Longtime MLB Veteran, Dodgers World Series Champion Announces Retirement
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/.