Blue Jays bring back Heineman

The Toronto Blue Jays have claimed catcher Tyler Heineman off waivers. Photo: Toronto Blue Jays/Twitter

September 16, 2024

Official Toronto Blue Jays News Release

The Toronto Blue Jays have claimed C Tyler Heineman off waivers from the Boston Red Sox.

Additionally, C Brian Serven has been designated for assignment.

Heineman, 33, has appeared in two games with Boston this season, spending the majority of the campaign at triple-A Worcester, where he batted .252 with 11 extra-base hits, 26 RBIs, a .379 OBP, a 16.1% strikeout rate, and a 14.1% walk rate. The 5-foot-10, 190-pound catcher rejoins the Blue Jays, having played in a combined 29 major league games for the organization between 2022 and 2023. The Pacific Palisades, Calif., native has played in a total of 106 MLB games between the Marlins, Giants, Blue Jays, Pirates, and Red Sox, batting .216 with 13 extra-base hits and 15 RBIs.