The White Sox released infielder Hanser Alberto on Sunday. The 30-year-old spent time in the lineup while Elvis Andrus (oblique) was on the shelf. However, the team designated him for assignment a few days ago, a move made to prepare for his unconditional release. Alberto was hitting .220 in 82 at-bats this season, one of the lowest marks of his career. He'll likely find his way on another team, although it won't make much of a difference for fantasy managers, considering he wasn't on many rosters, to begin with.
Chicago White Sox infielder Hanser Alberto (shoulder) exited Sunday's meeting with the Royals because of left shoulder soreness. The team announced he's day-to-day. The 30-year-old is batting .222 this season and has benefited from injuries throughout the lineup by receiving extra playing time. However, he's not rostered in many fantasy leagues, so a trip to the injured list will only impact a small group of managers.
Chicago White Sox infielder Hanser Alberto (quad) has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a strained right quad. Alberto was slashing a subpar .211/.211/.368 with one home run and four RBI over 19 at-bats this season. Adam Haseley has been recalled from Triple-A Charlotte in a corresponding move.
Hanser Alberto Agrees To Minor-League Deal With White Sox
The Chicago White Sox agreed with free-agent infielder Hanser Alberto on a minor-league deal on Wednesday, according to sources. Alberto is likely to receive an invitation to major-league spring training after playing in 73 games for the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2022. In those 73 contests, the 30-year-old hit .244/.258/.365 with a .623 OPS, two home runs, 15 RBI and 13 runs scored in 159 plate appearances. If Alberto makes the White Sox's Opening Day roster out of spring training, he'll likely be filling a utility infield role and is unlikely to see regular playing time. In his seven-year major-league career, Alberto has slashed .272/.294/.380 with a .674 OPS, 19 home runs, 121 RBI, 149 runs and 12 stolen bases in 458 games with the Dodgers, Royals, Orioles and Rangers.
Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Hanser Alberto isn't on the team's roster for their National League Division Series matchup with the San Diego Padres. The 29-year-old hit .244 with a .258 on-base percentage and a pair of home runs in 159 regular-season plate appearances for Los Angeles. He saw playing time at all four infield positions but saw the bulk of his playing time at second base and third base. The Dodgers' infield options for their series against the Padres include Freddie Freeman, Max Muncy, Justin Turner, Trea Turner, Miguel Vargas, Chris Taylor, and Gavin Lux.
Free-agent second baseman Hanser Alberto joined the Los Angeles Dodgers in spring camp on Tuesday. It's unclear if he's in camp on a major league or minor league deal. The 29-year-old spent last year with the Kansas City Royals, hitting .270/.291/.402 with two home runs, 24 RBI and 25 runs scored in 255 plate appearances over 103 games played. The utility infielder isn't guaranteed to have a spot on the Opening Day roster for a stacked Dodgers team. In his six big-league seasons, Alberto has slashed .276/.298/.383 with 17 home runs, 106 RBI and 136 runs scored in 385 games. Even if he makes LA's roster out of camp, he's one to ignore in mixed fantasy leagues.
The Kansas City Royals outrighted infielder Hanser Alberto off the 40-man roster on Friday. Alberto, who elected free agency, hit .270 with a .291 on-base percentage, two home runs, and three stolen bases in 255 plate appearances for Kansas City this past season. The veteran saw most of his starts in 2021 at third base for the Royals, but also saw significant time at both second base and shortstop. Right-handed pitcher Scott Blewett was also outrighted off the 40-man roster. Like Alberto, Blewett elected free agency.
Kansas City Royals second baseman Hanser Alberto went yard for his first home run as a Royal in Friday's 7-4 win over the Minnesota Twins. He went 2-for-4 overall in the game with a home run, a double, two RBI and two runs scored. Alberto has been a solid reserve infielder for the team this year. He's appeared in 58 games and has slashed .263/.282/.401. He has a strikeout rate of just 10.4% on the year.
Kansas City Royals infielder Hanser Alberto could be the Kansas City Royals starting third baseman when they break camp. Alberto came to the Royals this offseason as a non-roster invitee, but has had a solid spring thus far as he is now 11-for-29 with two RBI and six runs scored. He provides exceptional value against left-handed pitching as he posted a .396 wOBA in 2020 and a .419 wOBA in 2019, respectively. If he breaks camp as the starter at third base, he will be a solid selection at his current ADP of 464 as he is also eligible at multiple positions.
Hanser Alberto Held Hitless Tuesday, Continues Cold Streak
Baltimore Orioles second/third baseman Hanser Alberto continued his cold September in Tuesday's 5-1 loss to the Braves, going 0-for-3 with two strikeouts. Alberto started the season off well but has struggled in September, hitting just .189 with no extra-base hits. Fantasy managers should bench Alberto if they can afford it as he is not producing during the most important part of the fantasy season.
