Blue Jays place backup catcher Tyler Heineman on 7-day IL, call up Ali Sanchez
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Toronto Blue Jays had to shake up their roster before Sunday's series finale against the Tampa Bay Rays.
Backup catcher Tyler Heineman was placed on the seven-day injured list after reporting concussion symptoms on Saturday. They called up Ali Sanchez from Triple-A Buffalo and had him in the lineup catching Chris Bassitt on Sunday.
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In 2024, Sánchez had 96 plate appearances with the Marlins but struggled at the plate, batting just .167 with five runs and four RBIs.
Heineman took a few foul balls off his catcher's mask in a game against the San Diego Padres on Thursday. His seven-day concussion IL stint is retroactive to May 23.
Heineman is batting .396 with 10 runs, six RBIs and a homer in 48 at-bats.
The Blue Jays also designated left-handed pitcher Josh Walker for assignment. Walker appeared in only three games this season, pitching five innings with a 7.20 ERA, eight strikeouts and two walks.
These moves come less than 24 hours after the Blue Jays placed reliever Yimi Garcia on the 15-day injured list with a right shoulder impingement and recalled Paxton Schultz from Triple-A.
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