Heaney is the Pirates’ counter in Milwaukee, looking to rebound after a rocky stretch. His last five starts contain a winless slide, and his record against Milwaukee sits at 1-3 with a history of giving up runs. Heaney carries upside in strikeouts but comes with notable risk given recent form and the Brewers’ hot offense.

Heaney carries a 4.77 ERA with 22 homers allowed in 23 appearances, a troubling stat line for a Pirates lefty starter. His recent stint includes a rough run, and Pittsburgh’s lineup has struggled to supply offense. The dynamic against Contreras and a hot Brewers offense raises questions about Heaney’s ability to navigate this matchup.

Heaney starts for Pittsburgh with a 5-9 record and 4.77 ERA. His last outing showed a 1.93 ERA over a brief, clean frame with 2 hits. Heaney’s road splits and mix of pitches could yield a quality start if he leverages grounders and keeps the Brewers off-balance, though Milwaukee’s hot lineup raises the risk of early damage.

Heaney is cited as Pittsburgh’s starter in the upcoming slate, adding a veteran arm to the rotation. His outings will shape the Pirates’ ability to compete against strong offenses in the near term and influence fantasy rosters relying on streaming starts.

Heaney, who has had an inconsistent season, struggled during a brief stint with the Yankees. Despite potential, his poor performance may have led to a lack of interest from trade suitors.