Drew Anderson

Tigers right-hander Drew Anderson allowed one earned run in 2 2/3 innings as the Tigers' opener on Monday.

Fantasy Impact

Scheduled starter Troy Melton was scratched due to a back issue on Monday, thrusting Anderson into his second start of the season. Given the circumstances, he held his own while allowing two hits and two walks to go along with five strikeouts in his 59 pitches across 2 2/3 innings. The righty has had an up-and-down season in his return to the majors, but owns a solid 3.88 ERA through 26 appearances on the campaign.

Tigers right-hander Drew Anderson pitched three scoreless innings to pick up the win over the Angels on Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact

Anderson was thrust into action on Wednesday after Tigers starter Casey Mize left the game after four innings with a groin injury. Anderson dominated the Angels through three perfect frames with three strikeouts in the process, earning his second win of the season. Anderson has been excellent of late, posting a 1.37 ERA across 19 2/3 innings in the month of May, and hasn't allowed a run in eight of his last nine appearances, all but one of which lasted more than an inning. The Tigers' Swiss Army knife owns a 3.44 ERA through 18 outings and 36 2/3 innings on the season, and his 3.07 FIP and 3.05 SIERA suggest he has been even better than his surface ERA indicates.

Tigers right-hander Drew Anderson earned a two-inning save in Game 2 of Sunday's doubleheader against the Orioles.

Fantasy Impact

After Kenley Jansen blew a save in the first half of Sunday's twin bill, it was Anderson who was called upon to lock down a victory in the nightcap. The right-hander allowed just one hit and two walks while striking out four to earn his second save of the season. After a rocky start, Anderson has proven to be a key signing for the Tigers, as he sports a 3.74 ERA (alongside a 3.26 FIP), to go along with 42 strikeouts in 17 outings and 33 2/3 innings on the season.

Drew Anderson allowed two hits and two walks while striking out seven over 4 2/3 scoreless innings in Wednesday’s 3-2 loss to the Guardians.

Fantasy Impact

Anderson continues a strong stretch on the mound, holding opponents scoreless in six of his last seven contests. The right-hander has offered manager AJ Hinch one of the more stable, versatile arms as part of a disappointing Tigers staff to this point, posting a 3.98 ERA and 1.26 WHIP with a 1-1 record, 10.8 K/9, one save, and two holds across 16 appearances.

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.