The Chicago Cubs Place Veteran Outfielder Jason Heyward on the Injured List

Posted by DavidGreen
May 24, 2021

Introduction

On Wednesday, May 19th, 2021 the Chicago Cubs superstar veteran gold – glove right fielder, Jason Heyward, strained his left hamstring during a ball game against the Washington Nationals from Wrigley Field located in Chicago, Illinois. The Chicago Cubs placed Heyward on the 10 – day injured list on Thursday, May 20th, 2021, and the Cubs do not expect Jason to miss any significant playing time due to this minor injury that he suffered last Wednesday in a Chicago Cubs’ 4 to 3 loss to the Washington Nationals.

The Chicago Cubs will most definitely miss Heyward’s clutch left – handed hitting as well as his five – time gold – glove winning defense out in the tricky right field corner of the historic Wrigley Field as well as his presence in right field in the Chicago Cubs’ opponent’s ball parks, but they will have to make do without him for a short period of time. Right now, the Chicago Cubs are currently sitting in second place in the National League Central division of Major League Baseball’s standings right behind the St. Louis Cardinals.

The Chicago Cubs are three games behind their division rivals in the Saint Louis Cardinals at the moment, and the Cubs play the Cardinals for the first time this year in a three – game series this weekend (Friday, May 21st, 2021 – Sunday, May 23rd, 2021) from Busch Stadium located in St. Louis, Missouri. These are obviously huge ball games in terms of the young 2021 Major League Baseball season.

The Current outfield options for the Chicago Cubs…

…include great players such as Kris Bryant, Joc Pederson, Ian Happ, and Nick Martini. The Chicago Cubs have done a fantastic job of playing their guys all over the diamond so in situations such as this where they are short – handed in the outfield they can comfortably rely on having other men filling in where ever they are needed.

The Chicago Cubs are expecting Jake Marisnick to return to their big – league roster sometime soon as well. Hopefully for the Chicago Cubs they can rely on what they have to play the outfield until Heyward returns back to their starting line – up shortly. Prior to Jason leaving the Chicago Cubs active roster he was carrying a .183 batting average while hitting 4 home runs, and driving in 13 RBI’s over the course of his 39 games played so far during this young 2021 Major League Baseball Season.

Media Statements

"Hamstrings are always iffy, but seems to be on the milder side," says the Chicago Cubs’ manager, David Ross.

Jason Heyward’s Baseball Career Achievements, Honors, and Awards

MLB All – Star (2010)
World Series Champion (2016)
5 Time MLB Gold Glove Award (2012, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017)
Wilson Defensive Player of the Year Award (2014)
3 Time Fielding Bible Award (2012, 2014, 2015)
The Chicago Cubs’ Injured List (as of 5/21/2021)

May 20, 2021

Justin Steele, Relief Pitcher, Day – to – Day, Right Hamstring Tightness
Jason Heyward, Right Fielder, 10 – Day IL, Left Hamstring Strain

May 18, 2021

Trevor Megill, Relief Pitcher, 10 – Day IL, Forearm Injury
Alec Mills, Starting / Relief Pitcher, 10 – Day IL, Back Injury

May 12, 2021

Kris Bryant, Third Baseman, Day – to – Day, Wrist Contusion
Ian Happ, Center Fielder, 10 – Day IL, Bruised Ribs
Nico Hoerner, Shortstop, 10 – Day IL, Forearm Injury
Jake Arrieta, Starting Pitcher, 10 – Day IL, Thumb Injury

May 11, 2021

Jake Marisnick, Center Fielder, 10 – Day IL, Right Hamstring Strain
Shelby Miller, Relief Pitcher, 10 – Day IL, Back Injury

May 8, 2021

Dan Winkler, Relief Pitcher, 10 – Day IL, Triceps Injury

May 5, 2021

Austin Romine, Catcher, 60 – Day IL, Significant Wrist Sprain
Brennen Davis, Center Fielder, Day – to – Day, Head Injury

April 30, 2021

Trevor Megill, Relief Pitcher, 10 – Day IL, Strained Forearm

April 26, 2021

Jonathan Holder, Relief Pitcher, 60 – Day IL, Shoulder Injury
Rowan Wick, Relief Pitcher, 60 – Day IL, Right Knee Sprain

Current MLB Standings (as of Friday, May 21st, 2021)

American League East

Boston Red Sox 27 – 18 0 Games Behind

Tampa Bay Rays 26 – 19 1 Games Behind

New York Yankees 25 – 19 1.5 Games Behind

Toronto Blue Jays 23 – 19 2.5 Games Behind

Baltimore Orioles 17 – 26 9 Games Behind

American League Central

Chicago White Sox 26 – 16 0 Games Behind

Cleveland Indians 23 – 18 2.5 Games Behind

Kansas City Royals 20 – 22 6 Games Behind

Detroit Tigers 17 – 26 9.5 Games Behind

Minnesota Twins 15 – 28 11.5 Games Behind

American League West

Houston Astros 26 – 18 0 Games Behind

Oakland Athletics 26 – 19 0.5 Games Behind

Seattle Mariners 21 – 23 5 Games Behind

Los Angeles Angels 19 – 25 7 Games Behind

Texas Rangers 19 – 27 8 Games Behind

National League East

New York Mets 20 – 17 0 Games Behind

Philadelphia Phillies 22 – 22 1.5 Games Behind

Miami Marlins 20 – 23 3 Games Behind

Atlanta Braves 20 – 24 3.5 Games Behind

Washington Nationals 17 – 23 4.5 Games Behind

National League Central

St. Louis Cardinals 25 – 18 0 Games Behind

Chicago Cubs 22 – 21 3 Games Behind

Milwaukee Brewers 21 – 22 4 Games Behind

Cincinnati Reds 19 – 23 5.5 Games Behind

Pittsburgh Pirates 18 – 25 7 Games Behind

National League West

San Francisco Giants 28 – 16 0 Games Behind

San Diego Padres 27 – 17 1 Games Behind

Los Angeles Dodgers 26 – 18 2 Games Behind

Arizona Diamondbacks 18 – 27 10.5 Games Behind

Colorado Rockies 15 – 29 13 Games Behind

Odds to Win the MLB 2021 World Series

According to Bovada sportsbook below are the odds to win the MLB 2021 World Series as of Friday, May 21st, 2021. Currently the Chicago Cubs have the 9th lowest odds to win it all for this exciting 162 game regular season of Major League Baseball in addition to the 2021 MLB playoffs.

Team	Odds
Los Angeles Dodgers	+325
New York Yankees	+700
San Diego Padres	+800
Chicago White Sox	+850
New York Mets	+900
Atlanta Braves	+1600
Oakland Athletics	+1700
Houston Astros	+1700
...	...
Cincinnati Reds	+4000