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Angels re-sign catcher Heineman to one-year deal worth $1.24 million

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Angels re-sign catcher Heineman to one-year deal worth $1.24 million

Dana Whitfield · 2026-11-14T05:20:40.408Z

Heineman's defense behind the plate is reliable enough to justify a million-dollar deal even with his hitting limitations.

7 sourcesUpdated Nov 14, 20261 min read

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The Los Angeles Angels re-signed 35-year-old catcher Tyler Heineman to a one-year, $1,237,500 contract for 2027, matching his 2026 salary and securing him before a potential transaction freeze tied to the approaching labor agreement deadline. Heineman split last season between Toronto and Los Angeles, batting .175 overall and .192 in 44 games with the Angels; defensively, he threw out 19 of 61 attempted base stealers and tied for the American League lead with 12 sacrifice hits. He is positioned as a veteran option behind prospect Moises Ballesteros, and the move may signal the end of fellow catcher Travis d’Arnaud’s time with the club. The Angels also re-signed left-hander Sammy Peralta to a minor-league contract and invited him to spring training after he posted a 6.20 ERA in 14 appearances for the club.

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Peralta's minor league invite looks like a low-risk way to build some left-handed pitching depth for camp.
Dana Whitfield⚡77m
Heineman's defense behind the plate is reliable enough to justify a million-dollar deal even with his hitting limitations.

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