Jason Heyward

Jason Heyward launched a solo homer in Monday’s loss to the Cubs.

The towering blast was the only run the team could muster off of Jeff Samardzija. Heyward had been limited by an oblique injury recently, but it appears that he’ll be alright. He’s batting .269 with four homers, 13 RBI and nine steals this season.

Jason Heyward is back in the Braves’ starting lineup on Thursday afternoon against the Phillies.

Heyward served as a pinch-hitter Wednesday night and is back in right field Thursday after sitting out a couple of games with a sore right oblique muscle. The talented 22-year-old is batting .282/.364/.449 with two home runs, 11 RBI and eight stolen bases in 23 games this season.

Jason Heyward returned to action on Wednesday May 2.

Jason Heyward (oblique) is out of the Braves’ lineup for the third straight day Wednesday.

As expected. Heyward remains sidelined with soreness around his right oblique muscle, but he’s aiming to return as soon as Thursday. Eric Hinske will make the start in right field Wednesday and bat seventh against right-hander Roy Halladay.

Jason Heyward (oblique) is now aiming to return Thursday.

Heyward originally had his eye on a Wednesday return, but he was still feeling considerable soreness in his right oblique when he arrived at the ballpark Tuesday so the Braves’ trainers have pushed back his timetable. The 22-year-old outfielder has a .783 OPS, two homers, nine RBI and eight stolen bases in 22 games this season.

Jason Heyward (oblique) is hoping to return to the lineup on Wednesday.

Heyward is sitting out Monday due to some soreness around his right oblique muscle, and it sounds like he won’t play Tuesday, either. “There’s no tightness,” Heyward said. “It’s just sore and tender to the touch.” It doesn’t sound like something that could force Heyward to the DL, but Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez said he “didn’t want to mess” with the injury and will play it safe with his young outfielder.

Jason Heyward is being held out of Monday’s game against the Pirates because of right side soreness.

Heyward told reporters that he woke up with a little discomfort and is hoping to be over it in a couple of days. Eric Hinske is starting in right field Monday night.

Jason Heyward went 1-for-4 and stole his eighth base of the season in the Braves loss to the Pirates on Saturday.

Heyward led off the sixth inning with a double, then promptly swiped third base and came in to score the Braves second run. He’s now a perfect 8-for-8 on steal attempts on the year, and has been a fantasy monster, routinely filling up the box score. He’s now hitting .288 with two homers, nine RBI and 12 runs scored to go with his eight steals. He’s blossoming into a superstar right before our eyes.

Jason Heyward is not in the Braves’ lineup Sunday.

It’s just a routine day off for the outfielder. Chipper Jones is also getting a breather, with Eric Hinske handling right field and Juan Francisco third base.