Dodgers' Jason Heyward: Sitting against left-hander
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Heyward is not in the lineup for Friday's game in Houston, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.
Southpaw Framber Valdez is toeing the slab for the Astros, so Heyward will begin the game on the bench. Teoscar Hernandez will be in right field while Miguel Vargas handles left.
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Dodgers' Jason Heyward: Sitting down versus lefty
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Heyward isn't in the Dodgers' lineup for Wednesday's game against the Giants.
With southpaw Robbie Ray slated to start on the mound for San Francisco, the lefty-hitting Heyward will take a seat on the bench while Miguel Vargas, Andy Pages and Teoscar Hernandez start across the outfield.
The Dodgers reinstated Heyward (knee) from the 10-day injured list Sunday, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.
The veteran outfielder landed on the shelf in early July due to a left knee contusion and will rejoin the Dodgers without going on a minor-league rehab assignment. Heyward should have a regular spot in the lineup against right-handed pitching if he can stay healthy.
Dodgers' Jason Heyward: Expected to return after break
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Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Sunday that Heyward (knee) won't need a rehab assignment and is on track to be activated off the 10-day injured list following the All-Star break, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Heyward was pulled from a game against Arizona on July 4 due to left knee pain and subsequently landed on the IL. An MRI revealed no structural damage, and the veteran outfielder looks like he'll be ready to go when the Dodgers open the second half of the schedule next Friday versus Boston. James Outman was called up from the minors following Heyward's injury and has been starting in the outfield most of the time against right-handed pitchers since his promotion.
