Dodgers say Jason Heyward’s presence will be missed

LOS ANGELES — Miguel Rojas walked into the Dodgers’ clubhouse on Friday and the sight of the empty locker in the corner was hard to shake.

Jason Heyward’s belongings were cleared from the space in the corner between Rojas and Freddie Freeman. Heyward and Freeman are longtime friends from back when both were top prospects in the Atlanta Braves’ organization.

Heyward was designated for assignment Thursday when Chris Taylor was activated off the injured list following a groin injury.