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Stingy in second spring start Anderson walked two batters without a strikeout over three scoreless, no-hit innings during Friday's Grapefruit league game against the Marlins.

Impact The right-hander tossed 16 of 28 pitches for strikes against a Miami lineup that included a number of likely Opening Day starters, including Jesus Sanchez, Kyle Stowers and Connor Norby. Anderson is out of minor-league options, making him a favorite to secure a spot at the back of the Atlanta rotation this spring, but his 1:5 K:BB through 4.2 innings to begin the exhibition schedule isn't especially encouraging, even if it comes with a 1.93 ERA. On the bright side, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports that Anderson's fastball topped out at 94.9 mph Friday, and he appears close to consistently regaining the velocity that saw him average 94.6 mph with his heater over a 24-start stint for Atlanta in 2021 during which he posted a 3.58 ERA and 1.23 WHIP.

21 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Braves Facing Tough Rotation Questions as Ian Anderson Struggles in Spring Debut Ian Anderson’s rough spring debut has raised concerns for the Braves as they rely on young arms to fill rotation spots.

5 DAYS AGO • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Bumpy start to rotation battle Anderson gave up one run on one hit and three walks over 1.2 innings in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Rays. He struck out one.

Impact The right-hander seemed to have the most trouble with his changeup, bouncing a number of them in front of the plate, but one shaky outing in February isn't a big concern. Anderson's fastball velocity was in the low 90s, which is usually where he sits early in the spring per David O'Brien of The Athletic, and considering he's out of minor-league options, the 26-year-old would likely have to pitch his way out of a spot in the Opening Day rotation. If Anderson does completely fall apart in camp, Bryce Elder, Hurston Waldrep and AJ Smith-Shawver would be the most likely candidates to get a look in his place.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Braves' Ian Anderson Speaks Out on 2025 Opportunity Atlanta Braves pitcher Ian Anderson addressed the opportunity he will have during the 2025 MLB season.

FEBRUARY 22 • SI.COM

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FEBRUARY 14 • MLB.COM

Ian Anderson Uncertain Future and Changing Mechanics After a strong 2021 season, Ian Anderson’s career has hit a crossroads, with fluctuating performance, a major surgery, and questions about h...

FEBRUARY 14 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Could win rotation spot Anderson is out of minor-league options, making him a favorite to begin the season as part of the Atlanta rotation, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

Impact While team president Alex Anthopoulos could still bring in another arm before spring training begins or even during camp, as the Atlanta roster stands, Anderson appears to be in line to open the year as the No. 4 or No. 5 starter behind Chris Sale, Reynaldo Lopez and Spencer Schwellenbach, filling out the back of the rotation along with Grant Holmes. Spencer Strider is expected to miss the first month or so of the campaign as he completes his recovery from elbow surgery, but once he returns, Anderson could be the pitcher bumped to a lesser role. The 26-year-old right-hander hasn't pitched in the majors since 2022, and the one-time top prospect managed a 3.96 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 53:27 K:BB over 52.1 innings for Triple-A Gwinnett last season.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

In mix for Game 1 start Anderson is a candidate to start Game 1 of the wild-card series against the Padres on Tuesday, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

Impact Bowman stated that AJ Smith-Shawver and Bryce Elder are also in the mix, and it wouldn't be a surprise to see the club wait until closer to first pitch to announce who will get the start. Anderson hasn't pitched in the big league since 2022 but has impressive postseason numbers, as he's posted a 1.26 ERA and 1.04 WHIP with a 40:17 K:BB across 35.2 innings (eight starts).

OCTOBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Looking ready at Triple-A Anderson tossed six scoreless innings with three hits, two walks and seven strikeouts Thursday for Triple-A Gwinnett against Norfolk.

Impact David O'Brien of The Athletic speculates that Anderson appears close to ready to help the big-league rotation after this strong outing on 93 pitches. Anderson had a 3.86 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and an 8:6 K:BB over 11.2 innings in his previous two starts at Triple-A, so things are trending up. The 26-year-old righty had Tommy John surgery in April of 2023 and began his rehab assignment two months ago. Grant Holmes has been holding his own in the fifth starter's spot and Reynaldo Lopez (forearm) is due back soon, so it's unclear when Anderson will get the call.

AUGUST 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Shenendehowa's Ian Anderson on way back after 'humbling experience' Aug. 2-Shenendehowa graduate Ian Anderson made it look so easy his first two big league seasons whil...

AUGUST 2, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Braves' Ian Anderson allows three runs in Gwinnett Triple-A start In his second outing with Gwinnett since returning from elbow surgery in April of 2023, Braves pitcher Ian Anderson tossed a season-high 81...

JULY 27, 2024 • AJC.COM

Returns from Triple-A injured list Triple-A Gwinnett reinstated Anderson (elbow) from its 60-day injured list Thursday.

Impact Anderson made his 2024 debut for Gwinnett on Saturday, when he struck out four over 3.2 innings while giving up four earned runs on six hits and one walk in a no-decision against Charlotte. Before being activated from the IL, Anderson made four rehab starts between three levels, producing a 2.19 ERA and 10:1 K:BB in 12.1 innings over those outings. Anderson owns a 3.99 ERA over 266.1 career innings in the majors and still retains a spot on Atlanta's 40-man roster, but the 26-year-old hasn't appeared in the big leagues since 2022 after opening the 2023 season at Gwinnett and making one start before requiring Tommy John surgery last April. He'll likely need to string together several quality performances at Gwinnett before making a legitimate case for a return to the big leagues.

JULY 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Rehab transferred to Triple-A Anderson (elbow) will start for Triple-A Gwinnett on Saturday, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

Impact Saturday's outing will be Anderson's first at the Triple-A level and the fifth start of his rehab stint. The 26-year-old has been recovering from Tommy John surgery he underwent in April 2023 and worked up to 46 pitches in his last rehab outing. Anderson will likely only require one or two more starts before being activated, although it's not clear if Atlanta has a spot for him in the big-league rotation.

JULY 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Rehab transferred to Triple-A Anderson (elbow) will start for Triple-A Gwinnett on Saturday, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

Impact Saturday's outing will be Anderson's first at the Triple-A level and the fifth start of his minor-league rehab stint. The 26-year-old has been recovering from Tommy John Surgery he underwent in April 2023 and worked up to 46 pitches in his last rehab outing. Anderson will likely only require one or two more starts before being activated.

JULY 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Braves' Ian Anderson suits up for High-A Rome in latest rehab start SAN DIEGO – On Friday, Ian Anderson made another rehab start, this one for High-A Rome.

JULY 13, 2024 • AJC.COM

Rehab shifting to Double-A Anderson (elbow) will make a rehab appearance with Double-A Rome on Friday.

Impact Anderson last pitched June 30 and completed three innings with Single-A Augusta. It's expected that he will make at least one additional rehab outing after Friday's start, though Atlanta will likely want to see Anderson ramp up his workload after throwing 46 pitches in his previous outing.

JULY 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

On track for return after ASB Anderson (elbow) threw three scoreless innings in a rehab start for Single-A Augusta on Sunday, allowing one hit and one walk while striking out one.

Impact After two rehab starts in the Florida Complex League in which he posted a 7:0 K:BB over five innings while giving up just one run, Anderson got bumped up to Single-A and delivered another strong performance as he nears the finish line on his recovery from Tommy John surgery. The right-hander built up to 46 pitches (29 strikes) on Sunday, and he's expected to make at least two more rehab appearances before becoming an option for Atlanta's rotation after the All-Star break.

JULY 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Braves' Ian Anderson throws in game as he recovers from elbow surgery Braves pitcher Ian Anderson is back on a mound.

JUNE 19, 2024 • AJC.COM

Goes on Triple-A IL Triple-A Gwinnett placed Anderson on its 60-day injured list March 28.

Impact Anderson remains on Atlanta's 40-man roster, but because he was optioned to Triple-A in March, he'll begin the season on Gwinnet's 60-day IL rather than the big club's. The right-hander isn't expected to be ready to pitch in games until the second half of the season while he completes his recovery from April 2023 Tommy John surgery.

APRIL 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Anderson (elbow) was optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett by Atlanta on Monday.

Impact Anderson will be sidelined until around midseason while working his way back from Tommy John surgery. Unfortunately for him, he was injured while in the minors, which means he can be optioned rather than placed on the 60-day injured list and earn a major-league paycheck.

MARCH 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Cunningham: Braves need Ian Anderson back to help shaky pitching depth NORTH PORT, Fla. - First things first: Ian Anderson doesn’t know when he’ll pitch for the big-league Braves again. He’s throwing on flat gro...

FEBRUARY 21, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Michael Cunningham: Braves need Ian Anderson back to help shaky pitching depth NORTH PORT, Fla. - First things first: Ian Anderson doesn’t know when he’ll pitch for the big-league Braves again. He’s throwing on flat gro...

FEBRUARY 21, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Braves need Ian Anderson back to help shaky pitching depth A first-round pick in 2016, the right-hander is recovering from Tommy John surgery.

FEBRUARY 20, 2024 • AJC.COM

Undergoes Tommy John surgery Anderson underwent Tommy John surgery on his right elbow Thursday.

Impact It was announced Tuesday that Anderson would require the reconstructive elbow procedure for a tear of his right ulnar collateral ligament. The 24-year-old will be sidelined until sometime around mid-2014.

APRIL 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

David O'Brien: Ian Anderson will have Tommy John surgery by... - The Athletic Ian Anderson will have Tommy John surgery by the end of the week and likely be sidelined at least 12-14 months. Anderson had not reported el...

APRIL 11, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM