"“I'm excited for Jason to be back in the organization. I do know he's going to do some stuff with the (Minor League) affiliates, which is great,” Roberts added. “He's got the clubhouse part of it covered, so part of it is working with the front office guys and getting to see the other side of things and how it operates. “He's going to be very helpful. For his growth and the organization, it's good to have him.”"
"Heyward joins the likes of Clayton Kershaw and Chris Archer as former players to now have roles in the Dodgers front office. According to multiple reports, Heyward, who remains close friends wiht Freddie Freeman, was hired by the Dodgers as a special assistant. The two-time World Series champion was at Dodger Stadium for the first time in his new role and Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said he hoped to see Heyward around the team "a good bit" moving forward."
"Heyward officially retired this past March after playing in 16 seasons at the Major League level. Included in that was playing for the Dodgers in 2023 and a portion of 2024. A roster crunch led to getting released by the Dodgers, and Heyward proceeded to finish the 2024 season with the Houston Astros. Heyward's MLB career then came to a close after playing in 34 games for the San Diego Padres in 2025."
"Heyward hit .249/.322/.446 with 33 doubles, 21 home runs and 68 RBI in 187 games during his time with the Dodgers, and received a World Series ring after the 2024 season. Dave Roberts wanted Jason Heyward back with Dodgers Roberts was effusive when Heyward announced his retirement earlier this year and expressed a hope he'd remain connected to the sport."
Jason Heyward was hired by the Los Angeles Dodgers as a special assistant after retiring from Major League Baseball. He remains close friends with Freddie Freeman and returned to Dodger Stadium for the first time in his new role. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Heyward will work with minor league affiliates, cover clubhouse responsibilities, and collaborate with front-office personnel to learn how the organization operates. Heyward previously played for the Dodgers in 2023 and part of 2024, was released due to roster needs, and finished 2024 with the Houston Astros. His MLB career later ended after playing 34 games for the San Diego Padres in 2025. He won two World Series titles and received a World Series ring after the 2024 season.
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