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Wed Mar 2700:15Mariners Release Brian Anderson
The Seattle Mariners released third baseman Brian Anderson on Tuesday. The 30-year-old signed a minor-league deal with an invitation to spring training this off-season in hopes that he could win a platoon/backup role. While he did slash .250/.344/.536 in 28 Cactus League at-bats, it wasn't enough to earn a spot. Injuries have hindered Anderson's career, and he hasn't hit above .250 since 2020. At this point, he may try to find another team to join where he could have a clearer path to a role.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Fri Feb 2316:35Brian Anderson, Trevor Kelley Sign Minors Deals With Mariners
The Seattle Mariners signed free-agent infielder Brian Anderson and right-hander Trevor Kelley to minor-league deals on Friday, according to sources. Both players will receive invites to major-league spring training. The 30-year-old Anderson really struggled in 96 games for the Milwaukee Brewers last year, slashing .226/.310/.368 with nine home runs, 40 RBI and 38 runs scored in 361 trips to the plate before being released after the season. If he makes Seattle's roster, he'll probably serve in a backup or platoon role at third base, at best, with Luis Urias. Kelley, 31, will be looking to serve as relief depth for the Mariners, but he's unlikely to make the big-league roster out of camp. Kelley has a career 6.75 ERA and 1.56 WHIP with 45 strikeouts in 50 2/3 innings in four major-league seasons.
Source: The Seattle Times - Ryan DivishRotoBaller.com
Thu Sep 28 202315:44Garrett Mitchell Reinstated, Brian Anderson DFA'd
The Milwaukee Brewers reinstated outfielder Garrett Mitchell (shoulder) from the 60-day injured list on Thursday and designated infielder/outfielder Brian Anderson for assignment in a corresponding move. Mitchell is starting in center field and batting ninth on Thursday against St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Dakota Hudson. Mitchell has been out since April 18 due to a shoulder injury that he had surgery on, so fantasy managers can't really expect much through the end of the regular season on Sunday. But the 25-year-old gives Milwaukee another outfield option as they get ready for the playoffs. Anderson had seen his playing time dip dramatically recently and was hitting only .226/.310/.368 on the season with nine home runs and 40 RBI in 318 at-bats.
Source: Brewers TwitterRotoBaller.com
Thu Aug 3 202316:45Brian Anderson Back From Injured List
The Milwaukee Brewers activated third baseman Brian Anderson (back) from the 10-day injured list on Thursday. In corresponding moves, right-hander Trevor Megill and infielder Abraham Toro were optioned to Triple-A Nashville. Anderson will return to Milwaukee after almost three weeks on the shelf with a back strain, but he won't be in the starting lineup on Thursday against the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates. The 30-year-old had cooled off in June before getting hurt, and he's returning to a .229/.317/.373 slash line with nine home runs, 38 RBI and 35 runs scored for the Brew Crew in 292 at-bats. Anderson is only a corner-infield option in deep-mixed and NL-only leagues in a part-time role at the hot corner for the Brewers.
Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Curt HoggRotoBaller.com
Thu Jul 27 202321:21Brian Anderson Expected To Return In August
Milwaukee Brewers' third baseman/outfielder Brian Anderson (back) isn't expected to return from the injured list until early-to-mid August. He has been sidelined since July 16 after suffering a lower-back strain. The 30-year-old took grounders and hit in the cage earlier in the week. Anderson is slashing .229/.317/.373 with nine homers and 38 RBI over 383 plate appearances in 2023. The Brewers recently acquired first baseman Carlos Santana from the Pittsburgh Pirates, potentially taking at-bats away from Anderson once he returns. Andruw Monasterio will continue to handle the hot corner while Anderson is sidelined.
Source: Adam McCalvyRotoBaller.com
Sat Jul 22 202310:50Brian Anderson Gets Infield Work On Friday
Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Brian Anderson (back) took grounders ahead of Friday's game versus the Atlanta Braves. The 30-year-old was forced to the injured list on July 16 after suffering a lower-back strain while handling grounders two days earlier. Anderson isn't slated to start swinging again until early next week. The big-armed Anderson signified a valuable early-season fantasy addition while riding a white-hot start, but he came down to earth in a big way thereafter. He was hitting just .211 with a .570 OPS in his most recent 114 at-bats prior to this setback. Even with Anderson potentially back as early as next weekend, fantasy managers might be able find a stronger IL stash on waiver wires outside of NL-only leagues.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Sun Jul 16 202312:07Brian Anderson Lands On 10-Day Injured List
The Milwaukee Brewers placed infielder/outfielder Brian Anderson (back) on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to July 13) on Sunday with a lower-back strain and recalled infielder Jahmai Jones from Triple-A Nashville in a corresponding move. It remains to be seen if Anderson will be able to return when his 10 days on the injured list are up. With the 30-year-old on the shelf, Andruw Monasterio will make his third straight start at the hot corner on Sunday and will hit seventh against Cincinnati Reds right-hander Ben Lively. Anderson isn't a must-stash in deep-mixed fantasy leagues, especially if he misses extended time, as he's hitting just .229 (67-for-292) on the year with nine home runs, 11 doubles, two triples, 38 RBI and 35 runs scored in 334 trips to the plate over 85 games played.
Source: Brewers TwitterRotoBaller.com
Sat Jul 15 202316:54Brian Anderson Remains Out On Saturday
Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Brian Anderson (back) remains out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. The 30-year-old was a late scratch on Friday due to back discomfort. It appears Anderson is still dealing with the issue, so he'll sit out at least one more game. Andruw Monasterio will cover third base and bat seventh versus left-hander Andrew Abbott on Saturday.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Fri Jul 14 202318:34Brian Anderson Scratched On Friday
Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Brian Anderson (back) has been scratched from the starting lineup ahead of Friday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. The right-handed slugger has been pulled from the lineup due to lower back discomfort. Andruw Monasterio will cover third base and bat sixth versus right-hander Graham Ashcraft. The assumption is that this is a minor injury and Anderson should be back in a few days. Fantasy managers should adjust their lineups with Anderson out on Friday.
Source: Todd RosiakRotoBaller.com
Wed Jul 5 202316:18Rowdy Tellez Put On Injured List, Brian Anderson Activated
The Milwaukee Brewers placed first baseman Rowdy Tellez (forearm) on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday with right-forearm inflammation and reinstated infielder/outfielder Brian Anderson from the paternity list in a corresponding move. The team also designated infielder Mike Brosseau for assignment and released left-hander Thomas Pannone. Tellez has really struggled since June 18, going 6-for-47 (.128) with no homers and five RBI in 15 games, so he could use the time off to recharge for the second half of the season. Anderson will return last played on July 2 and has four hits (a triple) in his nine at-bats to start the month of July. He's returning to a .227/.318/.374 slash line with nine homers and 37 RBI in 273 at-bats.
Source: Brewers TwitterRotoBaller.com
Mon Jul 3 202312:26Brian Anderson On Paternity List, Brewers Sign Jahmai Jones
The Milwaukee Brewers placed infielder Brian Anderson on the paternity list on Monday and signed free-agent utility man Jahmai Jones to an undisclosed deal in a corresponding move and added him to the 26-man roster. Anderson will be away from the team for three days at the most. With the 30-year-old away, Andruw Monasterio is starting at the hot corner and is hitting sixth in the lineup against Chicago Cubs left-hander Drew Smyly on Monday. Anderson is hitting just .227 (62-for-273) on the year, but he does have nine homers in 80 games in his first year in Milwaukee. Jones, a former top-100 prospect, latches on with another team quickly after opting out of his minor-league deal with the Dodgers over the weekend. The 25-year-old could see some playing time around Milwaukee's infield in the short term.
Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Todd RosiakRotoBaller.com
Mon Apr 24 202317:52Brian Anderson Moves Into Cleanup Spot Monday
Milwaukee Brewers third baseman/right fielder Brian Anderson will move up into the cleanup spot for Monday's contest against the Detroit Tigers and lefty Matthew Boyd. It's just the second start of the season out of the four-hole for Anderson who has made 21 starts and appeared in 22 games to this point. His Brewers tenure is off to a scorching-hot start as the former Miami Marlin is hitting .280 with five home runs, a 12.5% BB%, and an .897 OPS across 88 trips to the plate. Anderson is coming off his best game of the young season as he launched a pair of solo home runs in Sunday's 12-5 loss to the Boston Red Sox. It was Anderson's first game with a home run since also smacking a pair of long balls back on April 4 against the New York Mets.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Wed Apr 12 202314:11Brian Anderson On The Bench Wednesday
Milwaukee Brewers third baseman/outfielder Brian Anderson is on the bench to start Wednesday's contest versus right-hander Drey Jameson and the Arizona Diamondbacks. This marks the first day off of the season for the former Marlin as Anderson has been one of the early-season surprises at the plate. The veteran is hitting .303 with three homers, a double, and a 1.035 OPS across 42 trips to the plate. He hit just 15 homers over 165 games across the 2021 and 2022 seasons but his hot start could help him surpass the career-high 20 homers he hit in the 2019 campaign.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Wed Jan 18 202300:09Brewers, Brian Anderson Reach Agreement Tuesday
The Milwaukee Brewers and free-agent third baseman/outfielder Brian Anderson reached an agreement Tuesday, pending a physical, per The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed. The 29-year-old had a disappointing 2022 season with the Miami Marlins, slashing .222/.311/.346 with eight home runs and 28 RBI in 383 plate appearances while missing time with a left shoulder strain. However, Anderson is a strong defensive player and has a respectable career .256/.341/.410 slash line. He will be joining a better lineup and now becomes an interesting late-round fantasy pick if he enters the season healthy with a starting role.
Source: Ken Rosenthal - Twitter.comRotoBaller.com
Fri Aug 5 202214:16Jon Berti, Brian Anderson Beginning Rehab Assignments
Miami Marlins infielders Jon Berti (groin) and Brian Anderson (shoulder) will both begin minor league rehab assignments with Triple-A Jacksonville this weekend. Berti has been out almost three weeks with a left groin strain, while Anderson has been on the injured list since July 24. Both players are nearing a return to the major league roster and could be reinstated from the injured list at some point early next week, barring a setback in minor league action. Berti has been much more valuable in fantasy in 2022 than Anderson, slashing .271/.365/.375 with two home runs, 19 RBI, 32 runs scored and a league-leading 28 stolen bases, so he needs to be grabbed immediately if he's available in your league. Anderson has hit .256/.346/.378 with three homers, 12 RBI, 26 runs and a stolen base in 180 at-bats.
Source: Miami Herald - Jordan McPhersonRotoBaller.com
Sun Jul 24 202213:07Brian Anderson Lands On The Injured List
Miami Marlins infielder/outfielder Brian Anderson (shoulder) has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a left shoulder sprain. The 29-year-old sustained the injury while laying out for a ball in the sixth inning of Saturday's 1-0 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates. Anderson is slashing .256/.346/.378 with three home runs, 12 RBI, and a stolen base across 180 at-bats on the season.
Source: Jordan McPherson of The Miami HeraldRotoBaller.com
Mon Jun 27 202217:10Brian Anderson Back From The Injured List
The Miami Marlins activated third baseman Brian Anderson (back) from the injured list on Monday and optioned Luke Williams to Triple-A Jacksonville in a corresponding move. Anderson is immediately back in the starting lineup on Monday against St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Adam Wainwright, starting at third base and hitting seventh in the batting order. The 29-year-old was out just under a month and went 1-for-10 with five strikeouts in five minor league rehab games. He was slashing .267/.374/.410 with two home runs, six RBI, 21 runs scored and one stolen base before his injury. Anderson should split playing time at the hot corner with Jon Berti, who has played very well this year, and he could lose even more playing time when Joey Wendle returns from his injury.
Source: MLB.com - Christina De NicolaRotoBaller.com
Wed Jun 1 202213:59Joey Wendle, Brian Anderson Go On Injured List
The Miami Marlins placed infielders Joey Wendle (hamstring) and Brian Anderson (back) on the injured list on Wednesday. Wendle will go back to the injured list due to a right hamstring strain, while Anderson is dealing with back spasms. Wendle left the game early on Monday against the Colorado Rockies with right hamstring pain just two weeks after a stay on the IL for the same hamstring. Fantasy managers shouldn't be surprised if he's out longer this time around. He was hitting a solid .284/.340/.420 with two home runs, 11 RBI, 12 runs scored and four steals in 88 at-bats. With both Wendle and Anderson on the shelf, Luke Williams will see increased playing time at the hot corner. He's starting at third base and is batting ninth in Game 1 of a doubleheader against Colorado Rockies right-hander Antonio Senzatela on Wednesday.
Source: Miami Herald - Jordan McPhersonRotoBaller.com
Mon May 30 202214:57Brian Anderson To Miss Third Straight Game
Miami Marlins third baseman Brian Anderson (back) remains out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Colorado Rockies. This marks his third game in a row that Anderson has missed due to back spasms. It's unclear how long Anderson is going to be sidelined, but hopefully he'll avoid a trip to the injured list. Fantasy managers should consider Anderson day-to-day until further notice.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Fri May 13 202215:21Joey Wendle To Injured List, Brian Anderson Returns
The Miami Marlins placed third baseman Joey Wendle (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list on Friday with a right hamstring strain and activated third baseman Brian Anderson from the COVID-19 injured list in a corresponding move. Wendle's IL placement is retroactive to May 12. Wendle left the game early on Wednesday with more right hamstring tightness. It's a blow to the Marlins, as he was hitting a solid .304 with two home runs and four stolen bases over 87 plate appearances. It's unknown if Wendle will be ready to return from the IL when he's eligible. Anderson is starting at the hot corner and batting seventh on Friday against Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Corbin Burnes. He should see most of his playing time at third base until Wendle is able to return, but DFS gamers should avoid him on Friday against Burnes.
Source: Miami Herald - Jordan McPhersonRotoBaller.com
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