The Miami Marlins have reportedly designated shortstop Tim Anderson for assignment after a disappointing first half. Despite being just 31 years old, Anderson struggled with the Marlins, hitting .214/.237/.226 over 65 games. His nine errors at shortstop also contributed to his departure from the team.
Anderson had signed with the Marlins on a one-year, $5 million deal in hopes of rebuilding his value, but his performance did not meet expectations. Drafted by the Chicago White Sox in 2013, Anderson had a successful career through 2022, with a .288/.316/.442 slash line. However, his numbers took a significant hit in 2023 when he sustained an injury that affected his performance at the plate.
One factor that may have contributed to Anderson’s decline in 2023 was an early-season knee injury he sustained while spraining his MCL in April. This injury affected his body mechanics, particularly his front leg, and impacted his performance at the plate for the rest of the season. Despite this setback, there is still hope that Anderson could make a comeback if he can address these issues and improve upon them moving forward.
