Padres Pregame: Jason Heyward DFA’d as Bryan Hoeing Returns

Padres Finally Getting Positive Updates on the Injury Front

The San Diego Padres had a massive scare after the “bean fest” in Los Angeles last week when superstar Fernando Tatis Jr. was hit in the right hand. After the game, the X-ray and CT Scan results showed that Tatis had luckily not broken his hand. Padres fans got a huge relief as he was in the lineup the very next day. Now, the Padres are getting better news on the injury front almost every day.Players ReturningJackson Merrill – The superstar outf…

Padres pregame: Jason Heyward DFA’d as Bryan Hoeing returns

The Padres are cutting ties with Jason Heyward. The 35-year-old veteran had been rehabbing an oblique injury at Triple-A El Paso but he had not played in two days and on Saturday was designated for assignment to make room for reliever Bryan Hoeing’s return from the 60-day injured list. Right-hander Sean Reynolds was also optioned to Triple-A El Paso to make room on the active roster. A veteran of 16 big-league seasons and a five-time Gold Glover…

5-time Gold Glover gets designated for assignment

Jun 18, 2017; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Chicago Cubs right fielder Jason Heyward (22) enters the dugout to play the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports A well-known MLB outfielder may be nearing the finish line of his professional career. The San Diego Padres announced on Saturday that they have designated veteran outfielder Jason Heyward for assignment. San Diego is reinstating pitcher Bryan Hoeing fro…

Padres Designate Jason Heyward For Assignment

The Padres announced this afternoon that they’ve designated outfielder Jason Heyward for assignment. The move makes room on the 40-man roster for right-hander Bryan Hoeing, who has been activated from the 60-day injured list. Righty Sean Reynolds was optioned to make room for Hoeing on the active roster. Heyward, 35, is a veteran of 16 MLB seasons who has enjoyed a decorated career since being selected 14th overall by the Braves in the 2007 draf…