Kade Anderson promoted by Mariners to start against Cubs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 2:04 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026

The Seattle Mariners are set to promote pitching prospect Kade Anderson for a start against the Chicago Cubs on Saturday. Anderson, the third overall pick in last year's MLB Draft, has been dominating in Double-A with a 10-1 record, a 1.06 ERA, and 135 strikeouts in 93 1/3 innings. The Mariners are three games out of the final Wild Card spot in the American League and are looking for Anderson to contribute in their playoff push. His performance against one of the league's best teams will be closely watched as he makes his MLB debut.
- •Anderson is MLB's top pitching prospect, ranked No. 1 by MLB Pipeline.
- •He has a strong minor league season with a 1.06 ERA and 135 strikeouts.
- •The Mariners are in a playoff race, three games from the Wild Card spot.
- •Anderson's first MLB start will be against the Chicago Cubs.
- 2:04 PMYahoo Sports — Mariners Calling Up MLB's Top Pitching Prospect To Face Cubs
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