Ian Anderson: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / June 6

Braves Former World Series Hero Continues Search For Command in Minors

Ian Anderson continues to battle to rediscover his command while pitching in the Atlanta Braves minor league system. In his most recent start for Triple-A Gwinnett on Thursday, he pitched five innings, allowing three earned runs on five hits and four walks.

MLB News / Atlanta Braves on SI / May 18

Ian Anderson Struggles With Command in Latest Braves Triple-A Outing

Ian Anderson battled control issues during his recent start for the Atlanta Braves Triple-A team. In four innings pitched for Gwinnett, he allowed two earned runs on just one hit.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / May 11

Ian Anderson Has Strong Night for Braves Triple-A Team

Ian Anderson had the start the Atlanta Braves were hoping to see out of him on Sunday. He pitched five scorless, no-hit innings against the Durham Bulls, walking three while striking out four.

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Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / May 3

Braves Brian Snitker Gives Vision For Ian Anderson In His Return to Team

Ian Anderson is back with the Atlanta Braves after being shipped off to the Los Angeles Angels ahead of the regular season. Since he's back with the organization, the goal is to get him back to form.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / May 2

Ian Anderson outrighted, pitching probables, and more

Atlanta Braves news and notes from Thursday. The Atlanta Braves announced Thursday that right-hander Ian Anderson had been outrighted to Triple-A Gwinnett and that outfielder Bryan De La Cruz had been picked up by the New York Yankees.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 1

Braves outright Ian Anderson

The Braves announced today that right-hander Ian Anderson has been sent outright to Triple-A Gwinnett. That indicates he passed through waivers unclaimed after being designated for assignment earlier this week.

Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / April 30

Atlanta Braves Travel Agent Deserves a Raise After Latest Pitching Flip

The Atlanta Braves made yet another whirlwind roster move Tuesday, recalling top prospect AJ Smith-Shawver to start against the Colorado Rockies and designating right-hander Ian Anderson for assignment—just two days after claiming him off waivers from the Angels.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / April 29

Braves Make 'Expected' Move as Team Goes For Fourth Straight Series Win

Right-handed pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver is officially back on the Atlanta Braves roster. The team announced recalling Smith-Shawver on Tuesday afternoon ahead of the night matchup versus the Colorado Rockies.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 29

Braves designate Ian Anderson for assignment

The Braves announced Tuesday that they’ve designated righty Ian Anderson for assignment.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 29

With familiar faces back, Braves take on Rockies again

The Atlanta Braves haven't reached the World Series since winning it in 2021, but they're trying to recapture the magic of that season with the return of pitcher Ian Anderson and outfielder Eddie Rosario.

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Atlanta Braves News / Just Baseball / April 29

Atlanta Braves Notebook: Alex Verdugo, Ian Anderson, Eddie Rosario

DENVER — Sitting at 12-15 before kicking off a three-game road series against the Colorado Rockies on Monday, the Atlanta Braves fortified their pitching and hitting with a pair of feel-good reunions that could also pay dividends on the diamond.

Atlanta Braves News / Field Level Media / April 28

Braves activate RHP Ian Anderson, sign OF Eddie Rosario

It was old faces in familiar places for the Atlanta Braves on Monday after they activated right-hander Ian Anderson to the active roster and signed outfielder Eddie Rosario to a major league contract.

Atlanta Braves News / Field Level Media / April 27

Braves bring back postseason hero 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 from the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 27

Braves claim Ian Anderson

The Braves and Angels announced this afternoon that Atlanta has claimed right-hander Ian Anderson off waivers from Anaheim after he was designated for assignment by the latter club earlier in the week.

Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / April 23

Former Braves World Series Hero Ian Anderson Designated for Assignment by Angels

Just a few years removed from postseason glory, Ian Anderson’s latest chapter in the big leagues has hit another roadblock. The Los Angeles Angels designated the former Atlanta Braves starter for assignment on Wednesday, officially cutting ties after a rocky stint in Anaheim.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / March 24

Braves end Ian Anderson experiment with trade

After giving him a full look during Spring Training, the Braves finally opted to end the Ian Anderson experiment before Opening Day by trading him to the Angels, where he will join Ron Washington and a bevy of his former teammates.

MLB News / New Baseball Media / March 24

Braves Trade Ian Anderson to Angels: What to Make of Move

Ian Anderson’s bid for a rotation spot in the Braves’ rotation ended on March 23, as Atlanta shipped him out to Los Angeles. Anderson will join the Angels, as the two teams exchanged pitchers who’ve posted underwhelming results of late.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / March 23

Angels acquire former World Series champion pitcher in trade

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MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 23

Braves, Angels swap Ian Anderson, Jose Suarez

The Braves are poised to acquire left-hander Jose Suarez from the Angels, according to a report from Ari Alexander of KPRC2. According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, right-hander Ian Anderson is headed to Anaheim in exchange for Suarez.

Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / March 22

Braves Announce Last Minute Pitching Rotation Change

Atlanta Braves pitcher Ian Anderson has been using Spring Training to fight for his spot on the starting roster. He’s come in clutch for the Braves a time or two in some major games and was their top draft pick back in 2016.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / March 18

The Dodgers are going to rock Ian Anderson if the Braves let them

The Braves rotation seems to be falling into place, and it looks like Ian Anderson is going to be given the nod on the Opening Day roster, but the club is setting him up for disappointment because it looks like he’ll draw the Dodgers in Chavez Ravine for his first start.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / March 13

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Atlanta Braves News / Fastball on SI / February 2

Ian Anderson Likely to Hold Rotation Spot For Atlanta Braves in 2025, Per Report

Atlanta Braves young starter Ian Anderson appears to have a spot in the starting rotation, at least as spring training camps get set to open in less than two weeks.

Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / August 7, 2022