Tim Anderson indicators 1-year, $5M contract with Marlins

Shortstop Tim Anderson is becoming a member of the Miami Marlins on a one-year, $5 million contract, the staff introduced Saturday.

In a corresponding transfer, Marlins right-hander Sandy Alcantara was positioned on the 60-day injured listing as he recovers from Tommy John surgical procedure in October.

Anderson, 30, joins Miami following a season to overlook in 2023. After he performed for Crew USA within the World Baseball Traditional, Anderson struggled on each offense and protection for the Chicago White Sox whereas coping with a sprained left knee and proper shoulder soreness.

“I am simply excited,” Anderson instructed reporters Saturday. “I am excited to see what the long run holds.”

His .582 OPS was the bottom amongst all certified hitters within the main leagues final season whereas he ranked final in defensive runs saved for shortstops at minus-16. After hitting over .300 in 4 consecutive seasons, the eight-year veteran noticed his batting common drop to .245 in 2023, and his strikeout charge spiked by 8%. He went almost 4 months with out hitting a house run, ending with only one (on July 29).

The White Sox declined their $14 million choice on Anderson in November, paying him a $1 million buyout.

Whereas chatting with reporters Saturday, Anderson acknowledged his knee and different damage points took a toll on him final season.

“I had nothing to hit up in opposition to,” Anderson mentioned. “That led to a whole lot of floor balls. No excuses. I stored working. I really feel good at this time. I really feel wholesome. I am able to go and I am excited.”

Marlins supervisor Skip Schumaker believes these 2023 struggles ought to give Anderson much more incentive this season.

“I’ve mentioned it earlier than, anyone that is motivated is harmful at this stage,” Schumacher mentioned. “I am undecided there’s many guys extra motivated than that child.”

Anderson was a first-round decide of the White Sox in 2013. He made the All-Star staff in 2021 and 2022 and completed seventh in American League MVP voting in the course of the shortened 2020 season, when he additionally gained the Silver Slugger award.

His earlier success led to a Crew USA spot for the WBC, the place he shined on the plate and performed some at second base. He has spent his complete MLB profession at shortstop.

Anderson has a .282 profession batting common with 98 residence runs, 338 RBIs, 528 runs scored and 117 stolen bases.

Data from The Related Press was used on this report.