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Blue Jays' Tyler Heineman: Lands with Toronto
The Toronto Blue Jays claimed Tyler Heineman off waivers from the Red Sox on Monday.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.
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Red Sox's Tyler Heineman: Pushed off 40-man
The Boston Red Sox designated Tyler Heineman for assignment Saturday, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.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.
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Red Sox's Tyler Heineman: Heads back to Triple-A
The Boston Red Sox optioned Tyler Heineman to Triple-A Worcester on Thursday, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.As expected, Heineman's stay with the Red Sox was a brief one. Boston called him up from Worcester on Monday to provide another option at catcher while Connor Wong (personal) was away from the team on paternity leave, but Heineman will head back to the minors after Wong was activated Thursday. Heineman picked up one at-bat during his latest stint in the majors.
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Red Sox's Tyler Heineman: Elevated from Triple-A
The Boston Red Sox recalled Tyler Heineman from Triple-A Worcester on Monday, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.Heineman will join the big club in advance of its three-game series with the Blue Jays while top backstop Connor Wong (personal) goes on the paternity list in a corresponding move. Reese McGuire will start at catcher Monday and should serve as the Red Sox's primary option behind the plate over Heineman until Wong likely rejoins the team Thursday.
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Red Sox's Tyler Heineman: Sent back to minors
The Boston Red Sox optioned Tyler Heineman to Triple-A Worcester on Wednesday.Heineman's latest stint in the majors lasted just one day, and he didn't make an appearance. He's clearing out to make room on the roster for the return of Tyler O'Neill (knee) from the 10-day injured list.
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Red Sox's Tyler Heineman: Recalled from Triple-A
The Boston Red Sox recalled Tyler Heineman from Triple-A Worcester on Tuesday, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.It's not yet clear what the corresponding transaction will be. Heineman, 32, had one brief stint with the Red Sox earlier this season, receiving one plate appearance. The catcher has a career .580 OPS over parts of five seasons at the major-league level.
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Red Sox's Tyler Heineman: Activated, optioned to Triple-A
Tyler Heineman (hamstring) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list and optioned to Triple-A Worcester on Saturday, Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald reports.Heineman has been out since April 23 with a right hamstring strain, but he'll now return to regular action at Triple-A. The catcher has produced a .235 average with a double, three RBI, eight runs scored and two stolen bases over 34 at-bats in 12 games with Worcester this season. Both Connor Wong and Reese McGuire are healthy at the major-league level, but Heineman is likely the next man up if Boston needs another backstop down the road.
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Red Sox's Tyler Heineman: Initiates rehab assignment
Tyler Heineman (hamstring) began a rehab assignment Saturday with Double-A Portland and went 1-for-3 with a run and an RBI while serving as a designated hitter.On the 10-day injured list since April 23 with a right hamstring strain, Heineman will likely need to make multiple starts at catcher during his rehab assignment before he's activated. Heineman still has one minor-league option remaining, so he could eventually settle at Triple-A Worcester once activated if both of the Boston Red Sox's top two backstops (Connor Wong and Reese McGuire) are both healthy.
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Red Sox's Tyler Heineman: Out with strained hamstring
The Boston Red Sox placed Tyler Heineman on the 10-day injured list Monday, retroactive to April 22, with a right hamstring strain.Heineman evidently must have suffered the injury during Sunday's game against the Pirates. He'll be eligible to return in early May but isn't a given to be back on the big-league roster once he's healthy, as the Red Sox might send him to Triple-A Worcester instead.
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Red Sox's Tyler Heineman: Officially joins big club
The Boston Red Sox recalled Tyler Heineman from Triple-A Worcester on Sunday, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.The 32-year-old will join the active roster as Tristan Casas (ribs) makes his way to the 10-day injured list. Heineman will provide depth behind the plate as Boston's No. 3 catcher and is unlikely to see significant playing time.