The Mariners released Heineman from his minor-league contract Aug. 11.

EDGE Analysis

After joining Seattle in early June and reporting to Triple-A Tacoma, Heineman produced a .190/.277/.310 slash line across 112 plate appearances with the Mariners' top affiliate. The 30-year-old outfielder previously saw big-league action with the Rangers and Reds from the 2019 through 2021 seasons, batting .172 with five home runs and four stolen bases across 68 games.

Heineman signed a minor-league deal with the Mariners on Thursday, Mike Curto of the Triple-A Tacoma broadcast team reports.

EDGE Analysis

Heineman closed the 2021 season by playing in Japan, but he has returned stateside. He has big-league experience with both the Reds and Rangers, though he has never earned more than 100 plate appearances with a major-league club in a single season.

Heineman was released by the Reds on Monday and is expected to head to Japan.

EDGE Analysis

The 28-year-old has appeared in 68 games at the MLB level, hitting just .172/.249/.325. He fared even worse in 19 games for the Reds this season, posting a .100/.206/.300 slash line. Unless he takes a significant leap with regular playing time in Japan, his MLB career could potentially be over.

Heineman cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Louisville on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Heineman was designated for assignment by Cincinnati on Monday, but he'll remain in the organization after going unclaimed on waivers. The 28-year-old had a lackluster .100/.206/.300 slash line with two home runs, five runs and three RBI in 19 major-league games this year, but he could rejoin the Reds as outfield depth at some point.

Heineman was designated for assignment by the Reds on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

The Reds decided they needed an extra infielder rather than an extra outfielder on the bench, removing Heineman from the roster and adding Alejo Lopez in his place. Heineman didn't do much to make the case that he should stick around, hitting .100/.206/.300 with a 44.1 percent strikeout rate in 34 plate appearances.

Heineman was recalled from Triple-A Louisville on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Heineman was sent to the minors Tuesday, but he'll now return to the major-league roster after right-hander Lucas Sims (elbow) was placed on the injured list Thursday. The 28-year-old saw inconsistent playing time during his first big-league stint this year and hit .077 with two homers, five runs and three RBI across 26 at-bats.

The Reds optioned Heineman to Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Cincinnati chose to keep fellow outfieldersShogo Akiyama and Aristides Aquino on hand when a spot on the active roster was needed for reliever Tejay Antone (forearm), who was reinstated from the injured list in a corresponding move. Heineman had been up with the Reds for the past month, appearing in 17 games while going 2-for-26 with a pair of home runs.

Heineman went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Friday's 11-5 win over Colorado.

EDGE Analysis

The 28-year-old went deep off Colorado starter Kyle Freeland in the second inning. Heineman has been little more than a depth outfielder this year. Both of his hits have been homers, and he's added three RBI and three runs scored across 21 plate appearances.

Heineman went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Brewers.

EDGE Analysis

Getting his first start of the year and batting seventh, the 28-year-old took Brett Anderson deep to lead off the bottom of the third inning, putting the Reds on the board. It was Heineman's first big-league homer this season and the fourth of his career, and he could take on the short side of a platoon in center field while Nick Senzel (knee) is sidelined.

Heineman was recalled by the Reds on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

The Reds need an extra outfielder with Nick Senzel (knee) landing on the injured list. Heineman will likely be stuck on the bench for most of his time on the roster, as he's a 28-year-old with just 49 big-league games under his belt and an unconvincing .189/.259/.331 slash line.