While Jason Heyward has no timetable for a return according to the Atlanta Braves, it’s likely he will return prior to the postseason.
Heyward of course has been out for the past few weeks after breaking his jaw thanks to a wayward pitch, but is recovering nicely according to reports.
Wanting Heyward to get some action in before the Braves embark on a playoff run, it’s likely Jason will participate in some Instructional league games which begin towards the middle part of September.
Per Braves.com:
"The 24-year old has already been hitting off a tee, but yearns for more as he recovers from a broken jaw suffered Aug. 21 on a pitch from Mets starter Jon Niese.There is no timetable for his return and Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez said the young outfielder will need to see game action before rejoining the team. Instructional League begins Sept. 16 and games start one week later, which could be perfect timing.“I don’t have any expectations,” Gonzalez said. “The report was he looked good. There is a chance he’ll rejoin us on Monday or Tuesday in Miami.“I don’t know how much hitting we want him to do [without supervision]. Off the tee is fine, maybe some cardio, but I really don’t know.”"
Atlanta doesn’t want Heyward coming into the postseason cold turkey obviously, so they’ll try to bring him back for the final few games, just to get his timing back.