Nick Anderson (baseball)

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Tampa Bay Rays

On July 31, 2019, Anderson was traded to the Tampa Bay Rays (along with Trevor Richards) in exchange for Jesús Sánchez and Ryne Stanek. [10] After the trade, he had an ERA of 2.11 in 21+1⁄3 innings with 41 strikeouts.

In 2020, Anderson went 2–1 with six saves and an 0.55 ERA in 16+1⁄3 innings over 19 games. [11] In the 2020 postseason, as the Rays made their second World Series appearance in franchise history, Anderson made seven consecutive postseason appearances while allowing a run, breaking an MLB record. [12] After the season, he was named to the All-MLB Team. [13]

On March 25, 2021, it was announced that Anderson had suffered a partial tear of his elbow ligament and would miss time until at least the All-Star break. [14] On March 26, Anderson was placed on the 60-day injured list. [14] Anderson was activated from the injured list on September 12 to make his season debut. [15] Anderson was able to work to a 4.50 ERA in 6 appearances for the Rays in 2021.

On October 27, 2021, Anderson underwent right elbow surgery to repair his ulnar collateral ligament with an internal brace procedure. The surgery was an alternative to Tommy John surgery, but Anderson was projected to remain out through the 2022 All-Star break. [16]

On March 22, 2022, Anderson signed a $845,000 contract with the Rays, avoiding salary arbitration. [17] On August 22, Anderson was activated from the injured list and optioned to Triple-A Durham. [18] On November 9, 2022, Anderson was placed on outright waivers. After clearing waivers, Anderson became a free agent the next day. [19]

Atlanta Braves

On November 11, 2022, Anderson signed a one-year, non-guaranteed split contract with the Atlanta Braves. [20] [21] Anderson was optioned to the Triple-A Gwinnett Stripers to begin the 2023 season. [22] However, after it was revealed that Raisel Iglesias would begin the year on the injured list, the Braves announced that Anderson had made the Opening Day roster as part of the bullpen. [23] After posting a 3.06 ERA with 36 strikeouts through 35 games, Anderson was placed on the 60-day injured list with a right shoulder strain on July 13, 2023. [24]

Kansas City Royals

On November 17, 2023, the Braves traded Anderson to the Kansas City Royals in exchange for cash considerations. [25] [26]

Personal life

In 2010, while at St. Cloud State University, Anderson received a drunken driving charge and in 2011 he spent eight days in jail on an assault charge that involved a baseball bat and alcohol. He received probation and underwent mandatory Alcoholics Anonymous and anger management classes. [27] [5]

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Nick Anderson
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Anderson with the Tampa Bay Rays in 2019
Kansas City Royals – No. 63
Pitcher
Born: (1990-07-05) July 5, 1990 (age 33)
Crosby, Minnesota, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
March 28, 2019, for the Miami Marlins
1st Team
2nd Team
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