Tyler Heineman, a 33-year-old catcher, has played briefly across five MLB seasons, serving primarily as a backup and filling a niche role in teams' farm systems. His professional journey includes stints with six MLB teams, and he is valued for his defensive skills and team harmony. Signed by the Jays from the Red Sox, Heineman faces uncertainty with potential DFA if he does not secure a spot. Despite lacking offensive prowess, he offers experience, though competition for his position is anticipated with the potential addition of Christian Bethancourt.
Right now, Heineman and Kirk are the only catchers on the 40-man roster, but the Jays signed Christian Bethancourt to a minor-league contract, and Bethancourt would be a better choice for second catcher.
Collection
[
|
...
]