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.
5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
DREW ANDERSON
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.
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
Works in tandem with Spencer Howard Anderson tossed five innings of long relief in Thursday's 9-8 loss to the Mariners, giving up one run on five hits and one walk while striking out three. He didn't factor into the...
Impact Taylor Hearn had worked as a tandem starter with Howard in both of the latter's first two turns through the Texas rotation, but after Hearn earned his own spot in the team's six-man rotation, Anderson stepped in to piggyback Howard. The Rangers appear content to cap Howard at around 3-to-4 innings in each of his starts, so Anderson should continue to be called upon to work in bulk relief behind him, especially after the 27-year-old right-hander pitched effectively versus Seattle.
AUGUST 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Early exit in loss Anderson (0-1) took the loss in Saturday's 12-3 rout at the hands of the A's, coughing up five runs on four hits and two walks over two-plus innings. He didn't strike out a batter.
Impact The 27-year-old kept Oakland off the board for two innings before the wheels came off, as the A's piled up seven runs in total in the third. Anderson had begun his tenure with Texas by tossing four scoreless innings over two appearances, but his ERA immediately spiked to 7.50 after this outing. The Rangers have been deploying tandems in their rotation of late, so Anderson could well remain in a starting or long relief role despite this performance.
AUGUST 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Anderson scheduled to start for Texas against Oakland
The Athletics are expected to send Cole Irvin to the mound Saturday and the Rangers will give Drew Anderson the startAUGUST 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Anderson scheduled to start for Texas against Oakland
The Athletics are expected to send Cole Irvin to the mound Saturday and the Rangers will give Drew Anderson the startAUGUST 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Named Saturday's starter Anderson will be the starting pitcher for Saturday's game against the Athletics.
Impact Anderson has totaled four scoreless innings across two appearances since being recalled July 30, though he failed to record a strikeout while working around five hits. He served as a starter during his time with Triple-A Round Rock, but since he's worked out of the bullpen since joining the big club, the 27-year-old hasn't logged more than three innings since July 24. With that in mind, the right-hander may not be fully stretched out Saturday, but he still figures to have a decent chance to qualify for a potential win.
AUGUST 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Contract selected Anderson's contract was selected by the Rangers on Friday.
Impact The 27-year-old owns a career 9.67 ERA in 22.1 innings at the big-league level. He's spent the year with Triple-A Round Rock, where he owns a strong 3.15 ERA and 1.20 WHIP.
JULY 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Cast off 40-man roster The White Sox designated Anderson for assignment Sunday.
Impact He'll lose his spot on the 40-man roster and cede his spot on the active roster to Jose Ruiz, who was recalled from the White Sox's alternate training site. Anderson was roughed up out of the bullpen in his team debut Saturday against the Indians, giving up six runs on four hits and two walks over 1.1 innings.
AUGUST 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
