Adrian Beltre
Contract: Signed through 2009.
- Height: 5-11
- Weight: 220 lbs
- Born: Apr 7, 1979
- Debut: June 24, 1998
SEASON
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Newsbreakers
December 30, 2009
Contract talks between Adrian Beltre and the Oakland A's do not appear to be very serious at the moment, according to the San Francisco Chronicle.
Our View:
Beltre has been repeatedly linked to the A's this offseason, but such a move has never seemed very likely. Beltre, who is seeking a big deal, is likely to get far more money for his diminishing offensive skills from a bigger market team.
December 29, 2009
The Red Sox continue to communicate with Adrian Beltre, according to ESPN Boston.
Our View:
A potential deal was complicated by the voiding of Mike Lowell's trade to Texas. Beltre is coming off a disappointing offensive campaign in Seattle, but the third baseman is still solid defensively. Signing him could put the Sox over the salary cap threshold though.
December 26, 2009
The Athletics are talking to Adrian Beltre, according to ESPN.
Our View:
Oakland is also believed to be the only serious bidder as of right now. Beltre wants over $10MM per season, but other teams such as St. Louis, San Francisco and Detroit could take a shot at him if he decides to lower his price tag.
December 25, 2009
CSNBayArea.com is reporting that free agent third baseman Adrian Beltre is seeking a contract worth $10-to-$15 million a season.
Our View:
While still elite defensively, Beltre, age 30, hit just .265 with eight home runs and 44 RBI in 111 games for the Mariners a season ago. Were he to wrangle an annual $10 million deal from somebody, it would be an absolute fleecing.
December 17, 2009
Tim Brown of Yahoo! Sports reports that San Francisco, Boston, Minnesota, Seattle and Oakland are all possible landing spots for free agent third baseman Adrian Beltre.
Our View:
The Red Sox are still likely the favorites, provided a resolution in the Mike Lowell situation is reached sometime soon. Stay tuned.
December 11, 2009
One of the reasons the Red Sox are believed to be interested in free agent Adrian Beltre is because of his "game-changing" defensive abilities at third base, according to the Boston Herald.
Our View:
They, of course, also like his power. If Mike Lowell gets shipped out of Boston, like it currently appears he will, expect Beltre to sign very soon after.
December 9, 2009
The Red Sox are the latest team to have shown interest in Adrian Beltre, according to WEEI.com.
Our View:
A potential move to Boston's lineup could do wonders for Beltre's fantasy value, although it's still far away from happening, as the Red Sox would first have to move veteran Mike Lowell. Stay tuned, as a number of teams have shown interest in Beltre.
December 8, 2009
Andrew Baggarly of the Mercury News tweeted that the Giants plan on discussing third baseman Adrian Beltre with his agent (Scott Boras).
Our View:
Beltre covets a deal that will pay him $10MM per year. The 30-year-old vet would be returning to the NL if signed by San Francisco, as he served with the Dodgers from 1998-2004.
December 7, 2009
Adrian Beltre had declined arbitration from the Seattle Mariners, according to Tim Brown of Yahoo! Sports.
Our View:
The Angels have been mentioned as a possible destination for the 30-year-old Beltre in recent days. He is a Type B free agent, meaning he won't cost the team signing him a draft pick, but will net the M's a supplementary pick when he signs elsewhere.
December 5, 2009
Larry LaRue of the Tacoma New Tribune believes Adrian Beltre will sign with the Angels.
Our View:
If so, Beltre would be replacing Chone Figgins at third base, who joined the Mariners. That would hurt Brandon Wood's fantasy stock, as he would not have a real chance to compete for the starting gig at third with Beltre on board.
December 4, 2009
Adrian Beltre is said to be seeking $10 million a season in his new contract, according to ESPN's Buster Olney.
Our View:
Fool them once, Adrian, and you may have gotten them lucky. Fool them twice - you are dealing with baseball people. Despite coming nowhere near living up to the mega-deal he signed with the Mariners after the 2004 season, Beltre's reputation as a defensive whiz, and penchant for staying healthy and driving in around 90 runs, will likely get him one more big contract at age 30.
December 1, 2009
The Mariners offered third baseman Adrian Beltre salary arbitration, according to Shannon Drayer's (ESPN Seattle) twitter page.
Our View:
Beltre is a Type B free agent. The Mariners are believed to be taking a calculated risk, as he is likely to turn down his offer in search of a more lucrative deal on the market.
November 25, 2009
The Bucks County Courier Times is reporting that the Phillies are targeting free agent third baseman Adrian Beltre. The team is concerned that money will be an issue, but Betre is at their top of their list.
Our View:
The Phils don't have many holes that need fixing, but there is a gap at third base after the team declined Pedro Feliz' option after the season. They have been interested in Beltre for some time, but don't be shocked if his agent, Scott Boras, prices him out of Philly.
October 2, 2009
Adrian Beltre went 2-for-4 with his eighth home run on Thursday, as the Mariners beat the A's 4-2 at home.
Our View:
You read that right: only eight home runs for Adrian Beltre in 2009. That's over the course of 108 games. Look for the free-agent-to-be to get paid, at the minimum, half as much as the $13 million he made per season the last five years in Seattle.
September 13, 2009
Adrian Beltre went 2-for-4 with an RBI in Sunday's 7-2 loss to the Rangers.
Our View:
Beltre has disappointed on many levels this season. Whether it's been his inability to stay healthy or his .263 average, five homers and 35 RBI, fantasy owners (if there are any left) don't have much to smile about.
September 1, 2009
Adrian Beltre has been activated from the 15-day DL following his recovery from a contused testicle, according to the Associated Press.
Our View:
Beltre's contract with Seattle runs out after the season, and he will try to post strong numbers down the stretch in his bid for a new deal.
August 29, 2009
Adrian Beltre was not ready to come off the DL when first eligible Friday, but skipper Don Wakamatsu believes be may be ready to return Tuesday, according to the Seattle Times. He has been recovering from a contused testicle.
Our View:
This is good news, and hopefully Beltre will learn his lesson and wear the proper protection when he returns, as this injury could have been avoided.
August 26, 2009
Adrian Beltre is still uncertain if he will be able to come off the DL when eligible on Friday, according to MLB.com. Beltre is still recovering from a severely contused right testicle.
Our View:
This should be a lesson to all young ballplayers out there to wear protective equipment when playing the infield. There is still some swelling, but Beltre has been working out over the last few days and it has been going well. If he doesn't come off Friday, he should be able to do so soon after.
August 24, 2009
Adrian Beltre is progressing in his recovery from a contused testicle, according to the Seattle Times. Skipper Don Wakamatsu said, "Adrian is feeling better. There is still some swelling in there. He is going to do some light activity and take some batting practice today. This might be a good sign."
Our View:
This is encouraging regarding his odds of coming off the DL when first eligible August 28.
August 14, 2009
Adrian Beltre will not need surgery on a contused testicle, according to the News Tribune.
Our View:
He will need at least one week to rest, meaning he could be ready to come off the 15-day DL when first eligible.
August 13, 2009
Adrian Beltre has landed on the 15-day DL due to an injured testicle, according to the Seattle Times.
Our View:
He was struck by a ball in the groin during Wednesday's game, and he is dealing with some tearing and internal bleeding. The club is yet to determine if he needs surgery, which could shut him down for at least a month.
August 6, 2009
Adrian Beltre had a big night on Thursday just two days after being activated off the DL. Beltre went 4-for-4 with a run scored in the Mariners' 8-2 loss to the Royals.
Our View:
Beltre looked just fine at the plate tonight, so fantasy owners should feel comfortable with playing him again. He may not have the power he used to before the injury, but he should still contribute to fantasy rosters over the last two months.
August 4, 2009
Adrian Beltre has been activated from the 15-day DL following his recovery from left shoulder surgery, according to TSN. Infielder Chris Woodward was designated for assignment as the adjoining move.
Our View:
Beltre returned sooner than expected, and should be healthy enough to help fantasy owners in deeper leagues down the stretch.
August 1, 2009
Adrian Beltre (shoulder) ran the bases on Friday night and remains on track to come off the DL on Tuesday, MLB.com reports.
Our View:
We're not quite sure how running helps the recovery from shoulder surgery, but we'll go with the flow. Fantasy owners in AL-only leagues can expect to use Beltre next week.
July 30, 2009
MLB.com is reporting that Mariners' third baseman Adrian Beltre is "almost ready to go". Beltre has been out since June after shoulder surgery, but he could return on Tuesday.
Our View:
Beltre was expected to be out for 6-to-8 weeks, but if he does come back Tuesday it will be after only five weeks. He will likely not be 100 percent for the rest of the season, but he should give the Mariners a spark when he returns to the hot corner.
July 27, 2009
The Everette Herald is reporting that injured Mariners' third baseman Adrian Beltre took dozens of ground balls Sunday morning before the team's afternoon game. Beltre said he is ready to return to the lineup, but the team believes he will be out for another week.
Our View:
When Beltre had the surgery on his left shoulder in June, the team believed he would be out until late August, so they won't rush him back this soon unless he is really ready to go. The new timetable suggested by the team is next week against Kansas City, so be ready for him to return by then. We will keep you updated on his status as the next week progresses.
July 24, 2009
Adrian Beltre is progressing well in his recovery from left shoulder surgery, and believes he will return to the Mariners in two weeks, according to the Associated Press.
Our View:
Beltre has built up a rep of playing hurt in Seattle, and feels like he can play right now. He will hit off a tee Saturday, and will likely go on a rehab assignment to get some at-bats before returning.
July 22, 2009
Adrian Beltre is progressing well in his recovery from left shoulder surgery, according to the Seattle Times. Manager Don Wakamatsu said, "He says he is ready. He took groundballs yesterday. It was supposed to be controlled ground balls right at him, and then all of the sudden you see someone hook one down the line and he snatches it. Everything is going really good with him."
Our View:
Beltre remains around a week away from hitting off a tee, but his range of motion is improving and is working hard to return to Seattle, which could be in early September.
July 16, 2009
According to MLB.com, injured Mariners' third baseman Adrian Beltre is expected to rejoin the team during their three-game series in Detroit on July 21. Beltre will then return with the team to Seattle to continue his rehab from shoulder surgery.
Our View:
Beltre is still expected to miss five more weeks, but it sounds like the rehab is going well. When he does return, it seems likely that he won't have nearly as much pop in his bat as he did before the injury, so his fantasy value will be slim at best. Don't expect a miraculous return to dominance for Beltre this season.
July 10, 2009
Adrian Beltre could be back in six weeks, according to Sports Illustrated's Jon Heyman.
Our View:
This is good news for the M's, as it was thought he could miss much more time. Chris Woodward will continue to man third during his absence, though the Mariners have inquired about the Padres' Kevin Kouzmanoff.
June 30, 2009
Adrian Beltre has been placed on the 15-day DL by the Mariners, according to the Associated Press. Newly acquired outfielder Ryan Langerhans was added to the roster to fill Beltre's spot.
Our View:
Beltre underwent surgery to remove bone spurs from his left shoulder. He is expected to be on the shelf for 6-8 weeks while recovering.
June 30, 2009
According to MLB.com, Mariners' third baseman Adrian Beltre is scheduled to undergo surgery on Tuesday to remove bone spurs from his shoulder. Beltre is expected to be out until mid-August at the earliest.
Our View:
Beltre has been playing through the intense pain in his shoulder for awhile now, but apparently it just became too much. The best case scenario seems to be him returning in mid-August, but don't be shocked if it takes longer than that for him to return. If you have an open DL spot you aren't using, feel free to use it on Beltre. If you don't, you should probably get rid of him.
June 27, 2009
Adrian Beltre will play for Seattle tonight, but it will be his last time on the field for quite some time as he's decided to opt for surgery to fix the bone spurs in his left shoulder that were reported earlier in the week, according to the Tacoma News Tribune.
Our View:
Beltre will be out at least a month, though he could also be sidelined for twice that long depending on how quickly he heals. He still has a nice combination of power and speed and will be playing for a new contract once he returns, so you might not want to drop him outright, especially if you can afford to place him on the DL once the Mariners put him there too, but you'll certainly have to plan to go with someone else at third for the foreseeable future. Expect Jose Lopez to slide from second to third base and for Ronny Cedeno and Chris Woodward to split time at second.
June 25, 2009
The Tacoma News Tribune is reporting that third baseman Adrian Beltre is suffering from bone spurs in his shoulder and he will need surgery to fix it at some point. Beltre is playing through the pain right now, and he is undecided on when he will have the surgery.
Our View:
This seems to eliminate Beltre from any trade rumors for the rest of this season, as no team is going to be willing to trade for a guy who has surgery pending. Beltre will be a free agent after this season, which makes his decision rather difficult. He doesn't want to cheat the Mariners, but at the same time he needs to be healthy for next season if he is going to sign for good money somewhere else. He is fine in fantasy lineups for now, but watch closely in the coming weeks for a decision on surgery.
June 23, 2009
Adrian Beltre is in tonight's lineup against San Diego after missing Sunday's game with an extremely sore shoulder, according to the Seattle Times.
Our View:
Beltre had two days to rest, and should be fine to employ in fantasy lineups if he is a regular contributor to your team. He hit 18 homers over 442 career at-bats against the Padres, and opposing hurler Chad Gaudin has a 5.98 ERA this season.
June 21, 2009
According to the Seattle Times, Adrian Beltre is dealing with an extremely sore shoulder, but is playing though the pain.
Our View:
Beltre jammed the shoulder while diving into second base on Friday night. Apparently it was so stiff on Saturday he could barely move it, but with the Mariners dealing with a litany of injuries right now he stayed in the lineup. Quite an admirable thing for Beltre to do, but his stats suffered. He went 0-for-3 with three strikeouts on Saturday and was apparently taking some "ugly swings". Don't be surprised if he gets a day off in the near future. It many not be a bad time to sit him anyway.
June 16, 2009
Adrian Beltre went 1-for-4 with a solo homer in Tuesday's 5-0 win at San Diego.
Our View:
Beltre has a nine-game hitting streak, with 14 total hits and five RBI over the span. Keep him active in fantasy lineups while he is swinging a hot stick.
June 15, 2009
MLB.com reports that Adrian Beltre has at least one hit in 19 of his last 23 games and is hitting 35-for-93 (.376) over that span. Hitting coach Alan Cockrell claims he has found his comfort zone and has become more selective. He also attributed his struggles this season to trying to do too much.
Our View:
Beltre looks to be on his way back to being a solid option at the hot corner in fantasy leagues. We expect that the worst is behind him this season and he should be a safe play more weeks than not going forward.
June 10, 2009
Adrian Beltre was 2-for-4 with a double and two runs scored as the Mariners defeated Baltimore 4-1 on Wednesday.
Our View:
In the past 10 games, Beltre has raised his average from .216 to .250. It appears that the worst is over for Beltre this season and he should resume his typically solid play going forward. Despite his long slump to start the season, he has maintained his spot as the No. 3 hitter in the Mariners lineup.
June 3, 2009
Adrian Beltre was 3-for-5 with three RBI, a home run, a double, and a run scored as the Mariners defeated the Orioles 3-2 on Wednesday.
Our View:
Don't look now, but Beltre is hot. He has multiple hits in five of his last six games and six of his last eight. He has 15 hits in that span but tonight was his first home run in this stretch. All four of his home runs have come since May 9.
May 26, 2009
Adrian Beltre went 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI in the Mariners' 4-3 loss to the A's on Tuesday.
Our View:
The M's really need Beltre to start hitting, and tonight was a good start. He has been terrible at the plate this season, and his fantasy value is at rock bottom right now.
May 24, 2009
Adrian Beltre hit a three-run homer in the Mariners' 5-4 win over the Giants on Sunday. It was his only hit in four at-bats.
Our View:
Beltre has been miserable this season with just three homers, 19 RBI and a pathetic .215 average. Barring a huge hot streak, he likely won't put up his usual 25 home runs and 80-90 RBI.
May 20, 2009
The Seattle Times is reporting that Adrian Beltre will move to the number two spot in the order for Wednesday's game. Beltre is mired in a slump, and the Mariners hope he will be more selective in his new spot.
Our View:
The Mariners had to move Beltre out of the four-hole, as he has been terrible there this year. His OBP is at a shocking .236, and manager Don Wakamatsu is hoping hitting him number two will allow him to be more selective. Don't look for him to ever be the hitter he once was, but he can't be this bad all season.
May 20, 2009
Adrian Beltre returned to the Mariners' lineup Tuesday after he was held out in the previous game to rest, according to the Associated Press.
Our View:
He was given a day off as he was stuck in an 0-for-13 slump. The rest did not help however, as he went 0-for-4 is Tuesday's 6-5 loss to the Angels. He holds an anemic .205 batting average for the season, and is worth benching if you have a more suitable option at the position.
May 18, 2009
For the first time this season, Adrian Beltre is not in the starting lineup for the Seattle Mariners, according to the AP. Manager Don Wakamatsu said he will start again on Tuesday, but he was not sure if he would resume his No. 4 spot in the order.
Our View:
Beltre is hitting just .211/.242/.316 this season and he has no hits in his last 13 at bats. We have seen benchings snap the slumps of players like J.J. Hardy this season, and hopefully Beltre's night off will get his mind right.
April 29, 2009
Adrian Beltre went 4-for-4 with a double, an RBI, and he went 1-for-2 on stolen base opportunities in Wednesday's 6-3 loss to the White Sox.
Our View:
His perfect day at the plate raised his average to only .207. Wednesday was his first game of the season that he recorded more than two hits in a game. He has hit under .250 just once since his rookie season and we like his odds of hitting over that mark in 2009. The best news is that he already has four steals on the season.
April 18, 2009
Third baseman Adrian Beltre went 2-for-4 with a pair of doubles, one run, one RBI, and a stolen base on Friday night.
Our View:
We'll take anything we can get at this point. Beltre is off to a slow start and has yet to hit a ball over the fence. We're not too worried. The power will come.
April 9, 2009
Adrian Beltre went 2-for-2 with an RBI in Thursday's 2-0 win at Minnesota. Both of his hits were singles.
Our View:
Beltre is 5-for-13 with three RBI over the first four games of the season. He helped Seattle even their record to 2-2 today.
March 24, 2009
Adrian Beltre is experiencing soreness in his surgically repaired shoulder, according to the Seattle Times. Manager Don Wakamatsu said, "It is nothing serious, but we would rather take it slow now than later. Again, our whole goal with him is to be where he feels good and does not have any aches or pains prior to the season."
Our View:
Beltre will work out today, but won't return to the lineup until Thursday. He should continue to be drafted as a bottom tier starting third baseman in mixed leagues unless we learn that he has suffered a more substantial setback.
February 28, 2009
The Mariners are holding Adrian Beltre out of the World Baseball Classic, according to the Seattle Times. Beltre had undergone several surgeries on his thumb and shoulder and the Mariners were not convinced his playing at full speed right away is in his best interest.
Our View:
Beltre is a key member of a Mariners club that is short on solid hitters, especially after losing Raul Ibanez to Philadelphia, and the club does not want to risk losing him to an injury in the tournament.
February 18, 2009
Third baseman Adrian Beltre is having no problems with his thumb, but his surgically-repaired left shoulder is barking. "The thumb seems to be outstanding," manager Don Wakamatsu tells the Seattle Times. "The shoulder, he's having a little bit of stiffness in it right now. So, I think in the next week or so, we'll see where he's at and watch him continue to work out."
Our View:
Beltre still wants to play in the World Baseball Classic, but the Mariners may still persuade him to take it easy this spring. It's too early for fantasy owners to worry much about this news, but weakness in the lead hitting shoulder is often not a good thing.
February 16, 2009
Despite the Mariners wish not to have Adrian Beltre playing in the World Baseball Classic, the third baseman seems determined to do so, according to the Seattle Post-Intelligencer.
Our View:
Team's typically only voice concern about players participating in the tournament if there is an injury concern. Beltre had two surgeries, one on his shoulder and one on his thumb, in September. At this point, it appears that he will play in the WBC.
January 13, 2009
After September surgery on his left shoulder and thumb, Adrian Beltre is ready to play for the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic.
Our View:
Adrian appears to be healthy and ready to go. He's in a contract year again, and we all know what happened when he was in that situation.
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