The Mariners are calling up their top prospect, Kade Anderson, and he is slated to make his debut start this Saturday. The 22-year-old first-round draft pick, ranked number five on MLB’s top 100 prospects list, is finally getting his shot in the bigs.
Our New Ace in the Making
Anderson has been absolutely lights out in his first year with the Arkansas Travelers. He is rocking an absurd 1.06 ERA, and he has racked up a ridiculous 135 strikeouts across his 18 starts. His record? A stellar 10-1. You just don’t see numbers like that often, right? This kid isn’t just good, he is performing like the best starting pitcher in the minor leagues, a title Mariners General Manager Jerry Dipoto confirmed earlier this month to the Seattle Times. Dipoto was clear: “We’re not going to put Kade in the bullpen,” he said. “He’s the best starting pitcher in the minor leagues.”
What This Means for the M’s
Now, an Associated Press source dropped the news about Anderson’s debut against the Chicago Cubs, who are currently leading the National League wild card race. The M’s haven’t officially confirmed the promotion, and there are still questions swirling about potential roster moves. Will someone be demoted? Are we looking at a six-man rotation? What we do know is Anderson is not going to be a reliever. His role is clear: he is a starter, plain and simple.
The Mariners are battling the Cubs all weekend at T-Mobile Park. Tonight kicks off at 7:10 p.m., but all eyes are on tomorrow, Saturday, August 22, when Anderson is scheduled to take the mound at 4:15 p.m. This is our chance to see if the best minor league starter can bring that magic to the Emerald City. You know we’ll be watching every pitch.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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