Ian Anderson, the winning pitcher in Game 3 of the 2021 World Series, rejoined the Atlanta Braves on Monday, a day after he was claimed off waivers from the Los Angeles Angels.
Atlanta also signed veteran outfielder Eddie Rosario, optioned outfielder Jarred Kelenic to Triple-A Gwinnett and designated right-hander Zach Thompson for assignment.
A 26-year-old right-hander, Anderson went 0-1 with an 11.57 ERA in seven appearances this season for the Angels, who acquired him in a trade with Atlanta in March. The appearances were his first in the majors since 2022; he had Tommy John surgery the following year.
The Braves gave Anderson an opportunity in spring training to earn a spot in their starting rotation but traded him to the Angels after he walked 20 batters in 20 innings.
He is expected to work out of the bullpen for Atlanta, which begins a three-game series at Colorado on Monday night.
