers. Meanwhile, Gavin Sheets has had a huge spring, batting .318 and tying for first among all players during the exhibition slate with six home runs, and Tirso Ornelas (.827 OPS), Oscar Gonzalez (.904 OPS) and Brandon Lockridge (.826 OPS, six steals) have all made a compelling case for a roster spot as well. San Diego could make room on the roster for at least four of that group, and it helps that both Joe and Sheets can play first base, while the team's playing time at DH also remains up in the air. The Padres may want to deploy the left-handed bat of either Sheets and Ornelas -- assuming they make the roster -- on a frequent basis given their impressive performances during the Cactus League slate.
... See More... See Less
Padres' Jason Heyward: Signs with Friars
Rotowire
Heyward agreed to terms on a contract with the Padres on Friday, Dennis Lin of The Athletic reports.
Heyward got off to a rough start with the Dodgers last season, slashing just .208/.289/.393 across 197 plate appearances before being released by the team in late August. He was able to latch on with Houston and ended the regular season on a relatively positive note, going 12-for-55 with four homers and nine RBI over 24 regular-season games. Now in San Diego, the 35-year-old will likely form a platoon in left field with Connor Joe, who also signed a one-year pact with the Padres on Friday.
... See More... See Less
Astros' Jason Heyward: Idle against lefty
Rotowire
Heyward is out of the lineup for Friday's game against Cleveland.
Heyward will dodge a same-hand matchup with southpaw Joey Cantillo, leaving left-field duties to Mauricio Dubon. Heyward is slashing .216/.273/.471 in 55 plate appearances for Houston.
... See More... See Less
Astros' Jason Heyward: Homers again Tuesday
Rotowire
Heyward went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Mariners.
Heyward delivered a go-ahead blast in the fifth inning, and the Astros held the lead the rest of the way. This was Heyward's second straight game with a homer, and he's gone deep four times over his last 11 games while hitting .310 (9-for-29) in that span. The outfielder has reached the 10-homer mark for the second year in a row after missing it for three consecutive seasons. He's added a .214/.290/.418 slash line with 37 RBI, 33 runs scored and five stolen bases over 85 contests between the Astros and the Dodgers.
... See More... See Less
Astros' Jason Heyward: Provides lone run in loss
Rotowire
Heyward went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Monday's 6-1 loss to the Mariners.
Heyward got the Astros on the board in the eighth inning with his third homer in his last 10 games. In that span, he's gone 8-for-26 (.308) with five RBI. The veteran outfielder is up to a .212/.290/.406 slash line with nine homers, 35 RBI, 32 runs scored and five stolen bases over 246 plate appearances between the Astros and the Dodgers this year. Heyward may see more steady playing time in the short term while Yordan Alvarez is sidelined by a knee sprain, which is expected to keep him out for the rest of this series versus the Mariners.
... See More... See Less
Astros' Jason Heyward: Idle Saturday
Rotowire
Heyward is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Angels.
The lefty-hitting Heyward will take a seat Saturday against southpaw Reid Detmers and the Halos. In his last seven games, Heyward is 7-for-20 (.350) with two home runs. Mauricio Dubon will bat ninth and play left field.
