Nick Anderson
RP FA
Mon 12/9/24 12:24 PM

Anderson will hold a showcase for teams Jan. 23, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.
EDGE Analysis
Anderson has been working with the Baseball Performance Center in New Jersey on cleaning up his delivery in hopes to returning to the form which saw him post a 2.77 ERA and 136:21 K:BB over 81.1 innings from 2019-20. The 34-year-old has dealt with injuries and uneven performance since then, most recently collecting a 4.04 ERA and 29:15 K:BB across 35.2 frames with the Royals in 2024.

Nick Anderson
RP FA
Tue 8/27/24 11:17 PM

Anderson signed a contract with the Orioles on Tuesday, Darren Wolfson of Channel 5 Saint Paul reports.
EDGE Analysis
Anderson opted out of his minor-league contract with the Dodgers on Tuesday after allowing one earned run in 4.1 innings across three appearances. He didn't have to wait very long to find another opportunity, though it's unclear if he'll report straight to Baltimore or remain in Triple-A upon joining his new organization.

Nick Anderson
RP FA
Sat 7/20/24 11:20 PM

Anderson signed a minor-league contract with the Dodgers on Saturday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
The Royals designated Anderson for assignment July 13, and the reliever elected for free agency after clearing waivers. The 33-year-old logged a 4.04 ERA in 35.2 innings out of the bullpen for Kansas City and should eventually see big-league action with the Dodgers.

Nick Anderson
RP FA
Thu 7/18/24 4:30 PM

The Royals released Anderson on Thursday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Anderson cleared waivers after being removed from the Royals' 40-man roster, and he declined an outright assignment to Triple-A Omaha. The veteran reliever holds a 4.04 ERA and 29:15 K:BB over 35.2 innings this season at the major-league level.

Nick Anderson
RP FA
Sat 7/13/24 8:05 PM

The Royals designated Anderson for assignment Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
Anderson has been moved off the 26-man and 40-man rosters to free up space for Hunter Harvey, who the Royals acquired via trade Saturday from the Nationals. Anderson logged a 4.15 ERA across 34.2 innings with Kansas City this season, racking up three wins, a save and two holds. The 33-year-old could attract interest on waivers.

Nick Anderson
RP FA
Sat 6/8/24 2:19 AM

Anderson (3-1) struck out two in a perfect inning to earn the win over the Mariners on Friday.
EDGE Analysis
It didn't look like any Royals pitcher would be in line for the win after the Mariners put up seven runs in the first inning, but Anderson was the beneficiary of a late rally that ended in a walk-off. He's had mixed results since the start of May, allowing seven runs (six earned) with a 12:6 K:BB over his last 12.1 innings. For the year, Anderson has a 3.86 ERA despite a 1.63 WHIP and 17:12 K:BB across 23.1 innings while adding a save and two holds. The right-hander's numbers are far from elite, but he's done a moderate job at preventing runs for a bullpen that is 21st in the majors with a 4.21 ERA this year.

Nick Anderson
RP FA
Sat 5/25/24 8:30 PM

Anderson walked one and struck out one in a scoreless and hitless inning to earn the save in Saturday's 7-4 extra-innings win over the Rays.
EDGE Analysis
Regular closer James McArthur worked the ninth and 10th innings, leaving the save chance to Anderson once the Royals pulled ahead in the 11th. Anderson got the job done with his third straight scoreless outing, though he has allowed four runs with a 4:6 K:BB over his last 5.1 innings. The right-hander has an acceptable 3.93 ERA for the year, but his 1.75 WHIP and 12:12 K:BB through 18.1 innings aren't great. Anderson has added a 2-1 record and two holds while seeing little high-leverage work, a situation that's unlikely to improve for him now that Carlos Hernandez is back from a shoulder injury.

Nick Anderson
RP FA
Tue 5/7/24 12:51 AM

Anderson (2-1) pitched a perfect inning and struck out two batters to earn the win Monday over the Brewers.
EDGE Analysis
Anderson kept the deficit to two runs in the top of the seventh inning, and the Royals rallied ahead in their half of the frame. The right-hander allowed multiple runs in two of his first five outings of the season, but he's since posted nine consecutive scoreless innings. He's at a 2.77 ERA, 1.46 WHIP and 8:6 K:BB through 13 innings overall, though that hasn't translated to many high-leverage looks for Anderson, who has added just one hold and no saves.

Nick Anderson
RP FA
Thu 4/18/24 1:24 PM

Anderson (1-1) allowed a hit and struck out one without walking a batter over a scoreless inning, earning the win in Game 1 of Wednesday's doubleheader versus the White Sox.
EDGE Analysis
Anderson pitched the seventh inning and became the pitcher of record when Salvador Perez put the Royals ahead with a two-run home run in the eighth. It's been feast or famine for Anderson so far -- he has five scoreless outings and two games where he's given up two runs. He's sporting a 3:4 K:BB and a 2.00 WHIP over six innings, so it wouldn't be surprising to see him continue working as a middle reliever most of the time.

Nick Anderson
RP FA
Tue 4/2/24 1:28 PM

Anderson (0-1) allowed two runs on two hits without walking or striking out a batter over one-third of an inning to take the loss Monday versus the Orioles.
EDGE Analysis
Andreson was tasked with the ninth inning in a 4-4 game, but he ended up giving up a walk-off two-run home run to Jordan Westburg. None of the Royals' top relievers have looked all that steady early in the season, so this misstep is unlikely to cost Anderson too much in what remains a fluid bullpen situation. He pitched a clean inning versus the Twins on Opening Day and should continue to see mid-to-high-leverage assignments.