Ian Anderson: Everything you need to know

Anderson will be sidelined for the entire 2026 season after undergoing surgery Jan. 13 to repair a torn labrum in his right shoulder, Lindsay Crosby of AthlonSports.com reports. Anderson suffered the injury Dec. 24, and he opted for surgery a few weeks later. Currently a free agent, Anderson expects to begin a throwing program by the summer or fall and hopes to sign with a team for the 2027 season. Injuries have sidetracked the career of the 27-year-old Anderson, who posted an 11.57 ERA over seven relief outings for the Angels in 2025.

Anderson cleared waivers Thursday and was sent outright to Triple-A Gwinnett. Anderson was designated for assignment Tuesday -- just two days after being claimed off waivers from the Angels. No other team was interested in bringing in the 26-year-old righty this time around, so he'll stay put at Triple-A Gwinnett. Anderson will be looking to rebound from a poor start in the majors after giving up 12 runs in only 9.1 innings during his time in Los Angeles.

Atlanta designated Anderson for assignment Tuesday. The right-hander was claimed off waivers over the weekend and didn't make an appearance before being dumped from the 40-man roster. Anderson was traded from Atlanta to the Angels just before the start of the regular season and posted an 11.57 ERA and 8:7 K:BB over 9.1 innings before being let go by Anaheim.