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Player DetailTyler Heineman
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Dec 1, 2023
Nabbed off waivers by Mets
The Mets claimed Heineman off waivers from the Blue Jays on Friday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Heineman is a career .218/.297/.282 hitter over parts of four big-league seasons. With Francisco Alvarez and Omar Narvaez back in 2024, the 32-year-old Heineman would appear pegged for Triple-A Syracuse to begin next season.
Oct 2, 2023
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.
ANALYSIS
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.
Sep 2, 2023
Recalled to Toronto
The Blue Jays recalled Heineman from Triple-A Buffalo on Saturday.
ANALYSIS
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.
Jun 29, 2023
Optioned back to Triple-A
Toronto optioned Heineman to Triple-A Buffalo on Thursday.
ANALYSIS
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.
Jun 27, 2023
Available off bench Tuesday
Heineman (side) is expected to be available off the bench Tuesday versus the Giants, Mitch Bannon of SI.com reports.
ANALYSIS
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.
Jun 25, 2023
Leaves with injury
Heineman was removed from Sunday's win over the A's with left side discomfort, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
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.
Jun 19, 2023
Back with big club
The Blue Jays recalled Heineman from Triple-A Buffalo on Monday.
ANALYSIS
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.
Jun 13, 2023
Optioned to Triple-A
Toronto optioned Heineman to Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
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.
May 26, 2023
Added to roster
Heineman was recalled from Triple-A Buffalo by the Blue Jays on Friday, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
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.
Apr 30, 2023
Sent to Toronto
Heineman was traded from the Pirates to the Blue Jays on Sunday in exchange for Vinny Capra.
ANALYSIS
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.
Apr 26, 2023
Designated for assignment
Heineman was designated for assignment by the Pirates on Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
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.
Apr 14, 2023
Optioned to Triple-A level
Heineman was optioned Friday to Triple-A Indianapolis.
ANALYSIS
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.
Apr 5, 2023
Makes first start
Heineman went 1-for-3 with a walk, a stolen base and a run scored Tuesday against the Red Sox.
ANALYSIS
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.
Apr 4, 2023
Contract selected by PIT
Heineman had his contract selected by the Pirates on Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
Austin Hedges has landed on the 7-day concussion injured list, so Heineman gets the call to share time behind the plate with Jason Delay. It's doubtful to a fruitful fantasy situation.
Mar 28, 2023
Reassigned to minors camp
Heineman was reassigned Tuesday to the minor-league side of Pirates camp.
ANALYSIS
Austin Hedges will open the 2023 season as the primary catcher in Pittsburgh, with Jason Delay backing him up. Heineman, 31, is a career .214/.279/.276 hitter in 236 plate appearances at the MLB level.
Dec 12, 2022
Inks deal with Pittsburgh
Heineman signed a minor-league contract with the Pirates on Monday, which includes an invitation to spring training, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
ANALYSIS
Heineman will be brought in to compete for the big-league catching job, a position that has become increasingly thin for Pittsburgh since the end of the 2022 campaign. Endy Rodriguez will also get a shot to win the job as one of the top catching prospects in all of baseball. Heineman spent 62 games in the major leagues a season ago, slashing .217/.276/.268 with nine RBI, one stolen base and 16 runs scored during stops in Pittsburgh and Toronto.
Nov 18, 2022
Enters free agency
The Pirates declined to tender Heineman a contract for 2023, Justice delos Santos of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Thrust into a regular role with Pittsburgh after joining the team on a waiver claim, Heineman slumped to a .211/.277/.254 line in 52 games with the Pirates. He missed time due to a groin injury and a concussion. His experience could keep him around the game for a while yet as catching depth is always in demand.
Nov 16, 2022
DFA'd by Pittsburgh
Heineman was designated for assignment by the Pirates on Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
Heineman appeared in 62 games between the Pirates and Blue Jays last season and had a .217/.276/.268 slash line, and he won't stick on Pittsburgh's 40-man roster through the offseason.
Oct 2, 2022
Back from IL
Heineman (concussion) was activated from the 7-day injured list and is starting behind the plate Sunday against the Cardinals, Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Heineman has been unavailable for the past week-plus with a concussion, but he's cleared the necessary protocols and is back in the lineup Sunday. The 31-year-old had a .916 OPS over eight games in September prior to his stint on the injured list.
Sep 23, 2022
Placed on 7-day IL
Heineman (concussion) was placed on the 7-day injured list Friday, Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Heineman was slashing .364/.462/.455 over the past three weeks, but he will now be forced to sit out for at least a week. The move allows room for Ji-hwan Bae to join the active roster.
Aug 30, 2022
On bench again
Heineman is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Brewers, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Heineman had been scheduled to catch for the Pirates in Monday's 7-5 loss in the series opener, only to be scratched due to "manager's discretion," per Mike Persak of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Skipper Derek Shelton will keep Heineman on the bench Tuesday for a third straight contest, with each absence from the lineup coming against a right-handed starting pitcher. Jason Delay seems to have unseated Heineman as Shelton's preferred option behind the plate.
Aug 29, 2022
Late scratch Monday
Heineman is no longer in the starting lineup for Monday's game against Milwaukee, Mike Persak of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
ANALYSIS
Heineman was initially penciled into the starting lineup behind the dish, but he's since been removed due "manager's discretion," per Persak. Jason Delay will handle the catching duties and bat ninth as a result.
Aug 28, 2022
Gets Sunday off
Heineman is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies.
ANALYSIS
Heineman and Jason Delay have now alternated turns behind the plate in each of the past 10 games, with the two backstops drawing five starts apiece. Expect the timeshare to remain in place unless of one of the two catchers clearly separates himself from the other from a performance standpoint.
Aug 26, 2022
Day off Friday
Heineman isn't starting Friday against the Phillies.
ANALYSIS
Heineman has alternated starts behind the dish recently and will head to the bench after he went 1-for-2 with a double and a walk Wednesday against Atlanta. Jason Delay is starting at catcher and batting ninth.
Aug 23, 2022
Takes seat Tuesday
Heineman is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against Atlanta.
ANALYSIS
The switch-hitting Heineman will bow out of the starting nine versus Atlanta southpaw Max Fried, with the righty-hitting Jason Delay getting the nod at catcher. The two backstops are expected to work in a timeshare moving forward, with Heineman likely drawing most of the starts versus right-handed pitching.
Aug 21, 2022
Sits against southpaw
Heineman is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.
ANALYSIS
The switch-hitting Heineman will give way to the righty-hitting Jason Delay at catcher while southpaw Mike Minor takes the hill for Cincinnati. Heineman appears set to occupy the large side of a platoon at catcher following his return from the injured list Wednesday.
Aug 19, 2022
Sitting Friday
Heineman is not in the starting lineup Friday against the Reds.
ANALYSIS
Heineman will get a breather after he went 1-for-4 in Thursday's win over the Red Sox, his first game back from the groin injury that landed him on the 10-day injured list. Jason Delay will start at catcher and bat ninth versus Cincinnati.
Aug 17, 2022
Comes off IL
The Pirates reinstated Heineman (groin) from the 10-day injured list Wednesday, Alex Stumpf of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Pittsburgh optioned catcher Jose Godoy to Triple-A Indianapolis to clear space on the active roster for Heineman, who had been sidelined since Aug. 4 with a right groin strain. Now that he's healthy again, the switch-hitting Heineman could occupy the larger side of a platoon at catcher with the righty-hitting Jason Delay, though neither backstop profiles as an especially appealing fantasy option.
Aug 4, 2022
Placed on 10-day IL
The Pirates placed Heineman on the 10-day injured list Thursday with a right groin strain.
ANALYSIS
Heineman was removed from Wednesday's win over the Brewers due to the groin strain, and the issue will ultimately force him to miss at least a week and a half. Jason Delay is in line to serve as the Pirates' primary catcher in Heineman's absence, while Taylor Davis' contract was selected Thursday.
Aug 4, 2022
Nursing groin issue
Heineman was diagnosed with right groin discomfort after exiting Wednesday's win over the Brewers, Alex Stumpf of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Heineman suffered the injury while running out a groundball and should be considered day-to-day. Jason Delay should step in as Pittsburgh's primary backstop should Heineman require a trip to the injured list.
Aug 3, 2022
Leaves with injury
Heineman was removed from Wednesday's game versus the Brewers with an apparent leg injury, Justice delos Santos of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Heineman went 0-for-2 and suffered the injury while running out a grounder during the fourth inning, and he was replaced in the field for the following frame. The 31-year-old should be considered day-to-day until his status is updated.
Aug 2, 2022
Getting regular work behind plate
Heineman will start at catcher and bat ninth in Tuesday's game against the Brewers.
ANALYSIS
Heineman will pick up his fourth start in five games and appears to have overtaken Jason Delay as the Pirates' preferred option behind the plate. Considering that Heineman is hitting .231 with no home runs and one stolen base across 117 plate appearances in the majors this season and typically hits at the bottom of the order, he'll struggle to offer much fantasy value even in leagues that start two catchers.
Jul 29, 2022
Drives in pair
Heineman went 1-for-3 with two RBI and a run scored Thursday against the Phillies.
ANALYSIS
Heineman did all of his damage during a five-run rally for the Pirates in the ninth inning by delivering a two-run single before coming around to score. Since the All-Star break, Heineman has settled into a near-even timeshare with Jason Delay behind the plate, collecting three hits across 10 at-bats. Overall, Heineman has maintained a .218/.269/.267 line across 110 plate appearances on the season.
Jul 17, 2022
Heads to bench Sunday
Heineman is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rockies.
ANALYSIS
After going 2-for-3 in Saturday's 2-0 loss in what was his first start since July 2, Heineman will retreat to the bench for the series finale. Though he's available again after a stint on the family medical emergency list, Heineman looks like he could be the Pirates' No. 2 option at catcher behind Jason Delay, who gets the starting nod Sunday.
Jul 15, 2022
Activated by Pirates
Heineman (personal) was reinstated from the family medical emergency list Friday, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Heineman was away from the team since July 5 but will rejoin the team ahead of Friday's game against the Rockies. Although he isn't starting Friday, the 31-year-old will likely have a chance to serve as the Pirates' primary catcher after Michael Perez was sent down.
Jul 8, 2022
Remains sidelined
Heineman (personal) was transferred to the family medical emergency list from the paternity list Friday, Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Heineman has been away from the team since Tuesday while on paternity leave, and he needs some more time with his family before rejoining the active roster. It's unclear when the 31-year-old is expected to rejoin the team. Jason Delay should continue to serve as Pittsburgh's backup to Michael Perez in the meantime.
Jul 5, 2022
On paternity leave
The Pirates placed Heineman on paternity leave Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
Heineman figures to miss a few games while on paternity leave. Jason Delay joins the active roster to back up Michael Perez at catcher while Heineman is out.
Jun 24, 2022
Pair of hits
Heineman went 2-for-4 with an RBI Thursday against the Cubs.
ANALYSIS
Heineman started for only the second time in Pittsburgh's last five games and appears to be in a timeshare with Michael Perez. Heineman collected multiple hits in a start for the third time this season, highlighted by an RBI single in the sixth frame. Despite the decent performance, he's hitting a dreadful .184/.244/.237 across 84 plate appearances on the season.
Jun 22, 2022
On bench again
Heineman is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cubs.
ANALYSIS
Heineman is sitting for the third time in four games, and manager Derek Shelton looks like he may prefer to ride the hotter bat between his two catchers rather than anointing one as the clear top option. Michael Perez will be rewarded with another turn behind the dish after popping a home run in Tuesday's 7-1 win, but he still has more work to do to separate himself from Heineman as the two battle for playing time. Both have been equally unproductive this season, with Perez having supplied a .435 OPS while Heineman sits on a .432 mark.
Jun 21, 2022
Heads to bench Tuesday
Heineman is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Cubs.
ANALYSIS
Heineman will be getting some routine maintenance after he was behind the plate for four of the Pirates' last five contests. Michael Perez will catch for starting pitcher Roansy Contreras on Tuesday.
Jun 21, 2022
Tallies third RBI
Heineman went 1-for-4 with a double and an RBI on Monday against the Cubs.
ANALYSIS
Heineman doubled in a run in the seventh inning to contribute to a five-run rally for Pittsburgh. It was his first hit in his last 21 at-bats -- a span of seven starts. Heineman is still operating as Pittsburgh's primary catcher, though he's hitting just .155/.221/.211across 80 plate appearances on the season.
Jun 19, 2022
Hits bench Sunday
Heineman is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Giants.
ANALYSIS
Heineman started in each of the Pirates' last three games, going 0-for-9 with a walk and a run scored. Michael Perez will spell Heineman behind the dish in the series finale.
Jun 14, 2022
Out of lineup for Game 2
Heineman is not in the lineup for Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Cardinals.
ANALYSIS
Jason Delay made his MLB debut in Game 1 and Michael Perez will start the nightcap for Pittsburgh. Heineman is 2-for-22 over his past seven games and doesn't have much job security atop the depth charter at catcher.
Jun 14, 2022
Takes seat for early game
Heineman isn't included in the lineup for the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader with the Cardinals.
ANALYSIS
New call-up Jason Delay will get the start behind the plate for the early game Tuesday in what will mark his MLB debut, but expect Heineman to draw back into the starting nine for the nightcap. Heineman still looks to be ahead of both Michael Perez and Delay on the Pirates' depth chart at catcher.
Jun 12, 2022
Not in Sunday's lineup
Heineman will sit Sunday against Atlanta.
ANALYSIS
Heineman, who owns a .486 OPS in 24 games this season, has now been on the bench for three of the last five games. It's not clear that he's meaningfully ahead of Sunday's starter Michael Perez on the catcher depth chart at the moment.
Jun 11, 2022
Records steal
Heineman went 0-for-3 with a hit by pitch, a stolen base and a run scored in Saturday's 10-4 loss to Atlanta.
ANALYSIS
Heineman is not known for speed -- he had just one career stolen base and no triples entering Saturday. He was plunked in the fifth inning and promptly stole second before scoring on a Bryan Reynolds double. With Roberto Perez (hamstring) out for the year, he playing time's been there for Heineman recently, but he's 2-for-19 (.105) in six games in June. Overall, the catcher is hitting .182/.250/.236 with no home runs, two RBI and eight runs scored in 24 contests between the Pirates and the Blue Jays.
Jun 10, 2022
Heads to bench Friday
Heineman is not in the lineup for Friday's game versus Atlanta.
ANALYSIS
Heineman started six of the past eight games and will take a seat after posting a .618 OPS during that stretch. Michael Perez will start behind the plate in his place.
Jun 8, 2022
Resting Wednesday
Heineman is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Tigers.
ANALYSIS
Heineman has seemingly usurped Michael Perez as Pittsburgh's No. 1 catcher, but Perez will get the nod in the series finale as the Pirates and Tigers get together for a day game after a night game. In Tuesday's 5-3 loss, Heineman was behind the plate for all nine innings and was hitless over his three plate appearances.
Jun 4, 2022
Gets breather Saturday
Heineman isn't starting Saturday against the Diamondbacks.
ANALYSIS
Heineman drew starts in the last three games and went 3-for-10 with three runs, an RBI and two walks. Michael Perez will start behind the plate and bat ninth.
Jun 1, 2022
Starting again Wednesday
Heineman is starting Wednesday's game against the Dodgers.
ANALYSIS
Although right-hander Mitch White is starting for the Dodgers on Wednesday, Heineman will start behind the plate for the fifth time in the last seven games. Over the last six matchups, he's gone 4-for-14 with three runs, a walk and a strikeout.
Jun 1, 2022
Three hits, two runs in win
Heineman went 3-for-4 with two runs scored in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Dodgers.
ANALYSIS
Heineman rattled off three singles in the contest, and he came around to score on a Tucupita Marcano homer in the second inning and a Bryan Reynolds double in the ninth. This was Heineman's second multi-hit effort in 18 games this season. The catcher has a .222/.263/.278 slash line with no home runs, one RBI, five runs scored and two doubles through 40 plate appearances between the Pirates and the Blue Jays this year.
May 16, 2022
Claimed by Pirates
Heineman was claimed off outright waivers by the Pirates on Monday.
ANALYSIS
Heineman was sent down by the Blue Jays on Saturday, and he'll be claimed by the Pirates several days later. The 30-year-old appeared in 10 major-league games early in the year and went 4-for-15 with two doubles, two runs and an RBI. He'll likely report to Triple-A Indianapolis to begin his time with his new organization.
May 14, 2022
Heading to minors
Heineman was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo on Saturday.
ANALYSIS
The 30-year-old served as catching depth for the Blue Jays over the last month, but he'll head back to the minors after Danny Jansen (oblique) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list. Heineman went 4-for-15 with two doubles, two runs, an RBI and four strikeouts over 10 major-league games and should see more consistent playing time in Buffalo.
Apr 11, 2022
Contract selected by Toronto
Heineman had his contract selected by the Blue Jays and will be active for Monday's game against the Yankees, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.
ANALYSIS
The 30-year-old was unable to grab a spot on Toronto's Opening Day roster but will join the big-league club with Danny Jansen (oblique) landing on the injured list. Heineman is unlikely to see much action since the Blue Jays still have Alejandro Kirk and Zack Collins as options behind the plate.
Apr 5, 2022
Heads to minors
The Blue Jays reassigned Heineman to minor-league camp Tuesday, Mitch Bannon of SI.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Heineman was attending camp as a non-roster invitee and was behind at least Danny Jansen, Alejandro Kirk, Zack Collins and Gabriel Moreno on the organizational depth chart at catcher, so he never had much hope of earning a spot on the Blue Jays' Opening Day roster. The 30-year-old backstop is expected to report to Triple-A Buffalo, where he'll likely serve as Moreno's primary understudy.
Mar 13, 2022
Gets MiLB deal from Jays
Heineman agreed Sunday with the Blue Jays on a minor-league contract, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.
ANALYSIS
Heineman is expected to slot in as catching depth for Toronto at Triple-A Buffalo in 2022 after he spent the entire 2021 campaign between two Triple-A affiliates in Lehigh Valley and Memphis as a member of the Phillies and Cardinals organizations, respectively. The 30-year-old backstop has previously gotten tastes of the big leagues in the 2019 season with the Marlins and the 2020 season with the Giants, slashing a collective .208/.288/.302 over 62 career plate appearances.
Jul 7, 2021
Signs minor-league contract
Heineman signed a minor-league contract with the Phillies on Saturday.
ANALYSIS
Heineman began the season at Triple-A Memphis, and he hit .254 with four doubles, eight runs and five RBI in 21 minor-league games before he was released by the Cardinals on Thursday. The 30-year-old has been assigned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley, and he could be an option to serve as catching depth at some point during the second half of the season.
Jul 1, 2021
Let go by Cardinals
The Cardinals released Heineman on Thursday.
ANALYSIS
Heineman was cut loose from the Triple-A Memphis roster to make room for lefty reliever T.J. McFarland, who finalized a split contract with the Cardinals on Thursday. The 30-year-old switch-hitting backstop appeared in 21 games for Memphis, slashing .254/.325/.313 across 77 plate appearances.
Mar 28, 2021
Dismissed from big-league camp
The Cardinals reassigned Heineman on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
As anticipated, the Cardinals will begin the season with Andrew Knizner as their No. 2 catcher behind Yadier Molina, leaving no room for Heineman on the 26-man roster. Heineman served as the Giants' Opening Day catcher last season, but he was cast off the 40-man roster in November after slashing .190/.292/.214 across his 50 plate appearances during the abbreviated 60-game campaign.
Nov 13, 2020
Signs minor-league contract
Heineman signed a minor-league contract with the Cardinals on Friday as a non-roster invitee.
ANALYSIS
Heineman appeared in 15 major-league contests with the Giants during the 2020 season, but he failed to generate much production, slashing .190/.292/.214 with a double and one RBI. The 29-year-old will get to work with the major-league coaching staff during spring training as he prepares to join his third team in as many seasons.
Nov 2, 2020
Moves on from Giants
The Giants declared Heineman a free agent Sunday, Chris Hilburn-Trenkle of Baseball America reports.
ANALYSIS
Heineman served as the Giants' Opening Day catcher, but he was unseated by Chadwick Tromp for the top job by midseason before both backstops fell behind top prospect Joey Bart in the pecking order. With Buster Posey (personal) poised to return from the restricted list to join Bart as the Giants' catching options in 2021, San Francisco outrighted Heineman off the 40-man roster over the weekend. He'll now be free to join another organization that's looking to shore up its depth behind the dish.
Nov 1, 2020
Outrighted to Triple-A
Heineman was outrighted to Triple-A Sacramento on Sunday, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
The Giants will bump Heineman off the 40-man roster as free agency officially opens. The 29-year-old backstop has a .208 average and one home run in 62 MLB plate appearances over the past two seasons.
Aug 20, 2020
Sent to alterate camp
Heineman was optioned to San Francisco's alternate camp site Thursday, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
ANALYSIS
Heineman's move to the team's satellite camp corresponds with top prospect Joey Bart's move to the majors. The backstop appeared in 13 games during his time with the Giants and hit .195 with a 4:6 BB:K.
Aug 7, 2020
Remains on bench
Heineman is not in the lineup Friday against the Dodgers, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
ANALYSIS
Heineman started four of the Giants' first five games behind the plate, but he's since started just four of the team's last 10 contests. Chadwick Tromp remains the starting backstop Friday.
Aug 6, 2020
Sits in favor of Tromp
Heineman is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Rockies.
ANALYSIS
Heineman operated as the Giants' clear No. 1 catcher during the July portion of the team's schedule, but he's settled into more a timeshare behind the plate since Chadwick Tromp replaced Rob Brantly as the other backstop on the active roster. Tromp has offered more fantasy-friendly numbers thus far than Heineman, who is slashing .222/.323/.259 with one-extra base through 31 plate appearances.
Aug 3, 2020
Sitting again Monday
Heineman isn't in the lineup Monday against the Rockies.
ANALYSIS
Heineman had alternated starts with Chadwick Tromp at catcher over the past few days. However, Tromp will start behind the dish for the second consecutive game Monday, batting eighth.
Aug 2, 2020
Day off Sunday
Heineman is not in the lineup Sunday against the Rangers, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Heineman and Chadwick Tromp have alternated stars over the past five games, and that trend continues after Heineman started Saturday and went 1-for-3 with a run scored and a double.
Jul 31, 2020
Not starting Friday
Heineman is not in the lineup Friday against the Rangers, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
ANALYSIS
Heineman is the clear primary catcher in San Francisco through the first eight games. He's started eight times, with Rob Brantly starting once and Chadwick Tromp, who starts Friday, getting the nod twice.
Jul 29, 2020
Gets breather
Heineman is not starting Wednesday against the Padres, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
ANALYSIS
Heineman will give way to Chadwick Tromp behind the dish Wednesday after starting each of the past three games. In four appearances this season, Heineman is 5-for-13 with a pair of runs scored and a 2:2 BB:K.
Jul 24, 2020
Not in lineup Friday
Heineman isn't in the lineup for Friday's game against the Dodgers, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Heineman started in the Giants' season opener Thursday, but he'll give way to Rob Brantly behind the plate as the two are expected to have a timeshare this season. Brantly is batting ninth in Friday's contest.
Jul 23, 2020
Added to roster
The Giants selected Heineman's contract Thursday.
ANALYSIS
Heineman essentially clinched a roster spot earlier this month when Buster Posey opted out of the 2020 season, so the Giants' decision to select his contract was fully expected. He's expected to split time behind the dish with Rob Brantly to begin the season, but a hot start offensively could quickly allow Heineman to establish himself as the clear No. 1 option.
Jun 29, 2020
In 60-man player pool
Heineman made the Giants' 60-man roster.
ANALYSIS
He was in camp on a minor-league deal, but with Aramis Garcia (hip) out through at least mid-August, Heineman is now competing with Rob Brantly (also on a minor-league deal) to be Buster Posey's backup. Joey Bart is also on the 60-man roster but is not expected to open the season in the majors.
Mar 25, 2020
Competing for backup job
Heineman was competing with Rob Brantly for the backup catching job before spring training was suspended, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
ANALYSIS
Expected backup catcher Aramis Garcia underwent labrum surgery on his hip in early February and is out at least six months , leaving the Giants with a hole behind starter Buster Posey. Heineman didn't make a great case in spring training with a .489 OPS in 11 games, though Brantly also struggled in his own right.
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