The Miami Marlins initially included shortstop Tim Anderson in their starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Colorado Rockies, but his thumb injury will keep him out yet again.
Anderson was initially announced as Miami's No. 6 hitter for the game, but he was scratched less than two hours later. It was a precautionary measure, perVidal Bruján will bat eighth and start at shortstop in Anderson's place. He is batting .275 with a .741 OPS in 21 appearances this season.early as a result of his thumb injury. The 30-year-old shortstop was held out of the lineup Tuesday as well.
As a result, Anderson's production has continued to drop off since his peak from 2019 to 2022. Anderson won an AL batting title and a Silver Slugger in that four-year span, in addition to making two All-Star appearances. Anderson was a .318 hitter with an .820 OPS between 2019 and 2022, averaging 22 home runs, 71 RBI, 23 stolen bases and a 5.4 WAR per 162 games. He posted a -2.0 WAR across 123 games in 2023, and his WAR already sits at -0.3 just one month into 2024.
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