The Atlanta Braves starter is looking strong early on against some of the best hitters in the team's lineup as he works his way back into the starting rotation

While he hoped his postseason track record might sway the Braves to call on him to face the Padres, they weren’t comfortable turning to Anderson to make his return on that stage. They wanted him to be fully recovered and strong before his return. Now, it’s added fuel to his fire this spring.

The Atlanta Braves starting pitcher was once the future of the rotation, and he looks to prove that's still the case

Anderson was a top draft pick for a reason but he does have some questions to answer before fans will believe in him again. He doesn't miss a lot of bats and with a dip in velocity last season, it won't be any easier for him to do so. In 2022, he struggled with walks and allowing hard contact.

Debuting for the Braves out of necessity in 2020, Anderson quickly established himself as one of the top young arms in the game. He posted a 1.95 ERA and averaged 11.4 K/9 in six