Former Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Andrew Heaney announced his retirement via X (formerly Twitter) Sunday.
Heaney had pitched in 12 MLB seasons, featuring for the Dodgers in 2022 and 2025. He also played with the Los Angeles Angels, Texas Rangers, Pittsburgh Pirates, New York Yankees and Miami Marlins.
“Many people don’t get the opportunity to leave home and travel to beautiful places, meet amazing people from so many different backgrounds, all while doing something that they love,” Heaney wrote. “I have. I am extremely proud of what I achieved over 10 years of major league service time, 3 Roberto Clemente Award nominations, winning Game 4 of the 2023 World Series, and becoming a World Series Champion in 2023, playing Major League Baseball has been a unique honor and a privilege.
“I played with many of the greatest players of this generation and potentially some of the best players to ever wear a uniform. I’m humbled that I was even able to share the field with them. I was never an All-Star and definitely not a Hall of Famer, so I can only hope that I was great to each fan, player, coach, and staff member I got to be around.
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“I’m so thankful for all the people involved in making my career more successful than I ever dreamed. I will miss the game greatly, but all of my experiences and the lasting relationships have made me a better person. The routine of showing up to the yard every day and working to improve each time out has been a driving force for me the last 14 seasons.
“There have been challenges and sacrifices as well. Particularly being away from home and loved ones for long periods of time. But I am now ready to return my focus and energy to being a husband, father, family man, and active member of my community. I’m retiring from baseball, but I hope to give back more than I received. Thank you to all of you for the love and support you have given me. Y’all know who you are.”
The Dodgers first acquired Heaney from the Miami Marlins in 2014, but promptly shipped him out to the Angels in exchange for Howie Kendrick.
Heaney had a successful stint with the Dodgers before leaving to win the World Series with the Rangers in 2023, posting a 3.10 ERA through 16 appearances with LA throughout the previous campaign. He missed nearly three months with recurring shoulder injuries that season.
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The left-hander returned towards the end of the 2025 season, when the Dodgers claimed him off waivers from the Pirates. He made just one appearance for the Dodgers before the end of the season, logging two innings and allowing three runs.
Heaney posted a 4.57 ERA through his 12 seasons of Major League Baseball, logging a total of 1,136.2 innings pitched. Through his 230 appearances, Heaney struck out 1,156 batters.
Heaney will go down as a big part of the Rangers’ miraculous World Series win in 2023, and will also get a ring for his contribution to the Dodgers in 2025.
Dodgers Nation wishes him the best in his retirement.
Photo Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports
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