Free-agent shortstop Elvis Andrus signed a contract with the Texas Rangers in order to retire with the organization later this week. Andrus never latched on with a team after he was released by the Arizona Diamondbacks during spring training, and now he'll make the decision to hang up his cleats after 15 years in the big leagues with the Rangers, Chicago White Sox and Oakland Athletics. The 36-year-old Venezuelan infielder broke into the big leagues in Texas back in 2009 and spent the first 12 years of his career with the Rangers, making the All-Star squads in 2010 and 2012. In 2,059 regular season games over his 15 seasons in the majors, Andrus slashed .269/.325/.370 with a .695 OPS, 102 home runs, 775 RBI, 347 stolen bases and 1,058 runs scored. He had one 20-homer season (2017) but was a regular speed threat early in his career while stealing a career-high 42 bags in 2013.
The Arizona Diamondbacks announced on Friday that they released infielder 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.
The Arizona Diamondbacks have brought in shortstop 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.
Elvis Andrus Drives In Two Runs In White Sox Victory
In Chicago's rain-shortened victory over Boston on Sunday, White Sox infielder 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.
Chicago White Sox infielder 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.
Chicago White Sox infielder Elvis Andrus (oblique) left the team on May 27 to begin a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Charlotte. Manager Pedro Grifol said that as long as all goes well, Andrus should rejoin the big-league club at some point during their June 2-4 home series against the Detroit Tigers this weekend. The veteran infielder hurt himself swinging during a loss to the Houston Astros on May 12 and was put on the 10-day injured list the next day. The 34-year-old has gone 3-for-7 with a home run in two rehab games and looks ready to return to Chicago, where he's expected to resume his duties as the team's regular second baseman. Before his injury, Andrus was hitting just .201 (27-for-134) with four doubles, a homer, 13 RBI and five stolen bases in 39 games.
According to White Sox manager Pedro Grifol, infielder Elvis Andrus (oblique) is progressing. Even better, the veteran may be working his way back sooner than anticipated. "Those oblique strains have a mind of their own," said Grifol. "His body has healed quickly from this and is able to do some things that put him a little bit ahead of schedule as well." Andrus has struggled this season, batting just .201 with 27 hits, 13 RBI, and 26 strikeouts in 134 at-bats. As a result, there aren't many fantasy managers anxiously awaiting his return, considering his subpar production in 2023.
Chicago White Sox infielder Elvis Andrus (oblique) landed on the 10-day injured list on Saturday. The veteran exited Friday's game against the Houston Astros because of oblique discomfort, which has since been revealed as a strain. Hopefully, some time away will do him good, considering he's batted just .201 this season. Chicago reinstated infielder/outfielder Romy Gonzalez from his stint on the IL in a corresponding move.
Chicago White Sox shortstop/second baseman Elvis Andrus (oblique) suffered an oblique injury near the end of Friday's loss to the Houston Astros. He was grabbing his left side and manager Pedro Grifol says Andrus has oblique discomfort and is being evaluated. Look for an update on the 34-year-old's status ahead of Saturday's game, but it would be reasonable to expect a day off for that one. Never regarded for his pop, the veteran contact hitter is bottoming out with a feeble .254 slugging percentage across 134 at-bats with one homer and 13 RBI, but Andrus at least has five stolen bases in his 15th season.
Infielder Elvis Andrus and the Chicago White Sox agreed to a one-year, $3 million deal earlier on Sunday. Andrus split his 2022 campaign with the Oakland A's and was picked up by the White Sox midway through the season. When he transitioned to Chicago, he reverted to his secondary position at shortstop to fill the void of injury-plagued Tim Anderson. The 34-year-old spent the rest of the year at shortstop and even found some success at the plate. He composed a .773 OPS while smacking nine home runs with the Sox. On the season, Andrus slashed .249/.303/.404, with a 15.9% strikeout rate and 103 OPS+. The Venezuelan is expected to play second base, per the report, and could be moved in case of an inevitable injury.
