Heaney said his back is fine and noted that he'll be ready to start the Angels' season opener Friday in Oakland, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.
He dealt with some back tightness Saturday but said Sunday that he is fine physically. The Athletics ranked fourth in the majors with a 115 wRC+ against left-handed pitchers in 2019, so this is not an ideal matchup for Heaney on Opening Day.