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Seattle Mariners call up top pitching prospect Kade Anderson for Saturday start

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 1:45 AM

Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Seattle Mariners call up top pitching prospect Kade Anderson for Saturday start

Summary

The Seattle Mariners are set to call up left-hander Kade Anderson to start on Saturday, as reported by ESPN's Jeff Passan. This marks an aggressive move for the team, which is struggling at 60-68 and needs a boost in its performance. Anderson, who was drafted third overall in the 2025 MLB Draft after a standout college career at LSU, will make his major league debut after only 18 minor league starts. The Mariners hope his presence will energize the team as they try to catch up in the standings.

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•Kade Anderson to start for the Mariners on Saturday.
•Mariners currently have a record of 60-68.
•Anderson was drafted third overall in 2025.
•He led LSU to a College World Series title in 2025.
•This will be Anderson's major league debut after 18 minor league starts.

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1:45 AMYahoo Sports — BREAKING: Seattle Mariners Call Up Top Pitching Prospect to Start Saturday

What they're saying

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The Seattle Mariners have been one of the most disappointing teams in baseball this season. At 60-68, 4.5 games out of the AL West and 3.0 out of the AL Wild Card, they need a jolt of energy to finish their season.They just got it. According to Jeff Passan of ESPN, the Mariners are calling up […] The post BREAKING: Seattle Mariners Call Up Top Pitching Prospect to Start Saturday appeared first on HEAVY.
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