SCOTT HEINEMAN NEWS

Heading to Japan Heineman was released by the Reds on Monday and is expected to head to Japan.

Impact The 28-year-old has appeared in 68 games at the MLB level, hitting just .172/.249/.325. He fared even worse in 19 games for the Reds this season, posting a .100/.206/.300 slash line. Unless he takes a significant leap with regular playing time in Japan, his MLB career could potentially be over.

JULY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

C. Trent Rosecrans: Scott Heineman, DFA'd on Monday, today cleared... - The Athletic Scott Heineman, DFA’d on Monday, today cleared waivers and was outrighted to Louisville. Micheal Lorenzen was sent to a rehab assignment at...

JULY 1, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Outrighted to Triple-A Heineman cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Louisville on Thursday.

Impact Heineman was designated for assignment by Cincinnati on Monday, but he'll remain in the organization after going unclaimed on waivers. The 28-year-old had a lackluster .100/.206/.300 slash line with two home runs, five runs and three RBI in 19 major-league games this year, but he could rejoin the Reds as outfield depth at some point.

JULY 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for assignment Heineman was designated for assignment by the Reds on Monday.

Impact The Reds decided they needed an extra infielder rather than an extra outfielder on the bench, removing Heineman from the roster and adding Alejo Lopez in his place. Heineman didn't do much to make the case that he should stick around, hitting .100/.206/.300 with a 44.1 percent strikeout rate in 34 plate appearances.

JUNE 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled by Cincinnati Heineman was recalled from Triple-A Louisville on Thursday.

Impact Heineman was sent to the minors Tuesday, but he'll now return to the major-league roster after right-hander Lucas Sims (elbow) was placed on the injured list Thursday. The 28-year-old saw inconsistent playing time during his first big-league stint this year and hit .077 with two homers, five runs and three RBI across 26 at-bats.

JUNE 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Naquin's 3-run homer in 9th gives Reds 10-7 win over Twins

Tyler Naquin went 4 for 4 with a three-run home run that broke a ninth-inning tie after the ragged Cincinnati bullpen lost a five-run lead

JUNE 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sent back to Louisville The Reds optioned Heineman to Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday.

Impact Cincinnati chose to keep Shogo Akiyama and Aristides Aquino on hand over Heineman as reserve options in the outfield when a spot on the active roster was needed for reliever Tejay Antone (forearm), who was reinstated from the injured list in a corresponding move. Heineman had been up with the Reds for the past month, appearing in 17 games while going 2-for-26 with a pair of home runs.

JUNE 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Adds two-run homer Heineman went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Friday's 11-5 win over Colorado.

Impact The 28-year-old went deep off Colorado starter Kyle Freeland in the second inning. Heineman has been little more than a depth outfielder this year. Both of his hits have been homers, and he's added three RBI and three runs scored across 21 plate appearances.

JUNE 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Slugs first homer Heineman went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Brewers.

Impact Getting his first start of the year and batting seventh, the 28-year-old took Brett Anderson deep to lead off the bottom of the third inning, putting the Reds on the board. It was Heineman's first big-league homer this season and the fourth of his career, and he could take on the short side of a platoon in center field while Nick Senzel (knee) is sidelined.

MAY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Robertson's 1st homer in 2 years leads Brewers over Reds 4-3

Daniel Robertson hit his first home run in more than two years, a tiebreaking, seventh-inning drive in his second game back from a concussion, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Ci...

MAY 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Recalled by Reds Heineman was recalled by the Reds on Friday.

Impact The Reds need an extra outfielder with Nick Senzel (knee) landing on the injured list. Heineman will likely be stuck on the bench for most of his time on the roster, as he's a 28-year-old with just 49 big-league games under his belt and an unconvincing .189/.259/.331 slash line.

MAY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Louisville Heineman was optioned to Triple-A Louisville on Sunday, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.

Impact Heineman was hitting well in spring training (.323/.432/.516) in 37 plate appearances, so it's a surprise that he was cut so early in spring, but he could be back on the roster if the Reds officially put Shogo Akiyama on the IL.

MARCH 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Competing for reserve spot Heineman has hit well (.545) so far this spring in his bid to win the Reds' fifth outfield spot.

Impact Even with the extra roster spot, Heineman is in a tough spot - the top four outfield jobs are set (Nick Castellanos, Jesse Winker, Nick Senzel and Shogo Akiyama), and the Reds might not even need a fifth outfielder if they keep Dee Strange-Gordon on the active roster. He still also has to beat out Aristides Aquino.

MARCH 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cincinnati Reds' Scott Heineman hopes to play his brother, Tyler Scott Heineman played his brother, Tyler, once last year, but now they are in the same division. Scott plays for the Reds; Tyler for the Car...

MARCH 6, 2021 • CINCINNATI.COM

Sigh and Cy: Bieber tagged, Bauer sharp in Dodgers debut

Reigning Cy Young Award winners Shane Bieber and Trevor Bauer got off to different starts in spring training action Monday

MARCH 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

NL Central teams at the start of spring training

A team-by-team look at the National League Central entering spring training, including key players each club acquired and lost, and dates of the first workout for pitchers and catc...

FEBRUARY 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rangers re-sign pitcher Jimmy Herget, dump OF Scott Heineman ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Texas Rangers re-signed right-hander Jimmy Herget to a major league contract and designated outfielder Scott Hei...

DECEMBER 12, 2020 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

Rangers re-sign Herget, DFA Heineman The Rangers have re-signed pitcher Jimmy Herget and designated outfielder Scott Heineman for assignment. Both players were not offered contr...

DECEMBER 11, 2020 • MLB.COM

Rangers re-sign pitcher Jimmy Herget, dump OF Scott Heineman The Texas Rangers re-signed right-hander Jimmy Herget to a major league contract and designated outfielder Scott Heineman for assignment Friday.

DECEMBER 11, 2020 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM

Rangers re-sign pitcher Jimmy Herget, dump OF Scott Heineman ARLINGTON, Texas - The Texas Rangers re-signed right-hander Jimmy Herget to a major league contract and designated outfielder Scott Heineman...

DECEMBER 11, 2020 • THESTAR.COM

Rangers re-sign pitcher Jimmy Herget, dump OF Scott Heineman

The Texas Rangers have re-signed right-hander Jimmy Herget to a major league contract and designated outfielder Scott Heineman for assignment

DECEMBER 11, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

DFA'd by Texas Heineman was designated for assignment by the Rangers on Friday.

Impact The 28-year-old was non-tendered by the Rangers last week but re-signed with the club the following day, and he's now been removed from the 40-man roster. Heineman figures to be outrighted to Triple-A if he clears waivers in the coming days.

DECEMBER 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers re-sign OF Heineman, add RHP Gatto

Right-hander Joe Gatto agreed to a one-year contract with the Texas Rangers, who brought back outfielder Scott Heineman with a one-year deal just one day after allowing him to beco...

DECEMBER 3, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Injured Santana allowed to become free agent by Rangers

Injured switch-hitting outfielder Danny Santana is a free agent after the Texas Rangers didn't offer him a contract for 2021

DECEMBER 3, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hits open market Heineman was non-tendered by the Rangers on Wednesday.

Impact He logged a .213 average in 2019 and a .154 average in 2020, so while he never saw much playing time, he also didn't show enough to hang around on the 40-man roster entering his age-28 season. Heineman may have to settle for a minor-league deal on the open market.

DECEMBER 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE