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The Los Angeles Angels signed right-handed pitcher Shaun Anderson to a minor league contract, according to the team's transaction log. He has thrown 11.1 innings for the Angels this season, giving up 13 runs in seven total appearances.

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Los Angeles Angels News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 14

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Los Angeles Angels News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 13

Angels outright veteran infielder

He had been designated for assignment earlier this week.

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Los Angeles Angels News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 12

Angels designate veteran righty for assignment

He was just selected to the Angels roster on Monday.

Los Angeles Angels News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 11

Angels select right-hander, designate depth infielder for assignment

The Angels announced that they have selected the contract of right-hander Shaun Anderson. Fellow righty Jack Kochanowicz has been optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake in a corresponding active roster move.

Los Angeles Angels News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 17

Angels bring back veteran righty on another minor league deal

The Angels brought back righty Shaun Anderson on another minor league contract, as reflected on the MiLB.com transaction log. The tracker also indicates that the Halos released Buck Farmer and Andrew Vasquez from their minor league deals.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / June 17

Angels Veteran Pitcher Elects to Leave Organization

Los Angeles Angels right-handed relief pitcher Shaun Anderson elected free agency on Saturday. The Angels signed him to a minor league contract in February.

Los Angeles Angels News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 13

Angels designate right-hander for assignment

The Angels announced today that they have selected the contract of infield prospect Christian Moore and recalled right-hander Sam Bachman. In corresponding moves, outfielder Matthew Lugo has been optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake and righty Shaun Anderson has been designated for assignment.

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Los Angeles Angels News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 9

Angels select Shaun Anderson, designate Garrett McDaniels for assignment

The Angels announced that they have selected the contract of right-hander Shaun Anderson. Fellow righty José Fermín has been optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake as the corresponding active roster move. To open a 40-man spot, left-hander Garrett McDaniels has been reinstated from the injured list and designated for assignment.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / May 29

Angels Make Signing, Bring Back Veteran Reliever

The Los Angeles Angels signed right-handed pitcher Shaun Anderson to a minor league deal Wednesday, just four days after designating him for assignment May 24.

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Los Angeles Angels News / LAFB Network / May 25

Los Angeles Angels Make Move Toward Top Pitcher Amid Hot Streak

In a move reflecting both long-term development goals and short-term roster needs, the Los Angeles Angels designated right-hander Shaun Anderson for assignment and promoted top pitching prospect Caden Dana to the big league bullpen ahead of Saturday’s game against the Marlins.

Los Angeles Angels News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 24

Angels make lowkey pitching moves amid hot streak

The Los Angeles Angels are riding a red-hot wave, but even during an eight-game winning streak, they’re not afraid to shake things up. On Saturday, the team designated right-hander Shaun Anderson for assignment and recalled top pitching prospect Caden Dana from Triple-A Salt Lake to bolster the bullpen.

Los Angeles Angels News / Field Level Media / May 24

Angels recall Caden Dana, DFA fellow RHP Shaun Anderson

The Los Angeles Angels recalled right-hander Caden Dana from Triple-A Salt Lake on Saturday and designated right-hander Shaun Anderson for assignment. The move is not surprising, as the Angels seek to add available arms to a depleted bullpen.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / May 11

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MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 9

Angels transfer Ben Joyce to IL in series of roster moves

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Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / March 12

Angels Make Decision on Offseason Acquisition's Status for Opening Day Roster

The Los Angeles Angels made a surprising roster move on Tuesday, reassigning right-handed pitcher Shaun Anderson to minor league camp. The team confirmed the news via a post on X.

MLB News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / February 16

Angels Sign Former Rangers Journeyman Pitcher Who Joins Team at Spring Training

The Los Angeles Angels added former Texas Rangers journeyman pitcher Shaun Anderson on a minor league deal, according to the transaction tracker on MLB.com.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / January 21

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MLB News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / August 9, 2024

Former Cleveland Guardians Pitcher Claimed By Miami Marlins

The organization announced the move via X (formally Twitter), and their corresponding move was designating RHP Shaun Anderson for assignment. Cleveland DFA'd Curry to make a roster spot for left-handed reliever Anthony Gose, who returned from Tommy John surgery earlier this week.