The Texas Rangers have signed pitcher Andrew Heaney, the team announced today. To make room for Heaney on the active roster, the Rangers have designated pitcher A.J. Alexy for assignment.
We talked about Heaney earlier this week when news broke that the Rangers and Heaney had agreed on a deal. Heaney has a two year deal with an opt out after 2023, and appears slated to be the Rangers’ fourth starter this year, assuming he can stay healthy, something that has been an issue throughout his career.
To make room for Heaney, the Rangers designated pitcher A.