Jason Heyward Joins Dodgers as Special Assistant

LOS ANGELES - Jason Heyward reported to Dodger Stadium on Wednesday for his first day as a special assistant in the Los Angeles Dodgers' baseball operations department, marking his return to the organization less than two months after retiring from a 16-year Major League Baseball career.

The 36-year-old, a five-time Gold Glove winner, former All-Star and two-time World Series champion, spent parts of two seasons with the Dodgers in 2023 and 2024, contributing to their most recent title. Heyward began his professional journey when the Atlanta Braves selected him 14th overall in the 2007 draft out of high school. His career included stints with Atlanta, St. Louis, Chicago - where he won the 2016 World Series and delivered a memorable postseason speech - the Dodgers, Houston and San Diego, where he played his final games before announcing his retirement at the end of March.

In his new role, which Dodgers manager Dave Roberts described as a valuable addition, Heyward will shadow front-office personnel, including vice president of scouting David Finley, and visit minor-league affiliates to work with prospects. "I'm excited for Jason to be back in the organization," Roberts said....