The Pirates signed Andrew Heaney to a 1-year, $5 million deal with incentives.

Fantasy Impact

After a strong 2022 season with the Dodgers, Heaney posted an ERA over 4.00 the past two seasons with the Rangers. He will likely hold a spot towards the back half of the Pirates starting rotation.

Andrew Heaney struggled mightily in Saturday's matchup against the Texas Rangers, surrendering seven earned runs on ten hits while striking out three over just four innings.

Fantasy Impact

This performance certainly didn't help his already bloated ERA, which climbed further to 4.28. Given his season-long inconsistency highlighted by a 5-14 record, fantasy managers might view Heaney as a risky play. His decent strikeout rate (8.9 K/9) and solid strikeout-to-walk ratio (3.88) still make him a potential asset in deeper leagues or formats that heavily reward strikeouts, but his vulnerability to heavy hitting, as evidenced by today's game, raises red flags. Moving forward, Heaney's role in fantasy lineups should be considered carefully.

Andrew Heaney allowed three runs on seven hits across five innings on Sunday against the Mariners.

Fantasy Impact

Heaney added three strikeouts and one walk. He allowed a three-run home run to Mitch Garver in the first inning before settling in. He is likely to face the Mariners again in his next start.

Andrew Heaney allowed four runs (three earned) on three hits across six innings on Sunday against the Angels.

Fantasy Impact

Heaney added eight strikeouts and one walk in the win. He'll carry a 3.84 ERA into his next start against the Mariners.

Andrew Heaney delivered a strong performance on Tuesday, allowing no earned runs and just three hits over five innings while striking out eight against the Yankees.

Fantasy Impact

Despite his solid outing, he did not factor into the decision as the Rangers secured a 7-4 victory. This season, Heaney has struggled with consistency, as evidenced by his 4-13 record, but his 3.81 ERA and 1.22 WHIP suggest that he has been somewhat effective. His high strikeout rate (9.1 K/9) continues to make him a valuable asset in fantasy leagues that reward strikeouts, although his win potential is limited by the Rangers' overall performance. Moving forward, fantasy managers should consider Heaney a viable option in strikeout-heavy formats, but temper expectations for wins.