Tim Anderson was initially expected to start at shortstop for the Miami Marlins on Saturday, but the veteran infielder got scratched with a lower back injury.
Vidal Brujan will start at shortstop in Anderson's place, while Otto Lopez will take Brujan's spot at second base.Los Angeles Dodgers
on Wednesday, so he has now played in just one game in the last four days. He has also missed time with an illness and a mild left thumb sprain over the past few weeks. In 36 appearances so far this season, Anderson is batting .197 with a .456 OPS and -0.5 WAR. Just since April 16, the 30-year-old infielder is batting .132 with a .331 OPS.
It wasn't all too long ago that Anderson was considered to be one of the best shortstops in all of baseball, either. Anderson won an AL batting title and a Silver Slugger between 2019 and 2022, in addition to making two All-Star appearances. Anderson was a .318 hitter with an .820 OPS in that four-year span, averaging 22 home runs, 71 RBI, 23 stolen bases and a 5.4 WAR per 162 games. He then hit .225 with one home run, 25 RBI, 13 stolen bases, a .582 OPS and a -2.0 WAR across 123 games in 2023, and he isn't far off that pace a quarter of the way through 2024.Follow Fastball on FanNation on social mediaSam Connon is a Staff Writer for Fastball on the Sports Illustrated/FanNation networks.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Tim Anderson Scratched From Miami Marlins' Lineup Against Colorado RockiesThe Miami Marlins initially included shortstop Tim Anderson in their starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Colorado Rockies, but his thumb injury will keep him out yet again.
Read more »
Tim Anderson returns to Chicago with the Miami MarlinsTim Anderson is at peace with his rise and his fall with the Chicago White Sox. And he’s moving on with the Miami Marlins. Anderson is back in Chicago for the Marlins’ four-game series against the Cubs at Wrigley Field.
Read more »
Marlins Activate Jesús Luzardo, Lose Tim Anderson For Middle Game Versus PhilliesThe Miami Marlins have their man back. Opening Day starter Jesús Luzardo was activated off of the injured list today and is getting the ball for the middle gam
Read more »
As Marlins take on Cubs, Tim Anderson returns to Chicago for first time since leaving SoxMarlins' Tim Anderson returns to Chicago for first time since leaving Sox
Read more »
Ranger Suárez throws seven scoreless innings in Phillies’ 8-2 blowout win vs. Miami MarlinsJohan Rojas, who entered the game batting .115/.148/.231 over his last seven games, went 3-for-5 with two RBI against the Marlins on Friday.
Read more »
Peter Bendix has a plan for the Miami MarlinsFans in Miami have had enough. Here's why its new president is pleading for patience.
Read more »