Phillies: 24 Departed Players from 2019 Major League Roster
By Matt Rappa
RHP Drew Anderson (White Sox, Non-Roster Invitee)
- Philadelphia Phillies (2017-19)
- Chicago White Sox (2020 – Present)
Drew Anderson, 25, was once considered the team’s top pitching prospect by some of the organization’s scouts. Yet, his first two appearances in the major leagues in 2017 was anything but a top-prospect-level performance, as he allowed seven runs (six earned) on six hits, one walk, and two strikeouts spanning 2 1/3 innings, en route to a 23.14 ERA and 3.000 WHIP.
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Anderson would make just seven more appearances over the next two seasons, slightly improving his career ERA and WHIP totals to 7.71 and 1.810, respectively, through nine appearances (including one start) and 21 innings.
The Phillies parted ways with the Reno, Nevada, native on September 4, 2019, when he cleared release waivers and entered free agency. Earlier in the year, he was ruled out indefinitely with a right flexor strain, not helping his cause to a comeback in red pinstripes. Anderson had Tommy John surgery in 2015.
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In January, the Chicago White Sox signed Anderson to a minor-league contract with an invitation to spring training. Expect him to play most of the 2020 season at Triple-A Charlotte, barring a strong spring showing.