Andrew Friedman and the Los Angeles Dodgers front office were under fire for not picking up Walker Buehler when it mattered most. However, in a move no one saw coming, they dipped back into a familiar well. On Monday, the club signed the 34-year-old lefty Andrew Heaney to a minor league deal.

This deal comes just days after the Pittsburgh Pirates cut Heaney loose. And the timing was no accident; it came right before the postseason eligibility deadline, giving LA a chance to stash some veteran insurance for October.

Jon Heyman first confirmed the news, saying, “Andrew Heaney agrees to Dodgers deal.” But is this news surprising to fans? Well, it is. Because Heaney’s 2025 season with the Pirates has been rocky, to say the least.

He finished 5-10 with a 5.39 ERA in 26 starts. He was event

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