Former Dodgers World Series Champion Joining Front Office After Retirement

Former Dodgers outfielder Jason Heyward is taking a role in the front office, the team announced, following his retirement from the sport. His official role, per the announcement, will be as a special assistant. It is unclear exactly what the role will entail, but he will travel to various minor-league affiliate teams to assess talent and infrastructure from top to bottom.

“I’m excited for Jason to be back in the organization,” Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said before Wednesday’s game. Sep 17, 2023; Seattle, Washington, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Austin Barnes (15) and right fielder Jason Heyward (23) celebrate defeating the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports “He’s got the clubhouse part of it covered, so part of it is working with the front office guys and getting kind of to see the other side of things and how it’s kind of operates, and he’s going to be very helpful for his growth and also for the organization,” Roberts added.

Heyward is a longtime MLB veteran, starting his career with the Atlanta Braves, then moving to the St. Louis Cardinals and the Chicago Cubs before landing in Los Angeles. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dodgers Nation (@dodgersnation) What is Jason Heyward’s Dodger legacy He was 33 years old with the Dodgers during his first year in 2023, when he quickly became a clubhouse favorite for his leadership.

The outfielder still had a quality glove at one point in his career, with good enough range, while he also put together a resurgent season in his first year with Los Angeles. He slashed . 269/.