"Tyler Heineman is projected to earn a salary of $1 million in 2026, and considering how well he played last season, he could represent the easiest decision of the offseason. 1 more Blue Jay could be on non-tender chopping block after three others have left Daulton Varsho, Eric Lauer, and Ernie Clement are "no-brainer" picks to be retained at higher salaries next season, and Heineman should be nearly as easy a call for the front office."
"The switch-hitter got into 61 games with the Blue Jays last year, and hit a career-best .289, with eight doubles, three homers, 20 RBI, and a .777 OPS. He also threw out 16 of 53 would-be base stealers, a 30.2% success rate, which is much higher than the league average of 21.5. He worked well with the pitching staff, was obviously loved by his teammates, and accepted his limited playing time without complaint."
The Blue Jays face offseason decisions on 40-man roster players set for arbitration raises. Relief pitchers Ryan Burr, Nick Sandlin, and Dillon Tate elected free agency and departed. Tyler Heineman projects to earn about $1 million in 2026 after a breakout season, making him an easy arbitration decision. Heineman appeared in 61 games, hit .289 with eight doubles, three homers, 20 RBI, and a .777 OPS, and threw out 16 of 53 would-be base stealers (30.2%). Alejandro Kirk received a five-year, $58 million extension beginning in 2026, leaving Heineman as a veteran backup candidate while the front office explores catching options.
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