Garret Anderson
Contract: Signed through 2009
- Height: 6-3
- Weight: 225 lbs
- Born: Jun 30, 1972
- Debut: July 27, 1994
SEASON
| AVG | HR | RBI | Runs | SB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| .268 | 13 | 61 | 52 | 1 |
Newsbreakers
August 21, 2009
The Associated Press reports that Garret Anderson is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Marlins.
Our View:
Anderson left Thursday's game with a back strain and will be held out of Friday's due to continuous discomfort resulting from the injury. Reid Gorecki will start in left field in his place.
August 20, 2009
Garret Anderson exited tonight's game at New York with an apparent lower-back strain, according to the Associated Press.
Our View:
Reid Gorecki replaced Anderson in right field. Anderson is considered day-to-day as of now.
July 29, 2009
Garret Anderson had one of his best games of the season on Wednesday, going 3-for-4 with a home run, but the Braves still lost 6-3 in Miami.
Our View:
Anerson is obviously not the dynamic run producer he once was, but is still an above average option in the outfield in NL-only leagues.
July 28, 2009
Garret Anderson went 2-for-4 with a solo home run on Tuesday in the Braves' 4-3 loss to the Marlins. Anderson is hitting .295 on the year in limited duty.
Our View:
Anderson hit his homer in the top of the ninth to give the Braves a lead, but the bullpen surrendered it in the bottom of the inning. Anderson has been slowed a bit by injury this year, but he is still hitting just under .300 for the season.
July 16, 2009
Garret Anderson went 3-for-4 with a home run as the Braves beat the Mets 5-3 in Jeff Fracncoeur's homecoming.
Our View:
Anderson has been a solid contributor to the Braves this season, and is now batting .280 with six home runs. He is a decent option in NL-only leagues, but not a very good one in mixed formats.
July 2, 2009
Garret Anderson hit a pinch hit two run home run in the eighth inning on Wednesday, cushioning the Braves 3-2 lead as they eventually beat Philadelphia 5-2.
Our View:
Anderson and his 37-year-old legs have been a pleasant surprise for Atlanta and manager Bobby Cox in 2009. His five home runs and 29 RBIs is more production than most were expecting out of the 16-year veteran. However, he is still not a viable fantasy option in most formats.
June 23, 2009
Garret Anderson went 1-for-4 with two RBIs on Tuesday in the Braves 4-0 win over the Yankees, and now has nine hits in has last five games.
Our View:
Anderson, age 36, is nowhere near the run producer he was in his heyday with the Angels, but has been very solid for Atlanta this season, hitting three home runs to go along with 26 RBIs while batting .284. He shouldn't be on your fantasy team, save for in the deepest of mixed or NL only leagues, but could be a decent one or two day fill-in if you ever need an outfielder.
June 19, 2009
Garret Anderson led the Braves in Friday's 8-2 win at Boston, as he went 3-for-3 with four RBI. He hit a double and two singles.
Our View:
Anderson has a hit in eight of his last nine games, with six RBI over the span. Keep him active in fantasy lineups while he is hot.
May 31, 2009
Garret Anderson was 2-for-5 with three RBI and his first home run of the season against Arizona on Sunday.
Our View:
Anderson actually has a nine-game hit streak and has also picked up a hit in 16 of his past 17 games. Still, he's not worth owning in typical mixed leagues given Atlanta's weak lineup unless the power can become more of a consistent thing.
May 28, 2009
Garret Anderson had a big pinch-hit two RBI single on Wednesday, but the Braves still fell to the Giants 6-3. Anderson was 1-for-1 on the night with the hit.
Our View:
The Braves didn't get much offense tonight, and Anderson provided most of it in his one at-bat. He has been battling injury this season, but he has his average up to .267 on the year. His fantasy value is nonexistent unless he starts playing every day.
May 11, 2009
Garret Anderson will get the day off on Monday, according to MLB.com.
Our View:
Matt Diaz will play in Anderson's place against the lefty Johan Santana. Anderson has a place in the heart of Atlanta's lineup whenever the Braves face a right-handed starter but should sit in favor of Diaz more often than not against righties. Anderson still could be used to pinch hit later in the game.
May 6, 2009
In his second game back from a strained calf injury, Garret Anderson picked up his first RBI of the season. The left fielder went 1-for-4 with a three-run single and a walk as the Braves won 8-6 over the Marlins on Wednesday.
Our View:
Anderson's hitting just .182 so it's somewhat surprising that Bobby Cox continues to bat him cleanup. He left five more runners on base tonight and we anticipate a drop in the order if his average continues to reside under .200.
May 5, 2009
The Braves activated Garret Anderson from the DL Tuesday. Anderson, who had been out with a strained left quadriceps, is hitting cleanup versus the Mets tonight, according to the AP.
Our View:
Those in deep mixed leagues should consider Anderson as a pick-up. Brandon Jones was sent to Triple-A to make room on the roster.
May 4, 2009
Garret Anderson, who is recovering from a strained left quad, declined a minor league rehab assignment, according to MLB.com.
Our View:
Anderson is eligible to return from the DL Tuesday, and the Braves wanted him to get some at-bats in the minors prior to being activated. Anderson does not feel he needed any at-bats, and does not want to risk further injury.
April 24, 2009
According to the Miami Herald, the on the 15-day disabled list. He is suffering from a strained left thigh.
Our View:
He injured the thigh in a game last Sunday against the Pirates and it hasn't healed with time. Anderson was only hitting .200 with zero home runs and zero RBI, and his fantasy glory days are long gone, so the move made sense for the Braves. He will be replaced in the lineup by Brandon Jones.
April 21, 2009
MLB.com reports that the Braves may place Garret Anderson on the 15-Day DL soon in order to allow him to recover from his strained left quadricep. He was removed from Sunday's game with the injury and has not played since.
Our View:
The Braves are short on players so this move is quite possible. Anderson is increasingly fragile and he should not be relied on for 500-plus at bats. He has gotten off to a slow start in Atlanta this season with no RBI through 10 games.
April 19, 2009
Garret Anderson had an early exit on Sunday, leaving in the fourth inning with left quad tightness.
Our View:
Anderson is day-to-day for now, although he seems to get dinged up every week. Matt Diaz will play in left field until Anderson is ready to return.
April 8, 2009
Garret Anderson was scratched from Wednesday's lineup against the Phillies due to his ailing right calf, according to the Sports Network.
Our View:
Matt Diaz started in left field in his place. This is the same calf ailment that hindered Anderson through spring training.
March 30, 2009
Garret Anderson went 2-for-3 with an RBI in Monday's 4-3 win over Boston. Both of his knocks were singles. He also had one walk.
Our View:
The 36-year-old vet will remain an injury risk, but should be productive when healthy this season, and is worth targeting in the later rounds of mixed leagues.
March 27, 2009
Garret Anderson's scheduled spring debut, delayed due to a calf injury, has been pushed back from Saturday to Sunday, according to the Atlanta Journal Constitution.
Our View:
It seems a bit unlikely that Anderson would be ready to start for Atlanta by April 5, in which case Matt Diaz would likely start in his place in left field. Anderson should, however, be able to lock down at least fairly regular playing time sooner rather than later once the regular season commences and still has the ability to hit 15 or so homers, drive in runs and hit for a nice average.
March 24, 2009
Outfielder Garret Anderson (calf) is scheduled to make his spring debut on Saturday, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution notes.
Our View:
We hope this schedule proves to be true. Anderson shouldn't need much work to find his swing, but this injury seems to be lingering.
March 21, 2009
Garret Anderson tested his strained calf Friday with some light running, and noted that he felt good, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Anderson said, "Trainers just wanted me to get the muscle fatigued and see how it responded the next day. I did not feel anything when I ran at all. I think we waited more than enough time to start running."
Our View:
Anderson indicated that if his progress continues to go well, he could play in a spring training game at some point next week.
March 18, 2009
Garret Anderson, who is recovering from a strained calf, expects to be ready for opening day, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Our View:
Anderson does not think he will need many at-bats to be ready for the season, and does not expect his calf ailment to be an issue. If healthy, Anderson will serve as the starting left fielder.
March 11, 2009
Garret Anderson may be on the shelf for 2-3 weeks while recovering from a strained calf, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Our View:
The club remains optimistic he will be ready for opening day. Matt Diaz will likely start in left field if he is not ready.
March 8, 2009
Garret Anderson is uncertain when he will return to the diamond while recovering from a strained calf, according to MLB.com. He said, "It is a deep muscle tissue thing, it takes time to heal. You cannot rush back from injury, because if you do, you are going to risk injuring yourself even more."
Our View:
The 36-year-old vet could be useful for NL-only leagues if healthy. Matt Diaz will start in left field while Anderson is out. Anderson is 632 hits away from 3,000, and he intends to play long enough to reach the milestone.
February 24, 2009
Garret Anderson's one-year deal with the Braves has been made official after he passed his physical, according to Braves.com.
Our View:
Anderson's deal was worth a base salary of $2.5 million. He immediately becomes the team's starter in left field, and a middle of the order bat. He can still be a useful option for fantasy owners, but likely for depth purposes in mixed leagues.
February 22, 2009
Garret Anderson has inked a one-year deal with the Atlanta Braves, according to MLB.com. The deal is reportedly worth a base salary of $2 million, with incentives.
Our View:
Anderson immediately becomes the team's starting left fielder. Atlanta was in serious need of another veteran outfielder, and the former Angel fills that role.
February 22, 2009
The Braves may be interested in Garret Anderson after missing out on Ken Griffey Jr., according to MLB.com.
Our View:
Anderson will turn 37 on the last of June of the 2009 season, so he probably won't be able to get a big contract. In an offseason when one-year deals are basically the only contracts being handed out to non-superstars, an incentive-laden one-year deal is most likely what Atlanta would offer Anderson.
February 19, 2009
Jerry Crasnick of ESPN reports that the Braves are not very high on Garret Anderson. The Braves wanted Ken Griffey Jr., but were unable to reel him in.
Our View:
The club is believed to fill their outfield need internally, which will allow more money to ink Tom Glavine. The Braves have around $6-8MM to spend.
February 12, 2009
Adding an outfielder remains a priority for the Braves, and the club is going to look at Garret Anderson, according to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports.
Our View:
Anderson is also on the Mariners' radar, but they seem more interested in bringing back Ken Griffey Jr. The Braves are believed to have $6-8MM to spend on an outfielder and pitcher Tom Glavine.
February 12, 2009
After Bobby Abreu and Adam Dunn found new teams, the Mariners are likely to sign either Garret Anderson or Ken Griffey Jr. to fill their need in the outfield, according to the Seattle Post-Intelligencer.
Our View:
A deal could come within the next few days. Both outfielders would like to play for Seattle, but the club does not have much financial flexibility, meaning they would have to do some creative accounting and defer money to ink either Anderson or Griffey Jr.
February 7, 2009
MLB.com reports that the Seattle Mariners are interested in free-agent outfielder Garret Anderson. "Garret knows the division's pitching," Anderson's agent, Scott Boras, said. "He hits the West well, and he's good for young hitters to be around and it's a good fit." The Mariners seemed to have narrowed down their run-producing outfielder candidates to Anderson and former Seattle player Ken Griffey Jr., a fan favorite.
Our View:
The Mariners are reportedly wanting to make a decision within the next week so that their roster is set heading into Spring Training.
January 13, 2009
The Cincinnati Reds are interested in adding outfielder Garret Anderson, reports Jon Heyman of SI.com.
Our View:
Anderson would give Cincy the left fielder it needs, unless they truly believe Norris Hopper is the solution there. Anderson has only played a few games at the hitter's haven known as Great American Ballpark, and has just six at-bats to show for it, with two hits.
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