Jason Heyward of the Los Angeles Dodgers is unavailable due to back stiffness, which has been bothering him since the Freeway Series. Heyward underwent scans, which were negative, but he still feels stiffness. Dodgers claimed outfielder Taylor Trammell from the Seattle Mariners. Matt Gage was designated for assignment to make room on the 40-man roster. Heyward has been placed on the injured list, and Trammell has been activated to replace him.
Jason Heyward didn’t sound too concerned about his back injury. Said it was stiffening up on days he was coming off the bench, so he and team decided going on the IL would be best to make sure it doesn’t linger
Taylor Trammell is replacing Jason Heyward on the #Dodgers roster: https://t.co/7gnbLYlgiK https://t.co/3DZDQBdjEs
Dodgers Place Jason Heyward On Injured List Due To Back Injury https://t.co/1itwLdRL00 https://t.co/XuJI9JbU6t
This is now official. Jason Heyward is on the injured list. Taylor Trammell has been activated https://t.co/rnfQ6MAxSH
The Dodgers placed OF Jason Heyward on the injured list with lower back tightness and added OF Taylor Trammell to the active roster.
Los Angeles Dodgers claim Taylor Trammell from Seattle Mariners https://t.co/wE2SYb8CXN
Dodgers acquire Ramirez from Yankees, move Graterol to 60-day IL https://t.co/DlrDSotlJp
Dodgers Acquire Nick Ramirez, Transfer Brusdar Graterol To 60-Day Injured List https://t.co/O6zhSu7oyS https://t.co/bGrWyXk7Sr
The Dodgers acquired LHP Nick Ramirez from the New York Yankees for cash considerations. In order to make room on the 40-man roster, the Dodgers transferred RHP Brusdar Graterol to the 60-day injured list.
Dave Roberts said scans on Jason Heyward’s back were negative, but that he is still feeling stiffness Roberts acknowledged an IL stint is likely “unless something really changes” in the next couple days If Heyward hits the IL, Roberts confirmed Taylor Trammell would replace him
Today’s #Dodgers lineup, with Ryan Brasier opening (Ryan Yarbrough and Michael Grove are likely to factor into the pitching plan too) Still no Jason Heyward, as expected https://t.co/6ORMAn2V2b
The Los Angeles Dodgers claimed outfielder Taylor Trammell off waivers from the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday. https://t.co/8xcNSECTN6
The Dodgers claimed OF Taylor Trammell from Seattle. In order to make room on the 40-man roster, the Dodgers released LHP Matt Gage.
Mariners announce Taylor Trammell has been claimed by the Dodgers. Wishing him all the best!
The Dodgers announce they’ve claimed outfielder Taylor Trammell Matt Gage was DFA’d to make room on the 40-man. We’ll see what this means for Jason Heyward’s availability after missing last night with a back injury
Dodgers claim OF Taylor Trammell, DFA LHP Matt Gage
Dodgers claim Taylor Trammell off waivers https://t.co/ZSr3H8hYJX
Dodgers Claim Taylor Trammell https://t.co/uM2gbRp7X0 https://t.co/T5m3BfuMtE
Jason Heyward out of lineup with back stiffness https://t.co/X4qcdqvyZ0
Dave Roberts said Jason Heyward won’t be available tonight because of back stiffness Roberts said Heyward’s back has been bothering him since the Freeway Series. He is going to get some imagining on it right now