IAN ANDERSON NEWS

Reports: Braves RHP Ian Anderson to have Tommy John surgery Right-hander Ian Anderson, who was key to the Atlanta Braves’ postseason runs in 2020 and ‘21, will undergo Tommy John surgery and miss the...

APRIL 11, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Ian Anderson likely to have TJ surgery (source) ATLANTA -- Ian Anderson’s recent frustrations on the mound suddenly make a lot more sense, as the Braves pitcher has learned he needs Tommy...

APRIL 11, 2023 • MLB.COM

Braves' Ian Anderson likely will undergo Tommy John surgery, ending his season Anderson was placed on seven-day injured list April 4 after one Triple-A start.

APRIL 11, 2023 • AJC.COM

Will undergo Tommy John surgery Anderson (elbow) will require Tommy John surgery, Jeff Passan and Kiley McDaniel of ESPN.com report.

Impact Anderson was placed on the injured list at Triple-A Gwinnett last Tuesday after struggling in his first start there, and he has since been diagnosed with a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow. The 24-year-old will be sidelined until sometime in 2024. He was excellent for Atlanta between 2020-2021 before stumbling to a 5.00 ERA, 1.51 WHIP and 97:54 K:BB in 111.2 major-league innings (22 starts) last season.

APRIL 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nursing sore elbow at Triple-A Anderson has been placed on the injured list at Triple-A Gwinnett with a sore right elbow, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact It helps explain why he was rocked in his first outing of the season. The severity of Anderson's elbow injury isn't known at this time, but he's not going to be an option for Atlanta's rotation for a while.

APRIL 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brutal start to Triple-A season Anderson lasted only two-thirds of an inning for Triple-A Gwinnett on Sunday, surrendering six runs (four earned) on four hits and two walks while one strikeout.

Impact While his defense did him no favors, three of the nine hitters who faced Anderson also launched home runs off the right-hander. After a tough 2022 and a shaky spring, this was not the way the 24-year-old wanted to kick off the new campaign, but it seems as though he's a long way from being ready for a promotion. Expect Bryce Elder to get the nod to join Atlanta's rotation when Max Fried (hamstring) is placed on the IL.

APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

David O'Brien: Ian Anderson didn't make it out of the first... - The Athletic Ian Anderson didn't make it out of the first inning in his Triple-A start Sunday at Gwinnett. He gave up three homers to the nine batters he...

APRIL 2, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Braves' fifth-starter race has become a buzz-worthy duel between two ascendant prospects Atlanta's fifth-starter battle was supposed to be between Ian Anderson and Michael Soroka. Then two 24-year-old lefties changed their plans.

MARCH 19, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Braves want pitcher Ian Anderson to 'get right and back to where he was' The Atlanta Braves optioned right-hander Ian Anderson to Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday, ending his bid for the fifth spot in the starting rot...

MARCH 15, 2023 • AJC.COM

Braves option Ian Anderson, Bryce Elder to Triple-A Gwinnett CLEARWATER, Fla. — The Braves’ fifth-starter competition underwent a significant development Tuesday. It’s down to two surprise candidates.

MARCH 14, 2023 • AJC.COM

David O'Brien: The Braves optioned Ian Anderson and Bryce... - The Athletic The Braves optioned Ian Anderson and Bryce Elder to Triple A, leaving lefty prospects Jared Shuster and Dylan Dodd to compete for 5th starte...

MARCH 14, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

David O'Brien: Worth mentioning re: Braves' Ian Anderson &... - The Athletic Worth mentioning re: Braves' Ian Anderson & Bryce Elder being optioned, leaving prospects Dylan Dodd & Jared Shuster to compete for 5th star...

MARCH 14, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Braves option RHPs Ian Anderson, Bryce Elder to Triple-A

The Atlanta Braves have optioned right-handed pitchers Ian Anderson and Bryce Elder to Triple-A Gwinnett

MARCH 14, 2023 • Associated Press

Optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett Atlanta optioned Anderson to Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday.

Impact The way the regular-season schedule lines up, Atlanta is going to need a fifth starter out of the gate. Bryce Elder was also optioned to Triple-A on Tuesday, so maybe that assignment will go to Jared Shuster or Dylan Dodd. Anderson, 24, posted a rough 5.00 ERA over 22 major-league starts in 2022 and was struggling to find the strike zone this spring in Grapefruit League play.

MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Limiting damage a step forward for Anderson ST. PETERSBURG -- For right-hander Ian Anderson, this spring is about a reset and celebrating the small victories that can build confidence....

MARCH 10, 2023 • MLB.COM

Ian Anderson resets and tries to reestablish himself with Braves ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – In his first career start, Ian Anderson – then a 22-year-old summoned from the Braves’ alternate training site during...

MARCH 10, 2023 • AJC.COM

Braves still hopeful Wright has time to be ready for season

The Atlanta Braves have reason to hope right-hander Kyle Wright, the majors’ only 20-game winner last season, still has time to be ready for opening day

MARCH 7, 2023 • Associated Press

Fans five in second outing Anderson gave up an unearned run on one hit and two walks over 2.1 innings while striking out five in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Yankees.

Impact Working behind Charlie Morton and entering the game in the fourth inning, Anderson faced a New York lineup that was a mix of regulars like Giancarlo Stanton and Gleyber Torres and younger players. The right-hander turned in a much better line than in his first spring appearance, but Anderson still wasn't exactly sharp, and he now sports a 6:5 K:BB through 3.2 Grapefruit League innings. If he can get the walks under control over the next couple weeks, Anderson should lock down the fifth starter role for Atlanta, but if he continues to have trouble finding the plate, Bryce Elder might leapfrog him on the depth chart.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles in spring debut Anderson gave up four runs on three hits and three walks over 1.1 innings in Tuesday's Grapefruit League game against the Twins. He struck out one and served up home runs to Edoua...

Impact Julien is at least a top Minnesota prospect, but Castro is a Detroit castoff with a career .673 OPS competing in camp for a bench role. It's too early in the spring to worry much about box score lines, but Atlanta has options for the fifth starter role if Anderson can't turn things around before Opening Day. The 24-year-old is coming off a campaign in which he stumbled to a 5.00 ERA and 1.51 WHIP after a breakout 2021 season.

MARCH 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Braves' Ian Anderson on spring debut: 'I'm not gonna sugarcoat it. It was not very good.' FORT MYERS, Fla. — In spring training, we are told to focus less on results and more on context. Pitchers are experimenting. Hitters are fin...

MARCH 1, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Braves' Ian Anderson on spring debut: 'I'm not gonna sugarcoat it. It was not very good.' FORT MYERS, Fla. — In spring training, we are told to focus less on results and more on context. Pitchers are experimenting. Hitters are fin...

MARCH 1, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Starting Tuesday Anderson will start Tuesday's Grapefruit League game against the Twins, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact Anderson will be making his first start of the spring Tuesday. The right-hander is coming off a disappointing 2022 campaign in which he posted a 5.00 ERA with a 97:54 K:BB across 111.2 innings, but he isn't far removed from being one of the most intriguing young arms in the National League, and he's reportedly added a slider to his arsenal. Anderson will likely need a strong spring training to secure the No. 5 spot in the Atlanta rotation.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Braves' Ian Anderson unveils slider with encouraging results; Kolby Allard starts Saturday Braves' slugger Austin Riley upon seeing Anderson's slider: “I think it’s going to help him a ton."

FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Ian Anderson Unveils New Pitch in 2023 Atlanta Braves pitcher Ian Anderson unveils a new pitch for 2023.

FEBRUARY 21, 2023 • FANDUEL.COM

Anderson 'in a good spot' after leaving '22 in past NORTH PORT, Fla. -- Ian Anderson exited the 2021 World Series as one of three pitchers in MLB history to record a 1.50 ERA or lower over at...

FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • MLB.COM