{"id":77688,"date":"2024-06-24T17:21:38","date_gmt":"2024-06-24T21:21:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/?p=77688"},"modified":"2024-06-24T17:21:38","modified_gmt":"2024-06-24T21:21:38","slug":"tyler-heineman-recalled-red-sox-roster-moves","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/2024\/06\/24\/tyler-heineman-recalled-red-sox-roster-moves\/","title":{"rendered":"Red Sox Veteran Catcher Recalled Among Flurry Of Roster Moves"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Red Sox announced a flurry of roster moves Monday afternoon. Veteran catcher <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/h\/heinety01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-06-24_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tyler Heineman<\/a>, along with right-handers <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/c\/campbis01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-06-24_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Isaiah Campbell<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/w\/winckjo01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-06-24_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Josh Winckowski<\/a>, were recalled from Triple-A Worcester. In order to make room on the roster, Boston starting catcher <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/w\/wongco01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-06-24_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Connor Wong<\/a> was placed on the paternity leave list in what is assumed to be a short absence. Pitchers <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/b\/booseca01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-06-24_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cam Booser<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/k\/kellebr01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-06-24_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Brad Keller<\/a> were also sent down to the Worcester WooSox.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">The <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/RedSox?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#RedSox<\/a> today announced the following roster moves: <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/TSghQ98qHD\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/TSghQ98qHD<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Red Sox (@RedSox) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RedSox\/status\/1805316219127398513?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">June 24, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2><b>Tyler Heineman Recalled Among Flurry of Red Sox Roster Moves<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">None of the six players moved around by Boston on Monday were related to injuries. The Red Sox have already made headlining roster transactions in the past week, activating three players off the injured list. Those include outfielder <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/a\/abreuwi02.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-06-24_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Wilyer Abreu<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/2024\/06\/22\/breakout-red-sox-rookie-returns-from-injured-list\/\" target=\"_self\">sprained ankle<\/a>), reliever <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/search\/search.fcgi?pid=martich02,martin022chr&amp;search=Chris+Martin&amp;utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-06-24_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Chris Martin<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/2024\/06\/18\/chris-martin-activated-il-stint\/\" target=\"_self\">anxiety<\/a>), and middle infielder <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/g\/gonzaro01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-06-24_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Romy Gonzalez<\/a> (hamstring strain).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Heineman Recalled, Wong Placed On Paternity\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heineman was brought back to the majors for the third time this season on Monday. He was previously recalled on April 21 and <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/2024\/06\/04\/tyler-heineman-recalled-red-sox\/\" target=\"_self\">June 4<\/a> for a total of three days. Heineman has appeared once for the Red Sox in 2024. He went 0-for-1 and was hit by a pitch against the Pittsburgh Pirates in late April. Heineman is batting .242 with a .720 OPS in 30 Triple-A games this season. In his five-year MLB career, the veteran catcher has appeared in 105 games, tallying one home run and 15 RBI with five different organizations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Red Sox have acquired catcher Tyler Heineman from the Mets in exchange for cash considerations.<\/p>\n<p>Had the quickest average exchange time (0.63 seconds) in baseball last year. Posted a 98 OPS+ in 22 games in 2023.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/c\/castima03.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-06-24_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Max Castillo<\/a> was DFA\u2019d to open up a spot.<a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/0KKmJ6fP2m\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/0KKmJ6fP2m<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Tyler Milliken \u26be\ufe0f (@tylermilliken_) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/tylermilliken_\/status\/1753493201447510436?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">February 2, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Going the other way on Monday was Boston\u2019s starting catcher Connor Wong. The 28-year-old was placed on the paternity leave list, signaling a short break. He\u2019s in the midst of his <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/2024\/05\/28\/connor-wong-providing-positive-red-sox\/\" target=\"_self\">best professional season<\/a>, batting .330 with seven homers and 29 RBI in 57 contests with the Red Sox. Wong has played 50 of his games at catcher and has split a total of 15 innings between first and second base. He currently leads Boston in batting average and ranks second in OPS.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Connor Wong has driven in 8 runs over his last 6 games. ?\u200d? <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/O5NZYEw3eA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/O5NZYEw3eA<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 MLB (@MLB) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MLB\/status\/1804947438907928965?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">June 23, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3><b>Campbell and Winckowski Return<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Campbell returns to Boston for the second time in 2024. He made the Opening Day roster, appearing in seven games before landing on the injured list with a right shoulder issue. Campbell struggled, posting a 12.79 ERA and 2.053 WHIP. He came off the IL and was optioned to Triple-A on June 6. Since returning to action, Campbell has pitched to a 2.19 ERA over 12 1\/3 innings.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Let us help you get to know Isaiah Campbell&#8230; <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/JinAR4nWBT\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/JinAR4nWBT<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Red Sox (@RedSox) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RedSox\/status\/1774279081065922657?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">March 31, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like Campbell, Winckowski also began the year with the Red Sox. However, he had a longer stint with the club, appearing 12 times and starting three contests. Winckowski threw just over 24 innings with a 3.33 ERA. He headed to Triple-A in early May and hadn\u2019t been recalled since until Monday. Unlike in Boston, he played mostly as a starter with Worcester. In six starts and seven appearances, Winckowski had a 2.87 ERA and a 3-2 record in Triple-A. Opponents batted .254 against the right-hander during his time in the minors.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Josh Winckowski just made <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/search\/search.fcgi?pid=brownse01,brown-004set&amp;search=Seth+Brown&amp;utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-06-24_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Seth Brown<\/a> swing at a pitch at his eyes. <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Ouo3Bj1Fop\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/Ouo3Bj1Fop<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Tyler Milliken \u26be\ufe0f (@tylermilliken_) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/tylermilliken_\/status\/1775381097045533024?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">April 3, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>Booser and Keller Make Way<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Booser was sent down to Worcester on Monday after spending most of 2024 in the big leagues. He made his MLB debut on April 19 after spending the first couple of weeks in Triple-A. Over 26 games and 28 innings, Booser had a 3.21 ERA, three holds, and a save. Before returning to the minors, he had eight consecutive scoreless outings. The 32-year-old has a 4.72 career ERA over eight years in MiLB.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Alright, this story from tonight\u2019s broadcast by <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/johnsadak?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@johnsadak<\/a> was awesome on Red Sox Pitcher Cam Booser.<\/p>\n<p>What a comeback story.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Battled injuries<br \/>\n&#8211; Tommy John Surgery<br \/>\n&#8211; Got hit by a car<br \/>\n&#8211; Broke his back<br \/>\n&#8211; Retired in 2017 to become a carpenter<br \/>\n&#8211; Four years later, said going\u2026 <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/hMAKyb5xGx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/hMAKyb5xGx<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Reds Daily (@RedsDaily4) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RedsDaily4\/status\/1804362519923875910?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">June 22, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keller\u2019s return to Triple-A on Monday comes less than a month after the Red Sox signed him. He began the year with the Chicago White Sox, pitching to a 4.86 ERA in five games and two starts. Keller was designated for assignment on May 20 and elected free agency two days later. Boston signed him on May 26 and he made his first appearance for the club at the beginning of June. In nine contests, Keller struggled with a 5.40 ERA.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Brad Keller with a 1-2-3 8th the <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/RedSox?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#RedSox<\/a> lead 7-3 going into the 9th <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/RedSox?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#RedSox<\/a> <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/DirtyWater?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#DirtyWater<\/a> <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/BZVHD6Baio\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/BZVHD6Baio<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Lucasparmenter23 (@Lucasparmenter0) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Lucasparmenter0\/status\/1802877535774191804?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">June 18, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Photo Credit: \u00a9 Kim Klement Neitzel-USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Red Sox announced a flurry of roster moves Monday afternoon. Veteran catcher Tyler Heineman, along with right-handers Isaiah Campbell and Josh Winckowski, were recalled from Triple-A Worcester. In order to make room on the roster, Boston starting catcher Connor Wong was placed on the paternity leave list in what is assumed to be a [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5152,"featured_media":77704,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"no","_lmt_disable":"","sfio_featured_image":false,"sfio_embed_code":"","_ef_editorial_meta_date_first-draft-date":"","_ef_editorial_meta_paragraph_assignment":"","_ef_editorial_meta_checkbox_needs-photo":"","_ef_editorial_meta_number_word-count":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[4,1071,35],"tags":[2530,2956,4604,6276,4074,28456],"class_list":["post-77688","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-redsox","category-mlb","category-news","tag-brad-keller","tag-chris-martin","tag-josh-winckowski","tag-romy-gonzalez","tag-tyler-heineman","tag-wilyer-abreu"],"modified_by":"Lewis Masella, Site Editor","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/77688","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5152"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=77688"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/77688\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/77704"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=77688"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=77688"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=77688"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}