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Brett Anderson Seeking Return To MLB

By Anthony Franco | December 16, 2022 at 10:08pm CDT

Left-hander Brett Anderson sat out the 2022 season, but Ken Rosenthal of the Athletic reports he’s preparing for a potential comeback next year. The veteran starter turns 35 in February.

Anderson appeared in the majors in every year from 2009-21. He spent his first five seasons in Oakland before taking on more of a journeyman role by the 2014 campaign. Dealt to the Rockies during the 2013-14 offseason, he’d go on to appear with five different teams over the next five seasons. Anderson spent one year in Denver followed by two seasons with the Dodgers. He split the 2017 campaign between the Cubs and Blue Jays before heading back to Oakland.

The former second-round draftee spent the 2018-19 seasons with the A’s, throwing 176 innings (the second-highest total of his career) in the second season. After that year, Anderson inked a $5MM contract with the Brewers. He spent the abbreviated 2020 campaign in Milwaukee, then returned on a new $2.5MM pact for 2021.

Anderson made 24 starts during his second season with the Brew Crew, but the club limited him to 96 frames. He only faced an opponent for the third time in a outing on 43 occasions. That somewhat sheltered role paid off, as Anderson posted decent numbers in a hitter-friendly Milwaukee environment. He worked to a 4.22 ERA, only walking 6.8% of his opponents while racking up grounders on a massive 57.5% of batted balls. Anderson averaged under 90 MPH on his fastball and only struck out 14.2% of batters faced, but his go-to sinker remained effective at keeping the ball out of the air.

At year’s end, Anderson qualified for free agency. He seemingly didn’t pursue any opportunities, as there were no substantive reports of teams with interest last winter. Anderson never announced his retirement, however, and he’s apparently again looking to get back to the highest level.

For his career, the Texas native owns a 4.07 ERA in 1140 1/3 innings. He allowed around four earned runs per nine innings in each season from 2019-21, and some clubs will presumably check in on his progress as he builds back towards game strength. Anderson will surely have to take a minor league contract and may well have to conduct a showcase in front of scouts before signing, but it stands to reason he could secure an invitation to Spring Training at some point this offseason.

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  1. ThonolansGhost

    3 years ago

    Good luck to him. It would make for a nice comeback story if he’s successful.

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  2. ruff kuntry

    3 years ago

    Come back to Oakland! They could use a good veteran to mentor the young guys coming up.

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    • Ra

      3 years ago

      Seems like a good fit.

      Reply
  3. DarkSide830

    3 years ago

    Kinds shocked there didn’t seem to be a lot of interest in him this past year.

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    • MLB Top 100 Commenter

      3 years ago

      The article implied that maybe he had a personal reason to skip a season

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  4. Texas Outlaw

    3 years ago

    Pirates, or A’s should take a chance.

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    • orange2001

      3 years ago

      Agreed. He’d be perfect for either club.

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    • fre5hwind

      3 years ago

      I think Pirates have had him but maybe it was someone else.

      Reply
      • TheMan 3

        3 years ago

        You might be thinking of Tyler Anderson

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        • fre5hwind

          3 years ago

          No not him someone else…

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        • fre5hwind

          3 years ago

          How wait I remember, it was Tanner Anderson.

          Reply
        • fre5hwind

          3 years ago

          Oh*

          Reply
  5. HBan22

    3 years ago

    This guy has been disappearing for a season or two and then randomly making a comeback for like a decade now.

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    • MrSeptember

      3 years ago

      “Anderson appeared in the majors in every year from 2009-21”

      Tell me you didn’t read the article without telling me you didn’t read the article.

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      • Ra

        3 years ago

        Also, “Tell me you didn’t read click the link to his b ref page without telling me you didn’t look at his stats.”

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      • JockStrap

        3 years ago

        Tell me you didn’t research!! Up until 2018 he hasn’t had a steady role.

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        • LordD99

          3 years ago

          WiseCounsel was correct. He’s been on guaranteed MLB contracts every year until last season when he opted not to pitch. Career earnings of nearly $60MM. One year he made over $15MM and appeared in four games. Good stuff, bad health.

          Reply
    • LarsAnderson

      3 years ago

      Then tell me something too.

      Reply
  6. OaklandA'sFan!

    3 years ago

    The A’s should get him, That would make me happy.

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    Reply
  7. top jimmy

    3 years ago

    Maybe if he’s willing to reinvent himself as a reliever. But there’s no way anyone can count on him to hold up for significant innings in a rotation.

    3
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    • tedtheodorelogan

      3 years ago

      Doubt anyone would sign him counting on him being part of the opening day roster. Probably more of a 6th or 7th on the depth chart minor league deal.

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  8. Milwaukee-2208

    3 years ago

    Do us all a favor and stay away

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    Reply
  9. Didlz

    3 years ago

    I actually think it’s a good idea that guys like this take a year off to abuse steroids and then come back healthier and stronger. You only have limited time in this profession to make as much money as you can, and there really is no health downside to it no matter what the nay sayers have to say about it.

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    • Chicken In Philly?

      3 years ago

      Love finding that mute button!

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      Reply
    • aragon

      3 years ago

      many players seem to use hgh. not worrying about getting caught.

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      Reply
    • Didlz

      3 years ago

      @Holden Bases

      Glad you managed to find it. Thanks for letting me know.

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      Reply
    • StudWinfield

      3 years ago

      Don’t players have to remain in the random testing program even if not under contract in order to remain eligible for a future contract?

      Reply
      • antibelt

        3 years ago

        Yup. They have to sign intent to retire paperwork to opt out.

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      • Didlz

        3 years ago

        I thought it was an obvious joke. You don’t need to take a year off to use steroids.

        Reply
  10. User 3663041837

    3 years ago

    Might have more suitors if he becomes a swingman or reliever.

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  11. aragon

    3 years ago

    go home!

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  12. PiratesFan1981

    3 years ago

    Seems like a Pittsburgh Pirates move here. A guy to eat some innings after a starter tosses 6 runs in 3 innings. Here we go, another pitcher signed by Pittsburgh this offseason

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    • TheMan 3

      3 years ago

      Only if he agrees to play for the major league minimum would Pittsburgh sign him

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      • PiratesFan1981

        3 years ago

        Which is quite possible due to his age and being a bullpen arm. The bullpen is usually the league minimum anyways

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  13. dirkg

    3 years ago

    Why not. MLB front offices are handing out big contracts, to young and old, like they’re Dominoes deliveries.

    Tall. Lefty. Mid 30s. Sure, grab a slice!

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  14. Scott Kliesen

    3 years ago

    This is most definitely a Pirates kind of FA signing.

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    • solaris602

      3 years ago

      Correct, and the ONLY reason PIT signs any free agent is with the intention to flip him at the deadline for prospects that never make it to the majors. Clearly a winning strategy on which they’ve built their dynasty.

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  15. detroitfan69

    3 years ago

    He’s a left gander with a pulse. He will sign

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    • Jesse Chavez enthusiast

      3 years ago

      Take a gander and see if he can still pitch!

      Reply
  16. Lyman Bostock

    3 years ago

    Here’s a headline …

    Baseball fan seeking to move on from having to think about Brett Anderson ever again.

    Reply
  17. Buuba ho tep

    3 years ago

    Pirates won’t sign him or any other pitcher this off season

    Reply
  18. PutPeteinthehall

    3 years ago

    Pirates should just keep bringing up young arms from the farm to see if any can get major league hitters out. Why sign a washed up pitcher with a dead arm?

    Reply
  19. fenwayfrank

    3 years ago

    The Redsox should give him a shot. He was pretty sharp when he was healthy. Couldn’t hurt.

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