Elvis Andrus
2B/SS FA
Fri 3/22/24 12:23 PM

The Diamondbacks released Andrus on Friday.
EDGE Analysis
Andrus presumably opted out of his minor-league contract after being told he would not be part of the Opening Day roster. He went 2-for-17 at the plate this spring. The 35-year-old will now be on the lookout for a new organization that's in need of reserve infielder help.

Elvis Andrus
2B/SS FA
Sun 3/17/24 10:36 AM

Andrus started at shortstop and went 1-for-3 in Saturday's spring game against the Rangers.
EDGE Analysis
With Geraldo Perdomo (knee) still day-to-day, Andrus was given the starting nod Saturday. Perdomo's been out since Tuesday, but manager Torey Lovullo does not feel the injury will impact his availability for Opening Day. Given that, the Diamondbacks are trying to settle on a backup at shortstop, and the non-rostered Andrus has the most experience at the position. Arizona is also giving the currently rostered Jace Peterson and Emmanuel Rivera innings there, and the club may want prospects Blaze Alexander and Jordan Lawlar to get regular at-bats in the minors. This was Andrus' third Cactus League appearance and second at short -- he's also played third base.

Elvis Andrus
2B/SS FA
Sun 3/10/24 9:08 PM

Andrus started at third base and went 0-for-3 in Sunday's spring game against the Dodgers.
EDGE Analysis
Andrus made his debut for the Diamondbacks on Sunday. He was signed a week ago as another option to compete for a backup infield job. The organization needs someone that can back up Geraldo Perdomo at shortstop and also to fill in at second and third base. Andrus played both of those positions last season with the White Sox and will get more time at each position as Arizona evaluates him.

Elvis Andrus
2B/SS FA
Sun 3/3/24 2:31 PM

Andrus agreed to a minor-league contract with the Diamondbacks on Sunday that includes an invitation to major-league spring training, Jesse Friedman of GoPHNX.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Andrus spent last season with the White Sox, and he was unable to secure a major-league contract for 2024 after he posted a .251/.304/.358 slash line with six homers and 12 steals in 112 contests. The 34-year-old should compete for a roster spot as a backup middle infielder.

Elvis Andrus
2B/SS FA
Thu 9/28/23 10:40 AM

Andrus is not in the lineup for Thursday's game versus the Diamondbacks.
EDGE Analysis
Andrus has been seeing most of the playing time at second base for the White Sox lately, but he'll yield to Lenyn Sosa for this one. Andrus has collected a .674 OPS across 109 games for the Pale Hose this season.

Elvis Andrus
2B/SS FA
Sat 9/23/23 12:30 PM

Andrus will sit Saturday against the Red Sox.
EDGE Analysis
Andrus has hit well down the stretch, slashing .347/.368/.521 over his last 33 games. He finds himself on the bench for the second time in three games, however, with the White Sox seemingly seeing no reason to give everyday at-bats to a 35-year-old on an expiring contract in a season that's long since gone off track. Lenyn Sosa will be Saturday's second baseman.

Elvis Andrus
2B/SS FA
Wed 9/20/23 11:46 AM

Andrus is not in Wednesday's lineup against the Nationals.
EDGE Analysis
Andrus has been productive lately when he's played, hitting .326 with one home run, four runs, six RBI and one steal in 14 games this month. Lenyn Sosa is manning the keystone and batting eighth.

Elvis Andrus
2B/SS FA
Mon 9/18/23 5:27 PM

Andrus will start at second base and bat ninth in Monday's game in Washington, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
Andrus had appeared to move into a utility role toward the end of August, but he'll pick up his fourth consecutive start Monday and seems to have supplanted Lenyn Sosa as the White Sox's preferred option at the keystone. The 34-year-old is on an expiring deal and thus doesn't look to be a part of the White Sox's long-term plan in a non-contending season, but he's made it tough for manager Pedro Grifol to remove him from the lineup in recent weeks. Dating back to Aug. 1, Andrus has arguably been Chicago's top hitter overall, slashing .353/.375/.543 with four home runs and six stolen bases across a stretch of 33 games.

Elvis Andrus
2B/SS FA
Wed 9/6/23 11:30 PM

Andrus went 4-for-5 with a double in Wednesday's 6-4 win over the Royals.
EDGE Analysis
Andrus filled in atop the lineup and at shortstop with Tim Anderson (neck) scratched with neck stiffness shortly before the game. Over his last 15 games, Andrus has gone 23-for-56 (.411) with eight multi-hit efforts. The veteran infielder is slashing .256/.317/.361 with five home runs, 37 RBI, 35 runs scored and 11 stolen bases over 348 plate appearances. Andrus would likely continue to play at shortstop until Anderson is ready to return, at which point Andrus would resume a utility role.

Elvis Andrus
2B/SS FA
Wed 9/6/23 6:56 PM

Andrus was added to the lineup for Wednesday's game at Kansas City.
EDGE Analysis
The veteran infielder will cover shortstop and bat leadoff after Tim Anderson had to be scratched due to neck stiffness. Andrus went 2-for-4 with a run scored in Tuesday's loss to the Royals and is slashing .370/.400/.568 with three homers, 17 RBI, five steals and 14 runs over his last 22 games (85 plate appearances) dating back to Aug. 4.