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Pirates Release Chase Anderson

By Anthony Franco | March 23, 2024 at 9:07am CDT

TODAY: The Pirates have agreed to release Anderson, Alexander reports (via X), and the veteran righty is now free to sign with any team.

MARCH 22: Right-hander Chase Anderson is expected to trigger an out clause in his minor league contract with the Pirates, reports Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 (on X). If the Bucs don’t add him to the MLB roster, he’d become a free agent.

Anderson is among a host of veterans who faced opt-out decisions on Friday. He’s one of 31 players who had an automatic opt-out right in a minor league deal. That’s a CBA provision for Article XX(B) free agents — typically those with over six years of service time who finished the preceding season in the majors — who sign a non-roster pact more than 10 days before the start of the season. Anderson closed last season with the Rockies before inking a minor league deal with Pittsburgh in February.

The 36-year-old had been competing for a spot at the back of the rotation or as a long reliever. Pittsburgh called him out of the bullpen for three of his four outings this spring. Anderson has fared reasonably well, tossing 11 innings of three-run ball with nine strikeouts and three walks. However, the Bucs have a number of players competing for similar jobs.

Eric Lauer, Domingo Germán, Wily Peralta and Michael Plassmeyer all inked deals with non-roster invites to camp. Prospect Jared Jones might have pitched his way to the top of that group, while the Bucs have a few out-of-options arms (e.g. Roansy Contreras, Bailey Falter, Josh Fleming) who could block the path to middle relief reps.

Anderson tossed 86 1/3 innings at the major league level last season, his highest workload since 2019. Most of that came in Colorado, where he held a rotation spot for the second half. Anderson allowed a 5.75 ERA with a middling 17.5% strikeout rate while pitching his home games at Coors Field.

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33 Comments

  1. MLB Top 100 Commenter

    1 year ago

    Time to walk the plank, matey!

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    Reply
  2. YankeesBleacherCreature

    1 year ago

    We need an all opt-out team roster next week and pit them against the A’s. Someone ask Dan Szym at FG to run his simulation software.

    11
    Reply
  3. SweetBabyRayKingsThickThighs

    1 year ago

    He’s got Red Sox written all over him

    3
    Reply
    • DockEllisDee

      1 year ago

      If I don’t see this after every SP opt-out article I’ll be disappointed. You’re doing great work

      4
      Reply
    • 1979andcounting

      1 year ago

      He can catch the Sox bus right after the game.

      1
      Reply
    • آلي مكبيل_.._.بيتزا بيبيروني آشتون كوتشر

      1 year ago

      You called it.

      2
      Reply
    • 0523me

      1 year ago

      Well done. You were right

      1
      Reply
  4. tbfern

    1 year ago

    Back end rotation arm who could eat up some innings? Chase Anderson you ARE a Tampa Bay Ray.

    1
    Reply
    • seamaholic 2

      1 year ago

      They had him for a hot second last year.

      Reply
  5. szielinski

    1 year ago

    Jones should make the team as a starter.

    4
    Reply
    • Gwynning

      1 year ago

      I was thinking Domingo might have the inside lane… but I agree with you.

      1
      Reply
    • Dice 66

      1 year ago

      Hope he does ! Does Jones start today?

      1
      Reply
      • User 4095290658

        1 year ago

        Yes.

        1
        Reply
  6. Buzzz Killington

    1 year ago

    The Pirates might chase him out first.

    5
    Reply
  7. This one belongs to the Reds

    1 year ago

    “Mr. Anderson…”

    1
    Reply
    • Gwynning

      1 year ago

      “Whoa, I know karate.”

      3
      Reply
      • Yankee Clipper

        1 year ago

        “Judi Chop!”

        Reply
        • Pickle_Britches

          1 year ago

          True trailer Park material

          1
          Reply
      • Steinbrenner2728

        1 year ago

        I don’t know karate, but I know ka-razor.

        1
        Reply
      • This one belongs to the Reds

        1 year ago

        I have dogs who know how to Shih Tzu.

        1
        Reply
  8. holecamels35

    1 year ago

    Why do I have the sick feeling Colorado will sign him again?

    Reply
  9. dano62

    1 year ago

    Cashman sending Uber for Chase as we type…

    1
    Reply
  10. Whyme

    1 year ago

    As A Jay’s fan how does this guy keep getting A shot? He was batting practice 4 years ago and doesn’t look like much has changed.

    1
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    • User 2161944466

      1 year ago

      He’s cheap, has 10 years of MLB experience, and teams are always looking for pitching. Guys like Anderson will always find a suitor in some form or another.

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      Reply
    • Hammerin' Hank

      1 year ago

      Teams love to sign potential prospect blockers.

      Reply
  11. CarryABigStick

    1 year ago

    Heh?

    Reply
  12. Hammerin' Hank

    1 year ago

    Now they need to release Perez and Marco, and clear the way for Jared Jones and Skenes. If they’re serious about competing in a weak division.

    Reply
    • User 3815330533

      1 year ago

      I didn’t like either signing and still think Gonzalez won’t be here long, but I get why they won’t rush Skenes, Jones, Solometo or Chandler. I really think the year in which they turn things around fully is ‘25
      But I see your point. This is a very winnable division this year

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      • Mr Goodkat

        1 year ago

        Always two years away it seems

        1
        Reply
        • User 3815330533

          1 year ago

          Yes, perpetual rebuild. It’s a Pirates thing

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          Reply
  13. stymeedone

    1 year ago

    Give Skenes a chance to develop in the minors. No reason to rush and ruin him.

    Reply
  14. Wheeler Dealer

    1 year ago

    Not sure Pirates should be cutting anyone

    Reply
  15. Grumpofm

    1 year ago

    He was a long shot to make the team. Hardly say it’s surprising that he’s gone.

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