Heyward back in action after Fowler’s ejection

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CHICAGO — Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward, who had not started four straight games because of a sore right wrist, did everything on Thursday as if he was starting in hopes that he could return to the lineup on Friday. However, Dexter Fowler moved up Heyward’s return.

Fowler was ejected at the end of the third inning for arguing a called third strike with home-plate umpire Vic Carapazza. Heyward then took over in center field.

Heyward hurt his wrist during the Cubs’ series on April 7-10 in Arizona while taking some swings in the batting cage.

“I was doing some work off the tee and doing a drill with a donut on the bat, swinging, trying to stay through the middle, and I put more emphasis …

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