PLAYING TIME: Heyward out with fractured jaw

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Braves | Jason Heyward has fractured jaw
Atlanta Braves OF Jason Heyward (jaw) fractured his right jaw when he was hit by a pitch Wednesday, Aug. 21, and he's likely to miss four to six weeks.  Source: MLB.com - Mark Bowman
 
BHQ take: Jason Heyward is likely finished for most, if not all, of the rest of the regular season. The timing could not have been worse for his fanalytic owners, as over the last month he had a .307 xBA and a 152 PX. Unless the Braves trade for an outfielder, the bulk of Heyward's playing time is likely to go to Jordan Schafer. So far this year,...

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