TYLER HEINEMAN NEWS

Resting for matinee game Heineman is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Orioles.

Impact Heineman will get a breather for Wednesday's matinee after he went 3-for-3 while starting behind the plate in the Blue Jays' 3-2 loss Tuesday night in the second game of a doubleheader. Ali Sanchez will get the nod at catcher Wednesday, but Heineman is expected to see the bulk of the starts while top backstop Alejandro Kirk (concussion) is on the shelf.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Three hits in Tuesday's nightcap Heineman went 3-for-3 with a walk in the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Orioles.

Impact After going 0-for-1 as a pinch hitter in the matinee, Heineman started the nightcap and kept the line moving from the eighth spot in the batting order. The 34-year-old backstop is handling starting duties for Toronto while Alejandro Kirk (concussion) is sidelined, and Heineman could have surprising fantasy value -- he's gone 6-for-17 (.353) since the All-Star break, and on the season is slashing a remarkable .343/.405/.520 over 119 plate appearances.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Resting for early game Heineman is out of the lineup for the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader versus the Orioles.

Impact With Alejandro Kirk (concussion) landing on the 7-day injured list over the weekend, Heineman is poised to take over as Toronto's primary catcher in the interim, but the 34-year-old won't be asked to start both ends of Tuesday's twin bill. Ali Sanchez will step in behind the plate for Game 1, but expect Heineman to catch for starting pitcher Eric Lauer in the nightcap.

JULY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Alejandro Kirk injury should have Blue Jays considering this trade reunion Alejandro Kirk is heading to the injured list with a concussion and losing him hurts this lineup a ton. Tyler Heineman has held his own this...

JULY 29 • JAYSJOURNAL.COM

Taking over as primary catcher Blue Jays manager John Schneider confirmed after Sunday's 10-4 loss to the Tigers that Heineman will see the majority of the playing time at catcher while Alejandro Kirk (concussio...

Impact After Kirk sustained the concussion Saturday before landing on the shelf a day later, Heineman drew the start Sunday and went 1-for-4 with a double. The journeyman backstop has seen limited starts behind Kirk this season, but he's been productive when called upon, slashing .326/.389/.495 with three home runs and two steals in 106 plate appearances. Until Kirk returns, Heineman could be worthy of a short-term pickup in AL-only leagues and mixed leagues that start two catchers.

JULY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jays place All-Star catcher Alejandro Kirk on the 7-day injured list with a concussion

The Toronto Blue Jays have placed All-Star catcher Alejandro Kirk on the seven-day injured list with a concussion

JULY 27 • Associated Press

Blue Jays' Alejandro Kirk placed on seven-day IL Even in real time, it did not look good when Alejandro Kirk took a foul ball off his mask. Tyler Heineman will now start behind the plate.

JULY 27 • TORONTOSUN.COM

Bichette lifts surging Blue Jays to 6-1 win over slumping Tigers

Bo Bichette’s two-run single broke a scoreless tie in the eighth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the slumping Detroit Tigers 6-1

JULY 27 • Associated Press

Goes yard Saturday Heineman went 2-for-3 with a double, a home run and three RBI in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Giants.

Impact The backup catcher took Ryan Walker deep in the eighth inning for a two-run shot, providing the Blue Jays with some insurance. It was Heineman's third homer of the season and first since June 7, and while the 34-year-old has cooled down significantly in recent weeks, he's still slashing .341/.396/.518 in 85 plate appearances on the season with a remarkable 16 RBI and 19 runs -- both career highs.

JULY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Heineman two-run homer spurs Toronto Blue Jays to 6-3 win over San Francisco Giants TORONTO - Tyler Heineman hit a two-run home run in the eighth inning and starter Eric Lauer gave up two runs over six to lead the Toronto Bl...

JULY 19 • THESTAR.COM

Blue Jays parlay fourth inning into second straight win over Giants Eric Lauer pitched six strong innings, Tyler Heineman had a homer and three RBIs and the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the visiting San Francis...

JULY 19 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Barger has career-high 4 hits as Blue Jays beat Giants to extend home winning streak to 9

Addison Barger had a career-high four hits, Will Wagner hit a go-ahead two-run double in a four-run sixth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the San Francisco Giants 6-3 on Satu...

JULY 19 • Associated Press

Drawing start for day game Heineman will start at catcher and bat eighth in Wednesday's game against the White Sox.

Impact With top backstop Alejandro Kirk resting for the matinee contest, Heineman will get the nod behind the plate. Since being activated from the 7-day injured list June 3, Heineman has started 11 games and has gone 7-for-29 (.241 average) with one home run, six RBI and eight runs.

JULY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Addison Barger, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. homer on consecutive pitches as Blue Jays beat Red Sox 5-3

Addison Barger and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. homered on consecutive pitches from Walker Buehler in the first inning and Toronto capitalized on the right-hander’s wildness to add two ru...

JUNE 29 • Associated Press

Kevin Gausman throws 8 innings of 2-hit ball, Blue Jays beat Guardians 6-0

Kevin Gausman threw eight innings of two-hit ball, Alejandro Kirk and Nathan Lukes drove in two runs apiece and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Cleveland Guardians 6-0 to win the th...

JUNE 26 • Associated Press

Bo Bichette homers as Blue Jays win 9-1, hand slumping Phillies 6th loss in 7 games

Bo Bichette hit a two-run homer, Myles Straw and Tyler Heineman each had two hits and three RBIs, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat Philadelphia 9-1, handing the slumping Phillies the...

JUNE 5 • Associated Press

Blue Jays RHP Scherzer throws live BP, could pitch in minor league game this weekend

Blue Jays manager John Schneider says right-hander Max Scherzer threw 40 pitches of live batting practice Tuesday and could pitch in a minor league game this weekend

JUNE 3 • Associated Press

Blue Jays reinstate Gimenez and Heineman before series opener against Phillies TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays are reinstating second baseman Andres Gimenez and catcher Tyler Heineman after stints on the injured list.

JUNE 3 • THESTAR.COM

Andrés Giménez, Tyler Heineman activated from IL; Michael Stefanic, Ali Sánchez designated for assignment As expected, infielder Andrés Giménez and catcher Tyler Heineman have...

JUNE 3 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM

Blue Jays reinstate Giménez, Heineman off IL The Blue Jays reinstated Andrés Giménez off the 10-day injured list and catcher Tyler Heineman off the 7-day concussion injured list before...

JUNE 3 • MLB.COM

Back from concussion IL The Blue Jays activated Heineman from the 7-day concussion injured list Tuesday, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Heineman missed a little over a week of action with concussion symptoms. He'll serve as Alejandro Kirk's understudy at catcher.

JUNE 3 • ROTOWIRE

Phillies head into matchup with the Blue Jays on losing streak

The Philadelphia Phillies aim to end their four-game losing streak with a win against the Toronto Blue Jays

JUNE 3 • Associated Press

Athletics aim to break 10-game road skid, play the Blue Jays

The Athletics hit the road against the Toronto Blue Jays looking to break a 10-game road skid

JUNE 1 • Associated Press

Beginning assignment Heineman (concussion) will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Buffalo on Saturday, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Heineman landed on the 7-day concussion IL on Sunday after taking multiple foul balls off his catcher's mask, but he seems to be nearing the end of his recovery process. The Blue Jays haven't specified how long they plan to keep the 33-year-old backstop in the minors, though he shouldn't require too many tune-up games.

MAY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jays take on the Athletics after Clement's 4-hit game

The Toronto Blue Jays take on the Athletics after Ernie Clement had four hits against the Athletics on Friday

MAY 31 • Associated Press