Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Tyler Anderson

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 18, 2025

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Tyler Anderson made an impact.

Tyler Anderson is an American professional baseball pitcher currently playing for the Los Angeles Angels in MLB. Drafted by the Colorado Rockies in 2011, he made his major league debut in 2016. Throughout his career, he has played for several teams, including the Rockies, Giants, Pirates, Mariners, and Dodgers. Anderson played college baseball at the University of Oregon before turning pro. He is a two-time All-Star, recognized for his skills and contributions on the mound.

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2008: Drafted by the Minnesota Twins

In 2008, Anderson was selected by the Minnesota Twins in the 50th round of the Major League Baseball Draft, but he did not sign.

2011: Signed with the Rockies

In 2011, Anderson signed with the Rockies for a signing bonus of $1.4 million after being drafted in the first round.

2013: Played for Modesto Nuts and Tri-City Dust Devils

In 2013, Tyler Anderson played for the Modesto Nuts and the Tri-City Dust Devils, going 4–3 with a 2.81 ERA in 16 total starts between both teams.

November 20, 2014: Added to Rockies' 40-man roster

On November 20, 2014, Anderson was added to the Rockies' 40-man roster.

June 11, 2016: Called up to the Rockies

On June 11, 2016, Anderson was called up to the Rockies after Jake McGee was placed on the disabled list.

2016: Promoted to Albuquerque Isotopes

In 2016, Tyler Anderson began the season with the Hartford Yard Goats and was promoted to the Albuquerque Isotopes in late May.

2016: MLB debut

In 2016, Tyler Anderson made his MLB debut.

2017: First full season in the major leagues

In 2017, Tyler Anderson's first full season in the major leagues, he went 6–6 with a 4.81 ERA in 17 games. He missed the last three months of the season due to left knee inflammation that required arthroscopic surgery.

2018: Pitched 176 innings for the Rockies

In 2018, Anderson pitched 176 innings with a 4.55 ERA in 32 starts for the Rockies and led the major leagues in home runs allowed with 30.

October 30, 2019: Claimed off waivers by the San Francisco Giants

On October 30, 2019, Anderson was claimed off waivers by the San Francisco Giants.

August 22, 2020: Threw first complete game

On August 22, 2020, Tyler Anderson threw the first complete game of his career in a 5–1 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks.

February 17, 2021: Signed with Pittsburgh Pirates

On February 17, 2021, Anderson signed a one-year contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates for $2.5 million.

July 27, 2021: Trade to Phillies falls through

On July 27, 2021, a trade that would have sent Tyler Anderson to the Philadelphia Phillies fell through due to concerns about a player's medical evaluation.