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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

4 DAYS AGO • 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

Not yet ready to start Heineman (back) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Brewers.

Impact Brandon Valenzuela will draw a fifth consecutive start at catcher while Heineman recovers from back spasms, but the Blue Jays' willingness to use Heineman off the bench in Tuesday's 9-7 extra-inning win suggests that he could soon be ready to catch a full game. Heineman caught the final three innings of Tuesday's game and flied out in his lone at-bat.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Nursing back spasms Blue Jays manager John Schneider said Sunday that Heineman has been contending with back spasms lately, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

Impact The back issue explains why Heineman will be held out of the lineup for a third straight game Sunday against the Twins, paving the way for Brandon Valenzuela to make another start behind the dish. While Alejandro Kirk (thumb) is facing a long-term absence, Heineman could end up taking on the bulk of the starts at catcher once he overcomes his back injury.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Davis Schneider scores winning run as Blue Jays end 6-game skid with 4-3 win over Dodgers

Davis Schneider scored the tiebreaking run on a throwing error by catcher Will Smith in the bottom of the eighth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-3,...

APRIL 8 • Associated Press

Sharing time at catcher Heineman will start at catcher and bat ninth in Wednesday's game against the Dodgers.

Impact Heineman won the Blue Jays' backup catching role coming out of spring training, but he doesn't look like he'll see the overwhelming majority of the starts behind the plate after top backstop Alejandro Kirk fractured his left thumb Friday and later underwent surgery. Since Kirk went down with injury, Heineman has logged three starts at catcher, while the newly recalled Brandon Valenzuela has started twice. Heineman has been productive in a limited sample with a .795 OPS over 16 plate appearances this season, but until he takes on a larger volume of playing time, he likely won't warrant much intrigue outside of AL-only leagues.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Rushing homers twice, Ohtani goes deep as Dodgers rout Blue Jays 14-2 in World Series rematch

Dalton Rushing hit two solo home runs for his first career multihomer game and the Los Angeles Dodgers went deep five times to rout the Toronto Blue Jays 14-2 in a rematch of the 2...

APRIL 7 • Associated Press

Tyler Heineman takes blame for Blue Jays losses in emotional moment Tyler Heineman delivered one of those tough admissions after another rough outing for the Blue Jays in their recent loss to the White Sox, t...

APRIL 5 • BOLAVIP.COM

Blue Jays' Tyler Heineman nightmare continues with another throwing error | Sporting News This is getting ugly in a hurry.

APRIL 4 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Murakami and Montgomery homers help power White Sox to a 6-3 win over the Blue Jays

Munetaka Murakami hit a two-run homer and Colson Montgomery followed with a solo shot in Chicago’s three-run sixth inning as the White Sox beat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-3 for their...

APRIL 4 • Associated Press

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