Elvis Andrus Clubs 10th Homer Of Season
Elvis Andrus went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in a loss to the White Sox Thursday. Andrus was the Rangers offense in this one as they could only get three hits off Ross Detwiler and the bullpen. It was a rare homer for the shortstop, but he's been valuable to fantasy owners in other ways. He is batting .282 with 63 runs scored and his 25 stolen bases rank fifth in the majors. He's struggled a bit in the second half with a .236 average but seems to be breaking out of that with a hit in eight of his last nine games. He should be back in fantasy lineups this weekend with some good matchups against the White Sox pitching staff.
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Texas Rangers shortstop Source: MLB
Diamondbacks Release Elvis Andrus
Elvis Andrus. The team also optioned left-hander Andrew Saalfran and outfielder Pavin Smith to Triple-A Reno and reassigned left-hander Jose Castillo to minor-league camp. Andrus was in camp with the Diamondbacks as infield depth, mainly behind Geraldo Perdomo at shortstop, but the 35-year-old veteran will now be back on the open market with Opening Day next Thursday, March 28. Now that Andrus is gone, Jace Peterson and Emmanuel Rivera are the best bets to back up Perdomo at the 6 in 2024. Waiting in the wings in the minors at the position are Jordan Lawlar and Blaze Alexander. In 112 games with the Chicago White Sox last year, Andrus hit .251/.304/.358 with six homers, 44 RBI and 12 stolen bases.
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The Arizona Diamondbacks announced on Friday that they released infielder Source: Arizona Diamondbacks
Elvis Andrus Joins Diamondbacks
Elvis Andrus on a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training. On paper, Andrus doesn't exactly fit in the overcrowded D-Backs infield. Geraldo Perdomo has already been named the starting shortstop. It won't be long before top prospect Jordan Lawlar is in the mix as well. At best, Andrus will have a bench role but that likely wouldn't be enough to provide consistent fantasy value. He slashed .251/.304/.358 with six homers and 12 steals during his time with the Chicago White Sox last season.
Source: Jesse Friedman
The Arizona Diamondbacks have brought in shortstop Source: Jesse Friedman
Elvis Andrus Drives In Two Runs In White Sox Victory
Elvis Andrus was 1-for-3 at the plate while driving in two crucial runs. Filling in for Tim Anderson at shortstop and batting in the leadoff spot, Andrus provided a two-run double off right-hander Kutter Crawford, propelling the White Sox to a 2-1 lead in a game shortened to six innings. Throughout the season, Andrus has maintained a respectable batting line of .255/.309/.364, establishing himself as a reliable and versatile asset for the team.
Source: Scott Merkin
In Chicago's rain-shortened victory over Boston on Sunday, White Sox infielder Source: Scott Merkin
Elvis Andrus Officially Activated On Friday
Elvis Andrus (oblique) has been activated from the 10-day injured list on Friday. The veteran infielder missed about three weeks due to an oblique strain. However, he has been activated on Friday after his recent minor league rehab assignment. The expectation is that he'll resume his normal role as the everyday second baseman in Chicago. Before the injury, Andrus was slashing .201/.280/.254 with one homer, 13 RBI and five stolen bases this season. He has a good track record throughout his career, so the expectation is that he'll bounce back at the plate. In a corresponding move, infielder Hanser Alberto has been designated for assignment.
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Chicago White Sox infielder Source: Charlotte Knights
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