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Kade Anderson lowers ERA to 1.02 at Double-A

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Kade Anderson

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Mariners LHP prospect Kade Anderson recorded eight strikeouts over six scoreless innings on Friday for Double-A Arkansas.

With Seattle transitioning to a six-man piggyback rotation schedule through next month’s All-Star break it doesn’t seem like Anderson, the consensus top pitching prospect in baseball, will factor into the club’s plans until later this summer. The 21-year-old, who was selected third overall in last year’s draft, has reeled off 27 1/3 consecutive scoreless innings and holds a microscopic 1.02 ERA across 61 2/3 innings through 12 starts at the Double-A level. He’s put together one of the most impressive professional debuts in recent memory. He’ll arrive in the majors at some point later this season and should make an immediate fantasy impact. Anderson is worth stashing away in all fantasy formats until further notice.

- George Bissell

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The Mariners will transition to a six-man piggyback rotation plan later this week through next month’s All-Star break.

There’s a lot to unpack here. According to Mariners general manager Justin Hollander, it was a unanimous decision by all six starters — Logan Gilbert, George Kirby, Bryan Woo, Emerson Hancock, Bryce Miller and Luis Castillo — to move to a schedule where each pitcher will rotate through and have piggyback days. Ironically, the arrangement will begin with Castillo piggybacking out of the bullpen with Miller during Friday’s series opener against the Red Sox. The decision will have a significant fantasy impact simply by reducing the overall volume for each starter over the next few weeks. The unorthodox arrangement feels like a temporary stopgap solution until the arrival of top prospects Kade Anderson and Ryan Sloan later this summer ultimately forces Seattle to move on from at least one of their veteran arms.
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Adam Jude of the Seattle Times reports that Kade Anderson and Ryan Sloan are “not in the immediate plans” for the Seattle Mariners.

The Mariners not only have six starters working right now deserving of rotation nods, but also arguably the best left-handed and right-handed pitching prospects in baseball in Anderson and Sloan. Anderson has been particularly impressive with a 1.13 ERA and 82/6 K/BB ERA in Double-A, but Sloan is a 20-year-old with three pitches that can miss bats and has flashed brilliance in the same league. Jude does note that both have a chance to pitch for Seattle later this summer, but for now, Double-A hitters are going to have a bad time when they face Arkansas.
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Mariners LHP prospect Kade Anderson recorded nine strikeouts over five scoreless innings on Friday for Double-A Arkansas.

This is getting ridiculous. Anderson lowered his ERA to a microscopic 1.29 mark across 49 innings over 10 starts this season by allowing just one baserunner and needing just 73 pitches (47 strikes) to navigate five nearly-perfect frames. He posted nine strikeouts for the third time in his last five starts. The 21-year-old southpaw, who was selected third overall in last year’s MLB Draft, is on the fast track to Seattle and figures to get his opportunity later this summer, especially if the club is in contention for a playoff spot. His arrival doesn’t feel imminent, but the Mariners might not be able to hold him off too much longer if he keeps this up.
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Mariners LHP Kade Anderson recorded nine strikeouts over 5 1/3 shutout innings on Friday for Double-A Arkansas.

Anderson’s dominant start to his professional career continued with another scoreless outing, lowering his ERA to a remarkable 1.43 across 44 innings through nine starts. He’s also compiled an eye-popping 67/7 K/BB ratio over that span. Pirates phenom Seth Hernandez may be the most intriguing long-term pitching prospect in the minors, but Anderson is several steps closer to the majors and could emerge as a meaningful fantasy contributor later this season. There’s even a scenario where Seattle deems him ready and promotes him directly to the big leagues, bypassing Triple-A Tacoma altogether, though that feels unlikely right now. Even so, he’s worth stashing in fantasy leagues given how quickly he could force the issue.
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Mariners LHP prospect Kade Anderson posted nine strikeouts and allowed one run over 5 2/3 innings on Friday for Double-A Arkansas.

Anderson carried a shutout into the sixth inning before coughing up a solo homer with two outs in the frame. He threw a whopping 49 of 75 pitches for strikes in his latest dominant outing. He’s topped eight strikeouts in four of his six starts to kick off his professional debut. The21-year-old southpaw, who was selected third overall in last year’s MLB Draft, continues to look like one of the top pitching prospects in the fantasy landscape with a sparkling 0.60 ERA, 0.67 WHIP and 47/5 K/BB ratio across 30 innings. There’s a very real possibility he’s pitching in Seattle by the end of the year.
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Mariners LHP prospect Kade Anderson recorded eight strikeouts over 5 2/3 shutout innings for Double-A Arkansas.

Anderson continues to rapidly cement his status as one of the top fantasy pitching prospects in the game with a microscopic 0.37 ERA and 38/4 K/BB ratio across 24 1/3 innings over five starts in his professional debut. The 21-year-old southpaw, who was the third-overall selection in last year’s MLB Draft, is on track to potentially join Seattle’s rotation by the end of the season and offers enough strikeout upside to envision an instant fantasy impact. He’ll likely spent some time at Triple-A Tacoma before reaching the majors, but it’s a realistic possibility that he reaches T-Mobile Park this summer.
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Mariners LHP prospect Kade Anderson recorded eight strikeouts over 4 1/3 innings on Friday for Double-A Arkansas.

Anderson’s latest dominant performance where he allowed just one baserunner was cut short due to inclement weather after just 59 pitches (39 strikes). The 21-year-old southpaw, who was selected third overall in last year’s draft, has looked like one of the top pitching prospects in baseball during his professional debut, recording a sublime 0.48 ERA, 0.86 WHIP and 30/4 K/BB ratio across 18 1/3 innings over four starts at the Double-A level. There’s a non-zero chance he makes it to Seattle at some point later this season and he would offer enough strikeout upside to merit a roster spot in all fantasy formats.
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Mariners LHP prospect Kade Anderson recorded 11 strikeouts over five hitless innings on Friday for Double-A Arkansas.

Anderson has looked like the top pitching prospect in the entire minors this season, reeling off nine consecutive scoreless inning with 17 strikeouts and three walks over a pair of starts at the Double-A level. His ability to generate whiffs and fill up the zone with his entire four-pitch arsenal was on display in this one as he generated 14 swinging strikes and threw 48 of 70 pitches for strikes. The 21-year-old southpaw, who was selected third overall in last year’s MLB Draft, appears likely to ascend rapidly towards Seattle with a chance to arrive in the majors later this year. He’ll be the top-ranked pitching prospect on all dynasty rankings lists by midseason.
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Mariners LHP prospect Kade Anderson struck out six over four scorless innings on Friday for Double-A Arkansas.

Anderson’s professional debut went swimmingly as he scattered five hits and one walk, navigating traffic on the basepaths in all four frames, while generating 12 swinging strikes on 59 pitches (43 strikes). The third-overall pick in last year’s MLB Draft is one of the top pitching prospects in the fantasy landscape based on his immense strikeout upside. The 21-year-old southpaw looked extremely impressive in spring training and has a realistic chance to arrive in Seattle later this summer.
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Mariners optioned LHP Robinson Ortiz to Triple-A Tacoma; reassigned LHP Kade Anderson, C Brian O’Keefe, SS Will Wilson, 1B Patrick Wisdom and RHPS Guillo Zuñiga and Randy Dobnak to minor league camp.

Anderson, the third-overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft, looked extremely impressive in three Cactus League outings this spring and appears to be on the fast-track to the big leagues. The 21-year-old southpaw possesses enough strikeout upside to make an immediate fantasy impact once he reaches the majors. He’s one of the few pitching prospects worth stashing at the outset of the year, especially in deeper mixed leagues.

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Seth Hernandez

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Pirates RHP prospect Seth Hernandez recorded eight strikeouts over six scoreless innings on Saturday for High-A Greensboro.

Hernandez leads the entire minor leagues with 93 strikeouts and holds a strong 2.04 ERA and 0.98 WHIP across 57 1/3 innings over 13 starts this season. The 19-year-old prodigy, who was selected sixth overall in last year’s draft, is already one of the top pitching prospects in baseball and projects as a certifiable fantasy ace in the future. He’s still a couple hyperspace jumps from the majors, but it wouldn’t be shocking if his present trajectory puts him in Pittsburgh at some point later next year.
- George Bissell

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Joey Meneses

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The Athletics are calling up Joey Meneses from Triple-A Las Vegas, according to MLB.com’s Martín Gallegos.

It’s been a hot minute since Meneses was an interesting fantasy option, but landing in extremely hitter-friendly Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento gives him a shot at deep-league relevance. The 34-year-old veteran hasn’t appeared in the big leagues since he was with the Nationals back in 2024. He earns another shot after hitting .347 with 11 round-trippers in 34 games at Triple-A Las Vegas.
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Jose Cabrera

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Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo confirmed that Jose Cabrera will be called up to start Sunday’s series finale against the Twins.

Cabrera joins Arizona’s injury-depleted rotation that lost both Ryne Nelson (elbow) and Michael Soroka (glute) earlier this week. The 24-year-old righty doesn’t throw hard, but has compiled an impressive 3.69 ERA and 64/16 K/BB ratio across 61 innings over 12 starts for Triple-A Reno in the high-octane offensive environments of the Pacific Coast League. He’s a name to watch closely in deeper mixed leagues, but isn’t a must-add option in shallow fantasy formats.
- George Bissell

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Shohei Ohtani

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Shohei Ohtani launched his 16th home run of the season in Saturday’s loss to the Orioles.

Ohtani went deep off Orioles reliever Andrew Kittredge on the eve of Father’s Day shortly after the arrival of his second child earlier in the week. The 114.6 mph moonshot was traveled 413 feet and broke up a potential shutout in the ninth inning. The 31-year-old generational talent was back in Los Angeles’ lineup following a one-game absence during Friday’s series opener while on paternity leave. The two-way superstar is scheduled to make his next pitching start against the Twins at Target Field on Wednesday.
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Bryan Reynolds

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Bryan Reynolds went 1-for-4 on Saturday against the Rockies in his return to the lineup.

Reynolds was lifted for a pinch-runner following a ninth-inning single in a one-run ballgame. The 31-year-old corner outfielder returned to Pittsburgh’s lineup following a one-game absence due to left groin discomfort. He’s been sensational at the dish for a couple weeks, slashing .333/.425/.602 with six homers, 22 RBI and two steals over his last 30 games.
- George Bissell

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Xavier Edwards

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Xavier Edwards went 0-for-5 on Saturday against the Giants in his return to the lineup.

Edwards found himself back at second base and hitting cleanup after a brief one-game absence due to left thumb soreness. It doesn’t appear to be a significant concern moving forward.
- George Bissell

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Liam Hicks

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Liam Hicks was scratched from the lineup for Saturday’s game against the Giants with back tightness.

Hicks received some extra time to rest and recover due to a back issue. The 27-year-old catcher went 1-for-5 with an RBI during Friday’s series opener. He’s been one of the most impactful backstop’s in the fantasy landscape this season as a middle-of-the-order run-producer for Miami, delivering 53 RBI through 73 contests, which is tied for seventh in baseball.
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Michael Harris II

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Michael Harris II went 1-for-3 with a double on Saturday against the Brewers in his return to the lineup.

Harris rejoined Atlanta’s lineup for Saturday’s showdown following a two-game absence due to a lingering lower back issue that’s cost him a couple games in recent weeks. The positive news for fantasy managers is that he doesn’t appear to be in jeopardy of requiring a trip to the injured list. The 25-year-old outfielder has been swinging the bat extremely well in recent weeks, hitting .302 (35-for-116) with seven homers over his last 30 games.
- George Bissell

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Luke Raley

SEA Right Fielder #20
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Luke Raley (illness) struck out as a pinch-hitter on Saturday against the Red Sox.

Raley has remained out of Seattle’s lineup for five consecutive contests due to a combination of illness and back tightness. It’s undoubtedly a positive sign that the 31-year-old slugging corner outfielder was available off the bench during Saturday’s contest. There’s a chance he’s feeling well enough to return for Sunday’s series finale.
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Ernie Clement

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Ernie Clement (hip) went 0-for-2 off the bench during Saturday’s win over the Cubs.

Clement has been held out of Toronto’s lineup for two consecutive contests with left hip soreness. The 30-year-old infielder has cobbled together an outstanding campaign, slashing .292/.311/.440 with seven homers, 28 RBI and two steals through 75 games. The lingering hip issue appears to be impacting him recently as he’s hitting just .179 (5-for-28) over his last seven games.
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