Aaron Altherr Stats
- Height / Weight
- 6' 5" / 215 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- 1/14/1991 (33)
- Experience
- 6
- College
- None
Aaron Altherr Season Stats
Last 10 Games
Aaron Altherr News
The New York Mets claimed outfielder Aaron Altherr off waivers from the Giants on Thursday. Altherr has just one hit in 30 at-bats with the Phillies and Giants this year. He had just one at-bat for the Giants. The Mets really could use the outfield help with both Michael Conforto (concussion) and Brandon Nimmo (neck) on the injured list. New York is mixing and matching with Rajai Davis, J.D. Davis, Carlos Gomez and Juan Lagares right now, but Altherr could get some playing time in the short term. He's still not attractive to fantasy owners, even in the deepest of leagues.
Aaron Altherr has been claimed by the Giants a week after being DFA'd by the Phillies. He has struggled over the past two seasons. However, he is only two years removed from a season where he put up 19 home runs with the Phillies. He is out of options so the Giants have claimed him with the intention of keeping him in the Majors. A fresh start with the Giants could be just what the doctor ordered for Altherr, as he looks to find a spot in the lineup. He is worth keeping an eye on in very deep fantasy leagues and NL-only leagues.
The Philadelphia Phillies activated outfielder Odubel Herrera (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list on Saturday and designated outfielder Aaron Altherr for assignment in a corresponding move. Altherr had just one hit and nine strikeouts in his 29 at-bats this year. Herrera should return to starting center field duties, but he hasn't done much for his fantasy owners this year with his .246 average, one homer, seven steals and no stolen bases in 69 at-bats.