Jason Heyward was a beloved and respected leader in the Los Angeles Dodgers clubhouse. His untimely release on Aug. 22 was heartbreaking to see for several fans and players. On Thursday, he told reporters about his departure from the Dodgers clubhouse and how he landed with the Houston Astros.
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Heyward initially thought he was headed home to Chicago, but a call from the Astros gave him another opportunity to play deep into the postseason — a chance he thought he had with the Dodgers.