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The Houston Astros are finalizing a deal to sign free-agent outfielder Jason Heyward, MLB.com reported Tuesday.
Heyward, a 15-year veteran, was designated for assignment last week by the Los Angeles Dodgers.
The Astros, who enter play Tuesday with a 3 1/2-game lead on the Seattle Mariners in the American League West, can use reinforcements in the outfield.
Left fielder Mauricio Dubon missed Monday's loss to the Philadelphia Phillies, injured when he collided with the outfield wall in the Astros' win against the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday.