Right-hander Chase Anderson signed a minor league deal with the Rays a month ago, and is now going to exercise an opt-out clause in that contract, FanSided’s Robert Murray reports (Twitter link). Anderson came to Tampa Bay after opting out of another minors pact with the Tigers.
A veteran of the last eight MLB seasons, Anderson has yet to see any big league time in 2022, instead tossing a combined 80 innings at Triple-A. His work with the Rays’ affiliate in Durham (3.60 ERA in 10 innings) has been better than his 70 frames (4.63 ERA) with the Tigers’ top affiliate in Toledo, with Anderson delivering improved strikeout and walk rates over his short time in the Rays organization.
However, it would seem as if this performance didn’t put Anderson on Tampa Bay’s radar for a call-up to the majors, and so Anderson will hit the open market again in search of another opportunity. Anderson’s track record as a starting pitcher would theoretically provide some use to a team in need of rotation depth. In hindsight, it’s a little surprising that Detroit (crushed by pitching injuries all season long) didn’t call Anderson up to fill any of its many rotation vacancies.
Of course, recent results haven’t favored the 34-year-old, who posted a 6.94 ERA over 81 2/3 innings in the majors with the Blue Jays and Phillies in 2020-21. Hitters mashed 21 homers off Anderson in those 81 2/3 frames, and he has continued to have trouble with the long ball at the Triple-A level this year. Anderson has surrendered 16 homers in his 80 innings with Durham and Toledo.
Future Yankee. Can take Jordan Montgomery s spot 🙂
Any idea of names on the list the Yankees choose from if Bader doesn’t suit up this year?
What do you mean list? Bader is the player you received for Montgomery. Cashman knew he was injured when he acquired him. There aren’t do-overs.
They get a player to be named later if Bader can’t play this year
I guess we should rely on Joe It All to be right about everything.
As a Cards fan I was skeptical at first, primarily because I like Bader. Montgomery has been outstanding and just what the team needed. My wife is happy Montgomery is pitching great but isn’t ready to forgive them trading Bader yet lol
I definitely had mixed feelings on the deal as a Cardinals fan. On one hand, I don’t think Bader gets all the credit he deserves for his amazing defence and he is still pretty cheap. On the other hand, his style of play is likely result in more injuries as he ages and his offence is just average. And he is nearing the period when he finally cashes in and makes good money. Now that the deal is done I want to say I’m glad the Cardinals got everything out of him while he was cheap. Then I certainly wasn’t expecting the kind of return Montgomery has provided. Wow! He’ll come back to Earth eventually but I just don’t understand the Yankees giving up this guy for an injured player.
In spite of the injuries, Tigers pitching depth has been a strong point. Seems they made the right decisions in that area.
Anderson gives up a lot of homeruns
Come to Arizona. You can jump right into the pen. Can’t be any worse than what’s in there now.
It can be worse… see: Reds. Lol
Actually, wouldn’t be surprised to see Anderson be the Reds starter this coming Monday.
Monty was decent for the Yankees. Hopefully for the Cards, he got his head straight after he was traded. I think he was too comfortable in NY.
Yep