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Former Los Angeles Dodgers veteran outfielder Jason Heyward announced his retirement from MLB after 16 seasons on Friday. During his career, the five-time Gold Glove winner played with the Dodgers, Atlanta Braves, St. Louis Cardinals, Chicago Cubs, Houston Astros and San Diego Padres.
Now that his playing career is over, Heyward said he is looking forward to potentially serving as a mentor for younger players in the league and supporting baseball as a fan.
“I look forward to being a potential mentor to any of the young players coming up, anybody that is in the game right now. I feel like the game’s in good hands in that sense, and I look forward to being a fan and seeing what other ways I can give back,” Heyward said on MLB Network. “Thank you to everybody that’s been there to support: the fans, teammates, coaches, staff, ownership groups, everyone and so on. Thank you for allowing me to live out my dream.”
Heyward’s Legacy with the Dodgers
Heyward signed a minor league contract with the Dodgers in December 2022. He came to Los Angeles after winning a World Series championship with the Cubs in 2016 and being selected as the No. 14 overall pick by the Braves in the 2007 MLB Draft.
The veteran outfielder helped the Dodgers win its first of back-to-back World Series titles in 2024. He played the full 2023 season with Los Angeles then he played part of the 2024 season with the Dodgers.
During the 2024 championship season, Heyward slashed .208/.289/.393 and hit six home runs in 63 games. Heyward missed multiple games that season with various injuries before the Dodgers ultimately released him in August.
Heyward finished the 2024 season with the Astros. Then, Heyward signed with the Padres as a free agent in February 2025. He played the last 34 games of his career with San Diego and was released on June 24, 2025.
Two months later, in August 2025, he accepted his 2024 World Series championship ring at Dodger Stadium before a game against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
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Aug 29, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Free agent Jason Heyward greets Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Enrique Hernandez (8) before the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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