TYLER HEINEMAN #31 - CATCHER - LOS ANGELES ANGELS
1  HR  •
6  RBI  •
.173  AVG 
#31 - CATCHER - LOS ANGELES ANGELS
1 HR
6 RBI
.173 AVG
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Angels make trade with Blue Jays in possible Logan O'Hoppe foreshadowing The Los Angeles Angels traded for Toronto Blue Jays catcher Tyler Heineman in a move that could foreshadow a future farewell.
3 DAYS AGO • HALOHANGOUT.COM
Angels continue their recruitment of former Blue Jays by trading for Tyler Heineman The Los Angeles Angels have been giving opportunities to former Toronto Blue Jays players in recent years. Whether it be Yusei Kikuchi, Trav...
3 DAYS AGO • JAYSJOURNAL.COM
Blue Jays Trade Tyler Heineman to Angels After Designating Him for Assignment Any hope that the Toronto Blue Jays could hang onto Tyler Heineman ended on Wednesday.
4 DAYS AGO • SI.COM
Traded to Angels Toronto traded Heineman to the Angels for cash considerations on Wednesday.
Impact After recently being designated for assignment to make room for Alejandro Kirk, Toronto has decided to ship Heineman off to the Angels. In 87 plate appearances for the Blue Jays, the 35-year-old batted just .154/.205/.205 with one homer and six RBI. The defensive-first catcher will be inserted as the backup catcher behind Logan O'Hoppe as the Angels battle injury issues with other catchers Travis d'Arnaud and Sebastian Rivero.
4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Designated for assignment The Blue Jays designated Heineman for assignment Friday.
Impact Alejandro Kirk (thumb) is back from the injured list, and the Blue Jays have elected to keep Brandon Valenzuela around as his backup rather than Heineman. Heineman is hitting only .154/.205/.205 this season and could clear waivers, though if that happens he would have the ability to elect free agency.
JUNE 12 • ROTOWIRE
Blue Jays have only one Tyler Heineman decision to make | Sporting News Toronto doesn't have much choice here.
JUNE 8 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Tyler Heineman's two-run double | 06/04/2026 The Official Site of Major League Baseball
JUNE 5 • MLB.COM

Chad Dallas combines with 5 Toronto pitchers for 4-hitter in MLB debut as Blue Jays stop Braves 7-2

Chad Dallas allowed one run in 3 2/3 innings in his major league debut and combined with five other Toronto pitchers on a four-hitter as the Blue Jays beat Chris Sale and the Atlan...
JUNE 5 • Associated Press

Kazuma Okamoto hits tiebreaking homer in the sixth inning as Blue Jays beat Marlins 2-1

Kazuma Okamoto hit a tiebreaking home run in the sixth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Miami Marlins 2-1
MAY 27 • Associated Press

Springer hits 65th leadoff homer as Blue Jays hand Skenes back-to-back defeats, beat Pirates 5-2

George Springer hit his 65th leadoff home run and the Toronto Blue Jays sent Paul Skenes to losses in consecutive starts for the first time this season, beating the Pittsburgh Pira...
MAY 23 • Associated Press
Tyler Heineman nabs Matt Vierling at second base | 05/16/2026 Tyler Heineman makes a great throw to second base to nab Matt Vierling trying to steal and end the inning
MAY 16 • MLB.COM
Clock is ticking on Heineman as Kirk nears return to Blue Jays Time may be running out for Toronto Blue Jays catcher Tyler Heineman. His spot on the roster is in trouble, as the veteran's recent struggle...
MAY 6 • JAYSJOURNAL.COM
Blue Jays' Schneider had no choice but to hold this player accountable for lack of effort Sometimes, one key at-bat in the most critical situation could mean the difference between winning and losing. Toronto Blue Jays catcher Tyl...
MAY 5 • JAYSJOURNAL.COM
Blue Jays: Looking at John Schneider's "manager's decision" to pull Tyler Heineman This past Sunday, the Toronto Blue Jays dropped the series finale against the Minnesota Twins, earning a series split. However, the biggest...
MAY 5 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM
Exits early in 'manager's decision' Heineman relayed after Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Twins that he was removed from the game in the sixth inning in a "manager's decision" rather than due to any sort of physical issue,...
Impact After taking an at-bat with the bases loaded in the top half of the sixth, Heineman was lifted from the game in the bottom of the frame in a decision that seemed to signal that the veteran backstop was dealing with an injury. Instead, manager John Schneider said that he opted to pull Heineman from the game due to the poor at-bat, which ended with a weak flyout after the 34-year-old swung at a first-pitch breaking ball. Heineman had already begun to lose out on playing time to Brandon Valenzuela, and the 0-for-3 showing prior to exiting Sunday's game won't help Heineman's case for regaining work.
MAY 3 • ROTOWIRE
Lifted with apparent injury Heineman went 0-for-3 before being removed from Sunday's game against the Twins in the bottom of the sixth due to an apparent injury, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.
Impact The Blue Jays haven't confirmed that Heineman is hurt, but the fact that he batted in the top of the frames with the bases loaded before being replaced by Brandon Valenzuela behind the dish in the bottom of the inning indicates that Heineman is likely dealing with a physical concern. Heineman and Valenzuela have been splitting time at catcher since Alejandro Kirk (thumb) landed on the injured list April 4.
MAY 3 • ROTOWIRE
Resting Saturday Heineman isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against Minnesota.
Impact After starting the season with a .188 batting average and .423 OPS through 20 games, Heineman will take a seat on the bench for the third time in Toronto's last four games while Brandon Valenzuela starts at catcher.
MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE
Idle Thursday Heineman isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Twins.
Impact Heineman will take a seat for a second consecutive game after logging just one hit in his last 22 at-bats. Brandon Valenzuela will fill in behind the dish and bat ninth.
APRIL 30 • ROTOWIRE
Receiving rest Wednesday Heineman is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Red Sox.
Impact Heineman will get a breather Wednesday after he started behind the dish in the first two contests of the series. Brandon Valenzuela will fill in for Heineman at catcher, forming a battery with starting pitcher Eric Lauer.
APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

Trout ties Anderson with 796th extra-base hit, Schanuel drives in 4 runs as Angels beat Toronto 7-3

Mike Trout homered, Nolan Schanuel homered and hit a three-run double and Jose Soriano worked five shutout innings as the Los Angeles Angels beat the Toronto Blue Jays 7-3
APRIL 22 • Associated Press
On bench Tuesday Heineman isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Angels.
Impact Heineman has been struggling at the plate as of late, going just 1-for-12 with an RBI and a run over his last five games. He'll get a breather Tuesday; meanwhile, Brandon Valenzuela will start at catcher and bat ninth.
APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE
Hitting bench Sunday Heineman is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks.
Impact After a recent bout with back spasms, Heineman returned to the lineup Thursday and started three straight games, going 1-for-9 with an RBI and a run scored. Though Brandon Valenzuela will get the nod behind the plate Sunday, Heineman could be the Blue Jays' preferred option at catcher until Alejandro Kirk (thumb) is ready to return from the injured list.
APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Brewers capitalize on three straight bunts to score go-ahead run in 2-1 win over Blue Jays

Garrett Mitchell scored the go-ahead run as the Milwaukee Brewers bunted three straight times in the seventh inning to break a tie and beat the Toronto Blue Jays 2-1
APRIL 16 • Associated Press
Tyler Heineman's sacrifice bunt | 04/16/2026 The Official Site of Major League Baseball
APRIL 16 • MLB.COM
Back in lineup Thursday Heineman (back) is starting at catcher and batting ninth Thursday against the White Sox.
Impact It will be Heineman's first start behind the plate since April 8, as Brandon Valenzuela has been handling catching duties for Toronto with both Alejandro Kirk (thumb) and Heineman banged up. Across 20 trips to the plate this season, Heineman is slashing .333/.400/.333 with zero extra-base hits or RBI, three runs scored and a 1:3 BB:K.
APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE
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