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Mariners Call Up Kade Anderson to Start vs Cubs

8/21/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The Seattle Mariners are calling up pitcher Kade Anderson to start Saturday against the Chicago Cubs.
Anderson posted a 10-1 record with a 1.06 ERA and 0.64 WHIP in Double-A Arkansas.
He struck out 135 batters while walking only 13 across 93.1 innings.
The Mariners hope his promotion will improve a rotation that currently posts a 3.89 ERA.

History

Historical Context

Seattle’s 1995 mid-season surge began when rookie Mike Hampton was called up from Triple-A Tacoma, posting 71 strikeouts in 71.2 innings and helping the Mariners clinch a 9-1 tiebreaker win that secured their first playoff berth. The club now repeats that pattern, promoting Double-A arm Kade Anderson—who posted a 1.06 ERA and 0.64 WHIP—to bolster a rotation seeking a similar turnaround.

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Story summary

The Seattle Mariners are calling up pitcher Kade Anderson to start Saturday against the Chicago Cubs.
Anderson posted a 10-1 record with a 1.06 ERA and 0.64 WHIP in Double-A Arkansas.
He struck out 135 batters while walking only 13 across 93.1 innings.
The Mariners hope his promotion will improve a rotation that currently posts a 3.89 ERA.

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