The Guardians signed Heuer to a minor-league contract Monday that includes an invitation to spring training, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Heuer got into three games between the Rangers and Tigers in 2025 but spent most of the season at the Triple-A level, where he held a 3.14 ERA and 62:17 K:BB over 48.2 innings. The 29-year-old reliever will compete for a spot in the Guardians' bullpen but is likely headed to Triple-A Columbus to begin next season.

The Tigers released Heuer on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

The move clears space on the 40-man roster for the return of Paul Sewald (shoulder). Heuer has made three relief appearances at the big-league level this season between the Rangers and Tigers, yielding three runs with a 5:2 K:BB over 4.2 innings.

The Tigers optioned Heuer to Triple-A Toledo on Wednesday, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Heuer has permitted three runs over 4.2 innings covering three relief outings between the Rangers and Tigers this season. He's being replaced on the roster by Sawyer Gipson-Long, who is back from the injured list.

Heuer was recalled from Triple-A Toledo on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Heuer is set to make his Tigers debut after being traded from Texasa to Detroit on July 31. The 28-year-old appeared in 35 games at Triple-A Round Rock before the trade, logging a 3.43 ERA over 39.1 innings. Luke Jackson was designated for assignment in a corresponding move.

The Rangers traded Heuer to the Tigers on Thursday in exchange for cash.

EDGE Analysis

Since being sent down to Triple-A in early June, Heuer has posted a 3.63 ERA and 1.27 WHIP alongside a 28:4 K:BB in 17.1 innings. He'll now provide additional bullpen depth to the Tigers' 40-man roster, but he'll begin his tenure in the organization at Triple-A Toledo.

The Rangers optioned Heuer to Triple-A Round Rock on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Heuer is being sent down to clear a spot on the active roster for Kumar Rocker (shoulder), who was reinstated from the 15-day injured list ahead of his start Wednesday against the Rays. The reliever allowed one run over 1.1 innings in his lone appearance with the big club.

The Rangers selected Heuer's contract from Triple-A Round Rock on Sunday, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Heuer will receive his first look in the big leagues since 2021 after posting a 3.27 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 25:11 K:BB across 22 innings with Round Rock. The right-hander will provide the Rangers with some bullpen depth while Nathan Eovaldi (triceps) heads to the injured list.

The Rangers invited Heuer to spring training Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Heuer was not able to pitch in 2024 due to a fractured right elbow he suffered in 2023. He was only able to pitch in 12.2 inning during 2023 and he allowed 11 earned runs in his shortened season. The right-hander made his last MLB appearances in 2021, when he pitched for both Chicago teams. The veteran recorded a 4.28 ERA and 1.31 WHIP across 61.1 innings that season. Spring training will not only be an opportunity for Heuer to impress, but for him to get his arm back to live action as well

The Rangers signed Heuer to a minor-league contract Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Heuer has been a free agent since November after being non-tendered by the Cubs. He missed much of the 2023 season after fracturing his right elbow, but he'll return to action with Texas in the minors. Heuer's last appearance in the majors was in 2021 when he split time between the Cubs and White Sox.

Heuer (elbow) became a free agent Friday after being non-tendered by the Cubs.

EDGE Analysis

Heuer hasn't appeared in a major-league game since 2021 and is on the mend from June surgery to repair a fracture in his right elbow. The 27-year-old will seek out a fresh start on the open market.