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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – AUGUST 04: Jason Heyward #22 of the Chicago Cubs hits an RBI triple in the third inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field on August 04, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)
On Saturday, the Chicago Cubs beat the Washington Nationals by a score of 10-2.
They will look to win the series on Sunday afternoon at Wrigley Field.
Jason Heyward Retired From MLB
GettyCHICAGO, ILLINOIS – OCTOBER 01: Jason Heyward #22 of the Chicago Cubs shows his world series ring after being honored in the fourth inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field on October 01, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)
Earlier this week, former Cubs star Jason Heyward announced that he retired from the MLB in an Instagram post.
The MLB Wrote: “Jason Heyward has announced his retirement after 16 seasons spent with the Braves, Cardinals, Cubs, Dodgers, Astros and Padres. He is an All-Star, 5x Gold Glove Award winner and 2016 World Series champion.”
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – SEPTEMBER 08: Fans cheer as Jason Heyward #22 of the Chicago Cubs runs the bases after hitting a walk-off, three run home run in the 10th inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field on September 08, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs defeated the Reds 4-1 in 10 innings. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
Cubs Still Paying Heyward
GettyCHICAGO, ILLINOIS – JUNE 09: Jason Heyward #22 of the Chicago Cubs
takes a lead-off at first base against the St. Louis Cardinals at Wrigley Field on June 09, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
It’s also worth noting that the Cubs are still paying Heyward.
According to Spotrac, he will get $5 million per year through the 2027 season.
Mike Mayer of Metsmerized Online wrote (on July 1, 2025): “The Cubs deferred all of Jason Heyward’s $20 million signing bonus, paid in four $5 million installments, each April 1, 2024-27.”
GettySAN DIEGO, CA – SEPTEMBER 11: Jason Heyward #22 of the Chicago Cubs drops his helmet after striking out swinging during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park September 11, 2019 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images)
Heyward had the longest tenure of his career (seven seasons) with the Cubs.
In that span, he batted .245 with 62 home runs, 289 RBI’s, 335 runs and 32 stolen bases.
They also won the 2016 World Series Championship over the Cleveland Guardians.
CLEVELAND, OH – NOVEMBER 02: Anthony Rizzo #44, David Ross #3 and Jason Heyward #22 of the Chicago Cubs celebrate with actor John Cusack (R) after defeating the Cleveland Indians 8-7 in Game Seven of the 2016 World Series at Progressive Field on November 2, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cubs win their first World Series in 108 years. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
Heyward’s Entire MLB Career
GettyCHICAGO, ILLINOIS – JUNE 24: Jason Heyward #22 of the Chicago Cubs gets a hug from a teammate in the dugout after hitting a solo home run in the 8th inning against the Atlanta Braves at Wrigley Field on June 24, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs defeated the Braves 8-3. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
Heyward started out his career with the Atlanta Braves (and made the All-Star Game during his rookie season).
Arguably, his best year came with the St. Louis Cardinals (in 2015).
The 36-year-old also bad brief stints with the Padres, Dodgers and Astros.
He wrote (via Instagram): “After 31 years, 16 Major League Seasons. I’d like to take one last time to show LOVE to the game of BASEBALL as a player. You’ve taken me around the world. Given me something to dream of and work towards as a kid and a professional. You’ve shown me the value of sacrifice, support, family, friends, competition, winning, respect, growth and many other lessons along the way. To my wife V, and our kids. Thank you for stepping in and finishing this journey with me as TaTa! Thank you to my parents Eugene & Laura, and my brother Jacob for your love and support. Thank you to everyone that has given me an opportunity to play this game I’ve loved my whole life. Every TEAMMATE, COACH, STAFF, TRAINER, MEDIA, PERSONNEL, and many more. HUGE THANK YOU, to everyone that’s been a FAN of what I’ve given to the game of baseball on and off the field. Looking forward to everything ahead. Much Love, J-Hey 🤟🏾”
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.
He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar
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