Nick Anderson
RP - Kansas City Royals
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Eligibility
Nick Anderson signed a one-year deal worth $1.575 million with the Royals to avoid arbitration.
Fantasy Impact
Anderson landed in Kansas City last year after he was traded from the Braves. He figures to remain a big part of the back end of the Royals bullpen.
Nick Anderson has signed with the Atlanta Braves. It is a split deal that will pay $875,000 if he is in the major leagues and $180,000 if he's in the minor leagues.
Fantasy Impact
Anderson hasn't pitched in the big leagues since 2021 due to elbow and foot injuries, but he has shown the ability to be a dominant reliever while with the Rays. He owns a 2.57 lifetime ERA and 14.1 K/9 and could find a role in the Braves bullpen if he proves he can get back to form.
Nick Anderson cleared waivers and elected free agency.
Fantasy Impact
Anderson has only pitched six innings since 2021 due to elbow injuries and plantar fasciitis. He could be an intriguing option for a team looking for an upside play in the bullpen. Between 22.1 innings in 2020 and 2021, Anderson posted a 1.61 ERA, a 0.63 WHIP and a 32.9 percent strikeout rate.
Nick Anderson (back strain) has been placed on the 10-day injured list by the Rays.
Fantasy Impact
Disappointing for Anderson, who has seen action in just six games this season after missing most of the season recovering from a partially torn ligament in his elbow. His diminished velocity may have a lot to do with his underwhelming performance In limited action this season. Anderson is winless with one loss, a 4.50 earned run average, one save, and just one strikeout in six inning pitched this season. Hopefully a full offseason of rehabilitation will get Anderson back on track for significant late-inning work out of the bullpen in 2022.
The Rays activated RHP Nick Anderson (elbow) from the 10-day injured list.
Fantasy Impact
Anderson has been out all season due to a partially torn UCL. He could factor into save chances down the stretch, but we know the Rays always mix things up. Andrew Kittredge is probably the best bet for this upcoming week.
