Codi Heuer Bio
Codi Dalton Heuer is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Cleveland Guardians organization. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Chicago White Sox, Chicago Cubs, Texas Rangers, and Detroit Tigers. A right-handed reliever, Heuer entered professional baseball after a college career at Wichita State University and has spent time as both a starter and a bullpen arm across multiple levels of the sport.
Born and raised in Montana before moving to Colorado as a teenager, Heuer developed into a draft prospect after a standout senior season in high school. Since his MLB debut in 2020, he has built his career around a power fastball and a steady presence in late-inning relief situations, working through injuries to remain active in the majors.
Early Life and Background
Codi Dalton Heuer was born on July 3, 1996, in Missoula, Montana. He spent his early years in Missoula before his family relocated to Fort Collins, Colorado, just before he started high school. The move introduced him to a new baseball community and shaped the path that would eventually lead him toward a professional career on the mound.
Heuer attended Fossil Ridge High School in Fort Collins, where he developed into a prominent high school arm. During his senior year in 2015, he threw a complete-game shutout in which he struck out 17 batters, a school record that underscored his power-pitching profile. Despite that performance, he went undrafted in the 2015 Major League Baseball draft, choosing instead to continue his development at the college level.
Heuer enrolled at Wichita State University and joined the Shockers baseball program. He spent three seasons working as both a reliever and a starter, gradually refining his mechanics and his command. His college experience provided the foundation for his eventual selection in the 2018 MLB draft.
Path to Baseball
At Wichita State University, Heuer steadily increased his role each season. As a freshman in 2016, he appeared in 21 games with two starts, going 1-1 with a 9.12 ERA over 24 2/3 innings. In his sophomore year of 2017, he improved to a 2-2 record and a 4.42 ERA across 38 2/3 innings, showing the kind of growth the Wichita State coaching staff had expected from the young right-hander.
By his junior season in 2018, Heuer had earned the role of Friday night starter for the Shockers, a clear sign of his standing within the program. He went 6-5 with a 4.31 ERA across 16 games and 15 starts, balancing innings and responsibility against top college competition. His performance that spring placed him firmly on professional scouting boards.
Following the conclusion of his junior year, Heuer was selected by the Chicago White Sox in the sixth round of the 2018 Major League Baseball draft. He signed with the organization and reported to the Great Falls Voyagers of the Pioneer League, where he began his professional career as a starting pitcher before later transitioning to the bullpen.
Codi Heuer Career
Early Career (2018-2019)
Heuer made his professional debut with the Great Falls Voyagers in 2018, working primarily as a starter. Over 14 starts, he went 0-1 with a 4.74 ERA across 38 innings, helping the Voyagers capture the Pioneer League crown. The innings were valuable, and the experience gave the White Sox a clearer picture of how he might fit into their long-term plans.
In 2019, the organization moved Heuer into the bullpen, and he opened the year with the Winston-Salem Dash before a June promotion to the Birmingham Barons. Across 42 relief appearances between the two affiliates, he went 6-4 with a 2.39 ERA, striking out 65 batters in 67 2/3 innings. The transition proved successful and set the stage for his first major league opportunity the following summer.
Chicago White Sox (2020-2021)
On July 23, 2020, the Chicago White Sox announced that Heuer had earned a spot on their Opening Day roster. He made his MLB debut the next night against the Minnesota Twins, pitching a scoreless inning and striking out one batter. The appearance marked the arrival of a reliever the organization had been developing since the 2018 draft.
During the 2020 season, Heuer appeared in 21 games for the White Sox, going 3-0 with a 1.52 ERA and 25 strikeouts across 23 2/3 innings. His poise in late-inning situations became one of the early storylines of his major league career. In 2021, he continued in a similar role, posting a 4-1 record with a 5.12 ERA and 39 strikeouts over 38 2/3 innings before a midseason change of scenery.
Chicago Cubs (2021-2023)
On July 30, 2021, the White Sox traded Heuer, along with infielder Nick Madrigal, to the Chicago Cubs in exchange for closer Craig Kimbrel. Heuer quickly settled into the Cubs’ bullpen, appearing in 25 games and going 3-3 with a 3.14 ERA and 17 strikeouts across 28 2/3 innings. The trade gave him a fresh opportunity in the National League.
On March 8, 2022, Heuer underwent Tommy John surgery, which ended his 2022 season before it began. On January 13, 2023, he agreed to a one-year, $785,000 contract with the Cubs, avoiding salary arbitration. After 15 rehab appearances with the Triple-A Iowa Cubs, the team announced on June 24, 2023, that he would undergo season-ending surgery to address an elbow fracture. He was non-tendered by the Cubs and became a free agent on November 17, 2023.
Texas Rangers (2024-2025)
On April 6, 2024, Heuer signed a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers and worked his way back from injury. He returned to action in 2025 with the Triple-A Round Rock Express, posting a 2-1 record with a 3.27 ERA and 25 strikeouts across 19 appearances. The performance was enough to put him back on the major league radar.
On June 1, 2025, Texas selected Heuer’s contract and added him to the major league roster. He made one appearance for the Rangers, allowing one run across 1 1/3 innings against the Tampa Bay Rays, before being designated for assignment in late July.
Detroit Tigers (2025)
On July 31, 2025, Heuer was traded to the Detroit Tigers in exchange for cash considerations, giving him another opportunity in the American League. In two appearances for Detroit, he recorded a 5.40 ERA with four strikeouts across 3 1/3 innings pitched. On September 18, 2025, the Tigers released him, opening the door for his next chapter.
Cleveland Guardians (2025-Present)
On December 22, 2025, Heuer signed a minor league contract with the Cleveland Guardians, joining a deep organizational pitching group. On March 22, 2026, the Guardians selected his contract and subsequently optioned him to the Triple-A Columbus Clippers, where he has continued his rehabilitation and development. The Guardians acquired Heuer with the goal of stabilizing depth in their bullpen mix.
As of June 10, 2026, Heuer has appeared in MLB action with a 10-5 win-loss record, a 3.82 ERA, and 92 strikeouts across his major league career. He wears number 50 for Cleveland and is working to establish himself as a reliable relief option in the organization’s late-inning plans.
Codi Heuer Family
Family Background and Personal Life
Codi Dalton Heuer is a cousin of National Football League linebacker Troy Andersen, a connection that highlights the athletic background of his extended family. The two have crossed paths in professional sports despite competing in different leagues, and the family ties to athletics have been a consistent presence throughout Heuer’s life.
Heuer is known to keep his personal life largely private, with public records focused on his career milestones rather than details about his home life. His path from Missoula, Montana, to Fort Collins, Colorado, and eventually to professional baseball reflects the close family support that has accompanied him from childhood through the major leagues.
2025 Season Performance
The 2025 season was a year of transition and perseverance for Codi Dalton Heuer. After signing a minor league deal with the Texas Rangers in April 2024, he opened the year in the Triple-A Round Rock Express rotation and bullpen, going 2-1 with a 3.27 ERA and 25 strikeouts across 19 appearances. His work at the Triple-A level earned him a major league opportunity in early June, when Texas selected his contract on June 1, 2025.
Heuer’s time with the Rangers was brief, as he made one appearance before being moved at the July 31 trade deadline to the Detroit Tigers in exchange for cash considerations. In two outings with Detroit, he posted a 5.40 ERA with four strikeouts across 3 1/3 innings, a small sample that reflected the challenges of midseason transitions. The Tigers released him on September 18, 2025, ending his 2025 major league season.
Following his release, Heuer found a new opportunity, signing a minor league contract with the Cleveland Guardians on December 22, 2025. The move positioned him for a fresh start within another competitive American League organization, and the Guardians selected his contract on March 22, 2026, before optioning him to the Triple-A Columbus Clippers. Looking ahead, Heuer’s experience as a power-armed reliever gives him a clear path back to a major league bullpen role, and his career 3.82 ERA through June 10, 2026, suggests he remains a viable late-inning option for Cleveland’s plans.
