The Rangers needed to clear space on the active roster for Kumar Rocker, so they’ll move on from Anderson, who they just signed to a minor league contract at the beginning of August. The veteran will potentially land back with the Rangers if he clears waivers.

The deal, which was originally reported earlier this week, is now official. Anderson heads to the defending World Series champions as emergency pitching depth after posting a pedestrian 4.85 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 35/19 K/BB ratio across 52 innings (27 appearances, one start) earlier this year for the Red Sox, mostly in mop-up duty.

Anderson was just let go by Boston after posting a 4.85 ERA and a 35/19 K/BB in 52 innings.

Anderson was designated for assignment on Sunday but cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A. However, the veteran declined that assignment and is expected to hit free agency where he hopes to latch on with another organization. He made 27 appearances for Boston with a 4.85 ERA over 52 innings with a 35/19 K/BB.