Jason Heyward Retires After Distinguished 16-Season MLB Career

Five-time Gold Glove winner and two-time World Series champion Jason Heyward has officially retired after 16 seasons. A key member of the 2016 Cubs title team, Heyward finished his career with a .255 average and 186 home runs across six franchises. Drafted by the Braves in 2007, he famously homered in his first career at-bat. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts praised Heyward’s impact, noting the game needs more players of his caliber as he concludes his tenure.