Ian Anderson - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Out for '26 after shoulder surgery Anderson will be sidelined for the entire 2026 season after undergoing surgery Jan. 13 to repair a torn labrum in his right shoulder, Lindsay Crosby of AthlonSports.com reports.

Impact Anderson suffered the injury Dec. 24, and he opted for surgery a few weeks later. Currently a free agent, Anderson expects to begin a throwing program by the summer or fall and hopes to sign with a team for the 2027 season. Injuries have sidetracked the career of the 27-year-old Anderson, who posted an 11.57 ERA over seven relief outings for the Angels in 2025.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Braves Ian Anderson Shows Poise in Return to Triple-A The Atlanta Braves right-hander was able to squeeze in a return from his rehab assignment before the completion of the Triple-A season

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • SI.COM

Sticks in organization Anderson cleared waivers Thursday and was sent outright to Triple-A Gwinnett.

Impact Anderson was designated for assignment Tuesday -- just two days after being claimed off waivers from the Angels. No other team was interested in bringing in the 26-year-old righty this time around, so he'll stay put at Triple-A Gwinnett. Anderson will be looking to rebound from a poor start in the majors after giving up 12 runs in only 9.1 innings during his time in Los Angeles.

MAY 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

DFA'd by Atlanta Atlanta designated Anderson for assignment Tuesday.

Impact The right-hander was claimed off waivers over the weekend and didn't make an appearance before being dumped from the 40-man roster. Anderson was traded from Atlanta to the Angels just before the start of the regular season and posted an 11.57 ERA and 8:7 K:BB over 9.1 innings before being let go by Anaheim.

APRIL 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Eddie Rosario, Ian Anderson join Braves ahead of series against Colorado The Atlanta Braves welcomed back two familiar faces heading into their road series against the Colorado Rockies.

APRIL 29, 2025 • AJC.COM

Deadspin | Braves activate RHP Ian Anderson, sign OF Eddie Rosario Deadspin | Braves activate RHP Ian Anderson, sign OF Eddie Rosario

APRIL 28, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Braves bring back postseason hero RHP Ian Anderson Right-hander Ian Anderson, a World Series hero for the Atlanta Braves in 2021, is back with the organization after being claimed off waivers...

APRIL 28, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Deadspin | Braves bring back postseason hero Ian Anderson Deadspin | Braves bring back postseason hero Ian Anderson

APRIL 28, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Braves bring '21 World Series hero Anderson back off waivers PHOENIX -- You can never have enough pitching, especially when playing at Coors Field. So, as the Braves prepare to begin a three-game serie...

APRIL 27, 2025 • MLB.COM

Back with Atlanta Atlanta claimed Anderson off waivers Sunday.

Impact Anderson was traded by Atlanta to the Angels in March, but over seven bullpen outings with the Halos he posted a 11.57 ERA, 2.57 WHIP and 8:7 across 9.1 innings. He was DFA'd by the Angels on Wednesday, but he'll instead go back to the organization that drafted him in the first round of the 2016 MLB Draft and will likely report to Triple-A Gwinnett.

APRIL 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

DFA'd by Halos The Angles designated Anderson for assignment Wednesday.

Impact Anderson was acquired by the Angels in March in a trade with Atlanta. He's given up at least three earned runs in three of his seven outings with the Angels this season and has an 11.57 ERA and 2.57 WHIP across 9.1 innings. Anderson will report to Triple-A Salt Lake if he does not get claimed off waivers.

APRIL 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Angels and Guardians meet with series tied 1-1

The Los Angeles Angels and Cleveland Guardians play on Sunday with the three-game series tied 1-1

APRIL 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Iván Herrera hits 3 home runs to help Cardinals beat Angels 12-5

Iván Herrera hit three home runs to help the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Los Angeles Angels 12-5

APRIL 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Deadspin | Braves trade RHP Ian Anderson to Angels for lefty Jose Suarez Deadspin | Braves trade RHP Ian Anderson to Angels for lefty Jose Suarez

MARCH 24, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Braves trade RHP Ian Anderson to Angels for lefty Jose Suarez The Atlanta Braves traded right-hander Ian Anderson to the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday for left-hander Jose Suarez.Anderson, 26, was conten...

MARCH 24, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Angels acquire right-hander Ian Anderson from Braves in trade for lefty José Suárez

The Los Angeles Angels have acquired right-handed starter Ian Anderson from the Atlanta Braves in a trade for disappointing left-hander José Suárez

MARCH 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Angels acquire righty Anderson from Braves for Suarez The Angels and Braves exchanged pitchers on Sunday, with Atlanta sending right-handed starter Ian Anderson to the Angels for left-handed rel...

MARCH 23, 2025 • MLB.COM

Suarez acquired from Angels for Anderson (sources) NORTH PORT, Fla. -- Ian Anderson’s days with the Braves came to a close on Sunday afternoon, when he was traded to the Angels in exchange fo...

MARCH 23, 2025 • MLB.COM

Jesse Chavez is back with the Braves once again on minor league deal

Jesse Chavez has returned to the Atlanta Braves once again

MARCH 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Acquired by Halos The Angels acquired Anderson from Atlanta on Sunday in exchange for lefty Jose Suarez, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.

Impact Anderson had a 2.65 ERA over 17 innings during spring training, but his command was all over the place with 18 walks. The right-hander is out of minor-league options, and Atlanta's decision to trade him is a clear indication he wasn't going to make the Opening Day roster. Anderson is out of minor-league options but should have a better chance of sticking in the majors in Anaheim.

MARCH 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Anderson 'getting more comfortable,' preparing for return to rotation SARASOTA -- Barring injury or an unforeseen development, Ian Anderson will begin the season in Atlanta’s starting rotation. How long he stay...

MARCH 12, 2025 • MLB.COM

Braves notes: Ian Anderson shows well in fourth start of spring Anderson is making a bid to be in the starting rotation after undergoing Tommy John surgery in 2023 and making only one minor-league appeara...

MARCH 12, 2025 • AJC.COM

Fights control again Thursday Anderson gave up a hit and four walks while striking out four over 3.1 scoreless innings during Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Marlins.

Impact Facing most of Miami's likely Opening Day lineup, Anderson once again had trouble getting the ball into the strike zone consistently, even though he was able to escape any damage as a result. The 26-year-old right-hander has issued nine free passes in eight spring innings so far against only five strikeouts, and while he remains a favorite to open the season in the rotation due to the fact that he's out of minor-league options, his stint could be a brief one if his control doesn't come around.

MARCH 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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.

MARCH 2, 2025 • 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.

FEBRUARY 25, 2025 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

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Angels and Guardians meet with series tied 1-1

Iván Herrera hits 3 home runs to help Cardinals beat Angels 12-5

Angels acquire right-hander Ian Anderson from Braves in trade for lefty José Suárez

Jesse Chavez is back with the Braves once again on minor league deal