{"id":651151,"date":"2026-03-29T20:50:17","date_gmt":"2026-03-29T20:50:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/651151\/"},"modified":"2026-03-29T20:50:17","modified_gmt":"2026-03-29T20:50:17","slug":"dave-roberts-pays-homage-to-recently-retired-former-dodger","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/651151\/","title":{"rendered":"Dave Roberts Pays Homage to Recently-Retired Former Dodger"},"content":{"rendered":"

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts had plenty of good things to say of former outfielder Jason Heyward, who retired Friday.<\/a><\/p>\n

Heyward played under Roberts for a season and a half during his 16-year MLB tenure, and Roberts wants him to stay around MLB despite his retirement.<\/p>\n

\u201cI hope he stays in the game in some capacity whether it be the front office side or the coaching side, because I know I talked to him in spring, and he was kicking that around,\u201d Roberts said. \u201cSo the game needs guys like Jason.\u201d<\/p>\n

Roberts has often talked about Heyward\u2019s impact on players in MLB, citing his positive attitude towards the game as a reason for his influence.<\/p>\n

\u201cThose are things that as a manager, it\u2019s not always about performance on the field,\u201d Roberts said.<\/a> \u201cI think for me, I get more joy out of seeing players mature and grow and have gratitude. And I think that Jason really understands who he is as a man and his place in this world.\u201d<\/p>\n

Heyward played for the Dodgers in 2023 and 2024, but LA released the outfielder towards the end of the 2024 season. Through his 187 games with the Dodgers, Heyward slashed .249\/.322\/.446 and accrued 2.7 WAR.<\/p>\n

\"SepSep 26, 2023; Denver, Colorado, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Jason Heyward (23) celebrates with left fielder David Peralta (6) and manager Dave Roberts (30) and major league field coordinator Bob Geren (88) as he enters the dugout after scoring in the sixth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY SportsWho Else Has Jason Heyward Played For?<\/p>\n

Heyward began his career with the Atlanta Braves in 2010, making the All-Star Game and finishing second in Rookie of the Year voting that season.<\/p>\n

He stayed with the Braves through the 2014 season before moving to the St. Louis Cardinals. After a solid year with St. Louis, Heyward went to the Chicago Cubs, where he won the 2016 World Series. He remained in the NL Central for seven seasons before joining the Dodgers.<\/p>\n

The Houston Astros picked him up after the Dodgers released him, and he had a solid remainder of the season with LA\u2019s bitter rivals. The San Diego Padres gave him his last chance in MLB in 2025, but injuries kept him off the field for most of his time with the Friars.<\/p>\n

Heyward retired as a one-time All-Star and five-time Gold Glover, and received rings for two World Series: The Cubs\u2019 win in 2016 and the Dodgers\u2019 in 2024.<\/p>\n

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