The Dodgers announced that they’ve released outfielder Chris Heisey. The 30-year-old was designated for assignment on July 30 upon completion of the three-team, 13-player blockbuster between the Dodgers, Braves and Marlins.
The Dodgers acquired Heisey from the Reds this winter in exchange for right-hander Matt Magill. He came to L.A. with a relatively productive track record as a fourth outfielder with some pop, but Heisey received little playing time with the Dodgers due to their glut of outfield options. Heisey tallied just 34 plate appearances and batted .154/.353/.192 as a member of the Dodgers. He was more productive in the minors, slashing .236/.355/.481 with 14 homers in 63 games.
From 2010-14, Heisey appeared in 543 games for the Reds and batted .247/.299/.422 with 50 homers. He has experience at all three outfield positions and does have a strong 18-homer season campaign under his belt, though that came back in 2011. Despite a lack of recent productivity, I’d imagine Heisey will be able to find multiple minor league offers around the league.
Great pinch hitter. He’ll get a bench spot somewhere.
lol great? the guy is worthless.
Ummm…hes a career .281/.333/.583 pinch hitter…he mashes.
Hence the reason the Dodgers released him, right? Past isn’t present.
Indians maybe?
Brewers. Our outfielders aside from Braun currently consist of Shane Peterson, Logan Schafer, Khris Davis, and Elian Herrera. Heisey would instantly be better than almost all of those names
phils have jordan danks on the roster, so heisy to phils seems like a no brainer as backup centerfielder.