Jonah Heim
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Jun 26 2025Heim went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a double in Wednesday's 7-0 win over the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim put the finishing touches on the Rangers' win, launching a solo shot off Scott Blewett in the sixth inning to extend the lead to 7-0. It's Heim's first homer since June 4 -- he'd gone just 3-for-23 (.130) in seven games prior to Wednesday. Overall, the switch-hitting backstop is slashing .230/.266/.380 with eight homers, 22 RBI, 18 runs scored and three steals across 214 plate appearances this season.
Jun 21 2025Heim is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim made back-to-back starts behind the dish and will get a breather Saturday. In his place, Kyle Higashioka will catch and bat ninth.
Jun 18 2025Heim is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim will get a routine day off after he served as the Rangers' catcher in Tuesday's 6-1 loss. Kyle Higashioka will be behind the dish and will bat eighth Wednesday.
Jun 15 2025Heim is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim will take a seat after starting the first two games of the series. Kyle Higashioka will step in to catch for Kumar Rocker.
Jun 12 2025Heim is not in the lineup for Thursday's game in Minnesota. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim went 2-for-3 with a run scored while catching eight innings of Wednesday night's 6-2 loss, so he will receive a breather for Thursday's matinee. Kyle Higashioka will be behind the dish and bat ninth for the Rangers.
Jun 10 2025Heim is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim is batting .100 (4-for-40) over his past 13 contests and will sit Tuesday after starting Texas' previous two games. Kyle Higashioka will step in behind the plate to catch for righty Tyler Mahle.
May 31 2025Heim isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim will get a chance to regroup Saturday after going just 1-for-12 in his last five games. Kyle Higashioka will fill in at catcher and bat ninth.
May 28 2025Heim is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim will yield to Kyle Higashioka behind the dish Wednesday. Heim is 2-for-18 (.111) with eight strikeouts over his last six appearances.
May 25 2025Heim is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim will get a respite Sunday after he started at either catcher or designated hitter each of the previous six games. Kyle Higashioka will step in behind the dish, while outfielder Sam Haggerty gets a day off from defensive duties as the Rangers' DH.
May 22 2025Heim (hand) will start at designated hitter and bat sixth in Thursday's game against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim suffered a compressed nerve in his right hand on a base hit in the top of the second inning of Wednesday's 4-3 loss. According to ESPN.com, Heim initially came on the field for the bottom of the second, but after airmailing a throw back to right-hander Jacob deGrom on the first pitch of the inning, the Rangers elected to pull Heim from the game. Bochy relayed after the game that imaging on Heim's hand came back negative, but the Rangers aren't yet ready to deploy the veteran backstop behind the plate. Heim will handle a non-defensive role in the series finale while Kyle Higashioka steps in at catcher.
May 21 2025Heim was removed from Wednesday's game against the Yankees due to a compressed nerve in his right hand, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim's hand began bothering him after he hit a ball off the end of his bat in the second inning, and he was replaced behind the dish when the Rangers went back out on defense. The severity of the backstop's injury remains unclear, but Kyle Higashioka and Tucker Barnhart could pick up some starts if Heim needs to miss some time.
May 20 2025Heim went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim was able to get the Rangers on the board in the ninth inning, when he took Ian Hamilton deep to right field for a two-run homer. Heim has gone 4-for-10 with one home run and five RBI over his last three starts.
May 17 2025Heim isn't in the starting lineup for Saturday's contest against Houston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim will begin on the bench after starting behind the plate in each of the Rangers' previous two games. He'll give way to Kyle Higashioka, who returned from a stint on the injured list Tuesday.
May 14 2025Heim is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kyle Higashioka will draw a start behind the plate while Heim takes a seat for the second time in the series. Heim still appears to be the Rangers' preferred option behind the plate, though he'll likely be subject to more frequent rest days now that Higashioka is back in the fold after a recent stint on the injured list.
May 12 2025Heim is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim will hit the bench for Monday's series opener while Tucker Barnhart starts behind the plate and bats eighth. Heim went 1-for-12 with a solo home run while starting all three games at catcher during the Rangers' weekend series against the Tigers.
May 8 2025Heim is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After starting at catcher or designated hitter in each of the Rangers' last 11 games, Heim will get a much-needed day off as Texas wraps up its series in Boston. Dustin Harris will get a turn as the Rangers' DH on Thursday while Tucker Barnhart handles catching duties.
Apr 19 2025Heim isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim will get a day off Saturday after going 0-for-3 with two strikeouts during Friday's series opener. Kyle Higashioka will do the catching instead for Nathan Eovaldi.
Apr 17 2025Heim isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After going just 2-for-14 with a run scored and five strikeouts over his last four games, Heim will give way behind the plate to Kyle Higashioka on Thursday.
Apr 13 2025Heim is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim will get a breather after he started each of the last six games either behind the plate or at designated hitter. Kyle Higashioka will handle catching duties Sunday, forming a battery with starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi.
Apr 10 2025Heim started at designated hitter and went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's 6-2 win over the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim's two-run homer in the fifth inning turned out to be the game-winning knock. It was the third home run of the season for Heim, who leads the Rangers with seven RBI over nine games played. While he and Kyle Higashioka have alternated at catcher, Heim has been used as a DH three times thus far and could continue filling that role frequently if the bat holds up.
Apr 6 2025Heim went 2-for-4 with a stolen base, an RBI and a run scored in Sunday's 4-3 win over the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim had a rare steal in the seventh inning and scored a run, but his greatest contribution was a walk-off single that plated Josh Smith with the game-winning run. The stolen base was Heim's first since April 15, 2024, and he's 9-for-11 in his career on stolen-base attempts. He's splitting time at catcher with Kyle Higashioka, which could benefit Heim's production. He's had issues after All-Star breaks while averaging 130 games played over the previous three seasons.
Apr 5 2025Heim isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim and Kyle Higashioka have essentially alternated starts at catcher to begin the season, though Saturday will be the second consecutive game that Heim has begun on the bench despite going 4-for-13 with two homers in his four outings.
Apr 4 2025Heim is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kyle Higashioka will make another start behind the plate, catching for Tyler Mahle. Through eight games, each catcher has been in the starting lineup four times. Heim is slashing .308/.308/.769 with two home runs, two RBI and two runs scored through 13 plate appearances on the young season.
Apr 1 2025Heim is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game in Cincinnati. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim and Kyle Higashioka have now drawn three starts apiece in the Rangers' first six games of the season. It will likely continue to be a fairly even playing time split between the two catchers.
Mar 30 2025Heim is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim and Kyle Higashioka ended up splitting time behind the plate during the season-opening series with the Red Sox, with the two backstops picking up a pair of starts apiece. While it's unclear if the timeshare arrangement will continue all season long, Heim's hold on the No. 1 catching job in Texas at least appears to be more tenuous coming off a dismal 2024 campaign in which he mustered a .603 OPS over 491 plate appearances. Heim has gotten off to a nice start through his first two games of 2025, popping a pair of solo home runs in six plate appearances.
Mar 29 2025Heim went 2-for-3 with two solo home runs in Texas' 4-1 win over the Red Sox on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Swatting a pair of home runs is not a bad way to collect your first two hits of the season, and with that, Heim now has two multi-HR games across his five seasons in the majors. His first home run in the third inning Friday barely cleared the right-field wall, but his fifth-inning shot was a bit more convincing at 417 feet. Although Heim didn't start the season opener, he's expected to remain the Rangers' 1A this season and is showing early signs of a bounce-back campaign after finishing 2024 with a .603 OPS.
Mar 27 2025Heim is out of the lineup for Thursday's season opener versus the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim has served as Texas' primary backstop for the past three seasons, but he'll give way to Kyle Higashioka behind the plate as the Rangers open the 2025 campaign. After he saw his OPS drop 152 points from .755 in 2023 to .603 in 2024, Heim could be at risk of moving into more a timeshare at catcher with Higashioka in the fold. Higashioka is coming off a 2024 season in San Diego in which he posted a .739 OPS over 263 plate appearances during the regular season.
Mar 2 2025Heim went 2-for-2 with a run scored, threw out a runner attempting to steal and picked off a runner at third base in Saturday's spring game against the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim had a strong game after fellow catcher Kyle Higashioka belted two home runs and drove in six a day earlier. The two backstops are expected to have a relatively even share behind the plate, which could help the switch-hitting Heim maintain a strong bat all season and avoid a second-half fade.
Jan 9 2025Heim and the Rangers agreed to a one-year, $4.6 million contract to avoid arbitration Thursday, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim is entering his second year of arbitration eligibility and will earn a $1.5 million raise from 2024. He's coming off of a disappointing season, slugging only 13 homers with a .602 OPS across 491 plate appearances. Heim is currently projected to split time behind the plate with newly-acquired Kyle Higashioka in 2025.
Dec 3 2024Rangers general manager Ross Fenstermaker said Tuesday that Heim and Kyle Higashioka will receive equal playing time at catcher next season, Jeff Wilson of AllDLLS.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's not a surprise to hear that Higashioka will play extensively after the Rangers announced a two-year, $13.5 million contract with the veteran catcher. Heim made the All-Star team and won a Gold Glove in 2023, but fell off to just a .602 OPS and also saw his defensive metrics dip significantly in 2024.
Sep 28 2024Heim is absent from Saturday's lineup against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim will get a breather Saturday after going 1-for-4 with three strikeouts in Friday's 5-2 win over the Halos. Carson Kelly will start behind home plate and bat seventh.
Sep 26 2024Heim is not in the lineup for Thursday's contest in Oakland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim reached base three times and homered in the first two games of the series, but he'll get a breather for the finale. Carson Kelly will do the catching and bat eighth for the Rangers.
Sep 25 2024Heim went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and two RBI in Tuesday's loss to the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim tied the game up in the top of the eighth with a solo home run off Scott Alexander for his first long ball since Aug. 31. Heim does have seven hits over his last six games but is hitting just .173 since the All-Star break. It's been a down year offensively for the 29-year-old, who's now slashing .218/.265/.333 with 13 homers, 57 RBI, 43 runs, a steal and a 25:85 BB:K in 475 plate appearances.
Sep 21 2024Heim isn't in the Rangers' lineup for Saturday's game versus the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After collecting four hits across his last four games, Heim will take a seat on the bench Saturday while Carson Kelly catches for right-hander Dane Dunning.
Sep 18 2024Heim went 2-for-4 with a walk, a double, two RBI and a run scored in Tuesday's 13-8 win over Toronto. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim's two-run single in the sixth inning was the go-ahead hit in a wild back-and-forth game. Similar to years past, the second half of the season hasn't been kind to Heim (career .570 OPS post All-Star break). He entered the game 1-for-32 during September, and the lack of second-half production has cost him at-bats, as Carson Kelly has cut into Heim's playing time since being acquired at the trade deadline. Heim has 101 plate appearances since the beginning of August compared to Kelly's 88.
Sep 14 2024Heim is absent from Saturday's lineup against Seattle. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim went 0-for-4 with one strikeout in the Rangers' 5-4 loss to the Mariners on Friday. Since the beginning of September, he's gone just 1-for-29 with six strikeouts. Carson Kelly will start behind home plate Saturday while batting eighth.
Sep 11 2024Heim is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim will take a seat for Wednesday's matinee after he logged eight innings behind the plate in the Rangers' 6-0 loss Tuesday night. Carson Kelly will start at catcher in the series finale in Arizona.
Sep 8 2024Heim is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim is mired in an 0-for-18 slump and will sit Sunday for the second time in Texas' past three games. Carson Kelly will step in behind the plate to catch for lefty Andrew Heaney.
Sep 3 2024Heim is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim and Carson Kelly have alternated starts behind the plate over the past seven games, and that trend will continue Tuesday after Heim went 0-for-4 with an RBI and two strikeouts in Monday's contest.
Sep 1 2024Heim is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim has a .550 OPS in his past 10 games and will sit Sunday for the second time in the series versus Oakland. Carson Kelly is working behind the plate and batting seventh.
Aug 30 2024Heim is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim had started each of the Rangers last five games against a left-handed pitcher, but he'll yield to Carson Kelly against JP Sears and the A's on Friday. Heim had caught three of the Rangers last four games, going 2-for-14 during that span.
Aug 28 2024Heim isn't in the Rangers' lineup for the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim went 1-for-4 with a run scored and two strikeouts during the early game Wednesday, and he'll get a breather for Game 2 while Carson Kelly catches for Jack Leiter and bats eighth.
Aug 24 2024Heim isn't in the Rangers' lineup for Saturday's game against Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim went 0-for-4 with a strikeout to begin the series Friday, and he'll now take a seat while Carson Kelly catches for right-hander Jon Gray and bats eighth.
Aug 18 2024Heim is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim has a .684 OPS in August and will sit Sunday for the third time in Texas' past five games. Carson Kelly is starting behind the plate Sunday as he continues to carve out a larger share of the playing time.
Aug 14 2024Heim is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game in Boston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim has now been on the bench for two straight games and in four of the last five contests in favor of Carson Kelly. It's unlikely there's a changing of the guard at catcher, but Kelly looks set to play more than former No. 2 backstop Andrew Knizner did. Heim is in a 8-for-47 (.170 average) drought at the plate.
Aug 13 2024Heim is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim will give way to Carson Kelly behind the plate for the third time in four games. Heim is working through a minor skid at the plate, going 8-for-47 (.170) in his last 14 games.
Aug 11 2024Heim is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Though he started in the first game of Saturday's doubleheader before bowing out of the lineup for the nightcap, Heim will get another breather Sunday as the Rangers wrap up their series in New York. Carson Kelly will handle the catching duties, forming a battery with starting pitcher Andrew Heaney.
Aug 10 2024Heim isn't in the Rangers' lineup for the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim will take a seat for the second half of Saturday's festivities after going 0-for-3 with a walk during Game 1. Carson Kelly will do the catching for Cody Bradford and bat ninth.
Aug 5 2024Heim is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After starting behind the plate Saturday and Sunday against the Red Sox, Heim will take a seat for Monday's series opener. In Heim's place, Carson Kelly will bat ninth and handle catching duties.
Aug 4 2024Heim went 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI and an additional run scored in Saturday's 7-4 win over the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim, who was held out of the starting lineup the last two games, was back in action Saturday and launched a three-run home run in the fourth inning to wipe out Boston's early 3-0 lead. He's batting just .190 (8-for-42) over 12 games since the All-Star break, but Heim has delivered a few key hits during that stretch, knocking in 10 runs.
Aug 2 2024Heim is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's the second straight contest on the bench for the 29-year-old after a run of five straight starts. Heim has a .618 OPS through 93 games this season, and he could have less of an everyday role after the Rangers acquired Carson Kelly, who is starting Friday, from the Tigers last weekend.
Jul 31 2024Heim is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After starting in each of the previous five contests, Heim will retreat to the bench as the Rangers close their series in St. Louis with an afternoon contest. Trade-deadline pickup Carson Kelly will draw his first start with the Rangers, filling for Heim at catcher while batting eighth.
Jul 27 2024Heim went 2-for-4 with two RBI in Friday's 6-5 loss to the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim delivered a two-run single in the third inning, tying the game at three runs apiece. Despite the loss, it was an encouraging night for the Rangers, who watched Heim and Adolis Garcia (two hits, home run, three RBI) make contributions at the plate. Both lineup stalwarts have been slumping. Heim entered the game with a .100 average (3-for-30) over the last nine games, while Garcia batted .143 (5-for-35) over the same stretch.
Jul 25 2024Heim is absent from the lineup for Thursday's game against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim caught each of the first three games of the series, so he'll get a breather for the afternoon finale. Andrew Knizner will do the catching as the Rangers try to finish off the sweep.
Jul 20 2024Heim is not in the starting lineup against the Orioles on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim will get a day off after he went 0-for-4 in Friday's 9-1 loss. Andrew Knizner will take over behind the plate and bat ninth versus Baltimore.
Jul 11 2024Heim went 2-for-4 with a run scored in Wednesday's 7-2 loss to the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim, who was scratched from Tuesday's game with neck stiffness, returned to the starting lineup Wednesday. The catcher's bat is hot right now; he's hit safely in four of the last five games, including three multi-hit efforts, going 9-for-21 (.429) with a home run and two RBI.
Jul 10 2024Heim (neck) will start at catcher and bat seventh Wednesday versus the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Neck stiffness caused Heim to be scratched from Texas' lineup ahead of Tuesday's contest, but he seems to be feeling well enough to return behind the plate Wednesday. The 29-year-old has slashed .360/.346/.600 with a homer and three RBI since the beginning of July.
Jul 9 2024Heim was scratched from the Rangers' lineup ahead of Tuesday's game versus the Angels due to neck stiffness, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim was scheduled to serve as Texas' designated hitter Tuesday, but his neck will force him to sit down for at least one game. Adolis Garcia will instead operate as the DH, while Derek Hill will start in right field and bat ninth.
Jul 7 2024Heim went 4-for-5 with a solo home run, a double, an additional RBI and three total runs scored in Sunday's 13-2 win over the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim tied the game with an RBI single in the fourth inning before adding a solo shot in the sixth. The catcher has gone 15-for-41 (.366) with two homers, four RBI and eight runs scored over his last 12 contests. For the season, he's up to eight homers, 36 RBI, 31 runs scored, one stolen base and a .247/.294/.367 slash line across 296 plate appearances in a starting role.
Jul 4 2024Heim is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's an afternoon game Thursday after Heim had caught each of the first two games of the series, so he will begin this one on the bench. Andrew Knizner will be behind the dish for the Rangers.
Jun 30 2024Heim is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim has a .163/.265/.233 slash line in his past 13 games and will sit for Sunday's series finale. Andrew Knizner will take over behind the plate and bat eighth.
Jun 28 2024Heim is out of the lineup for Friday's game against Baltimore. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim will get a break after starting the last four games for the Rangers, during which he went 6-for-14 with a solo home run. Andrew Knizner will take over catching duties and bat eighth.
Jun 26 2024Heim went 2-for-3 with a solo home run during Wednesday's 6-5 loss to Milwaukee in 10 innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim and Nathaniel Lowe hit back-to-back homers in the fourth inning, snapping a 12-game homerless streak for Heim. The outing was also Heim's first multi-hit game since June 5. The catcher is slashing .234/.288/.344 with seven home runs across 244 at-bats in 2024.
Jun 23 2024Heim is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim will sit Sunday after going 0-for-4 with one run, one RBI and four walks over the first two games of the series. Andrew Knizner will start behind home plate and bat eighth against Kansas City right-hander Alec Marsh.
Jun 19 2024Heim went 1-for-4 in Tuesday's 7-6 loss to the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim returned from a paternity leave Tuesday and was back in the lineup as the catcher. He's batting .235/.278/.341 with six home runs, 31 RBI, one steal and 22 runs scored over 241 plate appearances.
Jun 18 2024The Rangers activated Heim from the paternity leave list Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim was away from the club for the last three games as he tended to more important life matters. Sam Huff was optioned in a corresponding move.
Jun 15 2024Heim was placed on the paternity list Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim will be away from the team for up to three days as he is with his family for the birth of his third child. In the meantime, fellow catcher Sam Huff was called up from Triple-A Round Rock to replace him on the major-league roster.
Jun 5 2024Heim went 3-for-5 with a home run, a double, two total runs and two total RBI in a 9-1 win against Detroit on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim's biggest contribution was a two-run shot to right field in the third inning that gave Texas a 4-0 lead. The backstop added a double and a single to finish with just his second three-hit performance of the season. Heim's pace has slowed a bit after tallying a career-best 18 homers and 95 RBI last year, but he's still giving solid production from the catcher position with a .251/.296/.372 slash line, six homers, 31 RBI, 22 runs and a stolen base through 199 plate appearances.
Jun 1 2024Heim is not in the starting lineup Saturday versus the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim will take a seat after he went 3-for-22 with a double, two RBI and a run scored while starting the team's last six contests. Andrew Knizner will take over behind the plate and bat ninth against Miami.
May 23 2024Heim is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Rangers are wrapping up their series in Philadelphia with a day game after a night game, so Heim will be given a day of rest. Andrew Knizner will pick up the start at catcher.
May 9 2024Heim went 2-for-7 with a walk, two runs scored and four RBI across both games of Wednesday's doubleheader split with the A's. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After going 0-for-3 with a sacrifice fly as the DH in the matinee, Heim moved behind the plate for the nightcap and drove in three more runs. The 28-year-old catcher has four multi-hit performances in his last seven games, a surge that has boosted his slash line on the season to .300/.341/.425 with four homers, 18 runs and 26 RBI through 33 contests.
May 8 2024Heim went 4-for-4 with two RBI and three runs scored in Tuesday's 15-8 win over Oakland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim extended a hit streak to five games, during which he's 10-for-17 with four walks, four RBI and eight runs scored. The catcher ranks third on the team with 22 RBI and fifth in runs (16) over 31 contests. With a doubleheader coming up Wednesday, Heim will likely sit out the matinee.
May 6 2024Heim went 1-for-3 with a walk and solo home run in Sunday's 3-2 extra-inning win over the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim knotted the game at two runs apiece with a ninth-inning home run that set the stage for Nathaniel Lowe's game-winning single in the 10th. For Heim, it was his fourth homer and first in 12 games. He's appeared in 29 of the team's first 35 games, which is a lot for a catcher whose bat has tailed off in August and September in each of the past two seasons.
May 3 2024Heim is out of the lineup for Friday's game at Kansas City. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim started the previous six games and will receive a day off after going 4-for-19 with no extra-base hits during that span. Andrew Knizner will step in behind the plate to catch Michael Lorenzen.
Apr 25 2024Heim is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim looks to be receiving some routine maintenance as the Rangers and Mariners wrap up their series with a day game after a night game. Andrew Knizner will get the starting nod behind the plate.
Apr 24 2024Heim went 0-for-2 with a walk in Tuesday's 4-0 loss to the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim returned to the team following a stint on bereavement leave. Texas' starting catcher is batting .257/.286/.419 with three home runs, three doubles, 15 RBI and seven runs scored over 77 plate appearances.
Apr 23 2024The Rangers activated Heim from the bereavement list Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim was away from the club for two games while tending to more urgent personal matters. Sam Huff had been up briefly to back up Andrew Knizner, but he's now returned to Triple-A Round Rock with Heim set to resume his role as the Rangers' everyday catcher.
Apr 20 2024The Rangers placed Heim on the bereavement list Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim will step away from the team for at least three days as he tends to more important matters. Sam Huff will come up from Triple-A Round Rock to give Texas extra depth at catcher while Heim is out.
Apr 18 2024Heim went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run in Thursday's 9-7 win over Detroit. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim extended a hit streak to six games with a second-inning homer to put the Rangers up, 4-0. The catcher has launched three home runs with 15 RBI (third on team) over 17 games. Heim's batting .348 (8-for-23) with runners in scoring position.
Apr 16 2024Heim is absent from the lineup for Tuesday's contest in Detroit. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He will sit out the afternoon tilt while Andrew Knizner does the catching for Jon Gray. Heim is sporting a .719 OPS with two home runs and 11 RBI in his first 15 games this season.
Apr 15 2024Heim went 2-for-4 with a double, a stolen base and a run scored in Monday's 1-0 win over the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim doubled and scored the game's only run in the fifth inning and has hit safely in four consecutive games. The steal, which is not a big part of his game, was his first of the season. Heim has a career seven stolen bases over 368 MLB games.
Apr 12 2024Heim went 1-for-5 with a home run and four RBI in Friday's win over the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim belted a three-run shot during the Rangers' six-run third inning. It was his second of the year, both of which have come in the last four games. Heim entered Friday's contest with just four RBI over his previous seven appearances.
Apr 11 2024Heim went 2-for-4 with two RBI in Wednesday's 6-2 win over Oakland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim singled in the final two runs of the Rangers' three-run first inning, which proved to be the game-winning hit. He's hit safely in eight of 10 starts, going 11-for-42 with three extra-base hits and seven RBI.
Apr 10 2024Heim went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Tuesday's loss to the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim took Alex Wood deep in the second inning for his first home run of the year. It also happened to be the first home run the Rangers had hit against a lefty this season. Heim has had a sluggish start so far, hitting .237/.237/.368 with just three extra-base hits and five RBI in 38 plate appearances.
Apr 8 2024Heim is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim started the past six games and will take a seat for Monday's matchup with Houston. Andrew Knizner will step in behind the plate to catch for lefty Andrew Heaney.
Apr 3 2024Heim went 2-for-4 with two RBI in Tuesday's loss to the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim finally got the Rangers on the board with an RBI single in the seventh and then later plated Jared Walsh in the ninth. The 29-year-old is up to three RBI on the year, though he has shown little power early on.
Feb 21 2024Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said Heim won't make his first Cactus League start until Feb. 28 versus the Dodgers, Jeff Wilson of RangersToday.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim hasn't dealt with any health issues upon reporting to spring training, but the Rangers are being careful not to overextend the catcher during camp after he served as the team's primary backstop in its run to the franchise's first World Series title this past fall. The 28-year-old should be able to get enough at-bats in during the spring to prepare himself for the start of the season, though Texas could still look to lighten his workload behind the dish to some degree early on in the campaign. Manager Bruce Bochy suggested Wednesday that the Rangers may look to carry three catchers on the Opening Day roster, with Andrew Knizner, Sam Huff and non-roster invitee Andrew Knapp in contention for backup roles behind Heim.
Jan 11 2024Heim signed a one-year, $3.1 million contract with the Rangers on Thursday to avoid arbitration, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim is in the first year of arbitration and was rewarded for a strong 2023 season. He was aided by a strong supporting cast in the Rangers lineup, but he still posted a career-best .755 OPS while also improving his ISO for the third consecutive campaign.
Oct 20 2023Heim is starting at catcher and batting ninth Friday in Game 5 of the ALCS versus the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He's part of the shakeup in the bottom-half of the Rangers' batting order, as he previously has hit sixth eight times and fifth once in Texas' first nine games this postseason. Heim collected exactly one hit in each of those first seven contests but is hitless his last two times out.
Oct 1 2023Heim went 1-for-4 with a walk and three RBI in Saturday's 6-1 win over the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim had a two-run single in the third inning then walked with the bases loaded in the fourth, helping the Rangers to clinch a playoff berth. Texas can clinch the division title with a win in Sunday's season finale, which means an important piece like Heim could start one more game. The catcher's rate statistics fell off following an August wrist injury, but Heim has remained productive as a run producer, delivering 25 runs over 40 games since returning from the injury. For the season, Heim has a .375 batting average, .705 slugging percentage and a 1.117 OPS with runners in scoring position.
Sep 24 2023Heim went 1-for-3 with a walk and an RBI in Saturday's 2-0 win over Seattle. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim extended his hit streak to four consecutive games with a run-producing single in the fourth inning. In addition to hits in four straight, Heim has driven in a run in all four. The catcher is 5-for-12 with two doubles, a home run, seven RBI and four runs scored during that stretch. Heim is up to 92 RBI over 123 games on the season.
Sep 21 2023Heim went 1-for-3 with a walk, a home run, three RBI and a second run scored in Wednesday's 15-5 win over Boston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim was productive in two straight wins over Boston, hitting two doubles and a home run with five RBI between Tuesday and Wednesday. He's slumped overall since his return from the injured list Aug. 13 with a .202 average and .619 OPS, but the catcher's bat has shown life of late. Heim is batting .273 (9-for-33) with three homers, three doubles, 13 RBI and six runs scored over the last nine games.
Sep 17 2023Heim is not in the lineup for Sunday's game at Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Austin Hedges will start at catcher and bat ninth as Mitch Garver serves as the Rangers' designated hitter and cleanup man. Heim has slashed just .191/.223/.326 in 94 plate appearances since he returned Aug. 13 from a two-week absence to heal a strained tendon in his left wrist.
Sep 15 2023Heim went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in Thursday's 9-2 win over the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim homered in the third inning, giving him RBI in four straight contests. He went 6-for-18 with two home runs and eight RBI during the four-game sweep of Toronto. Heim's wrist injury has hurt his production, but his performance against the Blue Jays is an encouraging sign. The injury has not impacted his playing time, however, as he's started at catcher for 11 of 13 games during the month of September,
Sep 12 2023Heim went 2-for-5 with a double, a home run and five RBI in Monday's 10-4 win over the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim connected for a grand slam as part of the Rangers' five-run seventh to put away Toronto. It was his second home run -- both bases-loaded blasts -- since returning from a wrist injury in mid-August. Heim hasn't been the same consistent producer since his return. While he's driven in 12 runs in 23 games, nine have come in two contests.
Sep 9 2023Heim will not start Saturday's game against Oakland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim hits the bench for the first time in a week. He's faded down the stretch along with the entire Rangers team, hitting just .177/.227/.258 since returning from a wrist injury in mid-August. Austin Hedges will start behind the plate.
Sep 3 2023Heim took batting practice from the right side of the plate Sunday and has been cleared to make starts against left-handed pitching, Jeff Wilson of RangersToday.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: When he was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Aug. 13, Heim had been limited to batting from the left side of the plate since he hadn't fully healed from a strained wrist tendon. Three weeks later, the switch-hitting Heim looks like he'll now have the platoon advantage in each of his plate appearances as the regular season winds down. Heim will hit from the left side of the plate to start Sunday's contest while he starts at catcher and bats sixth with the Rangers opposing Twins right-hander Kenta Maeda.
Sep 2 2023Heim is not in Saturday's lineup against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim is hitting .148 with one home run, four runs and 10 RBI over his last 21 games. Mitch Garver will start at catcher while Sam Huff starts at designated hitter.
Aug 29 2023Heim is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim started the previous two games and will receive a day off after going 3-for-9 with a grand slam and a walk. Austin Hedges will step in behind the plate to catch for Andrew Heaney.
Aug 27 2023Heim went 1-for-6 with a grand slam in Sunday's 7-6 extra-innings loss to the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The fourth-inning slam was Heim's first extra-base hit in 11 games since he returned from a wrist injury. In that span, he's gone an awful 3-for-30 (.100) with a 2:8 BB:K, a dry spell that saw him on the bench Friday and Saturday. Heim has been one of the better offensive catchers in baseball this season with a .265/.322/.455 slash line, 15 homers, 74 RBI, 51 runs scored and a pair of stolen bases over 101 contests. Mitch Garver hasn't been bad either, and he could push for time behind the dish if Heim doesn't get back on track soon.
Aug 26 2023Heim remains on the bench for Saturday's game against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim has gone just 2-for-24 at the plate since returning from a strained left wrist tendon. He now finds himself sitting for the second straight game, though whether that's an indication of a setback or merely an attempt to help him straighten things out is unclear. Mitch Garver will start behind the plate in his absence.
Aug 25 2023Heim is not in the lineup Friday against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim has gone 2-for-24 (.083) with zero extra-base hits and eight strikeouts since returning Aug. 13 from a three-week absence to heal a tendon strain in his left wrist. Austin Hedges will get a rare start at catcher Friday as Mitch Garver serves as the Rangers' designated hitter.
Aug 20 2023Heim is out of the lineup for Sunday's game versus Milwaukee. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim is 2-for-12 with two walks, a run and five strikeouts since he returned from the injured list last weekend, and he'll head to the bench for Sunday's series finale. Mitch Garver will step in behind the plate and bat cleanup in his place.
Aug 16 2023Heim is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim, who also sat Monday, continues to be eased back into action following his return Sunday from a nearly three-week absence to heal a strained left wrist tendon. Mitch Garver will start at catcher for the Rangers on Wednesday as Robbie Grossman occupies the DH role.
Aug 14 2023Heim is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim returned to action Sunday after missing just over two weeks with a wrist injury, but the Rangers are easing him back into action and will prevent him from playing a full nine innings for a second straight day. Mitch Garver will work behind the plate Monday night.
Aug 13 2023The Rangers activated Heim (wrist) from the 10-day injured list Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim landed on the injured list July 28 with a strained left wrist tendon and will now reclaim his spot as the Rangers' primary catcher. Heim came out of the All-Star break slashing .270/.333/.514 with two homers and 11 RBI across 42 plate appearances before getting injured. His activation will force fellow backstop Sam Huff off the active roster and back to Triple-A Round Rock.
Aug 11 2023Heim (wrist) took live batting practice again Friday in San Francisco, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim has been participating in daily BP sessions since Tuesday and is now expected to return to the Rangers' active roster in the early part of their upcoming homestand, which begins Monday. The 28-year-old catcher had produced a strong .816 OPS with 14 homers and 70 RBI through 90 games this season for Texas when he was diagnosed July 28 with a partially torn tendon sheath in his left wrist.
Aug 9 2023Heim (wrist) could be activated from the 10-day injured list early on in the Rangers' upcoming homestand, which begins Aug. 14, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim will face live pitching for the second day in a row Wednesday and looks to be progressing ahead of schedule as he works his way back from a torn tendon sheath in his left wrist. The injury has sidelined Heim since late July. The switch-hitting catcher is in line to bat only left-handed initially upon his return in order to protect his wrist.
Aug 6 2023Heim (wrist) played catch Saturday, his first activity since landing on the injured list, MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim's injury may eventually require surgery, but the Rangers are hoping a period of rest will allow him to come back in a couple of weeks and put off surgery until the offseason. The switch-hitting Heim may be limited to hitting from the left side when he returns.
Aug 3 2023Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said Wednesday that Heim (wrist) could begin taking dry swings next week, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim was placed on the injured list last Friday because of a torn tendon sheath in his left wrist. It's only a partial tear, though, and the 28-year-old catcher expressed optimism after a visit with hand specialist Dr. Don Sheridan that he could delay surgery until the offseason -- or even avoid it altogether. If everything goes smoothly once he resumes baseball activities, Heim might be able to return to the Rangers before the end of August.
Jul 28 2023Texas placed Heim on the 10-day injured list Friday, retroactive to July 27, with a left wrist tendon strain. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim suffered the injury while taking an awkward-looking swing in Wednesday's series finale against the Astros. Season-ending surgery is on the table, per Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News, but the backstop will attempt to avoid it with 2-3 weeks of rest and rehab. The 28-year-old has a .280/.337/.479 slash line with 14 home runs and 70 RBI through 90 games. Mitch Garver could handle most of the catching duties for the Rangers in Heim's absence, with Sam Huff also factoring into the mix.
Jul 26 2023Heim was pulled from Wednesday's contest against Houston due to left wrist soreness. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim was grabbing at his left side and his left wrist after a swing in the fourth inning, and it's now been confirmed to be the wrist that's giving him problems. The Rangers will keep an eye on Heim, and he'll get to take advantage of Texas' day off Thursday to rest before potentially returning Friday against San Diego.
Jul 24 2023Heim moved up a spot in the order and went 1-for-3 with a walk, two RBI and a run scored in Sunday's 8-4 win over the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim, who normally bats sixth, was moved to the five-hole as part of the adjustment to cover for the unavailable Adolis Garcia (hand). The catcher has knocked in 10 runs over eight games since the All-Star break, going 4-for-8 with runners in scoring position. Heim is second on the Rangers with 69 RBI and leads all catchers in the category.
Jul 20 2023Heim went 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI in Wednesday's 5-1 win over the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim broke open a close game with a three-run homer in the eighth inning. It was the catcher's second home run in five games since the All-Star break. While memories of Heim's fade in the second half of last season are fresh, it should be noted that he experienced that drop-off after about 300 plate appearances. He's up to 337 plate appearances and has not showed signs of a similar fate in 2023.
Jul 17 2023Heim is absent from the lineup for Monday's game against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mitch Garver will handle the catching for Dane Dunning as Heim gets a breather. After drawing the start behind the plate for the American League in the All-Star Game last Tuesday, Heim caught each of Texas' three games versus Cleveland over the weekend and went 4-for-11 with a pair of extra-base knocks.
Jul 14 2023Heim went 3-for-5 with a home run, a double, four RBI and two runs scored in Friday's victory against the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim already had three RBI before capping off his night with an eighth-inning homer. The breakout catcher has belted six long balls over his last 20 games, giving him 13 this season. He's slashing a robust .287/.342/.490 with 62 RBI and 34 extra-base hits through 322 plate appearances.
Jul 9 2023Heim is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With Heim having been voted as the American League's starting catcher in Tuesday's All-Star Game, he'll get a breather in the Rangers' final game before the break after he had been behind the plate in each of the past four contests. Mitch Garver will form a battery with starting pitcher Dane Dunning in the series finale in Washington.
Jul 7 2023Heim went 2-for-3 with a walk, double and two RBI in Thursday's 10-6 loss to the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim upped his RBI total to 58, tops among MLB catchers, over 77 games. That's 10 more runs driven than he had last season in 127 contests. Heim is showing no signs of wearing down as he did last season, but it should be noted it wasn't until August that his bat stopped producing.
Jul 4 2023Heim is absent from the lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's merely a day off for the first-time All-Star. Mitch Garver will do the catching for Dane Dunning while Heim grabs a seat.
Jul 1 2023Heim went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 5-3 loss to the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim returned to the lineup after a rest day and finished off a strong month of June (.849 OPS) with his 12th home run of the season. The recently named All-Star starter has maintained a productive bat since Opening Day, when he had two hits and two RBI. Heim ranks second on the Rangers with 57 RBI.
Jun 29 2023Heim is out of the lineup Thursday versus the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim will grab a bit of rest after making five straight starts behind the plate. Mitch Garver is catching for the Rangers in Thursday's matinee, and Ezequiel Duran will fill the DH role.
Jun 26 2023Heim went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 5-3 loss to the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim's second-inning home run was his 11th of the season and fourth in the last eight games. The catcher, who was given a rest Friday, had four hits over the two weekend games. Keeping Heim fresh is a goal for 2023 after he tired in August and September of 2022 under the weight of a career-high 450 plate appearances. Thus far, he's maintained a .283/.332/.482 line over 271 PAs.
Jun 23 2023Heim is not in the starting lineup Friday versus the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim will take a seat after he went 3-for-13 with a homer, five RBI and two runs scored over the three-game series with the White Sox. Mitch Garver will slot in at catcher while Robbie Grossman enters the lineup at designated hitter and bats sixth in the series opener with New York.
Jun 21 2023Heim went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run and an additional run scored in Wednesday's 6-3 win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim has homered three times over his last five contests, but this was his first multi-hit effort since June 13. The catcher's power surge has him up to 10 homers on the year, six shy of matching his total from last year. He's enjoyed a breakout year with a .276/.327/.465 slash line, 54 RBI, 38 runs scored and two stolen bases through 65 contests as a fairly regular part of the lineup for a strong offense.
Jun 19 2023Heim went 1-for-4 with a walk and solo home run in Sunday's 11-7 win over the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim led off the bottom of the fifth inning with a home run to knot the game after the Rangers fell behind, 6-0, early. It was the second straight game with a home run for Heim, who has nine for the season along with 49 RBI through 62 games. He served as the designated hitter Sunday while Mitch Garver caught, something the Rangers can do more of with three catchers on the roster. Keeping Heim fresh over the long haul is a goal after the backstop tired over the second half of 2022.
Jun 18 2023Heim went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 4-2 win over Toronto. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim hit the second of back-to-back home runs in the second inning, and his run was the game-winning score. The young catcher burnished his All-Star resume with his eighth home run and 48th RBI. MLB.com released the All-Star Ballot standings last week, and Heim was second among catchers behind the Orioles' Adley Rutschman.
Jun 6 2023Heim isn't starting Tuesday against the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim extended his hitting streak to nine games after going 1-for-4 Monday while also scoring a run. He'll get a day off Tuesday and will be replaced by Mitch Garver behind home plate. Corey Seager will serve as DH, moving Ezequiel Duran to shortstop and allowing Robbie Grossman to start in left field while batting sixth.
Jun 4 2023Heim went 2-for-4 with a home run and five RBI in Sunday's 12-3 win over the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim opened the scoring with a two-run single in the first inning and closed out the Rangers' offense with a three-run blast in the sixth. The catcher is hot with four multi-hit efforts and 13 RBI during his active eight-game hitting streak, during which he's gone 12-for-30 (.400). He's up to an excellent .293/.345/.478 slash line with seven homers, 46 RBI, 31 runs scored, 13 doubles and two stolen bases through 50 contests overall.
Jun 2 2023Heim is out of the lineup Friday against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sandy Leon will catch and bat ninth versus the Mariners and right-hander Luis Castillo as Heim grabs a bit of rest. Heim handled the catching duties in all three games of the Rangers' previous series at Detroit.
May 31 2023Heim went 2-for-4 with a double and four RBI in Tuesday's 10-6 win over Detroit. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim, who is working on a nice little four-game hit streak, delivered runners in scoring position on three consecutive at-bats, raising his RBI total to 38 over 46 games. The 27-year-old catcher is 19-for-40 (.475) when presented with RISP.
May 28 2023Heim went 2-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored in Saturday's 5-3 win over Baltimore. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim returned to the lineup following a two-day respite. The catcher entered Saturday's game in a 1-for-23 stretch, but the time off appears to be what was needed. He fell off in the second half of 2022 after a strong start, and the Rangers are expected to take steps to prevent a similar situation this season.
May 26 2023Heim is not in the lineup for Friday's game in Baltimore. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It looks to be a routine day off for Heim after he started each of the previous four contests. Sandy Leon has seemed to become Jon Gray's personal catcher of late and will be behind the plate again for him Friday.
May 20 2023Heim is not in the starting lineup Saturday versus the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim will get a breather after he went 3-for-18 with two RBI, two runs scored, two walks and four punchouts while starting the last five games. Sandy Leon will take over behind the plate and bat ninth against Colorado.
May 13 2023Heim will sit Saturday against Oakland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim is off to an excellent start this season, hitting .319/.379/.546 with six homers. That's led to a heavy workload, as he started 11 of the last 13 games behind the plate prior to Saturday's off day. Sandy Leon will catch Jon Gray in Heim's absence.
May 9 2023Heim went 1-for-3 with an RBI in Monday's 2-1 win over Seattle. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim plated the game-winning run as part of the Rangers' two-run uprising in the seventh inning. He ranks third on the team and 11th overall in the majors with 27 RBI.
May 7 2023Heim went 2-for-5 with three RBI and two runs scored in Saturday's 10-1 win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim continues to perform as one of the best-hitting catchers in MLB. He ranks second at the position in RBI (26), average (.305) and slugging (.568), and fourth in OBP (.374). The 27-year-old backstop is expected to serve as the team's primary catcher until Mitch Garver (knee) becomes available -- Texas manager Bruce Bochy recently targeted a May 23 return -- and likely remain in the role going forward, given Garver's injury history and the team's desire to sustain his availability for the rest of the season by using him as a DH at times.
May 5 2023Heim went 2-for-5 with a stolen base in Friday's 5-4 extra-inning loss to the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim has gone 10-for-24 (.417) at the plate over his last six contests, adding two home runs, five RBI and six runs scored in that span. While he didn't generate any scoring Friday, he was able to record his first steal of the campaign. The catcher is slashing .300/.373/.578 with six homers, 23 RBI, 18 runs scored and seven doubles through 102 plate appearances.
May 4 2023Heim went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 12-7 loss to Arizona. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim gave the Rangers an early lead with a second-inning home run, his sixth homer and 13th extra-base hit in 25 games. His .959 OPS is second on the team, as Heim has opened this season much like he did in 2022. The Rangers hope to avoid the second-half collapse the 27-year-old experienced last season. The team envisioned more of a job share at catcher, but Mitch Garver's knee injury has forced Heim into the lineup more than expected -- Wednesday was his eighth consecutive start. Cognizant of last year's collapse, Texas manager Bruce Bochy had him DH on Wednesday, the second time in six games he's served in that capacity.
May 1 2023Heim went 3-for-4 with a solo homer, two doubles, three RBI and two runs scored in Sunday's 15-2 win over the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim pulverized Yankee pitching Sunday. He kicked things off with a double in the fourth and followed that up with solo blast to right center in the fifth. The 28-year-old came back up with the bases loaded in the sixth and plated two with another double. It has been a dream start to the season for Heim, who's now slashing .303/.386/.592 with five homers, 22 RBI, 16 runs and a 10:14 BB:K over 88 plate appearances. He leads all catchers and is now tied for sixth in the majors with 22 RBI.
Apr 4 2023Heim is out of the lineup Tuesday versus the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll take a seat while Mitch Garver catches for Andrew Heaney. Heim is 2-for-10 with two RBI so far this season.
Apr 1 2023Heim is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim drew the nod behind the plate Opening Day and went 2-for-4 with a double, two runs and two RBI in Thursday's 11-7 win. Though he'll take a seat Saturday and give way to Mitch Garver behind the dish, Heim is still expected to be the Rangers' preferred option at catcher more often than not.
Mar 18 2023Heim went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Friday's spring game against Milwaukee. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The homer was Heim's second Cactus League blast. Heim, who started at catcher Friday, is expected to share the job with Mitch Garver in 2023. Garver is coming back from forearm surgery and is expected to serve as the primary designated hitter, which means Heim could approach or surpass the career-high 450 plate appearances he had in 2022. Whether he can sustain production over the course of a long season remains an issue. Heim batted .181/.279/.311 following the All-Star break after a productive first half.
Oct 5 2022Heim went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's win over the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim took Domingo German deep for a solo shot in the bottom of the fourth inning, tying the game at 2-2. The homer was his 16th of the season and third in his last 15 games. Heim will finish the regular season with 16 home runs, 48 RBI, 51 runs and two stolen bases while posting a .227 average over 406 at-bats in 127 games.
Oct 4 2022Heim isn't in the lineup for the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After being left off the starting lineup for Game 1, Heim will also begin Game 2 from the dugout. Sam Huff will get the starting nod behind home plate and bat sixth.
Sep 30 2022Heim isn't starting Friday against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim has now began three of Texas' last four games in the dugout in favor of Kevin Plawecki and Sam Huff. Huff will get the nod to start behind the dish and bat seventh.
Sep 29 2022Heim isn't starting Thursday against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim is on the bench for the second time in the last three games after he went 0-for-3 with a strikeout during Wednesday's loss to Seattle. Kevin Plawecki will start behind the dish and bat eighth.
Sep 27 2022Heim isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's contest in Seattle. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim boasts an impressive .838 OPS against left-handed pitching this season, but he will get a day off against southpaw Robbie Ray. Sam Huff will take his spot behind the plate and bat sixth.
Sep 23 2022Heim is not in the lineup Friday against the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 27-year-old and Sam Huff have alternated starts behind the plate for Texas, but Kevin Plawecki, who signed with the Rangers on Thursday, will make his team debut Friday at catcher. Heim has struggled through 14 games in September with a .174/.224/.304 slash line.
Sep 21 2022Heim isn't starting Wednesday against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts during Tuesday's series opener against the Angels and will head to the bench for the second time in the last three games. Sam Huff is starting at catcher and batting seventh.
Sep 18 2022Heim is not in Sunday's lineup against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim had been in the midst of a 3-for-43 (.070 AVG) stretch prior to the last three games, in which he went 4-for-12 with a pair of home runs. Sam Huff will start at catcher and bat eighth.
Sep 15 2022Heim went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's loss to the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim entered the contest with no homers over 30 games since Aug. 3, but he snapped that skid with a 427-foot, two-run shot in the fifth inning. The long ball was his 14th of the season, tied for fifth-most among AL catchers despite the lengthy drought. Heim also has 46 RBI and a .232/.309/.406 slash line on the campaign.
Sep 13 2022Heim is not in the lineup for Tuesday's contest against Oakland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim has missed quite a few starts behind the dish over the past week, sitting four of the past seven games. Sam Huff has been the benefit of this and will start the game as the Rangers' catcher Tuesday, batting seventh.
Sep 12 2022Heim is not in the starting lineup for Game 1 of Monday's doubleheader with the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim will take a seat after he went 1-for-4 with a strikeout in Sunday's series finale with the Blue Jays. Sam Huff will take over behind the plate and bat seventh in the early contest Monday.
Sep 10 2022Heim will sit Saturday against Toronto. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim finds himself on the bench for the third time in four games. He still owns a respectable .710 OPS on the season, but his .063/.182/.083 line over his last 17 games could cause him to continue to sit more frequently down the stretch. Sam Huff will start behind the plate.
Sep 7 2022Heim isn't in the lineup Wednesday against the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim went 0-for-7 with an RBI and two strikeouts over his last two games and will head to the bench for a second consecutive matchup. Sam Huff is starting at catcher and batting seventh.
Sep 6 2022Heim is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against Houston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim has recorded just two hits since Aug. 24, and Tuesday marks his second time on the bench in four games. Sam Huff will start in his place, batting eighth.
Sep 3 2022Heim isn't in the lineup Saturday against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim has hit just .056 with a double, two runs, six walks and seven strikeouts over his last 13 games, and he'll take a seat for the third time in the last six games. Meibrys Viloria is starting behind the dish and batting eighth.
Aug 31 2022Heim isn't in the lineup Wednesday against Houston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim is on the bench for the second time in the last three matchups after he went 0-for-16 with a run, two walks and a strikeout over his last five games. Meibrys Viloria is starting behind the dish and batting eighth.
Aug 28 2022Heim is not in the lineup for Sunday's game versus Detroit. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim started the past three games and will take a maintenance day after going 0-for-11 with two walks and a run scored during that stretch. Meibrys Viloria will work behind the plate and bat eighth Sunday.
Aug 23 2022Heim is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim is in an 0-for-11 skid and is hitting .170 in 17 games this month. Meibrys Viloria will start behind the dish and hit eighth.
Aug 20 2022Heim is not in Saturday's lineup against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim is hitting .200 with one home run, nine strikeouts and nine walks in 14 games this month. Meibrys Viloria will start behind the dish and hit eighth.
Aug 17 2022Heim isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim started the last two games and went 2-for-7 with a double, an RBI and a walk. Meibrys Viloria is taking over behind the plate and batting fifth.
Aug 14 2022Heim is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the A's. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim started the past three games and will take a seat for Sunday afternoon's series finale versus Oakland. Meibrys Viloria will take over behind the plate for Texas.
Aug 10 2022Heim isn't starting Wednesday against the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim went 0-for-5 with three walks and a strikeout over the last two games but will head to the bench Wednesday. Meibrys Viloria will start behind the plate and bat sixth.
Aug 6 2022Heim will sit Saturday against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim is in the midst of a breakout season, as he's slashed .254/.319/.450 with 13 home runs in 84 games, but he's been in a bit of a slump over his last five games, grabbing just one hit, a homer. He'll rest Saturday as Meibrys Viloria takes over behind the plate.
Aug 3 2022Heim went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Wednesday against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim took Dillon Tate yard in the seventh inning to tally his 13th homer of the season. It was his first long ball since July 3, and entering Wednesday's game, Heim had managed only seven extra-base hits across his last 77 at-bats. Despite the slow stretch, he has a .259/.321/.460 line across 302 plate appearances for the campaign.
Aug 2 2022Heim is not starting Tuesday's game against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Consecutive hitless performances have Heim hitting .244 with five doubles and four RBI in 12 games since the break. He rests Tuesday and cedes catching duties to Meibrys Viloria.
Jul 24 2022Heim went 3-for-4 with three doubles, an RBI, three runs scored and a walk in Sunday's 11-8 win over Oakland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim got started early with an RBI double and a run scored in the first inning. He later crossed home in the fifth and sixth frames. It was his first multi-hit game since knocking two doubles against the Mariners on July 14. Heim improved his slash line to .270/.326/.477 with 26 extra-base hits and 39 runs scored through 264 plate appearances.
Jul 23 2022Heim isn't in the lineup Saturday against Oakland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim started the last two matchups and went 1-for-7 with two runs, an RBI, two walks and two strikeouts. Meibrys Viloria is starting behind the plate and batting ninth.
Jul 17 2022Heim will sit Sunday against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim will get a breather after he went 3-for-12 with two doubles, two RBI and a run scored in the first three games of the series. Meibrys Viloria is starting at catcher and batting ninth in the final game before the All-Star break.
Jul 15 2022Heim went 2-for-4 with two doubles, an RBI and run scored in Thursday's 6-5 loss to the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim, who started the last two games after missing Tuesday's contest due to illness, knocked in the second of three runs the Rangers plated in the bottom of the first inning. The RBI gives him 32 over 67 games, tying the career high set in 2021 over 82 games. Heim is poised to establish new career highs in several counting categories, as he will serve as the primary backstop the rest of the season. The Buffalo-native is slashing .267/.320/.480 over 241 plate appearances.
Jul 13 2022Heim (illness) is starting Wednesday's game against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim was unavailable Tuesday against Oakland due to an illness, but he'll start behind the plate and bat fifth during Wednesday's series finale. Over his last six games, he's hit .350 with five runs, a walk and three strikeouts.
Jul 12 2022Heim was unavailable for Tuesday's 12-inning loss to the A's due to an illness, Jeff Wilson of RangersToday.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim likely would have made an appearance off the bench Tuesday if available given the length of the contest, but he was off limits due to the ailment. It's unclear if the 27-year-old will be cleared to play in Wednesday's series finale.
Jul 10 2022Heim is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim started the past four games and went 5-for-16 with a walk and three runs, and he'll rest in Sunday afternoon's series finale. Meibrys Viloria will take over behind the plate for Texas.
Jul 4 2022Heim isn't in the lineup Monday against Baltimore. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim recorded hits in each of the last three games and went 5-for-12 with two solo home runs and three strikeouts during that time. Meibrys Viloria is starting behind the plate and batting ninth Monday.
Jul 3 2022Heim went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in a 4-1 loss to the Mets on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim went yard off Carlos Carrasco in the third. It marked his second long ball in as many contests and gives the 27-year-old catcher 12 home runs on the year. His previous season-best total was 10 over 265 at-bats last season. The Rangers are likely satisfied with a .492 slugging percentage coming from their primary catcher spot and Heim should continue to see regular at-bats.
Jun 29 2022Heim isn't in the lineup Wednesday against Kansas City. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim started in the last three games and went 4-for-12 with a homer, three RBI, two runs and a strikeout. Meibrys Viloria is taking over behind the dish and batting ninth.
Jun 26 2022Heim went 1-for-3 with a 3-RBI home run in a 6-4 loss to the Nationals on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim hit his 10th home run of the year to tie his season total from 2021. The 26-year-old catcher has taken 171 at-bats to reach the double-digit home run mark, compared to 265 at-bats a year ago. The increased home run rate combined with a serviceable .246 average make him a player of interest in two-catcher fantasy leagues.
Jun 25 2022Heim isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim started in the last four games and went 2-for-12 with a solo homer, two runs, three walks and four strikeouts. Meibrys Viloria is starting behind the plate and batting ninth Saturday.
Jun 22 2022Heim went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 7-0 win over the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim went yard for the second time in three days and is up to nine homers over 48 games, one shy of the total he achieved in 2021 over 82 contests. Fellow backstop Mitch Garver returned Tuesday after an 11-day stint on the COVID-19 injured list, but he is limited to DH-only duties because of a right flexor strain that prevents him from throwing. Heim will continue to be the primary catcher until Garver's condition improves.
Jun 18 2022Heim isn't in the lineup Saturday against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim drew starts in the last three games and went 3-for-12 with a homer, a double, three RBI, a run and two strikeouts. Sam Huff will take over behind the plate and bat sixth.
Jun 14 2022Heim will sit Tuesday against the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim has handled a heavy workload behind the plate in recent weeks. Prior to Tuesday's off day, he'd started 19 of the Rangers' last 25 games. He's earned those regular at-bats, slashing .250/.306/.451 on the year. Sam Huff will take over at catcher Tuesday.
Jun 13 2022Heim went 1-for-6 with two RBI and a run scored in Sunday's 8-6 extra-innings win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim plated two runs in the top half of the 12th inning to give the Rangers a lead they held in the bottom half of the frame. The catcher maintains serviceable fantasy production with a slash of .250/.307/.457 along with seven home runs and 22 RBI over 42 games.
Jun 10 2022Heim will sit Friday against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim has looked good at the plate this season, hitting .262/.324/.485 with seven homers in 40 games. He'll rest Friday after starting the last two games behind the plate, with Sam Huff getting the nod in his absence.
Jun 8 2022Heim went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and a stolen base in a 6-3 win over the Guardians during the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The homer, a fourth-inning blast off Kirk McCarty, was Heim's seventh of the season, while the steal was his second. The 26-year-old backstop has seized the starting job for Texas this season with a .260/.324/.480 slash line through 39 games.
Jun 7 2022Heim will sit for the first half of Tuesday's doubleheader in Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim unsurprisingly won't be asked to catch two games on one day. Sam Huff will start behind the plate for the afternoon game, but Heim should return for the nightcap.
Jun 6 2022Heim is not in the starting lineup for Monday's series opener versus the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim is out of the lineup Monday after going 0-for-4 with a strikeout in Sunday's loss to the Mariners. Sam Huff will get the start behind the plate and bat sixth in the series opener.
Jun 4 2022Heim isn't starting Saturday's game against Seattle. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim started in the last two games and went 3-for-8 with two doubles and two strikeouts. The 26-year-old will get a day off while Sam Huff starts behind the plate and bats fifth.
Jun 1 2022Heim isn't in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim started in the last three games but went just 1-for-12 with a solo home run and four strikeouts. Sam Huff will start behind the plate and bat sixth.
May 30 2022Heim went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's 9-5 win over the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim extended the Rangers' lead to 5-1 with his third-inning homer. The catcher has gone yard twice in his last six games, a span in which he's hit .261 (6-for-23). He's shown a noticeable improvement this year, slashing a solid .267/.342/.486 with six long balls, 18 RBI, 18 runs scored and a stolen base through 117 plate appearances as the Rangers' primary catcher.
May 28 2022Heim isn't starting Saturday against Oakland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim started the last four games and went 5-for-15 with a homer, three RBI, two runs and a stolen base. Sam Huff will take over behind the plate and bat fifth Saturday.
May 25 2022Heim started at catcher and went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim swatted his fifth homer in the eighth inning, giving the Rangers their first run. After a hot start to the season, Heim has scuffled since. His fourth-inning single ended a hitless run of 12 consecutive at-bats, and the catcher is 8-for-41 (.195) over the last 12 games after batting .356 over the first 16 contests. For now, he'll serve as the primary catcher while Mitch Garver is limited to DH duties. Sam Huff lurks on the bench and could emerge with more opportunities if Heim continues to slump.
May 22 2022Heim is out of the lineup for Sunday's game at Houston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 26-year-old started the past four games and will receive a day off in the series finale versus the Astros. Mitch Garver has returned from the injured list but is limited to serving as the designated hitter, so Heim will continue to work as Texas' primary catcher while Sam Huff, who is starting Sunday, operates as the No. 2 option.
May 20 2022With Mitch Garver expected to serve as designated hitter only for the foreseeable future, per Kennedi Landry of MLB.com, Heim is expected to get most of the starts behind the plate. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Garver was activated off the injured list, where he was while recovering from a right forearm strain. He was the DH on Thursday while Heim went 1-for-4 as the starting catcher. It's uncertain when Garver will be cleared to begin a throwing program, which means Heim should get opportunities over the next few games.
May 19 2022Heim is starting Thursday's game against the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Although Mitch Garver (elbow) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Thursday, he hasn't yet been cleared to resume throwing. Garver will be able to serve as the designated hitter now that he's back on the active roster, but Heim should continue to see plenty of playing time behind the dish while Garver is limited to DH work.
May 17 2022Heim is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sam Huff will get a turn behind the dish while Heim sits after starting each of the past five games as either a catcher or designated hitter. Heim continued to wield a hot bat in Monday's series opener, with his solo home run in the seventh inning -- his fourth of the season -- helping lead Texas to a 7-4 win.
May 11 2022Heim isn't starting Wednesday against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 26-year-old started in the last three games and should serve as the primary catcher with Mitch Garver (elbow) on the injured list. However, Heim will get a breather while Sam Huff starts behind the dish and bats eighth Wednesday.
May 10 2022Heim batted cleanup and went 1-for-3 with a walk in Monday's 1-0 loss to the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This marked the second time in three games Heim batted fourth, both times coming against left-handers. He's the team's surprising leader in slugging (.634), but It's unclear if this most recent placement in the order is permanent. It could be the result of a condensed three games in a 30-hour stretch, during which manager Chris Woodward gave others a breather. What is known is that Heim is 7-for-13 with a 1.077 slugging percentage against southpaws to start the season.
May 3 2022Heim went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, a walk and an additional run scored during Tuesday's 6-4 win at Philadelphia, ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 26-year-old started behind the plate and took Ranger Suarez deep during the fourth inning, and he also singled and scored in the sixth. Mitch Garver is clearly operating as Texas' No. 1 catcher, but Heim has still started 10 games with Garver also seeing regular time at designated hitter. Heim has taken advantage of those early opportunities and has a .364/.475/.697 slash line to go with three home runs, 10 RBI and 10 runs.
May 1 2022The Rangers activated Heim (personal) from the paternity list Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Rangers will temporarily keep three catchers on the active roster with Heim's return, as Texas opted to send reliever Kolby Allard to Triple-A Round Rock rather than demoting No. 3 backstop Sam Huff. Even with Huff in the mix, he's still expected to see most of his usage as a designated hitter or bench bat, so Heim should remain the primary backup to No. 1 catcher Mitch Garver, who starts Sunday's series finale with Atlanta.
Apr 23 2022Heim went 2-for-3 with a walk, a double, two runs scored and an RBI in Friday's 8-1 win over the A's. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Facing the team that traded him in the 2021 offseason, Heim was a constant thorn in the side of Oakland's pitchers. The 26-year-old catcher has three multi-hit performances in his six starts so far this season, slashing .381/.458/.714 with two homers and nine RBI. If he keeps raking, the Rangers may move Mitch Garver to DH more often to make room behind the plate for the better defender in Heim.
Apr 21 2022Heim went 0-for-3 in Wednesday's 4-2 loss to Seattle. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After a blistering start to the season, Heim is 0-for-7 in his last two starts. On the bright side, he's started five of 11 games thus far and overall is batting .333 with two home runs and eight RBI. Heim popped 10 homers over 82 games in 2021 but had an ugly .196 average.
Apr 14 2022Heim went 3-for-4 with a grand slam, five RBI, and three runs scored in a 10-5 win Thursday over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim hit a second-inning grand slam and a fourth-inning RBI single off Shohei Ohtani. He also singled and scored in the fifth. It was the first career five-RBI game in the 27-year-old's big-league career. Heim and Mitch Garver have each started three games at catcher for the Rangers so far in 2022.
Apr 11 2022Heim went 2-for-3 with home run, three RBI and a second run scored in Sunday's 12-6 win over the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim extended the Rangers' three-run lead in the seventh inning with a two-run homer. He made his second consecutive start behind the dish, as primary backstop Mitch Garver, who sat Saturday's day game following a Friday night game, served as the designated hitter Sunday. Texas manager Chris Woodward said during spring training that he will manage Garver's workload by having him play first base and DH. That suggests Heim's in line for a healthy dose of starts, although the young catcher had a mere .583 OPS over 326 career MLB plate appearances in 2020 and 2021.
Apr 4 2022Heim went 2-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored in Sunday's spring training game against the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim had multiple hits for a third straight Cactus League game Sunday and is batting .368 (7-for-19) with one home run, two RBI and four runs scored. The bat potential is what separated him from Jose Trevino, who the Rangers traded to the Yankees on Saturday and then announced Heim would be the backup to starting catcher Mitch Garver. There's potential for Heim to get into a lot of games. The 31-year-old Garver hasn't played more than 103 games in a season (2018), and manager Chris Woodward has already indicated he'll limit him to 90-100 games behind the dish. In an effort to preserve Garver for the long haul, the manager will also use him at first base and designated hitter.
Apr 2 2022Heim will open the year as the Rangers' backup catcher after the team traded Jose Trevino to the Yankees on Saturday, Levi Weaver of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim didn't do much at the plate in 82 games last season, hitting just .196/.239/.358, but a .210 BABIP suggests he deserved at least a bit better. With above-average defense behind the plate, his bat only needs to improve by a modest amount for him to look like a perfectly serviceable backup, though he's unlikely to move ahead of Mitch Garver on the depth chart.
Mar 12 2022Heim appears set to lose out on playing time following the Rangers' acquisition of Mitch Garver from the Twins on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He was set to be nominally atop the depth chart prior to this move, but Garver will now clearly be the top Rangers catcher when healthy. Jose Trevino is also a viable big-leaguer, so perhaps there is another move coming for Texas.
Oct 3 2021Heim is not starting Sunday's game against Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim hit his 10th home run of the season Saturday and will finish 2021 hitting .196 with 32 RBI, unless of course he pinch hits Sunday. Jose Trevino is catching and batting eighth.
Oct 2 2021Heim went 1-for-2 with a three-run home run and two walks in Saturday's 7-2 win over Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The rookie catcher got his home run total to a round number Saturday, smashing his 10th long ball of the season off Triston McKenzie to bust the game wide open in the fourth inning. It's been a tough slog for Heim batting average-wise this season, but he'll look to use the 82 games of experience he got with the big club in 2021 to vie for a roster spot next year.
Sep 29 2021Heim isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim went 2-for-4 with a double, a run and an RBI on Tuesday, but he'll head to the bench for the third time in the last four games. Jose Trevino will start at catcher and bat sixth.
Sep 26 2021Heim is on the bench for Sunday's game against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jose Trevino gears up to catch once again while Heim, hitting 0-for-17 in his last five games, rides the bench for a second straight game.
Sep 25 2021Heim will sit Saturday against Baltimore. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim sits after making a pair of starts behind the plate. He's gone hitless in five straight games and has just three hits in his last 11, dragging his season slash line down to .188/.228/.341. Jose Trevino takes over at catcher.
Sep 22 2021Heim isn't in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim has gone 0-for-11 with an RBI, a stolen base and five strikeouts across his last three appearances, and he'll be out of the lineup for a second straight game. Jose Trevino will start behind the plate and bat ninth.
Sep 21 2021Heim is not starting Tuesday against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The backstop has just three hits in 29 at-bats since returning from the COVID-19 list Sept. 3. Jose Trevino draws the start at catcher and will bat eighth Tuesday.
Sep 19 2021Heim is not in the lineup Sunday against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim is hitting .120 through seven games in September and will sit for the second time in the past three games. Jose Trevino will start behind the plate for the Rangers.
Sep 17 2021Heim is not starting Friday against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim has seen a relatively even split in the catching duties with Jose Trevino in recent weeks, but he'll now sit for the fourth time in five games. Trevino gets the nod Friday and will bat eighth against right-hander Dylan Cease.
Sep 16 2021Heim isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against Houston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim went 0-for-3 in Wednesday's matchup and will head to the bench for the third time in the last four games. Yohel Pozo will start behind the plate and bat seventh.
Sep 14 2021Heim is not starting Tuesday against the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll yield the catching duties to Jose Trevino for the second night in a row despite going 3-for-6 with a double, home run and two RBI over the weekend in Oakland.
Sep 13 2021Heim will sit Monday against Houston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim and Jose Trevino continue to split time fairly evenly behind the plate. Heim's .202/.240/.366 season slash line doesn't make a great case for a larger share of the available starts, though neither does Trevino's .232/.262/.325 performance.
Sep 11 2021Heim went 2-for-3 with a double, a homer and two RBI in Saturday's 8-6 win over the Athletics. He also drew a walk. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim smoked a double off Cole Irvin before bashing a game-winning two-run homer off Andrew Chafin in the eighth inning. The long ball is Heim's first since Aug. 1 and can perhaps put some juice back in the catcher's bat. His average has slid from .227 to .200 since the start of August.
Sep 10 2021Heim isn't starting Friday's game against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim has gone 0-for-16 with an RBI, a walk and four strikeouts across his last four appearances, and he'll be out of the lineup for a second straight game. Jose Trevino will start at catcher and bat seventh.
Sep 8 2021Heim isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim has gone 0-for-16 with an RBI, a walk and four strikeouts in his last four starts, and he continues to alternate starts behind the dish. Jose Trevino will start at catcher and bat eighth.
Sep 6 2021Heim will not start Monday's game against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim and Jose Trevino have alternated starts behind the plate for six straight games. Trevino takes over there Monday, but Heim should start Tuesday in Arizona if the pattern holds.
Sep 4 2021Heim will hit the bench Saturday against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim has started two out of four games since returning from the COVID-19 injured list. He's gone 0-for-8 at the plate. Jose Trevino will catch Kolby Allard.
Sep 1 2021Heim isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim returned from the COVID-19 IL on Tuesday and went 0-for-4 with a strikeout. Jose Trevino will start behind the plate and bat ninth.
Aug 31 2021Heim was reinstated from the COVID-19 list prior to Tuesday's game against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim's stay on the COVID IL ends after exactly a week. The backstop had established himself as Texas' primary catcher prior to being sidelined, and he figures to continue getting the majority of starts behind the plate during the season's final month. He's set to catch Jordan Lyles and bat seventh Tuesday.
Aug 24 2021Heim (undisclosed) was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Tuesday, Levi Weaver of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim was scratched from the lineup Monday due to health and safety protocols, and now he has been moved off the active roster. It's still not known if the backstop has tested positive for the virus, but he'll be away from the team for at least the next few games in any scenario.
Aug 23 2021Heim was scratched from the lineup for Monday's game against Boston due to health and safety protocols, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's unclear if Heim has tested positive for COVID-19 or been exposed to someone who has, or if he's merely feeling sick and the team scratched him just to be safe. Jose Trevino will take over behind the plate in his absence.
Aug 21 2021Heim isn't starting Saturday against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim drew starts in each of the last two games, and he went 2-for-9 with a double, a run and an RBI. Jose Trevino will start behind the dish and bat ninth.
Aug 18 2021Heim isn't in the lineup for Wednesday's game against Seattle. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim will head back to the bench as he continues to alternate starts behind the dish. Jose Trevino will start at catcher and bat ninth.
Aug 15 2021Heim is not in the lineup Sunday against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim will take a seat versus left-hander Sean Manaea, who starts Sunday for Oakland. Jose Trevino will take over behind the plate in the series finale.
Aug 13 2021Heim remains on the bench for Friday's game against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim will sit against southpaw Cole Irvin. He and Jose Trevino have been in a loose platoon over the past few weeks. Since his return from the injured list in late July, it's been Trevino behind the plate against all but two lefties the Rangers have faced, while Heim has started against all but one righty.
Aug 12 2021Heim isn't starting Thursday's game against Seattle. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim had started each of the last three games, and he went 2-for-11 with a run, a walk and two strikeouts. Jose Trevino will start behind the dish and bat ninth.
Aug 7 2021Heim will sit Saturday against Oakland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim was emerging as the Rangers' primary catcher throughout most of July, but he's since seen his playing time at the position fall back slightly. He and Jose Trevino, who starts Saturday, have now alternated starts behind the plate over the last eight games, though Heim served as a designated hitter twice during that stretch.
Aug 3 2021Heim is not starting Tuesday's game against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim followed his back-to-back games of heroics with an 0-for-4 effort Monday and is now hitting .184 in his last 10 games. Jose Trevino will start behind the dish and bat ninth Tuesday.
Aug 2 2021Heim went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 4-3 win over Seattle. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: What a series for the 26-year-old Heim, who homered in three consecutive games against the Mariners and went 5-for-12 with four long balls and six RBI. That, however, takes a back seat to the theatrics provided. Sunday's solo shot in the ninth inning was the second walk-off blast in two days.
Aug 1 2021Heim went 2-for-4 with two home runs and four RBI in Saturday's 5-4 extra-inning win over the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He got the Rangers on the board with a two-run shot in the fifth inning off Tyler Anderson, then walked it off in the 10th with another two-run blast off Spencer Patton. Heim has gone yard three times in the last two games to boost his homer total on the season to seven, but he's slashing just .189/.211/.459 through 10 games since the All-Star break. Jose Trevino, or eventually Sam Huff, remain threats to his playing time.
Jul 28 2021Heim is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jose Trevino will get the nod behind the dish for what will be his second start since returning from the 10-day injured list Friday. Heim has caught the other three games for Texas, so for now, he looks to have the slight edge in playing time among the two backstops.
Jul 21 2021Heim isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim drew starts in each of the last three games and went 1-for-8 with two strikeouts during that time. John Hicks will start behind the plate and bat fifth.
Jul 19 2021Heim started the second game of Sunday's doubleheader and went 1-for-3 in a 10-0 loss to the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was a nice weekend for Heim, who became the first Buffalo-born major-leaguer to play in the city since 1890. He had two hits in seven trips over two games in front of family and friends. With news that Jose Trevino (forearm) could return from a rehab assignment by the coming weekend, Heim should still be good for multiple starts this week.
Jul 18 2021Heim is out of the lineup for the first game of Sunday's doubleheader with the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim has been serving as Texas' clear No. 1 catcher for most of the month while Jose Trevino (forearm) has been on the shelf. He'll be given a breather for the first game of the doubleheader while John Hicks catches for Texas, but look for Heim to receive a turn behind the dish in the nightcap.
Jul 11 2021Heim is not starting Sunday against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim had a nice day at the plate in Saturday's loss, driving in a pair of runs while logging two singles across five at-bats. He'll get a rest Sunday as John Hicks works behind the dish and bats fifth.
Jul 6 2021Heim is not in the starting lineup Tuesday against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim will get a breather a day after blasting his fourth homer of the season. John Hicks will get the start behind the plate and bat fifth against right-hander Jose Urena.
Jul 3 2021Heim isn't starting Saturday's game against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim has had increased playing time recently with Jose Trevino (forearm) sidelined, but he'll retreat to the bench for the second time in the last three games. John Hicks will start behind the dish and bat eighth.
Jun 30 2021Heim went 2-for-4 with a double, an RBI and a run scored in Tuesday's 5-4 win over Oakland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim started a second straight game, as primary backstop Jose Trevino is dealing with a forearm injury. Trevino is listed as day-to-day, so Heim should fill in until the team's top backstop is ready to return. Heim is 12-for-28 (.429) with five extra-base hits, six RBI and five runs scored over his last nine games.
Jun 25 2021Heim went 3-for-4 with a double, two RBI and a run scored in Friday's 9-4 win over Kansas City. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim plated Nate Lowe twice in the contest, on a fourth-inning single and a sixth-inning double. In his last seven games, Heim has gone 10-for-22 (.455) with three doubles, a home run, five RBI and four runs scored. He's likely to continue splitting time with Jose Trevino, although Heim has most often fulfilled the backup role behind the dish.
Jun 23 2021Heim will start at catcher and bat ninth Wednesday's game against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Though Heim in the lineup Wednesday, the playing time at catcher has swung in the favor of Jose Trevino of late. Trevino caught each of the past three games and seems to have temporarily solidified himself as Option 1A behind the plate for Texas.
Jun 20 2021Heim is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jose Trevino will be behind the plate for Texas in the series finale, but Heim seems to have emerged as the Rangers' favored backstop of late. Heim started at catcher in four of the Rangers' previous six games, going 6-for-15 with a home run, a double, a walk, three runs and two RBI.
Jun 12 2021Heim went 3-for-5 with a double, home run, two runs and two RBI in Saturday's 12-1 win over the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim knocked a single in the second, two-run homer in the third and double in the eighth for his best all-around game of the season. The hits ended a 13 at-bat hitless stretch for Texas' reserve catcher who now sports a .188/.241/.363 slash line.
Jun 9 2021Heim will catch and bat ninth Wednesday against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll crack the lineup for only the second time in six games while No. 1 catcher Jose Trevino gets a breather for the day game after a night game. The Rangers had divvied up the starts between the backstops more evenly in May, but Heim has seemingly settled into a clear backup role at this point. The 25-year-old switch-hitter is slashing a weak .167/.228/.306 across 80 plate appearances in his first season in Texas.
May 12 2021Heim started a second consecutive game Tuesday in place of Jose Trevino (triceps). He went 0-for-3 in a 4-2 loss to the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager Chris Woodward told Justice delos Santos of MLB.com that he would have used Trevino on Monday if that game was necessary and was prepared to use him Tuesday if needed. That scenario could have been tested as Adolis Garcia pinch hit for Heim in the ninth inning, but the game ended there. The Rangers revealed that Trevino was dealing with a sore triceps Tuesday and hope the two days off, coupled with a scheduled off-day Wednesday, gets him at full strength for Thursday's series-opener at Houston.
May 6 2021Heim went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and another run scored during Thursday's win over the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With the Rangers trailing by one in the seventh frame, Heim stepped up to the plate with two outs and evened the score with a long ball against Hansel Robles. The Rangers eventually pulled ahead with an extra innings victory in the 10th. Across 12 games, the 25-year-old backstop has hit two homers while batting .125/.182/.325.
May 4 2021Heim (neck) was available to play Monday, Sam Blum of the Dallas Morning News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim had been removed from Sunday's game after taking a foul ball to the neck area. Manager Chris Woodward said the catcher was fine and available to play.
May 2 2021Heim was removed from Sunday's game against the Red Sox in the top of the eighth inning with an apparent injury, Chris Halicke of SI.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim was hit under the mask while blocking a ball in the dirt Sunday and was visited by trainers afterward. The backstop wanted to stay in the game, but the trainers removed him from the contest. The exact nature of Heim's injury isn't yet clear, and it's unknown whether he'll be forced to miss additional time.
Apr 11 2021Heim went 1-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Saturday's 7-4 loss to San Diego. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim's second-inning double snapped an 0-for-34 skid for the Rangers, who were no-hit Friday and last had a base hit in the eighth inning Thursday. He's started three games and is 3-for-11 with two doubles, a home run and three runs scored in relief of Jose Trevino.
Apr 6 2021Heim went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's win over the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The backstop swatted a 392-foot homer to left field in the sixth inning for the first long ball of his major-league career. Heim didn't show substantial power in the minors -- he has never reached double-digit homers in a single season -- though he does offer solid defense and batted .358 over 106 at-bats at Triple-A in 2019.
Apr 4 2021Heim went 1-for-3 with a stolen base, a double, a walk and a run scored in Sunday's 7-3 win over the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim drew a walk in the fourth inning and stole second base as part of a double-steal with Brock Holt. They both came around to score on Isiah Kiner-Falefa's two-run single. The 25-year-old Heim is expected to be limited to the backup catcher role behind usual starter Jose Trevino. Heim had a modest .211/.268/.211 slash line with five RBI and five runs scored across 41 plate appearances for the Athletics in 2020.
Mar 25 2021Heim will make the Rangers' Opening Day roster, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim, who was acquired during the offseason from Oakland in the Elvis Andrus deal, will thus be the backup catcher behind Jose Trevino. There isn't much fantasy appeal here, as Heim is batting .105 (2-for-19) with two RBI this spring, though he did manage to hit .310/.385/.477 across two minor-league stops in 2019.
Mar 20 2021Heim is projected as the backup catcher on the Opening Day roster by Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim hasn't done much at the plate this spring, going 1-for-15 over seven Cactus League games, but the Rangers are impressed with his defensive skills. That he's already on the 40-man roster works to his advantage over Drew Butera, who is not on the 40-man. A rebuilding team doesn't need to create room for a 36-year-old veteran. The 25-year-old Heim made his MLB debut in 2020 while with Oakland and slashed .211/.268/.211 over 13 games.
Feb 6 2021Heim was sent from Texas to Oakland along with Khris Davis and Dane Acker on Saturday in a trade which sent Elvis Andrus, Aramis Garcia and cash considerations the other way, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim made a brief MLB debut last season, hitting .211/.268/.211 in 13 games. He may not project as anything close to a star, but he has a good chance to be a useful enough piece for the Rangers, as he hit a strong .310/.385/.477 in 85 games across the two highest levels of the minors in 2019. He'll be competing for a roster spot with Jose Trevino, Sam Huff and Drew Butera in camp.
Sep 16 2020Heim is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim had started in four of the Athletics' past six games, but he'll give way to Sean Murphy behind the dish in the series finale. Despite his recent surge in playing time, Heim still looks like the No. 2 backstop behind Murphy, who has began to heat up of late with a .391 average, four home runs and a 6:6 BB:K in September.
Sep 13 2020Heim went 2-for-3 with an RBI infield single in a win over the Rangers in the first game of a doubleheader Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim split backstop duties with Sean Murphy in Saturday's twin bill, and both young catchers ended up contributing offensively. Heim added to a 4-1 Athletics lead when he legged out a third-inning grounder while Vimael Machin crossed the plate. The 25-year-old has now sandwiched a pair of two-hit efforts around an 0-for-5 tally over two other games thus far in September.
Sep 6 2020Heim, who went 2-for-4 with a pair of RBI singles and two runs in a win over the Padres on Saturday, has drawn starts in three of the past six games and is hitting .333 (3-for-9) going into Sunday's action. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The rookie's defense isn't a concern, with Heim having proven himself amply in that regard during his long minor-league career. However, his solid start at the plate -- albeit over a very small sample -- is encouraging and comes on the heels of his outstanding .358/.412/.557 line across 119 plate appearances for Triple-A Las Vegas in 2019. Given the extremely hitter-friendly conditions of the Pacific Coast League, there was at least some question of how artificially enhanced those career-best numbers were, but Heim is in line to see consistent chances to dispel any doubts if he's able to keep his strong work with the bat going.
Aug 26 2020Heim went 1-for-3 with a walk and a run in a win over the Rangers on Tuesday, his major-league debut. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The rookie backstop didn't let his bottom-of-the-order slotting prevent him from making an impact in his first big-league game. Heim scored his first run as major leaguer in somewhat unorthodox fashion, as he crossed the plate after Mark Canha was plunked by a pitch in the seventh inning. Heim had been impressing since spring training, and anticipation is high for what he might able to accomplish at this level after slashing .358/.412/.557 in 119 plate appearances at Triple-A Las Vegas last season.
Aug 25 2020Heim is starting Tuesday against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim will bat ninth in his first taste of major-league action as he takes the place of Sean Murphy behind the dish. Despite his start Tuesday, Heim should continue to mainly play a backup role in the near future. The 25-year-old slashed .358/.412/.557 with four home runs at Triple-A last season.
Aug 24 2020Heim was recalled from Oakland's alternate training site Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Austin Allen was optioned down in a corresponding move, so Heim will take over the backup catcher duties for now. This will be the 25-year-old's first taste of the big leagues. He hit .358/.412/.557 with four home runs and a 15.1 percent strikeout rate in 119 plate appearances at Triple-A last year.
Jul 21 2020Heim won't make the A's Opening Day roster but will be included on the team's three-man taxi squad. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 25-year-old lost the backup catcher's job to Austin Allen, and Oakland apparently doesn't plan on opening the season with three catchers despite the expanded 30-man roster. However, Heim won't be far from the team and could quickly join the active roster once the season begins.
Jun 26 2020Heim, who was in a heated competition for the backup catcher job when spring training was suspended, is now highly likely to make the Athletics' Opening Day roster, Mark Saxon of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim turned plenty of heads in Cactus League play with a .325 average (8-for-25), enough that he'd made up significant ground on Austin Allen in the battle for the backup catcher job by the time play was paused. While it may have been a close call for manager Bob Melvin had the regular season unfolded under normal circumstances with teams limited to 26-man rosters, Saxon notes the fact there are now four extra slots to work with almost certainly serves to lock in spots for both young backstops. The fact Heim is already on the 40-man roster only ups his chances of staying put when the regular season begins.
Apr 8 2020Heim was in a tight battle with Austin Allen for the backup catcher job when spring training was suspended, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gallegos notes Heim was considered an underdog to Allen in the job battle as spring camp began, but the 24-year-old made up plenty of ground by hitting .320 (8-for-25) with two doubles, five RBI, one walk and four runs across 12 Cactus League contests. The stellar showing was generated over an admittedly small sample, but it nevertheless served as an encouraging encore to the .358/.412/.557 line he produced over 35 games at Triple-A Las Vegas to close out the 2019 season. With some type of ramp-up period expected prior to an eventual start to the regular season, Heim could have an opportunity make a final push to stick on the major-league roster.
Mar 3 2020Heim (shin) went 3-for-3 with an RBI double and a run in a Cactus League win over the White Sox on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim returned to action after sitting out Sunday's game with shin soreness. The promising backstop, battling Austin Allen for the backup catcher job behind Sean Murphy, is now hitting .467 (7-for-15) with a pair of two-baggers, five RBI, one walk and four runs through seven spring games, flashing an impressive bat to complement his already strong defense behind the dish.
Mar 1 2020Heim has a shin contusion from being hit by a pitch during Saturday's game against the Indians, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heim was hit in the right leg during his second at-bat Saturday before being replaced in the field by Collin Theroux to begin the fifth inning. It's an encouraging sign that Heim stayed in the game to run the bases, but he was out of the lineup Sunday and it's unknown how long it will take before he can return to action.
Feb 22 2020Heim, who has a chance to earn a backup catcher job this spring, has impressed in camp and in Saturday's 12-2 Cactus League loss to the Cubs, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. "He was real calm back there. Got all the signs I gave him. He had a lot going on back there with their guys swinging the bat well," manager Bob Melvin said. "For a first start, you would think a guy like that has some nerves, but he certainly didn't show it." ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Projected Opening Day catcher Sean Murphy (knee) is expected out until at least March 2, which will afford Heim extra reps in his bid to earn a backup catcher job this spring. The 24-year-old has yet to log any regular-season major-league action, but he opened eyes last season with a .358/.412/.557 line across 119 plate appearances at Triple-A Las Vegas. He kept his bat warm over the winter as well while playing in the Dominican Republic, slashing .301/.386/.411 over 20 games with the Toros del Este. Heim played six innings versus the Cubs on Saturday and went 1-for-2 with a single, while also flashing his renowned defensive skills by cutting down Jason Heyward after digging out a throw in the dirt.