In a surprise midseason move, veteran left-hander Tyler Anderson is officially on his way out of Anaheim. The Los Angeles Angels have agreed to trade the 35-year-old southpaw to the New York Yankees, with the transaction set to be finalized on June 15, according to team sources.
Anderson, who signed a three-year, $39 million deal with the Angels before the 2023 season, has served as a reliable presence in the rotation. This year, he’s quietly turned in another solid campaign — posting a 3.39 ERA across 11 starts while consistently pitching deep into games.
But with the Angels once again falling short of expectations and sitting below .500, the team opted to move Anderson before he becomes a free agent at season’s end. “Tyler has been a professional and a leader in our clubhouse,” said Angels GM Perry Minasian. “This deal gives him a chance to pitch meaningful innings in October, and allows us to evaluate our younger pitchers moving forward.”
The Yankees, currently in first place in the AL East with a 35–22 record, are in desperate need of rotation stability following injuries to Gerrit Cole and Luis Gil. Anderson’s ability to log innings without drama, combined with his postseason experience, made him a natural fit for a club with championship aspirations.
“Adding a durable lefty like Anderson is a huge boost,” said Yankees manager Aaron Boone. “He’s the kind of pitcher who can give us quality starts and anchor the rotation as we push toward the postseason.”
While the final details of the deal have not been disclosed, early reports indicate that the Angels will receive at least one pitching prospect in return — though nothing from the top tier of the Yankees’ farm system.
Anderson now departs Los Angeles with gratitude from the Angels organization, but eyes set on a new mission in New York: helping the Bronx Bombers contend for their 28th World Series title.
