Anderson (foot) was released by the Pirates on Tuesday, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

Anderson made a single five-inning relief appearance for the Pirates in 2021, giving up two runs on five hits while striking out just a single batter. He now owns a career 5.82 ERA in 38.2 innings at the highest level, which probably leaves him searching for a minor-league deal this winter. He ended his season on the injured list but was merely dealing with a bruised foot, which is unlikely to be a concern by next spring.

Anderson was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right foot contusion Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Anderson's contract was selected Thursday, and he made his season debut as a long reliever against the Cubs. He allowed two runs on five hits and no walks while striking out one in five innings, but he'll be sidelined for the remainder of the season due to his injury.

Anderson had his contract selected by the Pirates on Thursday, Alex Stumpf of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 28-year-old hasn't pitched in the majors yet this season. The reliever had a 6.04 ERA over five innings with the Athletics in 2019, his last season in the majors. Roansy Contreras was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis on Thursday to make room on the roster.

Anderson signed a minor-league contract with the Pirates on Monday, Jake Crouse of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Oakland's Triple-A Las Vegas released Anderson June 17 after he posted a 3.60 ERA in 15 innings this season. Now the righty, who has a career 6.15 ERA in 33.2 big-league innings between 2018 and 2019, joins the Pirates' minor-league system.

Anderson was reassigned to minor-league camp Thursday, Evan Webeck of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Athletics cut six total arms from camp Thursday afternoon. Anderson struggled as a starter in Oakland last season, recording a 6.04 ERA and 1.66 WHIP across five starts. The 26-year-old will have an opportunity to continue to develop during the remainder of spring and likely will begin his 2020 campaign with Triple-A Las Vegas.

The Athletics designated Anderson for assignment Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Oakland bumped Anderson off its 40-man roster to clear a spot for starting pitcher Sean Manaea (shoulder), who was reinstated from the 60-day injured list. Anderson previously made five starts with Oakland earlier this season, posting a 6.04 ERA and 1.66 WHIP in 22.1 innings before being demoted to Triple-A Las Vegas in late July.

The Athletics optioned Anderson to Triple-A Las Vegas on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

His demotion will clear a spot on the active roster for Brett Anderson (finger), who is expected to be reinstated from the paternity list ahead of his scheduled start Thursday against the Rangers. Tanner Anderson was only up with the big club for Wednesday's 4-2 loss to the Astros and went unused out of the bullpen.

Anderson was recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Anderson made five starts for Oakland in the first half, stumbling to a 6.04 ERA. He appears to be up as a reliever this time around unless Brett Anderson's fingernail issue renders him unable to start Thursday against Texas. Nick Martini was optioned in a corresponding move.

Anderson was optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas on Friday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Anderson heads back to the minors as he won't be needed again before the All-Star break or in the first few games after play resumes. He could still be back in the big leagues soon after the break, though his 6.04 ERA in 22.1 innings of work makes that far from a lock. Paul Blackburn was recalled in a corresponding move.

Anderson allowed two runs (one earned ) on nine hits and two walks while striking out three across 4.2 innings Thursday against the Twins. He did not factor into the decision.

EDGE Analysis

Anderson consistently worked out of danger, allowing at least three baserunners in three of his five frames. Though he ultimately prevented runs well enough to aid the Athletics to a win, he's had difficulty working deep into games of late. Over his last three starts, he's worked a combined 11.1 innings, allowing 11 earned runs while whiffing nine. He'll head into the All-Star break with a 6.04 ERA and 1.66 WHIP across 22.1 innings.