Dodgers Notes: Jason Heyward DFA’d, Patrick Copen Update, Michael Kopech’s Progress
The Dodgers didn’t even have to play a game Thursday to make their most shocking move in an August full of them.
Outfielder Jason Heyward was designated for assignment one day before the Dodgers welcome the Tampa Bay Rays to Dodger Stadium, as Chris Taylor (groin) was activated from the injured list.
Here are all the headlines you might have missed Thursday:
Dodgers Prospect Patrick Copen to Undergo Surgery After Being Struck by Line Drive
Los Angeles Dodgers’ rising star Patrick Copen faces a serious setback after a line drive struck him in the face during a minor league game. Slated for surgery, his season has unfortunately come to an early end. Dodgers director of player development Will Rhymes provided Dodgers Nation with an update on Copen’s prognosis.
Dodgers Make Strategic Roster Moves: Jason Heyward DFA’d, Chris Taylor Activated
In a notable roster update, the Dodgers have activated Chris Taylor from the injured list and designated outfielder Jason Heyward for assignment. Both players had been struggling when healthy this season, but Heyward’s demotion shockingly comes two days after he hit a game-winning home run against the Seattle Mariners.
Michael Kopech’s Stunning Improvement Since Dodgers Trade
Since his move to the Dodgers, Michael Kopech has transformed from an underperformer to a potentially elite closer. His remarkable turnaround is credited to strategic tweaks in his pitching technique, showcasing the Dodgers’ knack for revitalizing players’ careers.
Can Shohei Ohtani Join the Prestigious 500-Homer Club?
Dodgers’ phenom Shohei Ohtani is on a trajectory that might land him in the elite 500-home run club, an achievement that only 28 MLB players have reached. Amid his record-breaking performances, this goal remains a prominent milestone in his illustrious career. Analyze the factors that could influence his pursuit of this prestigious club.
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WE BELIEVE DFA’ING JASON HEYWARD WAS A BAD DECISION, AND COULD HURT THE CHEMISTRY IN THE DODGERS CLUBHOUSE! CHRIS TAYLOR REPLACED HIM, AND HE’S A LITEWEIGHT PLAYER COMPARED TO J-HEY. DON’T THE DODGERS HAVE ENOUGH MARGINAL UTILITY PLAYERS?? THIS IS JUST ANOTHER EXAMPLE OF A FRIEDMAN-LED DODGERS FRONT OFFICE THAT HAS CONSISTENTLY MADE BAD PLAYER PERSONNEL DECISIONS. FOR EXAMPLE, WE WILL NEVER FORGIVE THESE INEPT, NON-PLAYER PERSONNEL, DECISION-MAKERS FOR LETTING COREY SEAGER GO!
PEDRO MARTINEZ, TREA TURNER, YORDAN ALVAREZ, AND MANY MORE ARE ON THE BAD-DODGERS DECISION LIST,
IT POINTS TO PEOPLE WHO ARE NOT QUALIFIED AS BASEBALL EXPERTS TO BE MAKING MLB PLAYER PERSONNEL DECISIONS! IF LA FOLDS AGAIN, YOU HAVE TO CONSIDER REMOVING ALL FRONT OFFICE EXECS!
Pedro Martinez has nothing to do with this management team.
325 million was an overpay for Seager, with Trea Turner still on the roster. Who in turn was overpaid by the Phillies. Yordan Alvarez was mot a very highly ranked prospect, so that was a bad miss. The issue lies with Robert’s inability to handle a pitching staff, and with an unwillingness to pull Veteran’s who are struggling. You give no credit to Friedman on finding players like Muncy, Taylor before he stopped hitting. And the endless amount of pitchers they have turned around. Kopech is just the latest example. You can’t pay every free agent 300 million. They got a steal on the trade for Betts, got Freeman under market value. There was obviously a plan in place to get Ohtani. Who would you rather have, Seager, TTurner, Alvarez or Ohtani? Who just had the fastest 40/40 season in history, will likely be just the 2nd player ever to win an MVP in both leagues and a legitimate shot at a 50/50 season!