The club is nearing a new one-year contract with outfielder Jason Heyward worth $9 million, according to a person with knowledge of the situation unauthorized to speak publicly. The deal, which was first reported by ESPN, is a straight-up contract with no incentives or options for the 34-year-old veteran.

Heyward’s new deal will keep him in Los Angeles after his breakout 2023 campaign, in which the former All-Star and five-time Gold Glove winner batted .269 with 15 home runs in a productive right-field platoon role.

It also addresses an area of need for the Dodgers, who were looking to bolster their corner outfield depth in the free-agent market this offseason, especially with star right fielder Mookie Betts expected to split time at second base again next year.

This is a developing story and will be updated.