Dodgers Shake Up Roster: Heyward Activated, Muncy Injured, Outman Demoted, Cuban Rookie Pages to Start in Center

May 19, 2024
Dodgers Shake Up Roster: Heyward Activated, Muncy Injured, Outman Demoted, Cuban Rookie Pages to Start in Center
  • The Los Angeles Dodgers made strategic roster changes today.

  • Jason Heyward was activated while Max Muncy was placed on the injured list with an oblique strain, sidelining him for at least 10 days.

  • Struggling center fielder James Outman was sent down to Triple-A despite finishing third in Rookie of the Year voting last year.

  • Cuban rookie Andy Pages will now take over center field duties.

  • Enrique Hernandez and Miguel Rojas will rotate at third base in Muncy's absence based on performance and defense.

  • Heyward's return sparked speculation about further roster adjustments, leading to Outman's demotion instead of potentially releasing Chris Taylor.

  • The bullpen received a boost with additions of Ricky Vanasco and Anthony Banda from the Cleveland Guardians.

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