The Chicago Cubs have placed outfielder Jason Heyward on the seven-day concussion disabled list.
Heyward didn’t play on Monday and the decision comes after the final play of the series sweep against the St. Louis Cardinals. Dexter Fowler hit a walk-off home run and on the play Heyward banged up against the wall, trying to make the game-saving catch.
Heyward 7-day DL for concussion suffered on final play Sunday night.
— Tony Andracki (@TonyAndracki23) May 8, 2018
Here’s the play.
Dexter Fowler ripping the hearts out of Cubs fans and stomping on them pic.twitter.com/Cq7tPP7oqH
— Pinwheels and Ivy Podcast (@PinwheelsIvyPod) May 7, 2018
So far this year Heyward is hitting .227 with two home runs and 14 RBIs, while having a .315 OBP.
Despite being a yearly gold glove winner, Heyward’s defense has been shaky this season, with the big issue being losing fly balls in the sun or light.
Rookie David Bote is getting called up to replace Heyward. This will be his second stint with the Cubs. He made his debut earlier in the season against the Colorado Rockies.
David Bote called up from Iowa. #Cubs
— Carrie Muskat (@CarrieMuskat) May 8, 2018
Bote has been killing at Triple-A, slashing .333/.393/.605 in 20 games at Iowa. He has five home runs in 81 at-bats.
