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Jason Heyward designated for assignment by Dodgers, squeezed out in roster crunch

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Jason Heyward was designated for assignment by the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday .

The 35-year-old outfielder started 49 of his 61 games this season in right field.

He batted 208 with a682 OPS, 10 doubles, six home runs and 28 RBI this season .

Heyward will presumably clear waivers since any team claiming him would owe the remainder of his $9 million salary.

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