{"id":100904,"date":"2025-05-25T15:37:14","date_gmt":"2025-05-25T19:37:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/?p=100904"},"modified":"2025-05-25T15:37:14","modified_gmt":"2025-05-25T19:37:14","slug":"blue-jays-select-minor-league-catcher","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/2025\/05\/25\/blue-jays-select-minor-league-catcher\/","title":{"rendered":"Blue Jays Select Minor League Catcher to MLB Roster Amid Injury"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/2025\/05\/24\/blue-jays-yimi-garcia-injury\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">The Toronto Blue Jays<\/a> have placed Tyler Heineman on the seven-day injury list and have called up catcher Ali Sanchez. He will be active for today&#8217;s game against the Tampa Bay Rays. In a corresponding move, the Blue Jays have designated Josh Walker for assignment. <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/2023\/12\/01\/tyler-heineman-mets-waivers\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">Heineman<\/a> has been placed on the shelf with a concussion retroactive to May 23rd.<\/p>\n<p>According to MLB Pipeline, Sanchez was a 15th-ranked prospect with the New York Mets in 2016. In addition, Sanchez is a versatile player who can also play right field. This season with Triple-A Buffalo, he has hit .253 with two doubles and 15 RBI and a .324 OBP. Sanchez has gained recognition as a top-notch defensive catcher since he excels as a receiver who is known for possessing solid framing by stealing strikes. His presence on the Blue Jays MLB roster will enhance their catcher depth.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Blue Jays Select Ali Sanchez, Designate Josh Walker, Place Tyler Heineman On 7-Day IL <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/NMLX6vHo0J\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/t.co\/NMLX6vHo0J<\/a> <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/kRTNJyYEYR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/kRTNJyYEYR<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 MLB Trade Rumors (@mlbtraderumors) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/mlbtraderumors\/status\/1926674547526320503?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">May 25, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2>Former Mets Top Prospect Activated to Blue Jays MLB Roster Amid Injury<\/h2>\n<h3>Why Sanchez Is Solid Behind the Plate<\/h3>\n<div class=\"RJPOee mNfcNd\">\n<div class=\"EyBRub jUja0e aPfNm\" data-ve-view=\"\" data-kpfbbcast=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAsQBQ\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiEyMLslb-NAxXYF1kFHShGIJIQ2b4KegQICxAF\">\n<div class=\"Pqkn2e rNSxBe\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiEyMLslb-NAxXYF1kFHShGIJIQ274KegQICxAG\">\n<div class=\"jloFI GkDqAd\">\n<div data-hveid=\"CAsQBw\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiEyMLslb-NAxXYF1kFHShGIJIQ7uAMegQICxAH\">\n<div class=\"UxeQfc\">\n<div class=\"LT6XE\">\n<div class=\"f5cPye\" data-rl=\"en\" data-lht=\"632\">\n<div class=\"WaaZC\">\n<div class=\"RJPOee EIJn2\">\n<div class=\"rPeykc\" data-hveid=\"CAMQAQ\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiEyMLslb-NAxXYF1kFHShGIJIQo_EKegQIAxAB\"><span data-huuid=\"15940350098232528361\">When it comes to Sanchez, he&#8217;s earned credit from pitchers through praise for his receiving skills, in addition to his framing and knack for stealing strikes. He also possesses<\/span><span data-huuid=\"15940350098232525260\"> solid athleticism, and his strong framing abilities have been established for limiting offense and runs. Also, Sanchez can guide the ball to the plate, which fools hitters into believing it is a strike when it should be called a ball. This adds to his high-caliber framing skills. The former top prospect has demonstrated control by effectively handling the ball. His athleticism is recognized through his ability to move firmly behind the plate.<\/span><\/div>\n<div data-hveid=\"CAMQAQ\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiEyMLslb-NAxXYF1kFHShGIJIQo_EKegQIAxAB\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"rPeykc\" data-hveid=\"CAMQAQ\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiEyMLslb-NAxXYF1kFHShGIJIQo_EKegQIAxAB\">\n<p><span data-huuid=\"15940350098232525260\">This permits him to make dynamite plays on balls that land in the dirt\/near the plate. He has quick reactive skills, where he can make good and fast transfers. He can anticipate plays well when it comes to throwing the ball to second base to nab base stealers. This is a strong asset that <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/2025\/02\/16\/alejandro-kirk-named-blue-jays-full-time-catcher\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">full-time catcher<\/a> Alejandro Kirk has already demonstrated this season. Lastly, he also encompasses solid management and valuable intangibles. He has generated positive feedback from coaches as well as pitchers. Making him a solid option for the Blue Jays to have in their system. Overall, seeing him in action while Heinemann recovers from his concussion will be compelling. This is a great opportunity for the 28-year-old to make a good impression for the Blue Jays at the big-league level. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>Main Photo Credits: Dave Nelson-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"WaaZC\">\n<div class=\"RJPOee EIJn2\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"zMgcWd dSKvsb\" data-il=\"\">\n<div data-crb-p=\"\">\n<div class=\"xFTqob\">\n<div class=\"vM0jzc\">\n<div class=\"NPrrbc\" data-cid=\"163f84e8-9358-493c-9821-6c884315c346\" data-uuids=\"13602745489302552000,13602745489302550441,13602745489302548882\">\n<div class=\"BMebGe btku5b fCrZyc LwdV0e FR7ZSc OJeuxf\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"View related links\" data-hveid=\"CCQQAQ\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiEyMLslb-NAxXYF1kFHShGIJIQ3fYKegQIJBAB\">\n<div class=\"niO4u\">\n<div class=\"kHtcsd\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"zMgcWd dSKvsb\" data-il=\"\">\n<div data-crb-p=\"\">\n<div class=\"xFTqob\">\n<div class=\"vM0jzc\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Toronto Blue Jays have placed Tyler Heineman on the seven-day injury list and have called up catcher Ali Sanchez. He will be active for today&#8217;s game against the Tampa Bay Rays. In a corresponding move, the Blue Jays have designated Josh Walker for assignment. 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