hey Dodgers Nation welcome back to the channel where you stay up to date with everything that truly matters about our beloved Los Angeles Dodgers today I've got some news that might stir up the emotions of many fans we're talking about a player who recently gave us an important win with a clutch home run but now he's packing his bags curious to know who I'm talking about then stay with me until the end don't forget to like the video subscribe to the channel and hit the notification Bell so you don't miss any updates on the Dodgers in the past few days the team has had to make some roster moves that surprised some fans even after a brilliant moment with a three-run homer that secured a win for the Dodgers over the Seattle Mariners one player was designated for assignment just two days later and who is this player Jason Hayward a name that many of you certainly have a soft spot for Hayward who was an inspirational figure for the team in 2023 winning the Roy campanel award for his motivational impact couldn't quite replicate the same success this year after posting a 269 average with 15 home runs last season Hayward had a more modest performance in 2024 with a208 average six home runs and 28 RBI he also faced some injury challenges like a bone bruise in his knee that sidelined him for a while with Chris Taylor returning from a groin strain and our lineup finally back to full strength with the returns of mie Betts and Max Muny there was no more room for Hayward on the roster he became a free agent last Monday after clearing waivers and has already found a new destination to continue his career and here comes the big twist Hayward is signing with none other than the Houston Astros one of the Dodgers biggest Rivals yes the same Astros that beat us in the controversial 2017 World Series which was later tainted by the sign stealing Scandal the Houston team currently leading the American League West and a strong Contender for the title decided to add to 35-year-old veteran to their roster for the rest of the season and the best or worst depending on your point of view is that they will only pay a portion of the league minimum salary while the Dodgers cover the rest of his contract so Dodgers fans what do you think of this move do you think Jason Hayward can still shine with the Astros and give us headaches or did the Dodgers make the right call by moving on share your thoughts in the comments share this video with other Dodgers fans and of course don't forget to subscribe to the channel to stay updated on all the latest news about our team let's go Dodgers Nation