The Dodgers made significant roster moves Friday, with veteran Jason Heyward returning after a back injury and Max Muncy going on the injured list.
The Dodgers knew for a while they had one big roster decision to make. On Tuesday, an unexpected injury forced them to make two. The Dodgers activated outfielder Jason Heyward and called up former top infield prospect Miguel Vargas. They optioned outfielder James Outman to the minor leagues and placed third baseman Max Muncy on the injured list with an oblique strain.
Vargas also has experience at third, but has spent little time there the past two seasons. The share of playing time in the outfield, meanwhile, could be subject to bigger immediate changes. Out since late March with a back injury, Heyward will likely reprise his part-time role in right field, starting there most days the Dodgers face right-handed pitching. Vargas has also converted to the outfield this year, making 35 starts in left with Oklahoma City.
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