Report: Astros finalizing deal with OF Jason Heyward

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The Houston Astros are finalizing a deal to sign free-agent outfielder Jason Heyward, MLB.com reported Tuesday.

Heyward, a 15-year veteran, was designated for assignment last week by the Los Angeles Dodgers.

The Astros, who enter play Tuesday with a 3 1/2-game lead on the Seattle Mariners in the American League West, can use reinforcements in the outfield.

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