Brian Anderson 3B/RF FA Sun 7/24/22 2:33 AM
Brian Anderson
3B/RF FA
Anderson is scheduled for an MRI after hurting his left shoulder while diving for a ball in the sixth inning against the Pirates on Saturday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
EDGE Analysis
Anderson tried to nab a Cal Mitchell single in the sixth inning, and the attempt forced him out of the contest. There may be added concern about the injury since Anderson required two IL stints last season due to issues with the same left shoulder. Prior to his departure, the third baseman went 0-for-3 with a strikeout.
Brian Anderson 3B/RF FA Fri 7/8/22 4:12 PM
Brian Anderson
3B/RF FA
Anderson is out of the lineup for Friday's game aaginst the Mets, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
EDGE Analysis
Anderson started the past four games and will head to the bench after going 3-for-15 with a walk and five strikeouts. Joey Wendle will man the hot corner while Jon Berti starts at second base.
Brian Anderson 3B/RF FA Sun 7/3/22 11:13 AM
Brian Anderson
3B/RF FA
Anderson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Nationals, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
EDGE Analysis
Anderson will cede duties at third base to Luke Williams after going 3-for-10 with a home run, two walks, two RBI and an additional run while starting each of the past three games at the hot corner. Even though Joey Wendle returned from the injured list earlier this weekend, he's now picked up starts at second base and shortstop, so the Marlins may be viewing Anderson as their primary third baseman for the time being.
Brian Anderson 3B/RF FA Sat 7/2/22 8:24 AM
Brian Anderson
3B/RF FA
Anderson went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in Friday's 6-3 win over the Nationals.
EDGE Analysis
In his fourth game back from the injured list, Anderson took Josiah Gray deep in the third inning for a solo shot to get the Marlins on the board, before adding an insurance run in the sixth on a single. Anderson hadn't homered since May 14 and has only three long balls on the year in 36 games, but his .276/.378/.431 slash line is actually slightly above his career line.
Brian Anderson 3B/RF FA Wed 6/29/22 5:12 PM
Brian Anderson
3B/RF FA
Anderson will start at third base and bat seventh in Wednesday's game against the Cardinals, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
He'll get his second start in three games since coming off the injured list Monday, and with Jazz Chisholm (back) moving to the IL on Wednesday, Anderson should represent the Marlins' top third baseman in the short term. However, with Joey Wendle (hamstring) in the midst of a rehab assignment and on track to be activated from the IL as soon as Friday, Anderson likely won't have a long leash as a full-time player. Once reinstated, the lefty-hitting Wendle will likely fill the large side of a platoon at third base with Anderson, though the latter's ability to play the corner-outfield spots and fill in at DH could occasionally allow him to pick up starts versus right-handed pitching.
Brian Anderson 3B/RF FA Tue 6/28/22 4:14 PM
Brian Anderson
3B/RF FA
Anderson is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Cardinals, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
He is being eased back into action after being on the injured list with a back injury. Anderson was activated Monday and went 1-for-3 with two strikeouts. The Marlins have a fairly crowded roster at the moment, and things will only get more complicated when Joey Wendle (hamstring) gets activated in the coming days, as Jon Berti has probably played too well to move back to a minimal role.
Brian Anderson 3B/RF FA Mon 6/27/22 4:47 PM
Brian Anderson
3B/RF FA
Anderson (back) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Monday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports. He'll start at third base and bat seventh in the Marlins' series opener in St. Louis, according to Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald.
EDGE Analysis
Anderson spent just under a month on the injured list but began a rehab assignment at Triple-A Jacksonville on Thursday and went 1-for-10 with a walk and five strikeouts over three minor-league games. He should see plenty of playing time at the hot corner now that he's been activated, but Jon Berti's strong play recently has likely earned him his fair share of at-bats. Anderson slashed .267/.374/.410 with two homers, 21 runs, six RBI and a stolen base over 32 games prior to his absence.
Brian Anderson 3B/RF FA Thu 6/23/22 5:06 PM
Brian Anderson
3B/RF FA
Anderson (back) will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Jacksonville on Thursday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Anderson has been sidelined since the beginning of June due to a mild disc bulge in his lumbar spine, but he ramped up his baseball activities over the last few weeks. The 29-year-old will return to game action with the minor-league club, but he'll likely require several rehab games prior to rejoining the Marlins.
Brian Anderson 3B/RF FA Tue 6/21/22 5:34 PM
Brian Anderson
3B/RF FA
Anderson (back) is on track to begin a minor-league rehab assignment later this weekend, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
If cleared to report to a minor-league affiliate, Anderson could need multiple games to regain his timing at the plate, so the Marlins aren't likely to activate him for their weekend series versus the Mets. Anderson has been on the shelf since June 1 with a mild disc bulge in his lumbar spine.
Brian Anderson 3B/RF FA Fri 6/17/22 6:19 PM
Brian Anderson
3B/RF FA
Anderson (back) will hit live batting practice Saturday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
He had only been hitting off a tee and throwing medicine balls, so this is a step in the right direction. Anderson is recovering from a mild disc bulge in his lumbar spine, and it's unclear how capable he is to move in the field yet.