Ben Heller
RP - Pittsburgh Pirates - MiLB
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Eligibility
The Pirates have signed RHP Ben Heller to a minor league deal.
Fantasy Impact
Heller posted a 3.86 ERA last season for the Braves across 19 games with 11 walks and 16 strikeouts. He will compete in a Spring Training for a spot on the Pirates Opening Day roster.
The Braves recalled Ben Heller from Triple-A Thursday.
Fantasy Impact
Atlanta recently acquired Heller from the Rays earlier this month. He last pitched in the MLB for the Yankees in 2020.
Ben Heller agreed to a one-year deal with the Yankees on Wednesday and avoided arbitration.
Fantasy Impact
Heller made six appearances for the Yankees in 2020, posting a 3.00 ERA and 1.17 WHIP over six innings. He'll work out of New York's bullpen in middle relief this upcoming season.
Ben Heller was optioned to the Yankees' alternate training site after Saturday's loss to the Nationals.
Fantasy Impact
Heller worked one inning against the Nationals on Saturday, allowing one hit -- a solo homer to Asdrubal Cabrera. The righty figures to rejoin the 30-man roster as the team rotates its bullpen pieces throughout the season.
Relief Pitcher Ben Heller will join the Yankees on Sunday in Boston.
Fantasy Impact
Originally acquired by the Yankees in the 2016 Andrew Miller trade, Heller last pitched for the Yankees in 2017. He underwent Tommy John Surgery on April 6th, 2018. In 18 career innings, Heller is 2-0 with a 3.00 ERA.
