Mets Claim Twins Reliever Jack Anderson Off Waivers

Cody Christie Twins Daily Contributor Posted 5 minutes ago Posted 5 minutes ago The Minnesota Twins are losing another piece of organizational pitching depth. The New York Mets have claimed right-handed pitcher Jack Anderson off waivers, according to MLB.com's Anthony DiComo. Anderson had not previously been reported as removed from Minnesota's 40-man roster, but the Twins evidently designated him for assignment and exposed him to waivers in recent days. Anderson's departure comes during one of the busiest stretches of the offseason transaction calendar. Teams are beginning to make difficult decisions about their 40-man rosters, and fringe players are often the first to feel the pressure. November 2nd marks the deadline for the 60-day injured list to go away, forcing teams to find room for players returning to the 40-man roster. The next major date arrives November 17, when organizations must protect eligible prospects from the Rule 5 Draft. Those upcoming decisions leave limited room for players who haven't established themselves as regular contributors at the major league level. For Minnesota, Anderson became expendable as the organization prepares for those roster decisions. A S...