The Chicago Cubs announced outfielder Jason Heyward left Thursday's game against the Atlanta Braves with right hamstring tightness after he dove for a ball in the outfield.
Injuries have become a problem for Heyward, who was absent due to a concussion earlier this season and missed significant time in 2017 with finger and hand injuries.
He has at least looked better on the field this year, producing a .275 batting average with seven home runs in 2018.
The 29-year-old has been a disappointment offensively since joining the Cubs, even when healthy. He hit just .