MLB Rumors: Aaron Judge trade replacement, Tim Anderson gone, Mets dealing
By Mark Powell
MLB Rumors: Are Tim Anderson’s days limited with White Sox?
Chicago White Sox fans took to booing shortstop Tim Anderson relatively quickly. While Anderson’s struggled this season, to be fair, the Chicago shortstop is one of the more valuable players in baseball when he’s on. Anderson plays a top-tier position defensively (and does it well, usually), but he’s been off this season. That much is clear.
With many White Sox veterans asking for a way out at the trade deadline, it’s clear that something is off in the South Side of Chicago. It’s not the water, surely, but Anderson could be dealt come late-July. There are plenty of shortstop-needy teams willing to acquire a player of Anderson’s caliber based on potential alone. Yes, the numbers haven’t been there — Anderson is slashing just .245/.284/.288 (yuck) — but he’s a former All-Star who just turned 30. He surely has a few years left.
The Dodgers have been mentioned as a potential suitor for Anderson considering their current gap at shortstop. Anderson’s position is so in demand that despite his faults, should the White Sox wish to deal him, he’ll find a new home.
Anderson has two club options remaining on his deal. Should the Sox or any team choose to opt into those, he wouldn’t become a free agent until 2025.