Blue Jays activate C Alejandro Kirk from IL

The Toronto Blue Jays activated catcher Alejandro Kirk from the injured list and optioned Tyler Heineman to Triple-A Buffalo.

Kirk, 24, has been out since June 18 with a laceration on his left hand when he was hit by a pitch in a game against the Texas Rangers.

In 59 games, Kirk is batting .253 with three home runs and 21 RBIs. Over four seasons in Toronto, including an All-Star season a year ago, Kirk is a .272 hitter