Andrew Heaney will transition to a bullpen role for the remainder of the season after making 23 starts for the Pirates. This decision leaves a vacancy in the rotation, especially as Heaney was scheduled to pitch against the Cubs. The Pirates will not call up star prospect Bubba Chandler or utilize Hunter Barco, both of whom are unavailable. Current options on the 40-man roster have pitching availability issues as well, leading to the possibility of a bullpen game. Heaney's pitching statistics show a 4.99 ERA and he has allowed 24 home runs this season.
Heaney has made 23 starts for the Pirates this season, but manager announced he will be utilized out of the bullpen for the remainder of the season.
Heaney has posted a 4.99 ERA over 119 innings, with only four pitchers in baseball allowing more homers than his 24 home runs.
The Pirates have no immediate option to fill Heaney's rotation spot, as their top prospects are unavailable for immediate promotion.
The Bucs signed Heaney to a one-year, $5.25MM deal expecting him to be a bridge for younger pitchers set to join the rotation.
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