Mariners call up left-hander Kade Anderson to start Saturday
12 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 9:33 PM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
The Seattle Mariners have decided to call up Kade Anderson, their top pitching prospect, to make a start on Saturday. The announcement comes as the team seeks to bolster their rotation with fresh talent. Anderson is noted for his potential impact on the mound, emphasizing the Mariners' commitment to integrating promising players into their roster during the current season.
- •Kade Anderson is regarded as the top pitching prospect in baseball.
- •Anderson will start for the Mariners on Saturday.
- •The Mariners aim to strengthen their rotation.
- •The decision highlights Seattle's focus on youth and development.
- 9:33 PMYahoo Sports — Mariners Cut 6-Year MLB Pitcher to Make Room for Kade Anderson
- 5:55 PMMLB Trade Rumors — Mariners Designate Jhonathan Diaz, Select Kade Anderson - MLB Trade Rumors
- 11:52 PMESPN — M's 'excited' for prized lefty Kade Anderson's debut Saturday vs. Cubs - ESPN
- 4:33 PMYahoo Sports — Mariners calling up prized lefty Kade Anderson, will start Saturday against Cubs, AP source says
- 11:50 PMESPN — Sources: M's to call up top prospect Anderson
- 11:41 PMYahoo Sports — Struggling Seattle Mariners calling up top prospect Kade Anderson: What it means
- 11:31 PMYahoo Sports — Kade Anderson called up by Mariners
- 11:09 PMCBS MLB — Mariners reportedly calling up top pitching prospect Kade Anderson with postseason hopes fading
"Seattle Mariners left-hander Kade Anderson will be promoted from Double-A Arkansas to the major leagues to start Saturday’s game against the Chicago Cubs, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on Friday. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the transaction was not official and the corresponding move to clear a roster spot for Anderson was not yet known. The Mariners selected Anderson with the third pick in the 2025 MLB draft out of LSU.
"The Seattle Mariners have officially promoted top pitching prospect Kade Anderson. The club announced in a press release that it has selected Anderson’s contract from Double-A Arkansas. Left-hander Jhonathan Diaz has been designated for assignment as the corresponding move.Diaz’s DFA covers both the active and 40-man roster moves for Anderson’s looming promotion. Seattle has five […] The post Mariners Cut 6-Year MLB Pitcher to Make Room for Kade Anderson appeared first on HEAVY.
"The Seattle Mariners are calling up top pitching prospect Kade Anderson, who is expected to make his major league debut against the Chicago Cubs this Saturday.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 9:33 PMMariners Cut 6-Year MLB Pitcher to Make Room for Kade Anderson
The Seattle Mariners have officially promoted top pitching prospect Kade Anderson. The club announced in a press release that it has selected Anderson’s contract from Double-A Arkansas. Left-hander Jhonathan Diaz has been designated for assignment as the corresponding move.Diaz’s DFA covers both the active and 40-man roster moves for Anderson’s looming promotion. Seattle has five […] The post Mariners Cut 6-Year MLB Pitcher to Make Room for Kade Anderson appeared first on HEAVY.
- MLB Trade RumorsAug 22, 2026, 5:55 PMMariners Designate Jhonathan Diaz, Select Kade Anderson - MLB Trade Rumors
Seattle DFA's the southpaw to make room for the star pitching prospect. MLB Trade Rumors has more on Diaz's status and Anderson's debut.
- ESPNAug 21, 2026, 11:52 PMM's 'excited' for prized lefty Kade Anderson's debut Saturday vs. Cubs - ESPN
Seattle Mariners prized left-hander Kade Anderson will make his major league debut Saturday to start against the Chicago Cubs, manager Dan Wilson said Friday.
- Yahoo SportsAug 21, 2026, 4:33 PMMariners calling up prized lefty Kade Anderson, will start Saturday against Cubs, AP source says
Seattle Mariners left-hander Kade Anderson will be promoted from Double-A Arkansas to the major leagues to start Saturday’s game against the Chicago Cubs, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on Friday. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the transaction was not official and the corresponding move to clear a roster spot for Anderson was not yet known. The Mariners selected Anderson with the third pick in the 2025 MLB draft out of LSU.
- ESPNAug 20, 2026, 11:50 PMSources: M's to call up top prospect Anderson
The Mariners plan to call up left-hander Kade Anderson, the top pitching prospect in baseball, to start Saturday, sources told ESPN.
- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 11:41 PMStruggling Seattle Mariners calling up top prospect Kade Anderson: What it means
The Seattle Mariners are calling up pitcher Kade Anderson, one of the top prospects in all of baseball.
- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 11:31 PMKade Anderson called up by Mariners
Former Tiger to make MLB debut on Saturday
- CBS MLBAug 20, 2026, 11:09 PMMariners reportedly calling up top pitching prospect Kade Anderson with postseason hopes fading
Anderson, a 22-year-old lefty, pitched to a 1.06 ERA in the minors this season
- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 10:59 PMSeattle Mariners calling up Kade Anderson from Arkansas Travelers
The Seattle Mariners are calling up top pitching prospect Kade Anderson, who is expected to make his major league debut against the Chicago Cubs this Saturday.
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