Anderson was released by the Brewers on Monday, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.
Anderson was removed from the Brewers' 40-man roster last week and is now officially a free agent after clearing waivers. The 30-year-old got off to a solid start for the Brewers this season with a .790 OPS in April, but he posted a .629 OPS thereafter and saw scarce playing time upon returning from the injured list Aug. 3.
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Brewers' Brian Anderson: Designated for assignment
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Anderson was designated for assignment by the Brewers on Thursday.
This move clears out a 40-man roster spot for Garrett Mitchell (shoulder) as he returns from the 60-day injured list. Anderson played regularly for the Brewers in the first half of the 2023 campaign, but he'd logged only 27 plate appearances since the beginning of August while slashing .192/.222/.308 with one walk and nine strikeouts.
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Brewers' Brian Anderson: Playing little since activation
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Anderson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates.
Anderson was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Thursday, but he's started in just one of the Brewers' ensuing four games. When healthy this season, Anderson has handled a near-everyday role while moving between third base, the corner outfield and designated hitter, but he looks like he'll have to settle for part-time duty for the time being. Andruw Monasterio has settled in as the Brewers' main starter at the hot corner, while the trio of Christian Yelich, Mark Canha and Sal Frelick are operating as Milwaukee's primary options at the corner-outfield spots and DH.
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Brewers' Brian Anderson: Back from injured list
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Anderson (back) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Thursday, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
Anderson has been on the shelf nearly three weeks with a back strain, but he'll rejoin Milwaukee's active roster Thursday after completing a two-game rehab assignment at Triple-A Nashville. The 30-year-old had a strong start to the campaign but has struggled to a .568 OPS since the beginning of June.
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Brewers' Brian Anderson: Cleared for rehab assignment
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Anderson (back) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Nashville this week, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
Anderson landed on the 10-day injured list July 16 due to a back strain and will likely need a few games in the minors to regain his timing at the plate before the Brewers are comfortable activating him. Once he's reinstated from IL, Anderson could settle into an everyday role at either third base or designated hitter. Andruw Monasterio has performed capably at the hot corner in Anderson's stead, but the Brewers could make room for both players in the regular lineup by installing Monasterio at second base as a replacement for Brice Turang, who has largely underwhelmed with the bat since being called up from Triple-A in late June.
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Brewers' Brian Anderson: On track for August return
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Anderson (back) isn't expected to return from the injured list until early-to-mid August, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.
Anderson resumed hitting in the cage earlier this week, but he still has some hurdles to clear as he recovers from the lingering back issue that sent him to the IL on July 16. When healthy this season, the 30-year-old third baseman has slashed .229/.317/.373 with nine homers and 38 RBI in 85 games for the Brewers.
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Brewers' Brian Anderson: Hits in cage
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Anderson (back) hit in the cage Tuesday, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.
The next step is on-field batting practice, which Anderson should advance to on the Brewers' upcoming road trip, which begins this Friday. He was placed on the injured list just after the All-Star break because of lingering back discomfort.
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Brewers' Brian Anderson: Fields grounders Friday
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Anderson (back) took grounders Friday and is nearing being able to swing a bat, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.
Anderson was placed on the 10-day injured list Sunday with a back strain, but he's started to slowly ramp up his activities. Manager Craig Counsell said Friday that he doesn't expect Anderson to return before the team's next road trip, which starts July 28 in Atlanta.
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Brewers' Brian Anderson: Lands on injured list
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The Brewers placed Anderson (back) on the 10-day injured list Sunday, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.
Anderson has been dealing with back discomfort, and it's now come to light that he has a strain in his lower back, so he will be sidelined indefinitely. Jahmai Jones was recalled in a corresponding move while Andruw Monasterio will get the start at third base in Sunday's series finale in Cincinnati.
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Brewers' Brian Anderson: Remains out Saturday
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Anderson (back) isn't in the Brewers' lineup Saturday against the Reds.
Anderson was scratched ahead of Friday's game with lower-back discomfort, and it appears it will keep him out for another game Saturday. Andruw Monasterio will start at third base and bat seventh, and Tyrone Taylor will start in right field while batting fifth.
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Brewers' Brian Anderson: Scratched with back discomfort
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Anderson was scratched Friday with lower-back discomfort, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.
It sounds like a day-to-day issue for Anderson. Andruw Monasterio is starting at third base and hitting sixth against the Reds.
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Brewers' Brian Anderson: Scratched from Friday's lineup
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Anderson was scratched from Friday's lineup against the Reds.
This is tough timing, as the scratch was announced less than two hours before first pitch and Anderson was a solid streaming option this weekend in Cincinnati. It's unclear what the nature of his injury is. Andruw Monasterio will start at third base.
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Brewers' Brian Anderson: Back from paternity leave
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Milwaukee activated Anderson (personal) from the paternity leave list Wednesday.
Anderson was away from the Brewers for a couple of days as he welcomed a new addition to his growing family. The 30-year-old returns Wednesday to a .227/.318/.374 batting line with nine home runs and 37 RBI through 80 games.
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Brewers' Brian Anderson: Goes on paternity leave
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Anderson was placed on the paternity leave list Monday, Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
Anderson will be away for the next 1-3 games as he welcomes a little one into the world. Andruw Monasterio is at third base Monday and Owen Miller could also see time there while Anderson is away.
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Brewers' Brian Anderson: Not starting Friday
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Anderson isn't in the Brewers' lineup Friday against the Pirates.
Anderson is on a mini three-game hit streak and will get a day to rest during Friday's series opener with Pittsburgh. While Anderson rests, Owen Miller will start at third base, and Raimel Tapia will get the nod in right field.
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Brewers' Brian Anderson: Sitting amid slump
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Anderson is not in the lineup Monday versus the Mets.
Blake Perkins will start in right field and bat eighth against the Mets and right-hander Justin Verlander. Luis Urias is handling third base and hitting seventh. Anderson got off to an excellent start this season with the Brewers but has slashed just .160/.292/.227 over his last 89 plate appearances dating back to late May.
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Brewers' Brian Anderson: Not in Sunday's lineup
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Anderson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates.
Anderson started the past 11 games and will head to the bench after he posted a .585 OPS and 31.8 percent strikeout rate during that stretch. Raimel Tapia will take over in right field and bat seventh in Sunday's series finale.
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Brewers' Brian Anderson: Slugs solo homer
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Anderson went 1-for-3 with a solo homer in Wednesday's loss against the Twins.
Anderson got the Brewers on the board with a solo shot off Bailey Ober in the second inning, the first of back-to-back homers against the right-hander, with the latter coming off the bat of Luis Urias. It was Anderson's first home run since May 24 against the Astros and only his second extra-base hit in the month of June, where he's hitting just .200 through 12 games.
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Brewers' Brian Anderson: Takes seat Sunday
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Anderson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds.
Anderson has gone 2-for-17 across his past five games and will head to the bench for Sunday's contest. Blake Perkins will handle right field in his place and bat sixth.
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Brewers' Brian Anderson: Hits another long ball
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Anderson went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 4-0 victory over the Astros.
After failing to reach in his first two at-bats, Anderson hit a solo home run in the seventh off Brandon Bielak to extend Milwaukee's lead to 4-0. It was the veteran's eighth home run of the year, and his third over his past eight appearances. During that stretch, Anderson has totaled four extra-base hits, seven RBI and four runs scored.
