The second trip through the minors is nothing like the first for Atlanta Braves’ right-hander Ian Anderson.
The 2016 first-round pick made his second rehab start for the Low-A Augusta GreenJackets Saturday as he recovers from Ulnar Collateral Ligament (UCL) surgery.
While the famous Tommy John procedure has become commonplace in the baseball ecosystem, it’s a first for the 26-year-old Anderson. He missed basically the entire 2023 season, so just getting back on the mound had to feel like a huge win.
“It’s definitely a tough process. It’s one of those things everyone that’s been through it can tell you what they felt, but you’re probably not going to feel the same things,” he said.