Waiver Wire Fliers: Replacing Braves’ Outfielder Jason Heyward
After batting just .181 with one homer over 94 June at-bats, rookie sensation Jason Heyward’s batting average fell from .292 (on May 31) to .251 following last Saturday’s 0-for-4 game. Heyward’s recent ineffectiveness can be blamed on a lingering thumb injury that’s been bothering him since late May. Instead of continuing to let him play through the pain, the Braves decided to place the 20-year-old on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to June 27. Heyward’s injury won’t require surgery, and he’s expected to be back in the lineup after the All-Star Break. While his long-term value is through the roof, his short-term value can easily be replaced with one of the following waiver wire fliers:
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
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