Ex-Ranger Jonah Heim lands with AL West team after being DFA'd by Atlanta Braves

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Jonah Heim, recently designated for assignment by the Atlanta Braves, has been acquired by the Oakland Athletics. Heim returns to the AL West after a brief stint with Atlanta, where he played 12 games this season.

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Jonah Heim was designated for assignment by the Atlanta Braves.
He was acquired by the Oakland Athletics before hitting free agency.
Heim played 12 games for Atlanta, achieving a .721 OPS.

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Atlanta Braves' Jonah Heim follows the flight of his double to drive in two runs off Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Jimmy Herget in the ninth inning of a baseball game, Sunday, May 3, 2026, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) (David Zalubowski/AP) A former Ranger from the 2023 World Series team is back in the American League West. After a short stint with Atlanta, Jonah Heim was designated for assignment by the Braves on Monday. The move came when Atlanta activated its starting catcher, former All-Star Sean Murphy, from the injured list. However, a team swooped in and cut a deal with the Braves before Heim could hit free agency. The Athletics, currently in first place in the AL West, acquired Heim from Atlanta in exchange for cash considerations, the teams announced. Heim landed with Atlanta in February on a one-year deal just before spring training began as depth behind 2025 NL Rookie of the Year while Murphy recovered from hip surgery. With Murphy back in the fold, the Braves were forced to make a move with Heim. He appeared in 12 games for Atlanta and posted a .721 OPS in 45 plate appearances with a home run and eight RBIs. Not only is Heim back in the AL West, but he's also back with the team with which he broke into the major leagues. He made his major league debut with the Athletics, when they resided in Oakland, in 2020. Heim was a part of the . He spent five seasons with the Rangers, , but was . He'll now look to rediscover that All-Star form in the AL West with the very team that gave him his first shot in the big leagues.

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Why was Jonah Heim designated for assignment by the Atlanta Braves?

Jonah Heim was designated for assignment by the Braves to make room for starting catcher Sean Murphy, who was activated from the injured list.

What did the Oakland Athletics give up to acquire Jonah Heim?

The Oakland Athletics acquired Jonah Heim from the Atlanta Braves in exchange for cash considerations.

What were Jonah Heim's stats during his time with the Atlanta Braves?

During his time with the Braves, Jonah Heim appeared in 12 games and posted a .721 OPS with one home run and eight RBIs.

Ex-Ranger Jonah Heim lands with AL West team after being DFA'd by Atlanta Braves

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