LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers acquired outfielder Chris Heisey from the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations.
Heisey, 30, began the season with the Dodgers and appeared in 17 major league games before he was designated for assignment on July 30. With the Dodgers’ Triple-A Oklahoma City and the Blue Jays’ Triple-A Buffalo, he combined to hit .218 with 16 homers and 39 RBIs in 80 games.
The timing of the trade is interesting. Last night the Dodgers also acquired another Triple-A outfielder, Justin Ruggiano, who’s struggled to hit major league pitching this season and can play all three outfield positions.