Anderson gave up two hits and a walk over three scoreless innings while striking out four in Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Red Sox.

EDGE Analysis

Making his first outing of the spring, Anderson had little trouble against a Boston lineup mostly made up of utility players and fringe major-leaguers. The 23-year-old right-hander is coming off a solid first full season in the Atlanta rotation, but his 23.2 percent strikeout rate was a step backwards from the 29.7 percent rate he posted over six starts in 2020, not to mention his minor-league numbers. If Anderson can regain some dominance while taking on a bigger workload, he could emerge as a bona fide ace.

Anderson picked up the win in Game 3 of the World Series against the Astros on Friday, tossing five hitless, scoreless innings while walking three and striking out four.

EDGE Analysis

In a very 2021 move, Anderson was pulled without having allowed a hit after throwing just 76 pitches. He didn't have great control, as just 39 of those pitches (51.3 percent) were strikes, and he'd already hit a batter in addition to his trio of walks, so manager Brian Snitker evidently didn't trust him to maintain that level of performance with the top of the Astros' order due up for the third time. The Atlanta bullpen finished the job with four scoreless innings, so the move looks like the correct one.

Anderson allowed one run on three hits and a walk while striking out four batters across four innings of work in Game 6 of the NLCS against the Dodgers on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Anderson allowed just a single baserunner through his first three innings of work but allowed the Dodgers to tie the score at one on a Cody Bellinger single in the top of the fourth. While Atlanta scored three times in the bottom of the frame while Anderson was still the pitcher of record, he was ineligible for a win, as he failed to finish five frames. He now owns a 2.25 ERA and a 1.08 WHIP across three postseason starts.

Anderson will start Game 2 of the NLCS against the Dodgers on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Anderson will be fully rested for Sunday's start after he allowed three hits and no walks while striking out six in five scoreless innings during Game 3 of the NLDS against the Brewers on Monday. Since the right-hander will start the second game of the NLCS, Charlie Morton will be able to get extra rest ahead of his next outing.

Anderson (1-0) allowed three hits and struck out six over five scoreless innings, picking up the win in Game 3 of the NLDS against Milwaukee on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Anderson had his changeup working early, blanking a scuffling Milwaukee offense through five frames. Much like the Brewers did in the top half of the fifth inning, Atlanta removed Anderson in favor of a pinch hitter, only this time it paid off, as Joc Pederson smashed a three-run bomb over the wall in right field. It would seem unlikely that Anderson pitches again in the NLDS, but he would be a strong candidate to earn a start in the NLCS, should his team advance.

Anderson (9-5) earned the win Thursday against Philadelphia after tossing six innings of two-run ball, allowing three hits and three walks while fanning two.

EDGE Analysis

Anderson had more walks than strikeouts for the fourth time over his last seven appearances, but he still got the job done and tossed a second straight quality start. While he's been a bit inconsistent of late, Anderson has given up two or fewer runs in three of his last four starts and has also avoided defeat in each of his last six appearances, going 4-0 with a 3.62 ERA across 32.1 innings in that stretch.

Anderson (8-5) allowed one run on two hits and a walk while striking out eight over seven innings in a win over the Diamondbacks on Wednesday night.

EDGE Analysis

The Diamondbacks got to Anderson in the first inning with a two-out double to get them on the scoreboard but had trouble getting anything going afterward. Anderson allowed just one more baserunner while pitching six scoreless innings. Wednesday was his first time going more than six innings since July 1 and his first time allowing under two walks since June 26. He also generated 15 whiffs and has 24 strikeouts over his last 17.2 innings pitched. For the year, Anderson owns a 3.60 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 122:50 K:BB over 122.1 innings. He's lined up for a big divisional showdown against the Phillies next week.

Anderson gave up four earned runs over 5.2 innings and did not factor into the decision Friday against the Giants. He allowed five hits, struck out seven and walked two in the contest.

EDGE Analysis

Anderson didn't have his best stuff Friday and he also had issues with the long ball, serving up a season-worst three homers. However, both starters struggled and this allowed the right-hander to escape with a no-decision. Anderson has made four starts since Aug. 29 and owns a 4.66 ERA and a 16:10 K:BB across 19.1 innings over that span.

Anderson will start Friday's game against the Giants, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Anderson was slated to pitch Thursday against the Rockies before the game was postponed, but he'll start at PNC Park on Friday. Charlie Morton will also be pushed back a day to start Saturday's matchup.

Anderson won't start Thursday's game against the Rockies as scheduled, as the game has been postponed.

EDGE Analysis

Inclement weather and unplayable field conditions caused the game to be called off. The two teams aren't scheduled to play each other again this season, but the game is still expected to be played on a later date. It's unclear whether or not Anderson will simply be pushed back by a day, as Atlanta may not want to push back Charlie Morton, who's scheduled to start Friday against San Francisco. Anderson should pitch again within the next few days, however.