TYLER HEINEMAN NEWS

Lands with Toronto The Blue Jays claimed Heineman off waivers from the Red Sox on Monday.

Impact Heineman has a minor-league option remaining, but he appears set to join the Blue Jays' 28-man active roster after Toronto designated its backup catcher (Brian Serven) for assignment in a corresponding move. The 33-year-old Heineman will be beginning his third stint with Toronto after spending time in the organization during the 2022 and 2023 seasons.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pushed off 40-man The Red Sox designated Heineman for assignment Saturday, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

Impact Heineman has been in the minors since June 24, where he has since slashed .262/.375/.492 with four homers and 11 RBI across 73 plate appearances. Despite his solid performance, he'll be stripped of his spot on the 40-man roster in favor of Zach Penrod, who was selected from Triple-A Worcester in a corresponding move.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Friday's Transactions BASEBALL Major League Baseball American League BOSTON RED SOX — Acquired C Tyler Heineman from the New York Mets in exchange for cash consid...

FEBRUARY 2, 2024 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Designated for assignment The Mets designated Heineman for assignment Tuesday, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.

Impact Heineman will lose his spot on the 40-man roster to Adam Ottavino, whose signing was made official Tuesday. Heineman slashed .237/.383/.316 in 47 plate appearances between the Pirates and Blue Jays last season, and logged similar numbers with the teams' Triple-A affiliates.

JANUARY 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Mets claim Tyler Heineman off waivers from Blue Jays and Cooper Hummel from Mariners The Mets claimed catcher Tyler Heineman off waivers from the Toronto Blue Jays and outfielder/catcher Cooper Hummel from the Seattle Mariner...

DECEMBER 1, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Mets claim Tyler Heineman off waivers from Blue Jays and Cooper Hummel from Mariners

The Mets claimed catcher Tyler Heineman off waivers from the Toronto Blue Jays and outfielder/catcher Cooper Hummel from the Seattle Mariners

DECEMBER 1, 2023 • Associated Press

Plates three RBI Sunday Heineman went 2-for-3 with a triple, a walk, three RBI and a run scored in Sunday's 12-8 loss to the Rays.

Impact Heineman opened up the scoring for the Blue Jays with a two-run triple in the second and then added on with an RBI-single in the sixth. Sunday was Heineman's second multi-hit game of the year and his first RBI of the season. For now, he's the team's backup catcher with Danny Jansen (finger) working his way back from a fractured right middle finger, but he could lose his roster spot with Jansen expressing optimism he could return for a potential postseason run.

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tyler Heineman's RBI single | 10/01/2023 The Official Site of Major League Baseball

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • MLB.COM

Tyler Heineman's two-run triple | 10/01/2023 Tyler Heineman lines a two-run triple to right field to trim the Blue Jays' deficit to 8-2 in the 2nd inning

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • MLB.COM

Recalled to Toronto The Blue Jays recalled Heineman from Triple-A Buffalo on Saturday.

Impact With Danny Jansen (finger) on the 10-day IL, Heineman will come up from the majors to serve as the backup to Alejandro Kirk. Heineman has gone 5-for-16 in the majors since being traded from Pittsburgh in late April.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned back to Triple-A Toronto optioned Heineman to Triple-A Buffalo on Thursday.

Impact Alejandro Kirk (hand) is back from the 10-day injured list, so Heineman was no longer needed as depth at the catcher position. The 32-year-old holds a weak .217/.290/.277 career batting line in 266 major-league plate appearances.

JUNE 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available off bench Tuesday Heineman (side) is expected to be available off the bench Tuesday versus the Giants, Mitch Bannon of SI.com reports.

Impact Heineman was removed from Sunday's series finale against the Athletics because of left side discomfort, but an MRI taken Monday turned up clean for any structural damage. He's healthy but probably at risk of losing his spot on the Blue Jays' major-league roster when Alejandro Kirk (hand) returns from the injured list later this week.

JUNE 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves with injury Heineman was removed from Sunday's win over the A's with left side discomfort, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

Impact Heineman appeared to tweak something on a swing during in the eighth inning and was unable to finish the plate appearance. The 32-year-old is serving as Toronto's backup catcher with Alejandro Kirk (hand) on the injured list, so the club may need additional catching depth if Heineman will be unavailable for more than a day or two.

JUNE 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back with big club The Blue Jays recalled Heineman from Triple-A Buffalo on Monday.

Impact He'll provide the Blue Jays with an extra body at catcher behind No. 1 backstop Danny Jansen after Alejandro Kirk (hand) was placed on the 10-day injured list Monday. Jansen should handle the bulk of the work behind the dish while Kirk is on the shelf, so Heineman may be in store for just a couple starts per week during his upcoming stint in the big leagues.

JUNE 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Toronto optioned Heineman to Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday.

Impact Danny Jansen (groin) is back from the injured list, so Heineman's presence was no longer needed. The 31-year-old catcher has gone 4-for-19 (.211) with one extra-base in nine major-league games this season between Pirates and Blue Jays.

JUNE 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Added to roster Heineman was recalled from Triple-A Buffalo by the Blue Jays on Friday, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

Impact He's replacing the injured Danny Jansen (groin) on the roster. Heineman could get the occasional start while Jansen is on the mend, but Alejandro Kirk will be Toronto's primary catcher.

MAY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jays acquire C Tyler Heineman from Pirates The Toronto Blue Jays acquired catcher Tyler Heineman from the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday in exchange for infielder Vinny Capra.

APRIL 30, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Blue Jays acquire C Tyler Heineman from Pirates The Toronto Blue Jays acquired catcher Tyler Heineman from the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday in exchange for infielder Vinny Capra.

APRIL 30, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Blue Jays acquire C Tyler Heineman from Pirates The Toronto Blue Jays acquired catcher Tyler Heineman from the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday in exchange for infielder Vinny Capra.

APRIL 30, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Blue Jays trade Vinny Capra to Pirates for catcher Tyler Heineman The Blue Jays have acquired a third-string catcher. ...

APRIL 30, 2023 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM

Sent to Toronto Heineman was traded from the Pirates to the Blue Jays on Sunday in exchange for Vinny Capra.

Impact Heineman was designated for assignment by Pittsburgh on Wednesday, and Toronto opted to trade for him rather than risk a waiver claim. He should head to Triple-A Buffalo to serve as organizational catching depth.

APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for assignment Heineman was designated for assignment by the Pirates on Wednesday.

Impact This move clears out a 40-man roster spot for Cody Bolton, who is joining the Pirates' bullpen ahead of Wednesday night's game against the Dodgers. A journeyman catcher, Heineman heads into DFA limbo with a career .210/.276/.269 major-league batting line.

APRIL 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A level Heineman was optioned Friday to Triple-A Indianapolis.

Impact Heineman gets the boot with fellow catcher Austin Hedges returning from the 7-day concussion injured list. Jason Delay remains up as the Pirates' other option at catcher.

APRIL 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes first start Heineman went 1-for-3 with a walk, a stolen base and a run scored Tuesday against the Red Sox.

Impact Heineman was called up Tuesday after Austin Hedges (concussion) was played on the injured list, and he immediately drew a start behind the plate while hitting ninth. He had a key sequence to provide Pittsburgh with an insurance run during the seventh inning, as he reached base on a single, stole second base and then came around to score. Heineman managed just a .544 OPS across 174 plate appearances in the majors in 2022, so his ability to provide ongoing production is questionable at best.

APRIL 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates place Austin Hedges on concussion injured list, select Tyler Heineman The Pirates on Tuesday put Austin Hedges on the seven-day concussion injured list and selected the contract of Tyler Heineman.

APRIL 4, 2023 • POST-GAZETTE.COM