ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Left-hander Andrew Heaney is expected to make his first Opening Day start for the Los Angeles Angels.
Manager Joe Maddon confirmed his choice Sunday before the Angels' third workout of summer camp. Los Angeles is expected to open the season July 24.
The 29-year-old Heaney will be the Angels' fourth different Opening Day starter in four years. He went 4-6 last season with a 4.91 ERA and 118 strikeouts over 95 1/3 innings while missing time with injuries to his left elbow and shoulder.
Heaney was the best friend of fellow starter Tyler Skaggs, who died a year ago on the night before a game in Texas.