Anderson designated for assignment by Marlins
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MIAMI -- The Marlins designated for assignment veteran shortstop Tim Anderson and recalled rookie Xavier Edwards from Triple-A Jacksonville on Tuesday afternoon.
Anderson, who was the club's only Major League free-agent signing ($5 million) over the offseason, didn't have the bounceback campaign both he and the organization had hoped for. In 65 games, the 31-year-old posted a 30 OPS+, and his -1.2 FanGraphs WAR ranked last among 27 MLB shortstops with at least 240 plate appearances. Anderson also had a brief stint on the injured list with lower back tightness.
His fielding error on a potential inning-ending double play during the sixth inning played a big part in Sunday's loss to the Phillies.
This move will allow the Marlins to give regular playing time to Vidal Bruján and Edwards at shortstop with an eye toward the future. Bruján would start at shortstop when Anderson needed a day off, and the Marlins gave Edwards his first look at the position at the MLB level with Anderson on the bereavement list last month. Bruján started at third base and Edwards at short in Tuesday's series opener against the Red Sox at loanDepot park.