Seattle – The Seattle Mariners announced that left‑handed pitcher Kade Anderson will be promoted from Double‑A Arkansas to the major‑league roster for Saturday’s matchup against the Chicago Cubs. The move, confirmed by a source familiar with the transaction, comes as the club seeks to solidify its starting rotation.
Anderson’s minor‑league performance
Anderson, 22, has been one of the organization’s most promising arms. In 18 starts for Double‑A Arkansas he posted a 10‑1 record with a 1.06 ERA, striking out 135 batters while issuing just 13 walks over 93 ⅓ innings. The Mariners selected him with the third overall pick in the 2025 MLB draft out of LSU.
First from his draft class
When he takes the mound on Saturday, Anderson will become the first player from the 2025 draft class to make his major‑league debut. Mariners president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto said the club intends to use Anderson as a starter, not a reliever, emphasizing his status as the “best starting pitcher in the minor leagues.”
Rotation context
The promotion follows the recent trade of right‑hander Luis Castillo to the Chicago White Sox, leaving Seattle with a rotation that includes Logan Gilbert, Bryan Woo, Emerson Hancock, George Kirby and Bryce Miller. Woo was originally slated to start Saturday but exited his last outing after 75 pitches due to shoulder soreness, though he remains on the roster.
Team standing
The Mariners sit at 60‑68 after a 7‑4 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers, a team that recently tied a modern‑era record with a 22‑0 shutout against Seattle. Seattle is 5‑9 in its last 14 games and trails the Houston Astros by four games in the AL West. The Cubs, meanwhile, hold a 74‑54 record and sit atop the National League’s top Wild Card spot.
Looking ahead
Anderson is expected to arrive in Seattle on Friday, joining a club eager for reinforcement as it pushes for a playoff berth. The decision to start him reflects the Mariners’ confidence in his ability to contribute immediately at the major‑league level.
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