After speaking with the media on Sunday, Andrew Heaney said that he feels fine after he experienced back stiffness on Saturday. He still expects to get the start for the Angels on Opening Day this Friday in Oakland.
Manager Joe Maddon is very high on the left-handed starter, stating that he’s gained an appreciation for him.
“I’ve gained a large appreciation for this young man already,” Maddon said on Sunday. “He looks you right in the eyeball and tells you straight up what he’s thinking. It was not him attempting to persuade. This is exactly what he felt like.