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](https://cdn.brief.news/images/stories/938290f2a5fc6f5d026e8e689caa66d130613ad291cb56748ae4118515da6d63994f007e6c4e2b296bba06aef74549e46c88a3125c705f61c983e7ec6c41bc27.jpg)
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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Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2024
Dodgers roster moves: Jason Heyward is back, Max Muncy joins IL - Los Angeles Times![Dodgers activate Jason Heyward, place Max Muncy on injured list - ESPN](https://cdn.brief.news/images/links/938290f2a5fc6f5d026e8e689caa66d130613ad291cb56748ae4118515da6d63994f007e6c4e2b296bba06aef74549e46c88a3125c705f61c983e7ec6c41bc27.jpg)
ESPN • May 18, 2024
Dodgers activate Jason Heyward, place Max Muncy on injured list - ESPN