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.
Heyward’s activation wasn’t a surprise, after manager Dave Roberts announced Thursday the veteran had completed his rehab assignment following a six-week back injury.
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Outman’s demotion to triple A Oklahoma City wasn’t a huge shock either, with the second-year center fielder batting .