IAN ANDERSON NEWS

Working on slider Anderson is working on a slider, though he expects to continue to primarily throw his fastball and changeup, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

Impact The 2016 third-overall pick cruised to a 3.25 ERA in 30 starts across his first two years in the league, but he stumbled to a 5.00 ERA in 22 outings last year. Still just 24 years old, there's plenty of time for him to recapture his previous form. It seems like he's doing the work to get there, as recent reports have also indicated that he's adjusted his delivery as well as his pitch mix. Even the revamped version of Anderson isn't a lock to open the year in Atlanta's rotation, however, as Mike Soroka (hamstring) and Bryce Elder will also get the chance to stake their claim.

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

David O'Brien: Ian Anderson and Jared Schuster each threw two... - The Athletic Ian Anderson and Jared Schuster each threw two simulated innings Saturday, impressing manager Brian Snitker with the results. Yes, it's way...

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Revamps mechanics Anderson underwent a biometric evaluation this offseason that helped him adjust his mechanics on the mound, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact The 24-year-old struggled last season almost for the first time in his professional career, posting a 5.00 ERA over 111.2 big-league innings before a demotion to Triple-A Gwinnett in August, but Anderson has used the offseason to make some adjustments to his delivery and approach. "One of the things I kind of told myself was, I don't want to get back to that guy, I want to be better than that guy," Anderson said Wednesday. "I think I can be. That's kind of been the driving force this offseason." As part of the process of becoming a better pitcher, he cleaned up his delivery and worked on maintaining his focus on the mound. Anderson will compete in camp with Mike Soroka, Bryce Elder and Kolby Allard for the final spot in Atlanta's Opening Day rotation.

FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Braves' Ian Anderson: 'I feel the motivation' after a year of struggles NORTH PORT, Fla. — For Ian Anderson, the struggles spiraled out of control. One thing turned into another, creating a snowball effect he nev...

FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Led by Mike Soroka and Ian Anderson, Braves have options for final rotation spot As the Braves head into spring training next month, Mike Soroka and Ian Anderson are the two most prominent names involved in competition fo...

JANUARY 26, 2023 • AJC.COM

Braves reeling after playoff flop, but excited for future

More than four months of dazzling baseball carried the Atlanta Braves to a fifth straight NL East title

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • Associated Press

Bradley's Buzz: Talking pitchers - Spencer Strider, Ian Anderson and Thor Big game today. You knew that already. Come Saturday afternoon, one team will face elimination. Neither club has named its Game 4 starter. A...

OCTOBER 14, 2022 • AJC.COM

The Braves are rewriting Atlanta's tortured comeback history

Comebacks are no longer what everyone else does against Atlanta teams. The art of the comeback? Well, that’s just how the Braves now live.

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

Braves' Ian Anderson suffers oblique strain amid rough season SAN FRANCISCO – Ian Anderson suffered another setback in a rough year.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • AJC.COM

Shut down with strained oblique Anderson suffered a strained left oblique during his most recent start at Triple-A Gwinnett on Sept. 8 and is expected to be sidelined for at least one month, David O'Brien of The...

Impact Anderson lost his spot in the big-league rotation shortly after Atlanta acquired Jake Odorizzi from Houston ahead of the trade deadline, and the 24-year-old right-hander hadn't made a compelling case for returning to the majors following his demotion to Triple-A on Aug. 13. In his subsequent four outings with Gwinnett, Anderson turned in a 5.40 ERA, 1.62 WHIP and 23:10 K:BB in 21.2 innings before straining his oblique. The injury will almost certainly end Anderson's season, as Atlanta likely won't consider adding him to the postseason roster even if he's back to full strength by the middle of October.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Braves' Ian Anderson hit hard in Triple-A; Gwinnett player has 8 RBIs Braves pitcher Ian Anderson gave up seven earned runs and 10 hits in 5 2/3 innings in a start for the Triple-A Gwinnett Stripers Friday nigh...

AUGUST 27, 2022 • AJC.COM

Returned to minors Anderson was returned to Triple-A Gwinnett on Saturday.

Impact Anderson started the second game of Atlanta's doubleheader against the Marlins and earned his 10th win of the season. He allowed two earned runs on five hits and one walk while striking out four across six innings. Anderson has allowed two or fewer earned runs five times in his last seven starts but has served up seven and four earned runs in the other two starts. He's likely to be back in Atlanta's rotation at some point prior to the close of the regular season.

AUGUST 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Acuña, Olson power Braves to doubleheader sweep of Marlins

Ronald Acuña homered on the first pitch of the game, Matt Olson hit his 24th homer and the Atlanta Braves beat the Miami Marlins 6-2 to sweep their doubleheader

AUGUST 13, 2022 • Associated Press

Called up as 27th man Anderson was recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett to serve as the 27th man during Saturday's doubleheader against the Marlins.

Impact Anderson will start the second game of Saturday's twin bill, but his designation as the 27th man signals that he'll likely head back to the minors following the start. Over 21 major-league starts this year, he's posted a 5.11 ERA and 1.54 WHIP in 105.2 innings.

AUGUST 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Harris' late blast lifts Braves to 4-3 win over Marlins

Michael Harris II had two hits, including a tie-breaking two-run homer in the eighth and the Atlanta Braves beat the Miami Marlins 4-3

AUGUST 13, 2022 • Associated Press

Set to rejoin rotation next weekend Atlanta manager Brian Snitker said Anderson will be recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett to start one game of Saturday's doubleheader in Miami, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Con...

Impact Even though Anderson was optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett on Sunday, he won't actually report to the affiliate and will be part of Atlanta's taxi squad as the club shifts its road trip from New York to Boston during the upcoming week. Since he'll be designated as the 27th man for the upcoming twin bill, Atlanta will be able to add Anderson back to the active roster in fewer than 15 days, but the expectation remains that he'll report to Gwinnett immediately following his spot start against the Marlins. Anderson has seemingly lost his spot in the rotation to Jake Odorizzi after allowing four earned runs on seven hits and four walks over 4.2 innings in a no-decision versus the Mets on Friday.

AUGUST 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Braves pitcher Ian Anderson sent down to Triple-A

The Atlanta Braves have optioned struggling right-hander Ian Anderson to Triple-A Gwinnett prior to their series finale with the New York Mets

AUGUST 7, 2022 • Associated Press

Braves option 2021 playoff standout Anderson NEW YORK -- Ian Anderson endured another rough start on Friday and was optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett on Sunday. The Braves announced they op...

AUGUST 7, 2022 • MLB.COM

Demoted to Triple-A Anderson was optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett on Sunday.

Impact The right-hander surrendered four runs over 4.2 innings Friday and has a 6.62 ERA across his past eight starts, leading Atlanta to remove him from the rotation and send him to the minors. Anderson could receive another look in the majors down the stretch, but for now he'll look to straighten things out at Triple-A. Huascar Ynoa was recalled from Gwinnett in a corresponding move, though he isn't guaranteed to step into the rotation since Atlanta was employing a six-man rotation following the addition of Jake Odorizzi at the trade deadline.

AUGUST 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Coughs up four runs Anderson yielded four runs on seven hits and four walks over 4.2 innings in Friday's win over the Mets. He struck out three and did not factor in the decision.

Impact Through four frames, Anderson allowed just one run on Brandon Nimmo's second-inning single. He ran into trouble in the fifth and was charged with three more runs, including a pair after Dylan Lee took over. Anderson's ERA climbed to 5.11 with a 93:53 K:BB through 105.2 frames this season. The 24-year-old righty has now allowed at least four runs in nine of his 21 starts. For now, Anderson is projected to start in Miami next week.

AUGUST 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Naquin's two homers, Diaz's two-inning save lift Mets

Deadline acquisition Tyler Naquin homered twice in his home debut, Edwin Diaz locked down his first two-inning save as a pro and the New York Mets beat the Atlanta Braves 6-4 to op...

AUGUST 5, 2022 • Associated Press

Rotation spot secure for now Anderson will remain in the rotation despite Atlanta's addition of Jake Odorizzi at the trade deadline, Maria Torres and David O'Brien of The Athletic report.

Impact Anderson has struggled this season, posting a 4.99 ERA and 1.50 WHIP through 20 starts and 101 innings, but for now Odorizzi is viewed as a sixth starter and a swing man, not a replacement for the 24-year-old right-hander. Anderson has also been a little more consistent of late, allowing two runs or fewer runs in four of his last five outings, although the fifth start featured a seven-run implosion against the Angels. Should he regress again down the stretch, manager Brian Snitker could well swap roles between the two, but for now Anderson will stay on turn.

AUGUST 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Contreras' power, Anderson's masterful start lead Braves ATLANTA -- William Contreras halted the roughest stretch of his All-Star season and Ian Anderson quieted thoughts of him going to the Minors...

JULY 31, 2022 • MLB.COM

Dominant in Saturday's win Anderson (9-6) earned the win Saturday over the Diamondbacks. He allowed a hit and a walk while striking out nine over six scoreless innings.

Impact Anderson gave up both baserunners in the fifth inning, but he was able to strand runners on the corners. Atlanta's offense gave him enough support to weather a shaky ninth inning from A.J. Minter, resulting in Anderson's third win in five July starts. The right-hander allowed 11 runs in 24.2 innings, though it's worse than it looks -- the Angels tagged him for seven runs last Sunday. For the season, he owns a 4.99 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 90:49 K:BB across 101 innings in 20 starts. He's projected for a tough road start versus the Mets next week.

JULY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Photos: Ian Anderson rebounds as Braves beat Diamondbacks Photos from the Braves vs. Diamondbacks game on July 30, 2022.

JULY 31, 2022 • AJC.COM