As expected, infielder Andrés Giménez and catcher Tyler Heineman have been activated from the injured list prior to <a href="https://publish.bluejaysnation.com/2025/06/03/mlb-betting-preview-june-3-phillies-vs-toronto-blue-jays-predictions/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tuesday&#8217;s series opener versus the Philadelphia Phillies</a>. 
The moves were officially announced by the Toronto Blue Jays, with the team reinstating both Giménez and Heineman from the 10-day IL.
In corresponding moves, infielder Michael Stefanic and catcher Ali Sánchez were designated for assignment by the club, creating space on the 26-man roster while opening two spots on the 40-man. Both players were out of minor-league options and couldn&#8217;t be sent to triple-A without first passing through waivers.
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ROSTER MOVES: 
🔹 INF Andrés Giménez reinstated from the 10-day IL and will be active for tonight’s game
🔹 C Tyler Heineman reinstated from the 7-day IL and will be active for tonight’s game
🔹 INF Michael Stefanic and C Ali Sánchez designated for assignment <a href="https://t.co/dmM0v9dbfG">pic.twitter.com/dmM0v9dbfG</a>
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Giménez (quad strain) last played in the majors on May 7 versus the Los Angeles Angels, injuring himself while running out a bunt single. In 36 games this season, he&#8217;s hit .195/.273/.305 with three home runs and 10 RBIs, accounting for a 67 wRC+ (100 league average). He&#8217;s been successful in nine of his 10 stolen base attempts thus far.
The 26-year-old <a href="https://publish.bluejaysnation.com/2025/05/30/andres-gimenez-completes-second-single-a-rehab-game-re-evaluated-blue-jays/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">participated in a single-A rehab assignment with Dunedin</a>, going 2-for-12 (.167) with a double, three RBIs (one via a sac-fly), two walks and a strikeout over four contests. He played his final rehab game on Sunday before returning to Toronto.
Toronto acquired Giménez &#8212; signed to a seven-year, $106.5-million contract that runs through 2029 and includes a club option for &#8217;30 &#8212; and reliever Nick Sandlin (who began a rehab assignment in the FCL on Tuesday) in a trade from the Cleveland Guardians over the off-season, sending first baseman Spencer Horwitz and outfield prospect Nick Mitchell in return.
Heineman landed on the seven-day concussion IL after taking multiple foul balls off the mask in a game on May 22 versus the San Diego Padres. The Blue Jays&#8217; backup catcher felt fine initially, but he was ultimately ruled out after reporting symptoms a few days later.
It&#8217;s been an impressive start to the season for Heineman, albeit over a limited sample size in a reserve role. Still, the switch-hitting backstop has slashed .396/.412/.542 with five extra-base hits &#8212; including one home run &#8212; and six RBIs in 19 games, spanning 51 plate appearances worth 1.1 fWAR.
The Blue Jays will conclude their current homestand with a three-game series versus the Phillies, beginning with Tuesday&#8217;s opener that&#8217;ll feature a pitching matchup between Bowden Francis and Cristopher Sánchez.

As expected, infielder Andrés Giménez and catcher Tyler Heineman have been activated from the injured list prior to <a href="https://publish.bluejaysnation.com/2025/06/03/mlb-betting-preview-june-3-phillies-vs-toronto-blue-jays-predictions/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tuesday's series opener versus the Philadelphia Phillies</a>. 

The moves were officially announced by the Toronto Blue Jays, with the team reinstating both Giménez and Heineman from the 10-day IL.

In corresponding moves, infielder Michael Stefanic and catcher Ali Sánchez were designated for assignment by the club, creating space on the 26-man roster while opening two spots on the 40-man. Both players were out of minor-league options and couldn't be sent to triple-A without first passing through waivers.

https://twitter.com/BlueJays/status/1929989062300995937

Giménez (quad strain) last played in the majors on May 7 versus the Los Angeles Angels, injuring himself while running out a bunt single. In 36 games this season, he's hit .195/.273/.305 with three home runs and 10 RBIs, accounting for a 67 wRC+ (100 league average). He's been successful in nine of his 10 stolen base attempts thus far.

The 26-year-old <a href="https://publish.bluejaysnation.com/2025/05/30/andres-gimenez-completes-second-single-a-rehab-game-re-evaluated-blue-jays/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">participated in a single-A rehab assignment with Dunedin</a>, going 2-for-12 (.167) with a double, three RBIs (one via a sac-fly), two walks and a strikeout over four contests. He played his final rehab game on Sunday before returning to Toronto.

Toronto acquired Giménez -- signed to a seven-year, $106.5-million contract that runs through 2029 and includes a club option for '30 -- and reliever Nick Sandlin (who began a rehab assignment in the FCL on Tuesday) in a trade from the Cleveland Guardians over the off-season, sending first baseman Spencer Horwitz and outfield prospect Nick Mitchell in return.

Heineman landed on the seven-day concussion IL after taking multiple foul balls off the mask in a game on May 22 versus the San Diego Padres. The Blue Jays' backup catcher felt fine initially, but he was ultimately ruled out after reporting symptoms a few days later.

It's been an impressive start to the season for Heineman, albeit over a limited sample size in a reserve role. Still, the switch-hitting backstop has slashed .396/.412/.542 with five extra-base hits -- including one home run -- and six RBIs in 19 games, spanning 51 plate appearances worth 1.1 fWAR.

The Blue Jays will conclude their current homestand with a three-game series versus the Phillies, beginning with Tuesday's opener that'll feature a pitching matchup between Bowden Francis and Cristopher Sánchez.

Andrés Giménez, Tyler Heineman activated from IL; Michael Stefanic, Ali Sánchez designated for assignment

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