Heaney announced via his personal X account Sunday that he is retiring from baseball after 12 major-league seasons.

EDGE Analysis

Heaney just wrapped his 12th major-league season with a World Series championship with the Dodgers in November, and he will now hang it up. The southpaw pitcher will finish his career having compiled a 56-72 overall record with a 4.57 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 1,156 strikeouts over 230 appearances, including 208 starts, with the Marlins, Angels, Yankees, Dodgers, Rangers and Pirates.

The Dodgers optioned Heaney to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Heaney had his contract selected Saturday and threw two innings of relief in his team debut, allowing three earned runs on four hits and one walk. Since Heaney wouldn't have been available for Sunday's regular-season finale versus the Mariners, the Dodgers opted to call up Landon Knack from Triple-A to provide a fresh arm in the bullpen.

The Dodgers selected Heaney's contract from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Heaney secured a minor-league deal at the beginning of September after being cut by the Pirates, and he has since given up just one run while striking out 13 batters over 10 innings in Triple-A. The 34-year-old southpaw's turnaround has now bought him another chance to contribute in the majors as a long reliever during the final two games of the regular season. Will Klein was optioned to the Arizona Complex League to clear room on the active roster, and Nick Frasso (undisclosed) was moved to the 60-day IL to create a 40-man spot.

Heaney agreed to a minor-league contract with the Dodgers on Monday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Heaney was officially released by the Pirates over the weekend and has quickly caught on in a new organization. The left-hander will be assigned to Triple-A Oklahoma City for the time being, giving the Dodgers some swingman depth. Heaney posted a 5.39 ERA and 84:39 K:BB over 120.1 innings covering 23 starts and three relief outings for Pittsbugh.

Heaney cleared waivers Saturday and was released by the Pirates, Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Heaney was DFA'd by Pittsburgh on Tuesday, and his $5.25 million salary makes it unsurprising that no team was willing to claim him off waivers after putting up a 5.39 ERA through 120.1 frames. The 34-year-old southpaw will now attempt to latch on with another team, and he will need to do so before Monday in order to be eligible for the postseason.

The Pirates designated Heaney for assignment Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Heaney was demoted to the bullpen earlier this month and now loses his spot on the 40-man roster one day after allowing five runs while recording just two outs in a relief appearance in St. Louis. The veteran southpaw did have a 3.33 ERA in his first 14 starts this season, so he could land on his feet somewhere, but Heaney's $5.25 million salary means he'll likely pass through waivers first.

Manager Don Kelly said Friday that Heaney will pitch out of the bullpen for the rest of 2025, Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

Heaney hasn't pitched into the sixth inning in seven consecutive starts and has topped 80 pitches just twice during that stretch. The left-hander will now serve as a bulk option out of the bullpen. It's unclear who the Pirates will slot into Heaney's spot in the rotation, but the veteran was slated to pitch Sunday. Heaney has a 4.99 ERA and 83:38 K:BB across 119 innings in 2025.

Heaney (5-10) took the loss Monday against the Brewers, allowing six runs (five earned) on nine hits and two walks in four innings. He struck out three.

EDGE Analysis

It was Heaney's third straight start with fewer than five innings, and he gave up at least five runs for the fifth time in his last 10 outings. The veteran left-hander has thrown at least five frames on just just two occasions over that latter period, during which he owns a hideous 8.19 ERA, 1.72 WHIP and 24:14 K:BB across 40.2 innings. With a difficult task at Wrigley Field against the Cubs on tap for this weekend, Heaney doesn't set up as the most attractive streaming option for his next appearance.

Heaney did not factor into the decision in Wednesday's 4-2 loss to the Giants, allowing one run on two hits and no walks with four strikeouts over 4.2 innings.

EDGE Analysis

Heaney cruised through four innings before giving up a solo homer in the fifth. The veteran southpaw was lifted at 76 pitches to avoid a third trip through the Giants' lineup, marking the fourth time in his past five starts he's failed to complete five frames. He'll carry a 4.77 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 80:36 K:BB across 115 innings into a road matchup with the Brewers early next week.

Heaney took a no-decision after throwing 3.1 innings, allowing four runs (three earned) on seven hits and one walk while striking out one, during Friday's 17-16 loss to the Rockies.

EDGE Analysis

Despite getting a nine-run lead to work with before even taking the mound for the first time, Heaney was unable to ride that run support to a win, failing to reach the requisite five innings required in order to qualify and also allowing the first four runs of what would become a 17-run day for Colorado. The left-hander struggled to put away Rockies batters and keep his pitch count down, picking up his third start striking out one or fewer batters all season. The 30-year-old is up to a 4.89 ERA and 79 strikeouts in 110.1 innings pitched on the year. He is slated to face the Giants at home in his next start.