Pirates Sign Veteran Left-Hander Andrew Heaney to One-Year Deal

The 33-year-old pitcher joins Pittsburgh on a $5 million contract, adding experience to a young rotation led by NL Rookie of the Year Paul Skenes.

Andrew Heaney and the Pittsburgh Pirates have agreed to a one-year, $5 million deal, pending a physical, with additional performance-based incentives included.
The veteran left-hander brings 11 years of MLB experience and a career 4.45 ERA to a Pirates rotation dominated by right-handed pitchers.
Heaney pitched 160 innings in 2024 with a 4.28 ERA and 159 strikeouts for the Texas Rangers, marking his largest workload since 2018.
Heaney was a key contributor to the Texas Rangers' 2023 World Series victory, delivering a strong performance in Game 4 of the series.
This signing represents the Pirates' most significant offseason addition, aiming to bolster a rotation featuring young stars Paul Skenes and Jared Jones.