Mariners call up Kade Anderson as fantasy baseball options expand
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 2:20 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
The Mariners have announced that Kade Anderson will make his MLB debut on Saturday against the Cubs. Anderson, regarded as a top pitching prospect, posted a 1.06 ERA and 13.0 K/9 rate in Double-A this season. Additionally, other available players include Joe Musgrove, nearing his return, and Ben Joyce, who has excelled as a closer since returning from injury. With a plethora of promising options on the waiver wire, fantasy managers are encouraged to bolster their rosters ahead of the weekend.
- •Kade Anderson to debut as a starter for the Mariners against the Cubs.
- •Anderson has a 1.06 ERA and 0.64 WHIP in the minors this season.
- •Joe Musgrove is nearing his return from Tommy John surgery.
- •Ben Joyce has emerged as a strong closer for the Angels.
- •Fantasy managers have multiple waiver wire options to consider.
- 2:20 PMYahoo Sports — Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Don't wait to add top prospect Kade Anderson
"The best pitching prospect since Paul Skenes has entered the fantasy baseball world.
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