Mariners to promote top pitching prospect Kade Anderson for Cubs start
Seattle is set to bring up left-hander Kade Anderson, its top pitching prospect, to start Saturday against Chicago.
The Seattle Mariners are expected to promote left-hander Kade Anderson and have him start against the Chicago Cubs on Saturday, according to reports from ESPN and CBS Sports. The move comes as Seattle’s postseason chances have dimmed.
Anderson is regarded as the No. 1 pitching prospect in baseball. He is 22 and has spent this season in the minors.
CBS Sports reported that Anderson has posted a 1.06 earned-run average in the minor leagues this year. ESPN said the club plans to give him the ball in the weekend matchup.
The Mariners have not publicly announced the move, but the reported call-up would give Anderson his next step toward the major league rotation.
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