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The organization that maintains the best record in the 2024 regular season of Major League Baseball, Los Angeles Dodgersmade a change to the active roster of 26 players during the afternoon of August 22, assigning for assignment Jayson Hayward to make room for the multi-position player Chris Taylor.
The move is due to two reasons; the first is that the 33-year-old player returned from the 10-day injured list (left groin strain). On the other hand, Jayson Heyward He maintains an offense well below average, registering an average of .208 after 63 games this season.
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«Los Angeles Dodgers activated the IF/OF Chris Taylor and designated the gardener for assignment Jason Hayward«the California ninth reported in the red social X.
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Los Angeles Dodgers opted for Kevin Kiermaier
The National League West team had to decide between left-handed hitter Kevin Kiermair or the 35-year-old veteran. Also, at first glance, the best option is the newly acquired player from Toronto, since his offensive line is .243/.282/.405 in a total of 96 games and 237 at-bats.
However, NBC Sports He published that the role of leader that he exercises Jayson Heyward inside the dugout would have made people doubt Los Angeles Dodgers. However, the goal seems to be clear: keep the best players heading to the 2024 Playoffs and World Series. MLB.
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On the other hand, Chris Taylor He rejoins the 26-man roster after completing a Minor League rehabilitation process with the Triple A affiliate, Oklahoma City Baseball Club. Let us remember that the right-handed batter has not seen action since July 25 due to groin pain.
The offensive statistics of Chris Taylor They’re not surprising, but given the help he can provide at multiple positions on the field, they made his arrival easier. The utilityman currently has a .167/.277/.265 slash line and a .542 OPS, thanks to 27 hits, five doubles, a triple and three homers. He’s also scored 17 runs and driven in 15 in 162 official plate appearances spread across 64 games. Data from MLB.com.
Finally, Los Angeles Dodgers publicly thanked Jayson Heyward through the red social Xfor his dedication on the field of play. “Thank you, Jason, for your hard work, leadership and everything you have done for the team.”.
Chris Taylor will further forge the foundation of the Los Angeles Dodgers’ gritty team
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