ANAHEIM, Calif. -- The Los Angeles Angels have opted for a familiar depth move, re-signing right-handed pitcher Shaun Anderson to a minor league contract as they continue to round out organizational pitching ahead of the 2026 campaign. The agreement was completed shortly before the New Year, according to minor league transaction records, bringing Anderson back into an organization he was in and out of throughout the 2025 season.
Anderson, now 31, spent the majority of last year with Triple-A Salt Lake, where he operated primarily as a starter. He made 24 appearances for the Bees and logged 116 2/3 innings, posting a 6.02 ERA in the hitter-friendly Pacific Coast League.
While the run prevention numbers were not ideal, Anderson provided durability and innings, two traits that remain valuable over the course of a long minor league season. His strikeout rate sat below league average at 16.7 percent, but he limited free passes and generally avoided excessive damage via the long ball.
The Angels turned to Anderson on several occasions at the major league level when they needed an extra arm capable of soaking up innings. He appeared in seven games for Los Angeles across multiple stints, working mostly in long relief. Those outings proved challenging, as Anderson surrendered six home runs in just 11 1/3 innings, allowing 13 total runs during that stretch.
Despite the struggles, Anderson's continued presence in the organization speaks to his reliability as depth. He has appeared in the majors in six of the last seven seasons and has accumulated 163 1/3 big league innings, albeit with a 6.39 career ERA. His experience extends beyond MLB as well.
During the 2023 season, Anderson pitched overseas in the Korea Baseball Organization with the Kia Tigers, adding international experience to his résumé.
At the Triple-A level, Anderson has been a consistent innings-eater across parts of seven seasons, carrying a 4.35 ERA overall. That track record positions him as a steady fallback option rather than a frontline solution.
Heading into 2026, Anderson is expected to return to Salt Lake and slot into the Triple-A rotation, where he can provide insurance in case of injuries or workload concerns at the major league level.
While he is unlikely to factor prominently into the Angels' Opening Day plans, his re-signing ensures the club has a seasoned arm ready if the need arises.
