A black hole has emerged in the Toronto Blue Jays lineup due to catcher Tyler Heineman’s struggles this season. After a breakout 2025 season with a .289 average and a .777 OPS, Heineman has faltered, batting just .176 with a .398 OPS and no extra-base hits or RBIs across 20 games. He and rookie catcher Brandon Valenzuela are sharing responsibilities while Alejandro Kirk is on the IL. The team’s offensive challenges have been compounded by other issues, including the removal of Jeff Hoffman from the closer role.
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