Royals release RHP Nick Anderson
Jun 21, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Nick Anderson (63) delivers a pitch to the Texas Rangers during the eighth inning at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Jim Cowsert-USA TODAY Sports The Kansas City Royals released right-hander Nick Anderson on Thursday after he cleared waivers.
The Royals had designated him for assignment on Saturday to clear a spot on the 40-man roster for right-hander Hunter Harvey, whom they obtained in a trade the same day with the Washington Nationals. Anderson declined his outright assignment to Triple-A Omaha.
Anderson, 34, was 3-1 with a 4.04 ERA, 15 walks and 29 strikeouts in 35 2/3 innings over 37 appearances in his first season with Kansas City.
For his career, he is 14-7 with a 3.18 ERA, 47 walks and 202 strikeouts in 158 1/3 innings over 165 relief appearances with the Miami Marlins (2019), Tampa Bay Rays (2019-21), Atlanta Braves (2023) and Royals.
--Field Level Media
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