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Jason Heyward Joins the Dodgers as a Special Assistant in Baseball Operations
The former outfielder will work with affiliates and front-office staff after winning two World Series titles in a 16-year career.
- On Wednesday, Jason Heyward joined the Los Angeles Dodgers baseball operations department as a special assistant, less than two months after retiring from a 16-year MLB career.
- Heyward played for six teams during his career, including the Chicago Cubs, where he won the World Series in 2016, with additional stops in Atlanta, Louis, Houston, and San Diego.
- The five-time Gold Glove outfielder spent two seasons with the Dodgers, winning his second World Series title in 2024 before announcing his retirement on March 27.
- Manager Dave Roberts said Wednesday, "I'm excited for Jason to be back in the organization," noting he will work with affiliates and front-office staff to support growth.
- Heyward's transition to front-office operations allows him to leverage his playing experience while assisting the Dodgers' development pipeline and expanding his professional scope beyond the field.
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Heyward, who chose the Dodgers dreaming of becoming a general manager, makes a surprise move to the front office just two months after retirement. OSEN = Reporter Son Chan-ik. Jason Heyward, who announced his retirement from active play, is starting the second act of his baseball career as a member of the LA Dodgers' front office. The American sports media outlet 'Sports Illustrated' reported on the 15th...
Jason Heyward joins Dodgers as special assistant, eyes potential future as GM
The Los Angeles Dodgers have hired Jason Heyward, the recently retired 16-year MLB veteran and former All-Star and Gold Glove outfielder, as a special assistant in their front office.
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