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The New York Mets claimed pitcher Jack Anderson off waivers from the Minnesota Twins on Monday, Nov. 2 according to Anthony Dicomo of MLB.com .
The 26-year-old right-hander split his rookie season between the Boston Red Sox and Twins, who claimed him off waivers on July 11. Anderson put together solid numbers in seven MLB relief appearances, going 1-0 with a save, a 2.19 ERA and 1.05 WHIP in 12 1/3 innings.
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Now he'll head to his third organization in less than six months.
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Anderson solid in short MLB stint
Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Jack Anderson (30) throws to the Kansas City Royals in the ninth inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images via Reuters Connect (Reuters)
Originally selected by the Red Sox in the 2024 minor-league Rule 5 draft, Anderson split the 2025 season between Double-A Portland and Triple-A Worcester, going 2-8 with a 4.57 ERA in a hybrid starter/reliever role.
In 2026, Anderson started the regular season at Triple-A, but was promoted to the big leagues after only two games. In three long-relief appearances with Boston, Anderson allowed only three runs across eight innings (3.38 ERA) and struck out six before he was optioned to Worcester.
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Back in Triple-A, Anderson put together a 5.03 ERA across his next 14 games before being placed on waivers.
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With the Twins, Anderson made 12 of his 16 appearances at the Triple-A level, where he fashioned a 5.09 ERA in 12 games (five starts) for Triple-A St. Paul. He made four relief appearances for the big club, earning the win and save while giving up no runs over 4 1/3 innings.
A native of Tampa, Anderson also pitched in the 2026 World Baseball Classic for the Great Britain team. He allowed one run in three innings in his lone WBC appearance.
The Detroit Tigers drafted Anderson out of Florida State in the 16th round of the 2021 MLB Draft. He pitched parts of four seasons in the Tigers organization.
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