The Marlins have designated infielder Tim Anderson for project, reports Craig Mish of SportsGrid and the Miami Herald. Xavier Edwards shall be recalled to take Anderson’s spot on the roster, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
Anderson, 31, was Miami’s lone major-league signing in free company this previous offseason. He inked a one-year, $5M contract on the heels of what was then a career-worst .245/.286/.296 displaying in his closing season with the White Sox — the one group he’s ever recognized. Each Anderson and the Marlins envisioned a rebound of some extent — if to not the excellent .318/.347/.473 slash he posted in 2019-22, then at the very least to the purpose the place he’d reclaim his standing as a viable common in a giant league infield.
As an alternative, Anderson’s manufacturing has dipped even additional. He’s posted career-worst marks in batting common, on-base proportion, slugging proportion and strikeout fee — all whereas delivering the second-worst stroll fee of his profession. In 241 plate appearances, Anderson is batting .214/.237/.226 with no house runs, a 28.2% strikeout fee and a 2.9% stroll fee. Of the 230 hitters this season who’ve tallied at the very least 200 plate appearances, none has a decrease wRC+ than Anderson’s mark of 31 (which signifies he’s been 69% worse than league-average on the plate).
Whereas the Marlins technically have as many as 5 days to commerce Anderson, the overwhelming chances are high that he’ll merely be launched. A workforce isn’t going to say the rest of this season’s wage if he’s positioned on waivers, and that contract plus Anderson’s play over the previous two seasons renders him with none commerce worth. As soon as he’s cleared launch waivers, he’ll be free to signal with any membership on a minor league or massive league deal. A brand new workforce would owe Anderson solely the prorated league minimal for any days spent on the MLB roster or injured record. That sum could be subtracted from what Miami is required to pay out, however the Fish are on the hook for almost all of his wage regardless.
Edwards, one other former Rays prospect, has spent the majority of the season in Triple-A Jacksonville and is hitting .330/.376/.450 in 119 journeys to the plate. It’s a small pattern that’s buoyed by an enormous .361 common on balls in play, however Edwards is making tons of contact (9.2% strikeout fee). His bat-to-ball expertise and velocity have lengthy been his calling playing cards.