In Anaheim, California, two-time All-Star shortstop Tim Anderson has officially signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Angels, marking a potential turning point in his career as he is set to attend major league spring training. Anderson will be aiming to revitalize his performance and reclaim his status in the league.

On the same day, the Angels also confirmed additional minor league agreements with several players, including right-handed pitchers Connor Brogdon and Dakota Hudson, left-handed pitcher Victor González, and infielder Carter Kieboom, expanding their roster options for the upcoming season.

The 31-year-old Anderson previously achieved notable success, winning the American League batting title in 2019 and earning All-Star selections in 2021 and 2022 while playing for the Chicago White Sox. However, his tenure with the team came to a close when Chicago opted not to exercise a $14 million option after the 2023 season, which concluded a six-year contract worth $25 million. Anderson went on to sign a $5 million, one-year contract with the Miami Marlins.

During the last season, he faced significant struggles at the plate, registering a batting average of just .214—his lowest in his career—alongside no home runs, nine RBIs, and four stolen bases over 234 at-bats. His season was further complicated by a period of inactivity due to lower back tightness, which sidelined him from May 10 to May 21. Ultimately, he was designated for assignment on July 2 and released shortly thereafter.

Amidst his challenges, former Marlins manager Skip Schumaker expressed hope for Anderson’s future, acknowledging his youth and potential contributions to the sport. After leading the majors with an impressive .335 batting average in 2019, Anderson’s performance significantly declined, with only one home run and 25 RBIs across 123 games during the 2023 season.