James Outman is reportedly getting recalled by the Los Angeles Dodgers. Casey Porter of Dodgers Daily reported the news on X on Friday.
This news comes in the wake of outfielder Jason Heyward’s injury. Heyward left Thursday night’s game in the third inning with knee pain. After the game, he didn’t exactly provide a reassuring update.
“With the body you just got to wait and see,” Heyward said. “But this particular position and spot I haven’t felt before.”
Outman was officially optioned by the Dodgers on May 17. This came after a rough start to the season that saw him hit .