CHICAGO -- The Pirates are moving Andrew Heaney to the bullpen, opening up a spot in their rotation that is certainly cause for intrigue.

Manager Don Kelly told reporters at Wrigley Field that Heaney will be available out of the bullpen for the remainder of the season, starting Saturday.

“He’s totally open to it, helping the team in any way possible,” Kelly said. “Just trying to put him in a good spot, too, to help us win a game.”

The news was announced after the pregame clubhouse media availability concluded, so Heaney was not immediately available for comment.

The change comes after an elongated slump for Heaney. He has allowed 39 runs (37 earned) and 13 home runs over his last 10 outings, nine of which were starts. That equates to an 8.19 ERA over his last 40 2/3 innings, raising

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