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Jason Heyward | Outfielder

Team: Atlanta Braves
Age / DOB:  (23) / 8/9/1989
Ht / Wt:  6'5' / 240
Bats / Throws: Left / Left
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Jason Heyward (appendectomy) went 2-for-4 with an RBI single, a walk and two runs scored Friday in his return from the disabled list.
Heyward had just one multi-hit game in 17 games prior to his appendectomy last month. We hope you bought low during his lengthy DL stint, as things should only get better from there. May 17 - 10:34 PM

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Jason Heyward - OF - Braves

Braves activated OF Jason Heyward from the 15-day disabled list.

Out since late April following an appendectomy, Heyward's return was delayed a few days after he dealt with a little soreness while on a rehab assignment, but he's ready to roll now. The outfielder was batting just .121/.261/.259 with two home runs prior to the injury, but fantasy owners should feel free to immediately insert him back into their lineup.
May 17 - 3:22 PM
Jason Heyward - OF - Braves

Jason Heyward (appendectomy) could be activated from the disabled list on Friday.

There had been some speculation that Heyward could be activated Monday for the start of the series against the Diamondbacks, but the Braves want him to get in a few more rehab games first. The outfielder did have some soreness over the weekend, which could have played into the decision to delay Heyward's return a few days.
Source: David O'Brien on Twitter
May 13 - 7:29 PM
Jason Heyward - OF - Braves

Jason Heyward went 0-for-3 and was hit by a pitch Saturday in his second rehab game with Triple-A Gwinnett.

He's now 0-for-8 with a walk and a hit by pitch with Gwinnett. Heyward is expected to play one final rehab game on Sunday afternoon before returning to the Braves for Monday night's series-opener against the Diamondbacks.
Source: David O'Brien on Twitter
May 11 - 10:57 PM
Jason Heyward - OF - Braves

Jason Heyward is back in the starting lineup at Triple-A Gwinnett on Saturday evening.

Heyward was held out Friday because of general soreness. It was never a major concern. The outfielder is still on track to be activated from the disabled list in time for Monday night's series-opener with the Diamondbacks.
Source: Tony Schiavone on Twitter
May 11 - 5:22 PM
Jason Heyward - OF - Braves

Jason Heyward (appendectomy) was held out of the lineup with Triple-A Gwinnett on Friday with what is being referred to as "general soreness."

Heyward played in his first rehab game on Thursday, going 0-for-5 with a walk and three strikeouts while serving as the designated hitter. If all goes well on Saturday and Sunday, he could be activated as soon as Monday, though there's a chance that the Braves could give him a little more time.
Source: David O'Brien on Twitter
May 10 - 7:40 PM
Jason Heyward - OF - Braves

Jason Heyward (appendectomy) could be activated from the disabled list for the series against the Diamondbacks that begins on Monday.

Heyward played in his first rehab game with Triple-A Gwinnett on Thursday and will remain with them though the weekend. Assuming he doesn't suffer a setback and the Braves are satisfied with his timing, he should be back in the lineup on Monday in Arizona.
Source: David O'Brien on Twitter
May 9 - 7:52 PM
Jason Heyward - OF - Braves

Jason Heyward (appendectomy) went 0-for-5 with a walk and three strikeouts Thursday in his first minor league rehab game with Triple-A Gwinnett.

While the results were less than ideal, the important part is that he felt good. "Basically you're just trying to get accustomed to seeing the ball again," said Heyward. "It's kind of spring training again as far as not having had any at-bats in a while. So from at-bat to at-bat, you just want to see more pitches. You want to have better timing and get closer and closer to being able to react. I did feel better at-bat to at-bat." Heyward will likely DH on Friday before playing the outfield for the rest of the weekend. It's not clear when he'll be activated from the disabled list, but he's moving in the right direction.
Source: Braves.mlb.com
May 9 - 5:50 PM
Jason Heyward - OF - Braves

Jason Heyward (appendectomy) is scheduled to begin a minor league rehab assignment Thursday with Triple-A Gwinnett.

Heyward underwent an emergency appendectomy in late April, but he hasn't had any issues during batting practice this week. He's expected to remain with Gwinnett through the weekend before being re-evaluated, so a return next week is a possibility. Heyward originally indicated that he was hoping to make it back by the end of May, but he's well ahead of schedule at the moment.
Source: Atlanta Braves on Twitter
May 8 - 12:33 PM
Jason Heyward - OF - Braves

Jason Heyward (appendectomy) took batting practice on the field Monday.

It's the first time he's done so since his appendectomy. Heyward, who has been out for the last two weeks, reported no issues after the BP session. It sounds like a rehab assignment might not be far away, with a return around the middle of the month looking possible.
Source: Tim Kurkjian on Twitter
May 6 - 7:03 PM
Jason Heyward - OF - Braves

Jason Heyward (appendectomy) is scheduled to take dry swings on Saturday.

It's two days earlier that when he originally planned to begin baseball activities. Heyward has been limited to walking on a treadmill and riding a stationary bike to this point. The outfielder indicated earlier this week that he's hoping to return in late May, but on Thursday he said he would be "disappointed if I had to be out that long." The Braves have been mum on a timetable for the outfielder.
Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution
May 2 - 8:03 PM
Jason Heyward - OF - Braves

Jason Heyward (appendectomy) says he hopes to rejoin the Braves in late-May, but remains without a timetable for return.

Heyward has been shut down since he landed on the DL last week and has yet to resume baseball activities. The Braves don't want to take any chances, so he won't be rushed back. Jordan Schafer and Reed Johnson will continue to platoon in right field during his absence.
Source: David O'Brien on Twitter
Apr 29 - 4:08 PM
Jason Heyward - OF - Braves

Braves placed OF Jason Heyward on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to April 21, following an emergency appendectomy.

Heyward underwent successful appendectomy surgery on Monday in Denver, Colorado and is expected to miss the next few weeks. The 23-year-old is hitting just .121 (7-for-58) with two home runs through 17 games, so this could be the best chance fantasy owners will get to buy low. Reed Johnson and Jordan Schafer are expected to share playing time in right field during his absence.
Apr 23 - 1:16 PM
Jason Heyward - OF - Braves

Jason Heyward underwent successful appendectomy surgery on Monday in Denver, Colorado.

Heyward began feeling ill on Sunday, and the Braves took him to the hospital Monday, when it was discovered that he needed surgery. It's not clear at this point how long he will be sidelined, but it should be for at least a week. The Braves will use Reed Johnson and Jordan Schafer for now while Heyward is out, though once Brian McCann returns they could play Evan Gattis in the outfield.
Source: Jim Bowden on Twitter
Apr 23 - 1:09 AM
Jason Heyward - OF - Braves

Jason Heyward is not in the Braves' starting lineup Sunday against the Pirates.

With left-hander Jonathan Sanchez going for Pittsburgh, it's a good day to get the outfielder a breather. Heyward has just one hit in his last three games and is batting just .121 on the year. We're still not ready to jump ship on the talented youngster.
Source: David O'Brien on Twitter
Apr 21 - 11:47 AM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1Brian McCann
2Gerald Laird
3Evan Gattis
1B1Freddie Freeman
2B1Dan Uggla
2Blake DeWitt
SS1Andrelton Simmons
2Ramiro Pena
3B1Chris Johnson
2Juan Francisco
3Ramiro Pena
LF1Justin Upton
2Reed Johnson
CF1B.J. Upton
2Jordan Schafer
RF1Jason Heyward
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Tim Hudson
2Kris Medlen
3Paul Maholm
4Mike Minor
5Julio Teheran
6Brandon Beachy
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Craig Kimbrel
2Jonny Venters
3Eric O'Flaherty
4Jordan Walden
5Luis Ayala
6Cristhian Martinez
7Luis Avilan
8Cory Gearrin
9Anthony Varvaro
10David Carpenter
11Cory Rasmus