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Phillies Sign Tyler Heineman

By Anthony Franco | July 6, 2021 at 9:27pm CDT

The Phillies have signed catcher Tyler Heineman to a minor league contract, according to his transactions log at MLB.com. He has been assigned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

Heineman was released from a minors pact with the Cardinals last week. The switch-hitting backstop managed just a .254/.325/.313 line over 77 plate appearances with their top affiliate in Memphis. Heineman has generally been quite productive at the minors’ top level, compiling a .284/.351/.422 mark over six seasons in Triple-A.

While Heineman hasn’t seen any big league action this season, he did get to the majors in both 2019 and 2020. The 30-year-old has suited up for the Marlins and Giants, garnering 62 MLB plate appearances. The Phils have three catchers — J.T. Realmuto, Andrew Knapp and Rafael Marchan — on the 40-man roster.

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  1. DarkSide830

    4 years ago

    man, LHV has five catchers on their roster right now

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    • WarkMohlers

      4 years ago

      The Lehigh Valley doesn’t have much going for it in general. Let them get tourists any way they can.

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      • DarkSide830

        4 years ago

        oof

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  2. whosehighpitch

    4 years ago

    Can he play 1st base?

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  3. VonPurpleHayes

    4 years ago

    Heinie Manush was the best Heinie in baseball. Also, the Phillies have played like heinie for the majority of the season.

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    • Captain Dunsel

      4 years ago

      With all due respect, that comment was asinine.

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      • VonPurpleHayes

        4 years ago

        You are right, butt I have no regrets.

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        • Captain Dunsel

          4 years ago

          Perhaps we should can this.

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        • VonPurpleHayes

          4 years ago

          Maybe it is time to (rear) end this conversation.

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        • Captain Dunsel

          4 years ago

          I concur. Perhaps we could take a trip to Northern Ireland to enjoy the Londonderry air.

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    • bpflyers1

      4 years ago

      Heinie was nothing but a bum!

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      • mazerrackham

        4 years ago

        There’s a hole in your theory.

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  4. 13Morgs13

    4 years ago

    It’s good for depth move. JT and Knapp both have been on the DL this year.

    Reply
  5. phillyballers

    4 years ago

    Probably can DFA Realmuto now.

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  6. bucketbrew35

    4 years ago

    Depth precursor to Knapp trade?

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    • David Kupsick

      4 years ago

      Maybe Marchan

      Reply
  7. jessaumodesto

    4 years ago

    Is he married to Jaime from Mythbusters?

    Reply
  8. Bob333

    4 years ago

    I see a trade coming involving Marchan for some pitching

    Reply
  9. Turtles

    4 years ago

    Trade brewing?

    Insurance if they blow it up and trade JT
    Or they plan on including Marchan or Knapp in a package

    Reply
    • VonPurpleHayes

      4 years ago

      Lol. Talk about reaching. Some signings are made for minor league depth.

      Reply
      • Turtles

        4 years ago

        Never know man. I know how these things work but unless you’re the GM, etc, no one really knows.

        Bet you’re a blast at parties!

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        • VonPurpleHayes

          4 years ago

          “Bet you’re a blast at parties!”

          For laughing at a JT trade? No one is taking that contract. We can still have fun at parties though.

          Reply
  10. Bob333

    4 years ago

    some trades are made with trades on the horizon

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  11. caryloyd

    4 years ago

    Possible trade bait. Not for him, but as a replacement for Marchan or Knapp if they are traded.

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