Blue Jays Place Heineman on 7-Day IL, Promote Sanchez

The Toronto Blue Jays placed backup catcher Tyler Heineman on the seven-day injured list due to concussion symptoms, retroactive to May 23, and called up Ali Sánchez from Triple-A Buffalo to take his place. Sánchez, who signed a minor-league contract with the Blue Jays in December, spent the 2024 season with the Miami Marlins, where he struggled offensively, batting .167 with five runs and four RBIs in 96 plate appearances. Heineman had been performing well before the injury, batting .396 with 10 runs, six RBIs, and a home run in 48 at-bats. Additionally, the Blue Jays designated left-handed pitcher Josh Walker for assignment after he appeared in only three games with a 7.20 ERA. These roster moves followed the recent placement of reliever Yimi Garcia on the 15-day injured list with a right shoulder impingement and recall of Paxton Schultz from Triple-A. Sánchez is expected to see limited playing time given Alejandro Kirk's role as the team's primary catcher.