Drew Anderson

Anderson turns 32 in March and owns a career 6.50 ERA and 1.58 WHIP in 44.1 MLB innings. The last of those innings came in 2021, and a previous attempt to return to the majors fell through when he failed to win a job out of camp for the Tigers in 2024 following two decent years in Japan. This time around, he's back with the Tigers but will have much more job security after signing a one-year, $7 million deal. That comes after he broke out across two seasons for the KBO's SSG Landers, including a 2.25 ERA and 1.00 WHIP in 2025. He overpowered KBO hitters with a 35.3 K% but also posted a 7.3 BB%, much better than his 10.7 BB% from his first year in Korea. He won't strike out nearly that many batters at the MLB level, but his added velocity should lead to a K% much better than the 14.7% mark he managed in his previous MLB stint. There could be enough here for Anderson to be a fourth or fifth starter, but the lack of a long-term commitment means the Tigers can easily move him to the bullpen if it's not working. Read Past Outlooks