Drew Anderson - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Drew Anderson's early collapse has Tigers stuck with a costly problem It’s getting harder to dress this up as “early-season struggles.” At some point, the Detroit Tigers have to call what they’re seeing from Dr...

2 DAYS AGO • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM

Records first career save Anderson tossed 3.1 scoreless innings of relief to earn the save in Saturday's 6-1 win over the Marlins. He walked two and struck out two.

Impact The Tigers got by using only Casey Mize and Anderson on the mound Saturday, with the latter taking over in the sixth inning and cruising to the finish line on 61 pitches to earn his first career save at the MLB level. It was the longest outing of the year for the righty, who's been pitching better after a tough start to the year. Over his last two appearances, Anderson has allowed just one run across 6.1 innings and he's struck out six. He'll continue to give the Tigers an arm who can supply multiple innings out of the bullpen.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Greene's 3-run homer, Anderson's first career save lift Hinch to 400th Tigers win, 6-1 over Marlins

Riley Greene had a three-run homer and four RBIs, Drew Anderson ended the game by retiring Jakob Marsee in a 14-pitch at-bat for his first major league save and Detroit beat the Mi...

APRIL 11 • Associated Press

Pitches better Monday Anderson allowed one run on two hits across three innings of relief in Monday's 7-3 loss to the Twins. He walked two and struck out four.

Impact Anderson relieved Detroit starter Casey Mize, who was mostly ineffective across 4.1 innings. The former kept Detroit in the game in his most effective outing so far this season, though he still didn't keep the opposition off the scoreboard. Anderson has been scored on in all four of his appearances, and he's sitting with a 7.11 ERA overall, so he still leaves a lot to be desired from a fantasy perspective. The righty should stick in a long-relief role for the Tigers.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

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Jose Fernandez hit two home runs, including the go-ahead three-run shot in the eighth inning in the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-5 win over the Detroit Tigers

APRIL 1 • Associated Press

Tigers' Drew Anderson is off to a blistering start this spring | Sporting News Detroit's swingman may be one to watch this season.

MARCH 20 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Tigers' Drew Anderson is a pitcher who should be on every fantasy owner's list | Sporting News Low-cost starting pitchers don't get much better than this.

MARCH 13 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Drew Anderson's shocking scoreless streak has Tigers fans ready to eat their words Drew Anderson extended his spring training scoreless streak to 11 after Tigers fans criticized his signing.

MARCH 13 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM

Effective in early going Through three Grapefruit League appearances covering 8.1 innings, Anderson has yet to allow a run, and he's struck out 10 batters.

Impact Anderson logged 3.1 scoreless innings in Friday's contest against the Red Sox while striking out four. The 31-year-old righty most recently pitched in the Korea Baseball Organization, and he was able to parlay some success across two seasons as a starter into an MLB contract with the Tigers heading into 2026. Anderson figures to slot into Detroit's bullpen, potentially as a long reliever if Friday's extended usage is any indication of his role.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Tarik Skubal name-dropping underwhelming KBO returner might change Tigers' fans opinions The Detroit Tigers signed Drew Anderson in the offseason in a under-the-radar move. Tarik Skubal gave him a shoutout recently which bodes we...

MARCH 6 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM

The Athletic gives Tigers the edge in best-of-AL rotation battle against Red Sox When the Detroit Tigers signed Drew Anderson to an odd, $7 million contract, we had questions. What the club really needed was a running mat...

FEBRUARY 25 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM

What’s Next: Tigers Make Splash With Framber Valdez As Tarik Skubal Decision Looms

By signing Framber Valdez, the Tigers have one of MLB's best pitching duos as long as Tarik Skubal remains in Detroit.

FEBRUARY 5 • FOX SPORTS

What’s Next: Tigers Make Splash With Framber Valdez As Tarik Skubal Decision Looms

Drew Anderson hints his starting role may not be as assured as Tigers fans thought Tigers offseason addition Drew Anderson openly admitted that nothing has been locked down about his role in 2026.

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM

Detroit Tigers, closer Kenley Jansen finalize $11 million, 1-year contract with 2026 club option

Closer Kenley Jansen and the Detroit Tigers have finalized an $11 million, one-year contract that includes a club option for 2026

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Tigers' contract details for Drew Anderson revealed and fans are asking questions Drew Anderson's full Tigers contract details were revealed at the Winter Meetings.

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM

Right-hander Drew Anderson and Detroit Tigers agree to $7 million, 1-year contract

Right-hander Drew Anderson and the Tigers have agreed to a $7 million, one-year contract, according to Detroit general manager Scott Harris

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Back in MLB Anderson signed a one-year contract with the Tigers on Friday, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.

Impact Anderson previously signed a minor-league deal with Detroit ahead of the 2024 campaign, but he left the organization mid-season to pitch in Korea. The 31-year-old righty most recently turned in a 2.25 ERA and 1.00 WHIP across 171.2 innings in the KBO -- good enough for the Tigers to bump their offer up to a major-league contract. Anderson converted to a starter during his time overseas, and he is expected to compete for a spot in Detroit's rotation during spring training.

DECEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Staying in KBO Anderson re-signed with the SSG Landers of the Korean Baseball Organization for $1.2 million Saturday, Dan Kurtz of MyKBO.net reports.

Impact Anderson was transferred from the Tigers to the SSG Landers in April. He made 23 starts for the Landers in 2024, going 11-3 with a 3.89 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 158:53 K:BB over 115.2 innings.

NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Released by Rangers Anderson was released by the Rangers on Friday.

Impact Anderson recorded a 3.27 ERA in 22 innings for the Rangers this season, but that came with a very low 9.9 percent strikeout rate. He owns a career 6.50 ERA in a small sample of 44.1 innings at the major-league level, so he'll likely be looking for a minor-league deal heading into his age-28 season.

OCTOBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Effective in long relief Anderson allowed a hit and a walk with two strikeouts over three scoreless innings in Friday's 8-5 win over Baltimore.

Impact The only real negative from the right-hander's long-relief appearance was that he didn't get the win, since Texas didn't pull ahead until the ninth inning. Anderson has allowed just one run in seven innings since returning from the COVID-19 list. He's pitched to a solid 3.50 ERA and 1.22 WHIP across 18 innings. He could piggyback with Spencer Howard again versus Cleveland next week.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Excels in piggyback role Anderson was credited with his first win of the season in Saturday's 2-1 victory over the White Sox after allowing a run on one hit and two walks while striking out a batter in thr...

Impact Making his second appearance since being reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list earlier in the week, Anderson served as the primary pitcher behind starter Spencer Howard after A.J. Alexy handled those duties in Howard's previous turn through the rotation. Both Howard (three strikeouts over three scoreless innings) fared well as part of a tandem, so the Rangers could look to keep the two pitchers on the same schedule the next time Howard's turn comes up. Howard tentatively lines up to take the hill Sept. 24 in Baltimore.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Back from COVID list Anderson (undisclosed) was activated from the COVID-19 injured list prior to Tuesday's game against the Astros.

Impact Anderson has been on the COVID-19 IL since Aug. 23, though the club never confirmed whether or not he tested positive for the virus. The right-hander was most recently working as a starter before being sidelined, but he seems more than likely to serve as a reliever, at least during the current turn through the rotation.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Begins rehab assignment Anderson (undisclosed) allowed one hit and one walk while striking out one over two scoreless innings for Triple-A Round Rock on Saturday.

Impact Anderson tossed 26 pitches in the first outing of his rehab assignment. He had been used as a starter, a tandem starter and long reliever during his short time up with the team prior to landing on the COVID-19 injured list. It's unclear what the Rangers have planned for him when he returns.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rehab begins Saturday Anderson (undisclosed) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Round Rock on Saturday, Levi Weaver of The Athletic reports.

Impact The Rangers never announced the reason for Anderson's placement on the COVID-19 injured list, but the fact that he's been out for two weeks suggests he likely tested positive for the virus himself. He joined Round Rock for workouts Monday but won't officially begin a rehab assignment until Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Goes on COVID IL The Rangers placed Anderson on the COVID-19-related injured list Monday, Chris Halicke of SI.com reports.

Impact Anderson was one of three players to land on the list Monday and one of four players to be deactivated within the past four days due to COVID-19-related reasons. At this time, the Rangers aren't disclosing which of the four players, if any, have tested positive for the virus, though Chris Halicke relays that Anderson and Mike Foltynewicz are symptomatic, while infielders Brock Holt and Charlie Culberson have experienced mild symptoms. Assuming Anderson's condition doesn't take a turn for the worse, he should be ready to rejoin the Rangers once he clears all protocols, but he won't be available to serve as a piggyback starter behind Spencer Howard during Texas' series in Cleveland this week. Texas called up Wes Benjamin from Triple-A Round Rock in a corresponding move, and if he goes unused out of the bullpen Monday and Tuesday, he could work behind Howard on Wednesday.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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