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Heyward announced his retirement after a 16-year career at the conclusion of spring training. The 36-year-old was a key member of the squad that ended a 108-year World Series drought for the Chicago Cubs in 2016. He spent parts of two seasons with the Dodgers from 2023-2024.

Heyward was one of the most-hyped prospects in recent memory, but never quite developed the power that would have made him a generational player. Instead he became a five-time Gold Glove winner with speed and on-base skills in a corner. He signed an eight-year, $194 million contract with the Cubs in free agency and helped the club break the curse in 2016. Heyward was released from that contract before it was over and bounced around with the Dodgers, Astros, and Padres in recent years.