The Blue Jays' Catcher Conundrum: What's at Stake Beyond the Trade Decision The Toronto Blue Jays' decision on whether to keep Brandon Valenzuela or Tyler Heineman as secondary catcher when Alejandro Kirk returns is a straightforward choice, but its implications run deeper.
It's not just about who will back up Kirk behind the plate; it's also about what his success says about the team's assessment of their own talent.
Valenzuela's impressive start has complicated matters for Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins, who must weigh the benefits of keeping a promising young player against the need to manage the roster's depth.