NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 18: Andrew Heaney #38 of the New York Yankees in action against the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium on August 18, 2021 in New York City. New York Yankees defeated the Boston Red Sox 5-2. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
When the New York Yankees acquired Andrew Heaney at the trade deadline, there was almost a consensus expression of confusion. Though he was much better for the Los Angeles Angels (technically), baseball fans knew he wasn’t good. Like, at all.
And for a rotation that was among the best in baseball, why seemingly downgrade?