Anderson is batting a combined .213/.365/.350 between Double-A and Triple-A this season.

The 27 year-old can certainly draw a free pass, but .213 with below-average 1B power isn't getting him back to the big leagues.

Cubs signed 1B/OF Lars Anderson to a minor league contract.

Anderson spent the first couple months of last season at Triple-A with the White Sox, hitting an embarrassing .194/.302/.251 through 266 plate appearances before being released. He's still just 26, but the former top prospect has simply never progressed as hoped.

White Sox released 1B/OF Lars Anderson.

Anderson, who was acquired from the Blue Jays at the end of spring training, was batting just .194/.302/.251 through 266 plate appearances with Triple-A Charlotte. The 25-year-old will attempt to latch on elsewhere.

White Sox acquired 1B/OF Lars Anderson from the Blue Jays for cash considerations.

Anderson was designated for assignment by the Blue Jays last week. The 25-year-old will report to Triple-A Charlotte and could be an option for the major league bench at some point this summer.

Blue Jays optioned 1B/OF Lars Anderson to Triple-A Buffalo.

Anderson hit .357 with two home runs in 14 at-bats this spring in the Grapefruit League, but there just isn't a place right now for him on Toronto's roster. He should be given a shot at some point this summer.

Blue Jays claimed 1B/OF Lars Anderson off waivers from the White Sox.

A former top prospect Anderson has been designated for assignment two times in the last month and is now in his fifth organization since last year's trade deadline. He'll try to win a spot on the Blue Jays' bench.

White Sox designated 1B/OF Lars Anderson for assignment.

Anderson was just claimed off waivers earlier this month, but the Sox decided they'd rather have Conor Gillaspie as a bench player. The former top prospect hit just .250/.353/.396 with nine homers and 59 RBI in 111 games between Boston's and Arizona's Triple-A affiliates in 2012.

White Sox claimed 1B/OF Lars Anderson off waivers from the Diamondbacks.

Anderson had been designated for assignment last week. The former top prospect hit just .250/.353/.396 with nine homers and 59 RBI in 111 games between Boston's and Arizona's Triple-A affiliates in 2012. He could win an Opening Day bench spot.

Diamondbacks designated 1B Lars Anderson for assignment.

Anderson hit just .250/.353/.396 with nine homers and 59 RBI in 111 games between Boston and Arizona's Triple-A affiliates in 2012. But he was considered a top prospect not long ago and could draw interest from other teams. The move was made to clear roster space following the Justin Upton trade, which involved seven total players.

Diamondbacks acquired 1B/OF Lars Anderson from the Indians in a three-team trade.

Once a top prospect, Anderson has fallen on hard times the last couple years. He batted just .250/.353/.396 with nine homers this past season at Triple-A and will likely wind up back in the minors to start 2013.

Indians recalled 1B-OF Lars Anderson from Triple-A Columbus.

Anderson's star has faded big-time over the last couple years, and he batted just .250/.353/.396 with nine homers this season at Triple-A. He could be in the mix for a bench job next spring.

Red Sox optioned OF Lars Anderson to Triple-A Pawtucket.

Anderson got just eight at-bats in his nine-day stay with the Red Sox and managed only one hit. The 24-year-old should be back up in the majors at some point this summer.

Red Sox recalled 1B/OF Lars Anderson from Triple-A Pawtucket.

Anderson has worked in the outfield some this season for Pawtucket, offering Boston enough versatility to be comfortable with him replacing Jason Repko on the roster. Anderson posted a stellar .343/.425/.543 batting line this spring in the Grapefruit League, but he had just a .791 OPS in his second full season at Triple-A last year and is batting only .255/.358/.400 in 67 plate appearances for Pawtucket in 2012. At this point, he's only worth a look in deep AL-only leagues or keeper formats.

Red Sox optioned 1B Lars Anderson to Triple-A Pawtucket.

Anderson posted a stellar .343/.425/.543 batting line this spring in the Grapefruit League. But the Red Sox want him to get regular playing time, and it wouldn't have been available to him early this season in Boston.

Lars Anderson went 2-for-2 with a grand slam in Boston's 8-3 win over a Minnesota split-squad on Sunday.

The slam came off veteran right-hander Jason Bulger. Anderson would have been part of the A's messy first-base situation right now had last summer's Rich Harden trade gone through. Since Harden failed his physical, Anderson stayed with Boston, though he likely remains available in trade talks. He's set to return to Triple-A Pawtucket unless something changes.

Red Sox recalled 1B Lars Anderson from Triple-A Pawtucket.

Anderson, 23, spent the entire season at the Triple-A level, batting .265/.369/.422 with 14 homers, 78 RBI and a .791 OPS over 577 plate appearances. He doesn't figure to get much playing time down the stretch.

Athletics acquired 1B Lars Anderson and a PTBNL from the Red Sox for RHP Rich Harden.

Anderson, 23, has batted .261/.362/.420 with 10 home runs and 57 RBI in 102 games this season at Triple-A Pawtucket. He's not the greatest prospect, but he could become a quality major league starter at first base if his development continues as expected. All in all, not a bad haul for the A's.

Red Sox purchased the contract of 1B Lars Anderson from Triple-A Pawtucket.

Anderson, 22, was promoted to the Triple-A level in April after posting a .355/.408/.677 batting line over his first 62 at-bats at Double-A Portland. He hasn't exactly lit it up for Pawtucket and probably won't play a whole lot in Boston, but it will be nice for him to get a small taste of big-league life. The first base prospect could be a factor for the Red Sox as soon as next season.

The Red Sox have promoted first base prospect Lars Anderson to Triple-A Pawtucket.

Anderson hit .355/.408/.677 with five home runs and 16 RBI in 62 at-bats for the Red Sox' Double-A club. He had a disappointing 2009 campaign in the minors, but is clearly ready for greater competition this season. The 22-year-old is one of the top first base prospects in the American League.

Lars Anderson hit his fifth homer and drove in four more runs Sunday for Double-A Portland.

The Red Sox have to be thrilled with the way Anderson has rebounded from a rough 2009 season. He's tied for the Eastern League lead in homers and he's out in front with a 1060 OPS.