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'{{short description|American baseball player (born 1993)}} {{Use mdy dates|date=May 2024}} {{Infobox MLB player | name = Anthony Banda | image = File:Banda in an interview in 2024.png | caption = Banda in an interview in 2024 | team = Los Angeles Dodgers | number = 43 | position = [[Pitcher]] | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1993|8|10}} | birth_place = [[Corpus Christi, Texas]], U.S. | bats = Left | throws = Left |debutleague = MLB |debutdate = July 22 |debutyear = 2017 |debutteam = Arizona Diamondbacks |statleague = MLB |statyear = 2024 |stat1label = [[Win–loss record (pitching)|Win–loss record]] |stat1value = 10–8 |stat2label = [[Earned run average]] |stat2value = 4.92 |stat3label = [[Strikeout]]s |stat3value = 159 | teams= * [[Arizona Diamondbacks]] ({{mlby|2017}}) * [[Tampa Bay Rays]] ({{mlby|2018}}–{{mlby|2020}}) * [[New York Mets]] ({{mlby|2021}}) * [[Pittsburgh Pirates]] ({{mlby|2021}}–{{mlby|2022}}) * [[Toronto Blue Jays]] ({{mlby|2022}}) * [[New York Yankees]] ({{mlby|2022}}) * [[Washington Nationals]] ({{mlby|2023}}) * [[Los Angeles Dodgers]] ({{mlby|2024}}–present) }} '''Frank Anthony Banda''' (born August 10, 1993) is an American [[professional baseball]] [[pitcher]] for the [[Los Angeles Dodgers]] of [[Major League Baseball]] (MLB). He played college baseball for [[San Jacinto College]]. The [[Milwaukee Brewers]] selected Banda in the tenth round of the [[2012 Major League Baseball draft|2012 MLB draft]]. He made his MLB debut with the [[Arizona Diamondbacks]] in 2017 and has also played for the [[Tampa Bay Rays]], [[New York Mets]], [[Pittsburgh Pirates]], [[Toronto Blue Jays]], [[New York Yankees]] and [[Washington Nationals]]. ==Amateur career== Banda attended [[Sinton High School]] in [[Sinton, Texas]], where he played for the school's baseball team.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.caller.com/story/sports/local/baseball/2017/07/21/sinton-grad-banda-make-mlb-debut/501414001/ |title=Sinton grad Banda to make MLB debut |publisher=Caller.com |date=May 16, 2017 |access-date=July 22, 2017}}</ref> The [[Arizona Diamondbacks]] selected Banda in the 33rd round of the [[2011 Major League Baseball draft]].<ref name=minors>{{cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=banda-000ant|title=Anthony Banda Minor League Statistics|work=Baseball Reference|accessdate=May 19, 2024}}</ref> He did not sign and attended [[San Jacinto College]], where he had a 7–1 [[Win–loss record (pitching)|record]] with a 2.01 [[earned run average]] (ERA) and 73 [[strikeout]]s, earning [[National Junior College Athletic Association]] third-team all-American honors.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.chron.com/neighborhood/pasadena/news/article/Banda-named-to-NJCAA-All-America-team-9411421.php|title=Banda named to NJCAA All-America team|work=Padadena Citizen|date=June 13, 2012|accessdate=May 19, 2024}}</ref> ==Professional career== ===Milwaukee Brewers=== The [[Milwaukee Brewers]] selected Banda in the tenth round of the [[2012 Major League Baseball draft]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.brewcrewball.com/2012/6/6/3067118/so-the-brewers-drafted-a-bunch-of-players|title=So the Brewers Drafted a Bunch of Players|work=SB Nation|author=NoahCJ|date=June 6, 2012|accessdate=May 19, 2024}}</ref> He signed and made his professional debut that year with the [[Arizona League Brewers]] where he was 2–3 with a 5.83 ERA in {{fraction|41|2|3}} [[innings pitched]].<ref name=minors/> In 2013, he played for the [[Helena Brewers]] where he pitched to a 3–4 record and 4.45 ERA in 14 [[Starting pitcher|starts]].<ref name=minors/> Banda began 2014 with the [[Wisconsin Timber Rattlers]],<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.postcrescent.com/story/sports/baseball/minors/2014/07/30/banda-changing-timber-rattlers/13349737/ | title=Banda changing it up for Timber Rattlers }}</ref> making 20 appearances (14 starts) with a 6–6 record and 3.66 ERA.<ref name=minors/> ===Arizona Diamondbacks=== On July 31, 2014, the Brewers traded Banda and [[Mitch Haniger]] to the [[Arizona Diamondbacks]] in exchange for [[Gerardo Parra]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://arizona.diamondbacks.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20140731&content_id=87238284&vkey=pr_ari&c_id=ari|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140808055228/http://arizona.diamondbacks.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20140731&content_id=87238284&vkey=pr_ari&c_id=ari|url-status=dead|archive-date=August 8, 2014|title=D-backs acquire Haniger and Banda from Brewers for Parra|work=Arizona Diamondbacks|access-date=June 27, 2015}}</ref> Arizona assigned him to the [[South Bend Silver Hawks]], where he finished the season, making six starts with a 1.54 ERA.<ref name=minors/> Banda spent 2015 with the [[Visalia Rawhide]] where he was 8–8 with a 3.32 ERA in 28 games (27 starts), with one [[Shutout (baseball)|shutout]].<ref name=minors/> Banda led the league with 152 strikeouts and was second in starts and third with {{fraction|151|2|3}} innings.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/leader.cgi?id=605e809a&type=pitch|title=2015 California League Pitching Leaders|website=Baseball-Reference.com}}</ref> He was a [[Minor League Baseball|MiLB.com]] Organization All Star, and a post-season All Star.<ref name="auto1">{{cite web|url=http://www.milb.com/player/index.jsp?player_id=607455|title=Anthony Banda Stats, Highlights, Bio &#124; MiLB.com Stats &#124; The Official Site of Minor League Baseball|website=MiLB.com}}</ref> He started 2016 with the [[Mobile BayBears]] and was promoted to the [[Reno Aces]] in June.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/mlb/diamondbacks/2016/07/10/futures-game-loss-part-eventful-few-weeks-diamondbacks-prospect-anthony-banda/86920224/|title=Futures Game loss part of eventful few weeks for Diamondbacks prospect Anthony Banda|work=AZCentral|first=Matthew|last=Bain|date=July 10, 2016|accessdate=May 19, 2024}}</ref> He was also selected to play in the [[All-Star Futures Game]] that July.<ref>{{cite web|author=Len Hayward, Corpus Christi Caller-Times |url=http://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/mlb/2016/07/09/sintongrad-banda-ready-to-take-in-futures-game-experience/91530584/ |title=Sinton-grad Banda ready to take in Futures Game experience |publisher=Azcentral.com |date=July 9, 2016 |access-date=July 22, 2017}}</ref> In 26 starts between Mobile and Reno he pitched to a 10–6 record and 2.88 ERA, with 152 strikeouts in 150 innings.<ref name=minors/> He was a mid-season [[Southern League (1964–present)|Southern League]] All Star and a MILB.COM Organization All Star<ref name="auto1"/> The Diamondbacks added him to their 40-man roster after the 2016 season<ref name="mlb.com1">{{cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/news/diamondbacks-add-6-prospects-to-40-man-roster-c209184560|title=D-backs protect 6 prospects from Rule 5|work=MLB.com|first=Steve|last=Gilbert|date=November 18, 2015|access-date=May 19, 2024}}</ref> and he started the 2017 season pitching for Reno.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://arizonasports.com/story/1056219/diamondbacks-prospect-anthony-bandas-humble-approach-serves-well/ |title=D-backs prospect Anthony Banda's humble approach serves him well |publisher=Arizonasports.com |date=March 14, 2017 |access-date=July 22, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/mlb/diamondbacks/2017/02/22/diamondbacks-anthony-banda-continues-impressive-progress/98275710/ |title=Diamondbacks' Anthony Banda continues impressive progress |publisher=Azcentral.com |date=February 22, 2017 |access-date=July 22, 2017}}</ref> Banda made his major league debut on July 22, 2017, taking the loss in a game against the [[Washington Nationals]]. He struck out the first batter he face, [[Brian Goodwin (baseball)|Brian Goodwin]] and allowed four runs on seven hits in {{fraction|5|2|3}} innings, while striking out five in the game.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/ARI/ARI201707220.shtml|title=Washington Nationals vs Arizona Diamondbacks Box Score: July 22, 2017|work=Baseball Reference|accessdate=May 19, 2024}}</ref> He was optioned back to Reno the next day<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/diamondbacks-anthony-banda-optioned-back-to-reno-following-spot-start/|agency=CBS Sports|title=Diamondbacks' Anthony Banda: Optioned back to Reno following spot start|date=July 23, 2017|access-date=July 23, 2017}}</ref> but was recalled twice more and finished the season with a 2–3 record and 5.96 ERA in {{frac|24|2|3}} innings.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/gl.fcgi?id=bandaan01&t=p&year=2017|title=Anthony Banda 2017 Pitching Gamelogs|work=Baseball Reference|accessdate=May 19, 2024}}</ref> In 22 starts (10th-most in the league) for Reno he was 8–7 with 12 wild pitches (2nd), 116 strikeouts (5th), 51 walks (7th) and a 5.39 ERA.<ref name=minors/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/leader.cgi?id=a81c8ceb&type=pitch|title=2017 Pacific Coast League Pitching Leaders|website=Baseball-Reference.com}}</ref> ===Tampa Bay Rays=== On February 18, 2018, the Diamondbacks traded Banda to the [[Tampa Bay Rays]] in a three-team trade, in which the [[New York Yankees]] acquired [[Brandon Drury]] from Arizona, the Diamondbacks acquired [[Steven Souza]] from the Rays and [[Taylor Widener]] from the Yankees, and the Rays acquired [[Nick Solak]] from the Yankees and two [[players to be named later]] ([[Sam McWilliams]] and [[Colin Poche]]) from the Diamondbacks.<ref>{{cite web |title= D-backs get Souza from TB, trade Drury to NYY |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/d-backs-yankees-rays-make-three-team-trade-c266808336 |work= MLB.com |access-date= June 23, 2019}}</ref> Banda began the 2018 season with the [[Durham Bulls]]<ref>{{cite web |title= Banda shines in first start in Rays system |url=https://www.milb.com/milb/news/anthony-banda-shines-in-first-start-in-tampa-bay-rays-system/c-271138322 |publisher= MiLB.com |access-date= June 23, 2019}}</ref> and made his Rays debut on May 15, against the [[Kansas City Royals]].<ref name=2018stats>{{cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/gl.fcgi?id=bandaan01&t=p&year=2018|title=Anthony Banda 2018 Pitching Gamelogs|work=Baseball Reference|accessdate=May 19, 2024}}</ref> On June 4, he was diagnosed a torn [[ulnar collateral ligament]] which required [[Tommy John surgery]], effectively ending his 2018 season and half of the following season.<ref>{{cite web |title= Report: Rays' Anthony Banda to undergo Tommy John surgery |date=June 4, 2018 |url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/23698141/anthony-banda-tampa-bay-rays-undergo-tommy-john-surgery |publisher= ESPN |access-date= June 23, 2019}}</ref> He pitched {{fraction|14|2|3}} innings for the Rays, allowing six earned runs.<ref name=2018stats/> In 2019, he made 13 rehab appearances in the minor leagues, with a 2–4 record and a 5.67 ERA.<ref name=minors/> Banda returned to the Rays with a relief appearance on September 8<ref>{{cite web|url=https://thescrumsports.com/rays/rays-sweep-jays-as-glasnow-returns/|title=Rays sweep Jays as Glasnow returns|work=Scrum Sports|first=Ryan|last=Adams|date=September 8, 2019|accessdate=May 19, 2024}}</ref> and pitched a total of four innings for them over three games, allowing three runs.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/gl.fcgi?id=bandaan01&t=p&year=2019|title=Anthony Banda 2019 Pitching Gamelogs|work=Baseball Reference|accessdate=May 19, 2024}}</ref> Banda only made four appearances in the [[Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on baseball|COVID-19 shortened 2020 season]]. He pitched seven innings, with eight earned runs allowed<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/gl.fcgi?id=bandaan01&t=p&year=2020|title=Anthony Banda 2020 Pitching Gamelogs|work=Baseball Reference|accessdate=May 19, 2024}}</ref> and was designated for assignment on August 30.<ref>{{cite web|author=Mark Polishuk |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2020/08/rays-reinstate-brendan-mckay-from-il-designate-anthony-banda.html |title=Rays Reinstate Brendan McKay from IL, Designate Anthony Banda |publisher=Mlbtraderumors.com |date= August 30, 2020|accessdate=August 28, 2022}}</ref> ===San Francisco Giants=== On August 31, 2020, Banda was traded from the Rays to the [[San Francisco Giants]] for cash considerations.<ref>{{cite web|author=Connor Byrne |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2020/08/giants-acquire-anthony-banda.html |title=Giants Acquire Anthony Banda |publisher=Mlbtraderumors.com |date= August 31, 2020|accessdate=August 28, 2022}}</ref> On November 1, he was outrighted off of the 40-man roster and elected free agency, but quickly re-signed with the Giants on a new minor league contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2020/11/giants-outright-three-players.html|title = Giants Outright Three Players| date=November 2020 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Steve Adams |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2020/12/giants-sign-dominic-leone-several-others-to-minor-league-deals.html |title=Giants Sign Dominic Leone, Silvino Bracho, Anthony Banda |publisher=Mlbtraderumors.com |date=December 9, 2020 |accessdate=August 28, 2022}}</ref> Banda was assigned to the Triple-A [[Sacramento River Cats]] to begin the 2021 season, but struggled to a 3–2 record and 6.86 ERA in 10 appearances.<ref name=minors/> ===New York Mets=== On July 2, 2021, Banda was traded to the [[New York Mets]] in exchange for [[Will Toffey]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mercurynews.com/2021/07/02/sf-giants-trade-only-player-they-acquired-at-2020-deadline-to-mets|title=SF Giants trade only player they acquired at 2020 deadline to Mets|date=July 2, 2021}}</ref> He was assigned to the Triple-A [[Syracuse Mets]],<ref>{{cite web|author=Steve Adams |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/07/giants-trade-anthony-banda-mets.html |title=Giants Trade Anthony Banda to Mets |publisher=Mlbtraderumors.com |date= July 2, 2021|accessdate=August 28, 2022}}</ref> where he allowed six earned runs in {{fraction|10|1|3}} innings.<ref name=minors/> On July 19, Banda was selected to the active roster.<ref>{{cite web|author=Anthony Franco |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/07/mets-select-anthony-banda-stephen-nogosek.html |title=Mets Select Anthony Banda, Stephen Nogosek |publisher=Mlbtraderumors.com |date=July 19, 2021 |accessdate=August 28, 2022}}</ref> In five appearances for the Mets, he pitched to a 7.36 ERA with seven strikeouts.<ref name=br>{{cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/b/bandaan01.shtml|title=Anthony Banda Statistics|work=Baseball Reference|accessdate=May 19, 2024}}</ref> On July 31, the Mets designated Banda for assignment.<ref>{{cite web|author=Mark Polishuk |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/07/mets-designate-anthony-banda-outright-akeem-bostick.html |title=Mets Designate Anthony Banda, Outright Akeem Bostick |publisher=Mlbtraderumors.com |date=July 31, 2021 |accessdate=August 28, 2022}}</ref> ===Pittsburgh Pirates=== On August 2, 2021, Banda was claimed off of waivers by the [[Pittsburgh Pirates]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Anthony Franco |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/08/pirates-claim-anthony-banda-from-mets.html |title=Pirates Claim Anthony Banda from Mets |publisher=Mlbtraderumors.com |date=August 2, 2021 |accessdate=August 28, 2022}}</ref> He made 25 appearances for Pittsburgh down the stretch, recording a 1–2 record and 3.42 ERA with 25 strikeouts in {{fraction|26|1|3}} innings pitched.<ref name=br/> In 2022, Banda pitched in 23 games for the Pirates, but struggled to a 6.41 ERA with 22 strikeouts in {{fraction|19|2|3}} innings of work.<ref name=br/> On June 27, he was designated for assignment.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Pirates' Anthony Banda: Cast off 40-man roster|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/pirates-anthony-banda-cast-off-40-man-roster/amp/|access-date=March 23, 2023|website=cbssports.com|language=en}}</ref> ===Toronto Blue Jays=== On July 2, 2022, Banda was traded to the [[Toronto Blue Jays]] for cash considerations.<ref>{{cite web|author=Darragh McDonald |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/07/blue-jays-acquire-anthony-banda.html |title=Blue Jays Acquire Anthony Banda |publisher=MLB Trade Rumors |date=July 2, 2022 |accessdate=August 28, 2022}}</ref> He pitched in seven games for the Blue Jays, allowing three runs in {{fraction|6|1|3}} innings.<ref name=br/> He was designated for assignment on August 2 and became a free agent August 6 after rejecting an outright assignment to the minors.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/08/anthony-banda-elects-free-agency.html|title=Anthony Banda Elects Free Agency|work=MLB Trade Rumors|first=Mark|last=Polishuk|date=August 7, 2022|accessdate=May 19, 2024}}</ref> ===Seattle Mariners=== On August 9, 2022, Banda signed a minor league contract with the [[Seattle Mariners]]<ref>{{cite web|author=Darragh McDonald |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/08/mariners-sign-anthony-banda-to-minor-league-deal.html |title=Mariners Sign Anthony Banda To Minor League Deal |publisher=Mlbtraderumors.com |date=August 9, 2022 |accessdate=August 28, 2022}}</ref> and pitched four innings for the [[Tacoma Rainiers]], allowing one earned run.<ref name=minors/> On August 25 Banda opted out of his contract with the Mariners and became a free agent. ===New York Yankees=== On August 28, 2022, Banda signed a major league contract with [[New York Yankees]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Mark Polishuk |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/08/yankees-sign-anthony-banda.html |title=Yankees Sign Anthony Banda |publisher=MLB Trade Rumors |date= August 28, 2022|accessdate=August 28, 2022}}</ref> He was designated for assignment on September 3, after allowing three runs on two hits and five walks in {{fraction|0|2|3}} innings across two appearances.<ref name=br/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/09/yankees-to-place-andrew-benintendi-on-il-designate-anthony-banda.html|title=Yankees Place Andrew Benintendi On IL, Designate Anthony Banda|work=MLB Trade Rumors|first=Darragh|last=McDonald|date=September 3, 2024|accessdate=May 19, 2024}}</ref> He cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Triple–A [[Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders]] on September 5,<ref>{{Cite web|title=Yankees' Anthony Banda: Outrighted to Triple-A|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/yankees-anthony-banda-outrighted-to-triple-a/|access-date=June 16, 2023|website=cbssports.com|date=September 5, 2022 |language=en}}</ref> where he appeared in six games, allowing five earned runs in {{fraction|7|1|3}} innings.<ref name=minors/> On October 24, Banda elected free agency.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.si.com/mlb/yankees/news/five-players-from-2022-new-york-yankees-elect-free-agency-ronald-guzman-chi-chi-gonzalez|title=Five 2022 Yankees Elect Free Agency|magazine=Sports Illustrated|first=Gary|last=Phillips|date=October 26, 2022|accessdate=May 19, 2024}}</ref> ===Washington Nationals=== On January 4, 2023, Banda signed a minor league deal with the [[Washington Nationals]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2023/01/nationals-sign-anthony-banda-francisco-perez-to-minor-league-deals.html | title=Nationals Sign Anthony Banda, Francisco Perez to Minor League Deals | date=January 4, 2023 }}</ref> On March 30, Banda had his contract selected after making the Opening Day roster<ref>{{Cite web|title=Nationals' Anthony Banda: Lands bullpen spot|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/nationals-anthony-banda-lands-bullpen-spot/amp/|access-date=March 30, 2023|website=cbssports.com|language=en}}</ref> and he made 10 appearances for Washington, registering a 6.43 ERA with six strikeouts in seven innings pitched.<ref name=br/> On April 30, he was designated for assignment<ref>{{cite web|title=Nationals' Anthony Banda: Designated for assignment|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/nationals-anthony-banda-designated-for-assignment/amp/|access-date=April 30, 2023|website=cbssports.com|language=en}}</ref> and he cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Triple-A [[Rochester Red Wings]] on May 4.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Nationals' Anthony Banda: Outrighted to Triple-A|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/nationals-anthony-banda-outrighted-to-triple-a/amp/|access-date=May 5, 2023|website=tarheeltimes.com|language=en}}</ref> In 33 games for the Red Wings, he pitched {{fraction|65|1|3}} innings, made 10 starts and allowed 55 earned runs for a 9.23 ERA.<ref name=minors/> On October 13, Banda elected free agency.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.milb.com/transactions/2023-10-13|title=MiLB Transactions - October 13, 2023|work=milb.com|accessdate=May 19, 2023}}</ref> ===Cleveland Guardians=== On January 30, 2024, Banda signed a minor league contract with the [[Cleveland Guardians]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Darragh McDonald |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/01/guardians-sign-anthony-banda-dom-nunez-to-minor-league-deals.html |title=Guardians Sign Anthony Banda, Dom Nuñez To Minor League Deals |publisher=Mlbtraderumors.com |date=January 30, 2024 |accessdate=January 30, 2024}}</ref> In 12 games for the Triple-A [[Columbus Clippers]], he recorded a 2.12 ERA with 25 strikeouts across 17 innings pitched.<ref name=minors/> ===Los Angeles Dodgers=== On May 17, 2024, the Guardians traded Banda to the [[Los Angeles Dodgers]] in exchange for cash considerations.<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 17, 2024 |title=Dodgers Acquire Anthony Banda From Guardians |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/05/dodgers-acquire-anthony-banda-from-guardians.html |access-date=May 17, 2024 |website=mlbtraderumors.com |language=en}}</ref> He was added to the major league roster on May 19,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stephen |first=Eric |date=May 19, 2024 |title=Dodgers call up Landon Knack for spot start, add Anthony Banda to bullpen |url=https://www.truebluela.com/2024/5/19/24160216/dodgers-roster-landon-knack-anthony-banda-ricky-vanasco-jp-feyereisen |access-date=May 19, 2024 |website=SB Nation}}</ref> and pitched in an extra-innings game against the [[Cincinnati Reds]] that same day.<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 19, 2024 |title=MLB Gameday: Reds 2, Dodgers 3 Final Score (05/19/2024) |url=https://www.mlb.com/gameday/reds-vs-dodgers/2024/05/19/746144/final/wrap |access-date=May 19, 2024 |website=MLB.com |department=MLB Gameday}}</ref> Banda was placed on the injured list on September 10, fracturing his left hand by hitting a solid object after a poor performance the previous day.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.truebluela.com/2024/9/10/24241471/anthony-banda-injured-list-dodgers-left-hand-fracture-brusdar-graterol|title=Dodgers place Anthony Banda on injured list with broken left hand|work=SB Nation|first=Eric|last=Stephen|date=September 10, 2024|accessdate=September 11, 2024}}</ref> He rejoined the roster on September 26.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.truebluela.com/2024/9/26/24253285/dodgers-roster-anthony-banda-brent-honeywell|title=Dodgers activate Anthony Banda after missing 16 days with left hand fracture|work=SB Nation|first=Eric|last=Stephen|date=September 26, 2024|accessdate=September 30, 2024}}</ref> In 48 games for the Dodgers in 2024, he was 3–2 with a 3.08 ERA in {{fraction|49|2|3}} innings.<ref name=br/> ==Personal life== Banda has a son who was born in December 2018.<ref name="p962">{{cite web | last=Remington | first=Grace | title=Inked in inspiration: How newborn son helped Rays' Anthony Banda’s return to mound | website=WTSP.com | date=2020-03-09 | url=https://www.wtsp.com/article/sports/mlb/rays/tampa-bay-rays-anthony-banda-tattoos/67-f04ff23e-2420-44bf-b87c-378cf9326f52 | access-date=2024-10-23}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Baseballstats|mlb=607455|espn=34542|br=b/bandaan01|fangraphs=14706|brm=banda-000ant|retro=B/Pbanda001}} *{{Twitter|anthony_banda3|Anthony Banda}} {{Los Angeles Dodgers roster navbox}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Banda, Anthony}} [[Category:1993 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Arizona Diamondbacks players]] [[Category:Arizona League Brewers players]] [[Category:Baseball players from Corpus Christi, Texas]] [[Category:Columbus Clippers players]] [[Category:Durham Bulls players]] [[Category:Helena Brewers players]] [[Category:Los Angeles Dodgers players]] [[Category:Major League Baseball pitchers]] [[Category:Mobile BayBears players]] [[Category:New York Mets players]] [[Category:New York Yankees players]] 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