It’s easy to forget that Ian Anderson was the third pick of the 2016 draft (or that the Atlanta Braves had such a high draft choice so recently). It’s also understandable if you forgot he was a top-10 prospect in the sport,

Ian Anderson appeared poised to be a cornerstone of the Atlanta Braves starting rotation. He pitched extremely well in a brief stint with the team in 2020 and then excelled during his official rookie season of 2021.

The Atlanta Braves starter is looking strong early on against some of the best hitters in the team's lineup as he works his way back into the starting rotation

Anderson, the former No. 3 overall pick in the draft, is looking to make the Braves rotation out of spring training.

The Braves are entering 2025 without Max Fried, leaving their rotation with major questions. With young arms battling for spots and trade rumors swirling, Atlanta’s pitching depth will be tested early.

The Atlanta Braves' plans for their 2025 rotation are not off to a great start after Ian Anderson's rough spring training debut.

Chris Sale made the start against the Twins Saturday and it seems that the bask spasms that he struggled with at the end of last season are a distant memory. The leftie, who first joined the Braves following a trade from the Boston Red Sox in Dec. 2023, pitched two perfect innings to kick off Spring Training.