Overview

• The minor-league agreement was reached Monday, according to multiple reports, making Heaney playoff eligible if later added to the MLB roster.
• Heaney is expected to join Triple-A Oklahoma City after the Pirates released him four days earlier following a shift to the bullpen.
• Los Angeles has not indicated whether he would be deployed as a starter, reliever or swingman if promoted.
• The 34-year-old went 5-10 with a 5.39 ERA over 26 appearances (23 starts) for Pittsburgh this season.
• This is Heaney’s third official stint in the Dodgers’ organization since 2014.