Jason Heyward Signs Minor League Deal with Los Angeles Dodgers

Former All-Star Returns to the Mound

Key Points:

• Jason Heyward has signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
• This move comes after a disappointing season with the Chicago Cubs.
• Heyward is a two-time Gold Glove winner and former All-Star.

In a move that signals a shift in their roster strategy, the Los Angeles Dodgers have signed former All-Star Jason Heyward to a minor league contract. Heyward, 33, is a two-time Gold Glove winner and former All-Star who spent the past seven seasons with the Chicago Cubs.

Heyward's signing comes after a disappointing season with the Cubs, in which he batted just .221 with 11 home runs and 45 RBIs. However, the Dodgers are hoping that a change of scenery and a return to the National League West will help Heyward recapture his old form.

Heyward is expected to compete for a starting outfield spot with the Dodgers. If he is able to perform well in spring training, he could be in line for a major league contract.