Manager Dave Roberts said Sunday that Heaney will start in the Dodgers' first turn through the rotation in 2022, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

While Roberts said that Tony Gonsolin is the leading candidate for the fifth rotation spot, Heaney should begin the season as a starter while Trevor Bauer (not injury related) remains on the restricted list. Heaney made 30 appearances (23 starts) between the Angels and Yankees last year and 5.83 ERA and 1.32 WHIP in 129.2 innings. However, his role beyond the first week of the season will likely depend on whether the league elects to suspend Bauer.