In an announcement to reporters before tonight’s game, Cubs team president Jed Hoyer announced that the Cubs would release outfielder Jason Heyward at the end of the season. He added that the Cubs are not expecting him to return this season from the knee injury that currently has Heyward on the injured list, which means that the 32-year-old Heyward has probably played his last game in a Cubs uniform.
Hoyer also said that the Cubs will not release Heyward this season and that “He’s been such a great pro with us and a leader and we want to have him around the team this year.