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9 hours agoClock is ticking on Heineman as Kirk nears return to Blue Jays
Tyler Heineman's roster spot is in jeopardy due to poor performance and the return of Alejandro Kirk.
Back in 2018, the Mexican catcher signed for a bonus of $100,000 with the San Diego Padres. He had a few solid seasons out west, finishing the 2021 season with a 122 wRC+, and hitting a career-high 10 home runs in 2022, but the switch-hitter was always known as a glove-first catcher. He got a cup of tea in Triple-A during the 2024 season, but mainly played the 2025 season in Double-A when he was in the Padres organization.