Tigers' Drew Anderson excels as multi-inning reliever against White Sox
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 2:30 PM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
Drew Anderson played a crucial role in the Tigers' 4-3 lead against the White Sox, achieving four outs and striking out Miguel Vargas during a high-leverage seventh inning. Manager AJ Hinch has been creatively utilizing Anderson, allowing him more than one inning of work, reflecting his growth as a versatile reliever. Anderson's fastball and curveball are proving to be effective, with significant strikeout rates reported. The Tigers continue their series against the Yankees next week.
- •Anderson secured four outs and struck out Vargas in the seventh inning.
- •He has transitioned into a high-leverage role in the bullpen.
- •Anderson displayed power with fastballs clocked at 97.5 mph.
- •The Tigers lead the series against the White Sox 4-3 as of Friday night.
- •Next, the Tigers face the Yankees in a three-game series starting Monday.
- 2:30 PMYahoo Sports — Tigers' Drew Anderson carving niche as multi-inning leverage reliever
"Anderson has pitched his way into a unique, high-leverage role in the Tigers’ bullpen.
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