Heim will open the year as the Rangers' backup catcher after the team traded Jose Trevino to the Yankees on Saturday, Levi Weaver of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Heim didn't do much at the plate in 82 games last season, hitting just .196/.239/.358, but a .210 BABIP suggests he deserved at least a bit better. With above-average defense behind the plate, his bat only needs to improve by a modest amount for him to look like a perfectly serviceable backup, though he's unlikely to move ahead of Mitch Garver on the depth chart.