Report: Andrew Heaney Traded to Yankees from Angels Before MLB Deadline

In an effort to boost their starting rotation, the New York Yankees acquired Andrew Heaney from the Los Angeles Angels on Friday.

ESPN's Jeff Passan reported the deal:

Jeff Passan The Yankees keep adding. Now it’s Andrew Heaney from the Los Angeles Angels, source tells ESPN. Over the last 48 hours, that makes Joey Gallo, Anthony Rizzo and Andrew Heaney. The Yankees needed a change. They’re getting one. We’ll see if it’s the right mix.

Heaney is coming off a disappointing 2020 season after an injury-plagued 2019. Injuries have been an unfortunate hallmark of his career. Two years ago, the southpaw was limited to 95.1 innings over 18 starts, posting a 4.91 ERA, 20 homers allowed and 118…