In exciting news for Los Angeles Dodgers fans, it has been confirmed that outfielder Jason Heyward is making a comeback to the team on a one-year contract worth $9 million, according to sources from ESPN.

Heyward's return to the Dodgers comes after a successful bounce-back season in 2023, where he showcased his skills as an outfielder with an impressive .269 batting average, 15 home runs, and a remarkable 2.2 wins above replacement, as reported by FanGraphs. The left-handed hitter also proved his versatility by playing across all three outfield positions and even taking on first base in a platoon role, a role he is expected to resume in the upcoming 2024 season.

This reunion between Heyward and the Dodgers also holds significance for Mookie Betts, as it indicates a potential shift for him towards second base, providing new opportunities for the talented player in the upcoming season.

Back in 2015, Heyward was regarded as one of the finest players in the game when he signed an impressive eight-year, $184 million contract with the Chicago Cubs. Unfortunately, he did not quite meet the sky-high expectations during his tenure with the Cubs and was eventually released by the team after the 2022 season, despite having one year remaining on his contract.

Now at the age of 34, Heyward is beginning his fifteenth season in Major League Baseball. Alongside his stints with the Cubs and the Dodgers, he has also showcased his talents as a player for the Atlanta Braves and the St. Louis Cardinals. Over the course of his career, Heyward has maintained a respectable .258 batting average, hitting 174 home runs and recording 681 runs batted in (RBIs).

With his return to the Los Angeles Dodgers, fans are excited to see Jason Heyward don the Dodger blue once again and contribute his experience, defensive skills, and powerful left-handed swing to the team's quest for success in the upcoming 2024 season.