LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 21: Gavin Lux #9 of the Los Angeles Dodgers looks on prior to the game between the Seattle Mariners and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Michael Owens/MLB Photos via Getty Images)
Dodgers Notes: Jason Heyward Becomes Free Agent Roki Sasaki Update Phil Bickford Resurface.
The Dodgers enjoyed an off-day Monday and will host the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday in an interleague matchup of two of MLB’s best teams by wins and losses.
Dodgers’ Jason Heyward Is a Free Agent
Jason Heyward’s release from the Dodgers marked an emotional end to his tenure for manager Dave Roberts and longtime teammate Freddie Freeman, among others. Monday, Heyward officially became a free agent.
Dodgers’ Biggest Competitors for Roki Sasaki
With speculation around Japanese sensation Roki Sasaki considering his options in MLB, the Dodgers are poised as front-runners if he opts for the posting system. This potential move could see the Dodgers adding a valuable arm to their roster amidst competition from multiple big-league clubs.
Former Dodgers Reliever Signs Major League Deal With Yankees
Phil Bickford, once a part of the Dodgers bullpen, is back with the New York Yankees after a stint in Triple-A allowed him to earn another big league promotion. After completing a challenging 2023 season with a 4.95 ERA, Bickford’s return to the majors is a testament to his resilience.
Former Dodgers Prospect Joins MLB’s Worst Team
Jacob Amaya, once a formative Dodgers’ farm talent, has found a new home with the Chicago White Sox following his DFA by the Houston Astros. Amid the White Sox’s struggling season, Amaya has a chance to latch on with a third organization in the 2024 season.
Walker Buehler’s Start Pushed Back by Dodgers
In an effort to get his season untracked, the Dodgers delayed Walker Buehler’s next start. (He’ll start Wednesday, Jack Flaherty on Tuesday.) Will it work?
Addressing Joe Kelly’s Inconsistency
The Dodgers’ bullpen faced a setback when Joe Kelly allowed a game-deciding homer in the 10th inning Saturday, leading to a crucial loss. Manager Dave Roberts emphasizes the need to “dig into” the underlying issues as postseason preparations heat up.
