Toronto Blue Jays agree on new deal with catcher Tyler Heineman
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Backup catcher Tyler Hieneman avoided arbitration with the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday.
According to Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith, Heineman avoided arbitration signing a one-year contract with the Blue Jays.
Tyler Heineman and the Blue Jays have avoided arbitration, per Ben Nicholson-Smith. Heineman will earn $1,237,500 in 2026.
Career year keeps Heineman - Kirk tandem together for 2026
Heineman had a career year in 2025, logging 2.1 fWAR after having never been worth a full win over replacement in any prior season.
Heineman proved to be strong insurance for starter Alejandro Kirk last season, slashing .289/.361/.416 and producing career highs of three home runs, 20 RBIs and a .289 batting average over 61 games.
He also had two steals and a 17.8 percent strikeout rate in 174 plate appearances.
TYLER HEINEMASH 💣 Today's home run was Heineman's longest hit ball of his career! (403 FT - HR in every MLB stadium)
The 34-year-old joined the Blue Jays for a third stint with the club in 2024, appearing in five games before winning the 2025 backup job in spring training.
Tyler Heineman's HR had a xBA of .110 based on the exit velo and launch angle, but he pulled it to the perfect spot.
In over 172 games with the Miami Marlins, San Francisco Giants, Pittsburgh Pirates and Boston Red Sox, Heineman owns a career .240 batting average with four home runs and 35 RBIs.
What a day from Tyler Heineman.
- 2 hits
- Game-ending caught stealing at 2B to clinch the series sweep
That'll do just fine as #BlueJays' backup catcher.
- 2 hits
- Game-ending caught stealing at 2B to clinch the series sweep
That'll do just fine as #BlueJays' backup catcher.
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