PLAYING TIME: Heyward out with fractured jaw

Team-by-team playing time allocation charts can be found in our Teamview pages.

National League | American League
 
Braves | Jason Heyward has fractured jaw
Atlanta Braves OF Jason Heyward (jaw) fractured his right jaw when he was hit by a pitch Wednesday, Aug. 21, and he's likely to miss four to six weeks.  Source: MLB.com - Mark Bowman
 
BHQ take: Jason Heyward is likely finished for most, if not all, of the rest of the regular season. The timing could not have been worse for his fanalytic owners, as over the last month he had a .307 xBA and a 152 PX. Unless the Braves trade for an outfielder, the bulk of Heyward's playing time is likely to go to Jordan Schafer. So far this year,...

Almost!

You’re just a few clicks away from accessing this feature and hundreds more throughout the year that have a singular goal in mind: Winning your league. Subscribe to BaseballHQ.com here!

Already a subscriber? Sign in here

More From PT Today

A NYC-heavy column, with Bellinger, Peralta, Robert Jr. all affecting their teams' playing time outlook.
Jan 22 2026 9:57am
Bo Bichette moves to Flushing; Realmuto stays in Philly; Caratini to Minnesota; and more...
Jan 20 2026 9:08am
Kyle Tucker is rightfully pumped after pocketing $240M. What does it mean for the LA roster? Plus ripples from the Ranger Suárez and CIN-TB-LAA trade.
Jan 16 2026 9:33am
The Ryan Weathers trade from Miami to New York has implications for both starting staffs with spring training just four weeks away. Plus the Nolan Arenado era comes to an end in St. Louis.
Jan 14 2026 9:15am
New Cub Alex Bregman approves of the team's January so far. Plus Caissie joins other young Marlins; edge moves in Colorado; and more.
Jan 12 2026 9:14am

Tools