Brian Anderson struggled in 2021, limited to playing 67 games due to injuries and not performing up to his usual standards offensively when available (.249 BA, .337 OBP, .378 SLG, .715 OPS). Anderson still is at an elite level defensively, but he’s a question mark for the Marlins moving forward coming off season-ending shoulder surgery. Once viewed as a leading candidate to receive a contract extension, it’s now fair to wonder whether his days in Miami are numbered. The Marlins will explore all possibilities for upgrading their roster leading up to the 2022 season.
Let’s look at it from both sides.