Brian Anderson
3B/RF FA
Mon 6/13/22 5:26 PM

Anderson (back) has been throwing medicine balls and hitting off a tee, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Anderson has missed over two weeks with a bulging disc in his lumbar spine. He remains without a clear timetable to return to the field, though it's certainly a positive that he's able to take part in workouts in some capacity.

Brian Anderson
3B/RF FA
Fri 6/10/22 6:26 PM

Anderson (back) is dealing with a mild disc bulge in his lumbar spine, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.
EDGE Analysis
Anderson has been sidelined since May 28, and he underwent an MRI on Tuesday that helped to clarify his diagnosis. The 29-year-old doesn't yet have a timetable to resume baseball activities, but Jon Berti should continue to serve as the primary third baseman while Anderson and Joey Wendle (hamstring) are unavailable.

Brian Anderson
3B/RF FA
Tue 6/7/22 4:56 PM

Anderson (back) underwent an MRI on Tuesday and will visit with a spine specialist Wednesday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Anderson hasn't played since May 28 due to his back injury and doesn't yet have a timetable to rejoin the Marlins. However, a better idea of his status will likely come into focus after he visits with a specialist Wednesday. Joey Wendle (hamstring) is also on the injured list, so Jon Berti and Willians Astudillo have seen most of the playing time at third base recently.

Brian Anderson
3B/RF FA
Wed 6/1/22 12:58 PM

The Marlins placed Anderson (back) on the 10-day injured list Wednesday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
EDGE Analysis
Anderson will be joined on the IL by Joey Wendle (hamstring), which should clear the way for Jon Berti and Willians Astudillo to see more work out of the Miami infield. When the Marlins have been at full strength this season, Anderson hasn't had a clear path to an everyday role at any position, but his ability to play third base and the two corner-outfield spots has allowed him to see steady at-bats when healthy. Anderson will be eligible to return from the IL on June 8 if he's made a full recovery from his bout with back spasms.

Brian Anderson
3B/RF FA
Mon 5/30/22 1:50 PM

Anderson (back) remains on the bench Monday against the Rockies, Joe Frisaro of ManOnSecondBaseball.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Anderson was scratched Saturday against Atlanta with lower-back spasms and remained on the bench Sunday. He'll sit for the third straight game Monday, with his expected return date not yet clear.

Brian Anderson
3B/RF FA
Sun 5/29/22 11:53 AM

Anderson (back) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against Atlanta, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
EDGE Analysis
Manager Don Mattingly said that Anderson is showing improvement after lower-back spasms resulted in him being scratched from the lineup in Saturday's 4-1 win, but the Marlins will still look to stay away from the 29-year-old in the series finale. Before the back issue surfaced, Anderson had made 12 consecutive starts at either third base, left field or right field, but he's expected to move into more of a utility role once he's back to full strength.

Brian Anderson
3B/RF FA
Sat 5/28/22 3:02 PM

Anderson was scratched from Saturday's lineup against Atlanta due to lower back spasms, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
EDGE Analysis
Anderson was slated to start in right field and bat fifth Saturday, but he's being evaluated for a lower back injury. Bryan De La Cruz will shift to right field while Willians Astudillo enters the lineup at second base. Anderson should tentatively be considered day-to-day.

Brian Anderson
3B/RF FA
Tue 5/17/22 3:58 PM

Anderson will start in left field and bat fifth in Tuesday's game against the Nationals, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
After making four straight starts at the hot corner and going a collective 3-for-14 with a home run, a double, two walks, four runs and two RBI over that span, Anderson will remain in the lineup for the fifth time in a row, this time filling in as an outfielder for the resting Jorge Soler. Anderson should have a clear path to steady playing time at the hot corner for the duration of Joey Wendle's (hamstring) stint on the 10-day injured list before likely transitioning back into a utility role.

Brian Anderson
3B/RF FA
Fri 5/13/22 3:13 PM

Anderson (illness) was activated from the COVID-19 injured list and will start at third base Friday against the Brewers, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
EDGE Analysis
The 28-year-old has been on the COVID-19 IL for the past week but has rejoined the Marlins after a one-game rehab assignment with Single-A Jupiter. Anderson has seen most of his action at this base but has also started eight games in the outfield, and he should see most of his action at the hot corner for the foreseeable future with Joey Wendle (hamstring) moving to the 10-day IL.

Brian Anderson
3B/RF FA
Thu 5/12/22 2:33 PM

Anderson (illness) will begin a rehab assignment at Single-A Jupiter on Thursday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Anderson is gearing up for a return from the COVID-19 injured list, with his upcoming rehab assignment representing the final stage of his recovery program before he's reinstated to the 26-man active roster. He may only need one game at Jupiter before the Marlins sign off on him returning from the IL ahead of Friday's series opener with the Brewers.