"Jason Heyward became the latest former player to take on a role with the Los Angeles Dodgers organization by joining the front office as a special assistant."
"Heyward, who officially retired this past March, spent the majority of his career with the Cubs. He most notably was part of their 2016 team that ended a 108-year World Series drought."
"Heyward went on to join the Dodgers prior to the 2023 season and experienced a career renaissance of sorts, which was made possible by close friend Freddie Freeman vouching for his signing. Heyward and Freeman debuted together with the Atlanta Braves in 2010."
"Manager Dave Roberts shed some light on Heyward's new role and hopes to see the five-time Gold Glove Award winner around the team "a good bit" moving forward. "I'm excited for Jason to be back in the organization," Roberts said. "I do know he's going to do some stuff with the (Minor League) affiliates, which is great. He's"
Jason Heyward joined the Los Angeles Dodgers organization as a special assistant in the front office. He spoke with the Chicago Cubs and Chicago White Sox before returning to the Dodgers. Heyward spent most of his career with the Cubs, including the 2016 team that ended a 108-year World Series drought. He later joined the Dodgers before the 2023 season, re-signed for 2024, and finished 2024 with the Houston Astros. He also had a brief stint with the San Diego Padres and received a World Series ring after returning to Dodger Stadium in 2025. During his Dodgers time, he hit .249/.322/.446 with 33 doubles, 21 home runs, and 68 RBI in 187 games. He was a clubhouse leader and mentor, and manager Dave Roberts expects him to be around the team and work with minor league affiliates.
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