The Pirates strengthened their rotation by signing Andrew Heaney for $5.25 million, pivoting from their initial effort to re-sign Jose Quintana, who declined their stronger offer. Quintana, who previously had a successful stint with the Pirates, later signed a lucrative two-year deal with the Mets. Despite his strong performance, the Mets appear hesitant to retain him. Heaney's addition comes as a focus for the Pirates' pitching depth in the wake of unsuccessful negotiations with the seasoned Quintana, who emerged as a valuable trade asset in previous seasons.
The Pirates successfully added Andrew Heaney to their pitching rotation for $5.25MM after failing to negotiate a return with Jose Quintana, who declined their offer.
Quintana transitioned from being a buy-low candidate in 2022 to earning a two-year, $26MM deal with the Mets, showcasing his value as a reliable pitcher.
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