June 24, 2025 7:29 PM : The Padres released Heyward on Tuesday.
Analysis: Though Heyward appears to be healthy again after completing a five-game rehab assignment at Triple-A El Paso following a stint on the injured list, the Padres opted to designate him for assignment Saturday rather than adding him back to the 26-man active roster. He ended up going unclaimed off waivers, which doesn't come as a major surprise after he mustered a lowly .494 OPS over 94 plate appearances on the season for San Diego. Now a free agent, the 35-year-old outfielder will likely have to settle for a minor-league deal if he wants to keep his career going.