Reports: Pirates sign starting pitcher Tyler Anderson

[February 17, 2021]    The Pittsburgh Pirates have reached a one-year deal with starting pitcher Tyler Anderson to help bolster their rotation, multiple outlets reported Tuesday.

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Tyler Anderson (31) throws a pitch against the Seattle Mariners during the first inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports

The deal, pending a physical, is worth $2.5 million, per the reports.

Anderson pitched last season in San Francisco after four seasons in Colorado. The left-hander has made 82 starts over five seasons and is 22-27 with a 4.65 ERA. He pitched a career-high 176 innings in 32 starts for the Rockies in 2018.

He went 4-3 with a 4.37 ERA in 11 starts for the Giants last season.

--Field Level Media

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