Mark Madden: Why would any player trust the Pirates?

August 17, 2025 by Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Pirates manager Don Kelly removes pitcher Andrew Heaney from the game during the fifth inning against the Giants on Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2025, at PNC Park.

Andrew Heaney was abruptly removed from the Pittsburgh Pirates’ pitching rotation and sent to the bullpen. He has pitched 119 innings, one inning shy of a $50,000 bonus.