Bleacher Report · Aug 31, 2018
Jason Heyward Leaves Game vs. Braves Due to Hamstring Injury
The Chicago Cubs announced outfielder Jason Heyward left Thursday's game against the Atlanta Braves with right hamstring tightness after he dove for a ball in the outfield.
Injuries have become a problem for Heyward, who was absent due to a concussion earlier this season and missed significant time in 2017 with finger and hand injuries.
He has at least looked better on the field this year, producing a .275 batting average with seven home runs in 2018.
The 29-year-old has been a disappointment offensively since joining the Cubs, even when healthy. He hit just .243 with 18 total home runs in his first two seasons after signing an eight-year deal with the club.