The AJC's Justin Toscano reported on Tuesday that infielder Brian Anderson elected free agency instead of returning to Triple-A Gwinnett with the Atlanta Braves.
The AJC's Justin Toscano reported Anderson has elected for free agency on Tuesday. The veteran's decision came one day after the Atlanta Braves outrighted Anderson to Triple-A.Anderson as a free agent on June 4, which was three days after the Seattle Mariners released the veteran infielder. In 5 plate appearances for the Braves, Anderson struck out twice, grounded into a double play and didn't reach base.a .270/.358/.
In 630 career MLB games, Anderson has posted a .251 batting average with 66 home runs, 273 RBI and 287 runs. The Braves have yet to make a cooresponding roster with Anderson, which leaves them with 39 players on their roster. But in all likelihood, the team will add a player to the 40-man roster before the start of the second half Friday night against the St. Louis Cardinals.
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