Availability
Drew Anderson will start against the Guardians on Wednesday night.
Fantasy Impact
In his first season back in the States after four years pitching overseas, Anderson has posted a 4.67 ERA and 31-12 K/BB ratio across 27 innings in a long-relief role for the Tigers so far. On Wednesday, the 32-year-old righty will make his first MLB start since 2021.
Tigers right-hander Drew Anderson earned a 10-out save, the first of his career, in a 6-1 win over the Marlins Saturday.
Fantasy Impact
Anderson relieved starter Casey Mize after the latter went 5 2/3 innings on Saturday and ended up completing the victory. All told, the right-hander pitched 3 1/3 innings of scoreless, hitless baseball while walking two and striking out two. After a couple of rough outings to begin his season, Anderson carries a 4.66 ERA through his first 9 2/3 innings with the Tigers after signing a one-year deal in the offseason.
The Tigers signed RHP Drew Anderson to a one-year, $7 million contract.
Fantasy Impact
The deal includes a $10 million club option for 2027. Anderson returns to the majors after spending the past two seasons overseas in Korea. He figures to enter spring training competing for a spot in the back-end of Tigers rotation or potentially in a long relief role.
Rangers reliever Drew Anderson allowed one run over three innings of work against the White Sox on Saturday. His final line included one hit (a solo homer), two walks, one strikeout, and the win. Texas ultimately defeated Chicago by a score of 2-1.
Fantasy Impact
Anderson is 1-1 with a 4.20 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, and .259 OBA through six games (one start) with the Rangers this season. He has pitched in 37.1 innings over five years in the majors but didn't earn his first victory until Saturday.
Rangers pitcher Drew Anderson allowed five runs over two innings in his first start of the season on Saturday. He surrendered four hits and two walks in the process. The 27-year-old was hit with the loss as Texas ultimately fell to Oakland by a score of 12-3.
Fantasy Impact
Anderson is now 0-1 with a 7.50 ERA and 1.83 WHIP through six innings at the MLB level this season. He had been in the minors until the trade deadline, going 4-5 with a 3.15 ERA through 14 games (12 starts) at Triple-A.