Jon Berti
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Jun 29 2025Berti will start at third base and bat ninth in Sunday's game against the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Berti will enter the lineup for just the second time since rookie Matt Shaw was recalled from Triple-A Iowa in mid-May. Shaw has posted a .655 OPS since his call-up, which has been good enough to keep Berti on the bench.
May 19 2025Berti remains out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Berti had already been left out of the lineup in the Cubs' previous two contests, but the promotion of prospect Matt Shaw from Triple-A Iowa on Monday erases any doubt that Berti's time as Chicago's primary third baseman is over. The 35-year-old has produced a .213/.272/.240 slash line over 81 plate appearances on the season and has provided most of his limited fantasy utility on the bases (seven steals in eight attempts) rather than with the bat. He was miscast as an everyday player but should bring value off the bench as a pinch runner and late-inning defensive replacement.
May 17 2025Berti isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Berti has gone 0-for-16 with six strikeouts across his last five games. He'll get a chance to regroup Saturday while Vidal Brujan starts at third base and bats ninth.
May 13 2025Berti is not in the Cubs' lineup against the Marlins on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Berti has been sitting for roughly one game per series since April 27. He will likely start in Wednesday's rubber match after playing in Monday's 5-2 victory over Miami. Nicky Lopez will start at third base and bat ninth with Berti on the bench.
May 5 2025Berti is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nicky Lopez will get the start at the hot corner and will bat ninth while Berti heads to the bench for the series opener. Berti has been serving as the Cubs' primary starter at third base since mid-April, but he's viewed as more of a stopgap solution and is expected to eventually transition into more of a utility role once prospect Matt Shaw is deemed ready to return from Triple-A Iowa.
May 2 2025Berti isn't in the lineup for Friday's game against the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Berti will get a chance to catch his breath after going 8-for-17 with an RBI and four runs scored over his last five games. His absence will open up a spot at third base for Nicky Lopez to start and bat ninth.
May 1 2025Berti is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Since Matt Shaw was demoted to Triple-A Iowa on April 15, Berti has stepped in as the Cubs' primary third baseman, drawing starts at the position in eight of the past 11 games. After going 7-for-15 with a pair of doubles and a walk over his last four starts, Berti should still be secure atop the depth chart, but he'll give way to Nicky Lopez at the hot corner for a day game after a night game.
Apr 19 2025Berti is starting at third base and batting ninth in Saturday's game against the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Berti will be making just his sixth start of the season in Chicago's 23rd game. The 35-year-old has been used mostly a bench player for the Cubs, and he's batting .238 with a .598 OPS and no home runs or runs scored, giving him limited fantasy appeal despite the six stolen bases.
Apr 16 2025Berti will start at third base and bat ninth in Wednesday's game versus the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gage Workman drew the first start at the hot corner Tuesday following the demotion of Matt Shaw, but it will be Berti getting the call Wednesday against right-hander Nick Pivetta. Cubs manager Craig Counsell will likely mix and match at third base until someone emerges.
Mar 30 2025Berti is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Berti made a pair of starts at second base in the Cubs' season-opening series in Tokyo versus the Dodgers on March 18 and 19, but he's since shifted back to a utility role with Nico Hoerner (forearm) completing his recovery from flexor tendon surgery. The Cubs gave Hoerner an off day in Saturday's 4-3 win, which allowed Berti to pick up his lone start of the four-game series in Arizona.
Mar 19 2025Berti went 3-for-4 with a run and a stolen base during Wednesday's 6-3 loss to the Dodgers in Tokyo. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 35-year-old started the first two games of the season at second base with Nico Hoerner (forearm) unavailable. Chicago didn't provide much offense during the two-game set in Japan, but Berti was able to reach base four times and steal a pair of bases. He's expected to fill a utility role once Hoerner is healthy.
Feb 27 2025With Nico Hoerner (forearm) set to miss the Cubs' two-game, season-opening series in Tokyo, Berti is an option to slide in as the starter at second base, Jesse Rogers of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Cubs will face the Dodgers in Tokyo on March 18 and 19, and with Hoerner still recovering from flexor tendon surgery, the team won't rush him back for the quick set. Berti and Vidal Brujan could see time at second in the meantime, though Hoerner could be ready to go later in the month, which would push both players back to bench roles.
Jan 22 2025Berti signed a one-year, $2 million contract with the Cubs on Wednesday, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: A calf injury limited Berti to just 25 regular-season games in 2024, during which he slashed .273/.342/.318 with six RBI and five stolen bases across 74 plate appearances with the Yankees. Assuming he stays healthy this season, the 35-year-old infielder has a path to regular playing time in Chicago, which is facing some uncertainty at third base. However, he'll likely face some competition during spring training in the form of top prospect Matt Shaw.
Nov 22 2024The Yankees non-tendered Berti on Friday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Berti appeared in 25 games for the Yankees during the regular season, slashing .273/.342/.318 with six RBI over 74 plate appearances. The 34-year-old's defensive versatility and ability to reach base at a high rate should earn him some attention in free agency, though a full-time starting role is unlikely.
Oct 25 2024Manager Aaron Boone said Friday that Berti was left off the Yankees' World Series roster due to a right hip flexor injury, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Yankees skipper noted that Berti's injury occurred while he was running the bases in Game 4 of the ALCS, and he would have been part of the roster had he not gotten hurt. Because of the utility man's absence, Nestor Cortes (elbow) will rejoin New York's roster to provide additional pitching depth for the World Series.
Oct 10 2024Berti is starting at first base and batting ninth Thursday in Game 4 of the ALDS in Kansas City, Jack Curry of YES Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Berti received his first professional start at first base in Game 2 and will be back there in Game 4 as the Yankees try to close out the series. Oswaldo Cabrera -- who started Games 1 and 3 at first base -- will begin this contest on the bench.
Oct 7 2024Berti is starting at first base and batting ninth Monday in Game 2 of the ALDS against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 34-year-old Berti has never played first base before in the majors or minors, but he's been working out at the position in recent days and the Yankees feel comfortable enough with how he's looked there to throw him into the fire. Oswaldo Cabrera -- who started at first base in Game 1 and went 1-for-4 with a double and three strikeouts -- will begin the contest on the bench.
Sep 22 2024Berti went 2-for-4 with a stolen base in Saturday's win over Oakland. He was also hit by a pitch. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Berti singled in his second trip to the plate before eventually stealing third as part of a double steal with Anthony Volpe. The infielder would go on to reach three times in the contest after also being hit by a pitch in the eighth, showing that he can be a solid contributor for the Yankees in his first start since May 24. It marked Berti's fourth multi-hit performance this season, while the stolen base was his fifth on the campaign.
Sep 9 2024The Yankees reinstated Berti (calf) from the 60-day injured list Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Berti is back with the Yankees for the first time since late May after completing a lengthy recovery from a left calf strain. Prior to being activated, Berti was sent out on an extended rehab assignment, during which he slashed .342/.422/.526 with two home runs and five walks over 12 games. Though Berti looks to be dialed in at the plate, he'll have to settle for a utility role with the Yankees and may not be guaranteed much more than the occasional start against left-handed pitching.
Aug 30 2024Berti (calf) will continue his minor-league rehab stint through the weekend and "a handful of days" into next week, per Yankees manager Aaron Boone, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Yankees can add two players when rosters expand Sunday, but Berti won't be one of them. The utility man has been rehabbing with Double-A Somerset since Aug. 24 and has gone 2-for-12 with a home run, three RBI and a 2:4 BB:K through five contests. It's unclear if New York believes Berti needs more games in the minors to ramp up or if the team has simply elected to go in another direction with roster expansion, but it appears the 34-year-old won't be back with the big club until at least the end of the week.
Aug 25 2024Berti (calf) went 2-for-3 with a three-run home run in an minor-league game with Double-A Somerset on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: In his first game action since suffering a calf strain in the Yankees' matchup with San Diego on May 24, Berti crushed a three-run blast in the fourth inning. Considering the length of his absence, the versatile veteran may need at least a few more rehab games before he's ready to rejoin the big club. When he does return to the Yankees, Berti is likely to fill a utility role that probably won't include everyday at-bats.
Aug 21 2024Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Wednesday that Berti (calf) is expected to begin a rehab assignment Friday with Double-A Somerset, Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After experiencing no setbacks with his right calf upon being cleared for full baseball activities over the weekend, Berti is ready to play in games for the first time since late May. He'll likely remain on assignment at least through the weekend while he looks to regain his timing at the plate following a lengthy layoff, but if he fares well, Berti could make it back from the 60-day injured list before the end of August. Berti had been filling a utility role for the Yankees prior to straining his calf, but he could pick up regular at-bats at third base once he's activated. The Yankees have been leaning on youngsters Oswaldo Cabrera and Oswald Peraza at the hot corner since Jazz Chisholm (elbow) landed on the injured list Aug. 14.
Aug 17 2024Berti (calf) has been cleared for full baseball activity and could begin a minor-league rehab assignment next week, per MLB.com. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Berti's last game action took place May 24, so he'll likely need to play in multiple minor-league contests before he's deemed ready to return to the big club. The utility man slashed .273/.322/.327 with a home run, six RBI, six runs and four steals over 17 games with New York prior to landing on the IL due to a calf strain. Upon his return, Berti will probably see action at multiple positions, though he's unlikely to have an everyday role.
Aug 13 2024Berti (calf) could begin a minor-league rehab assignment next week, per MLB.com. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Berti has been participating in hitting and fielding drills at the Yankees' complex in Tampa, Fla. The 34-year-old last saw game action May 24, so his rehab stint could last several games. Berti is likely to settle into a utility role upon his return, and he could help fill the team's void at third base with Jazz Chisholm heading to the injured list due to an elbow injury.
Aug 4 2024Berti (calf) has increased his running intensity to 80 percent, and Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Saturday that the utility man is "trending back in a good direction," per MLB.com. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Berti has been on the injured list since late May after suffering a left calf strain. He resumed running in late July and has since upped his intensity, though he remains without a definite timeline for a return. Boone did mention Saturday that Berti is closer than Anthony Rizzo (forearm) to rejoining the Yankees, according to the Associated Press.
Jul 27 2024Berti (calf) ran and performed other baseball activities Friday, but he's not yet back up to full speed, per MLB.com. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Berti has been on the shelf with a left calf strain since late May. He resumed running at approximately 95 percent prior to the All-Star break, then had a setback and was given a PRP injection. Though he's back to being able to run, Berti isn't likely to begin a minor-league rehab assignment until he's up to full speed. Yankees manager Aaron Boone said July 22 that it's "going to be a little bit of time" before Berti is ready to return, though a clear timeline hasn't been shared.
Jul 22 2024Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Berti (calf) hit and played catch Monday, Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Berti recently experienced a setback with his left calf strain and received a platelet-rich plasma injection, but he was never completely shut down and should be ready for a rehab assignment before long. The utility player has been shelved since late May.
Jul 19 2024Berti will be given a PRP injection after suffering a setback with his left calf strain, Greg Joyce of the New York Post reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yankees manager Aaron Boone deemed it a "minor" setback, but Berti won't be ready for rehab games this weekend as originally planned. It will also push back his timetable for a return, although that remains fluid. Berti has been shelved since late May.
Jul 14 2024Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Thursday that Berti (calf) has been running at approximately 95 percent as well as hitting and throwing, MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Berti is approaching a minor-league rehab assignment, which could begin shortly after the All-Star break. He's been on the injured list since May 25 as a result of a left calf strain. Berti will likely work as a utility man in a reserve role upon his return from the IL.
Jul 4 2024Berti (calf) could begin taking live at-bats shortly after the All-Star break, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Berti has been re-incorporating baseball activities in recent days and will continue to ramp things up. He should be ready for a rehab assignment soon after some live hitting, with a return before the end of July seemingly within reach.
Jul 3 2024Berti (calf) took grounders on the field at Yankee Stadium on Wednesday, Max Goodman of The Newark Star-Ledger reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: While no date for a rehab assignment has been set, Berti appears close to being cleared for game action. The veteran utility player has been shelved since late May with a high-grade left calf strain.
Jun 22 2024Berti (calf) is improving and could begin a minor-league rehab assignment in a few weeks, per MLB.com. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Friday that Berti is "moving in a good direction" and added that the infielder will "hopefully" be ready for a rehab assignment in "a few more weeks." Berti is currently on the 60-day IL due to a left calf strain and isn't eligible to be activated until late July. He will likely fill a utility role upon his return.
Jun 12 2024The Yankees transferred Berti (calf) to the 60-day injured list Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Berti was given a recovery timeline of 6-to-8 weeks after he suffered a high-grade left calf strain in late May, so the move to the 60-day IL will move back his minimum absence only a couple weeks. DJ LeMahieu is operating as New York's primary third baseman while Oswaldo Cabrera serves as a reserve infielder.
Jun 2 2024Berti (calf) is wearing a walking boot and isn't expected to be able to return from the 10-day injured list for 6-to-8 weeks, MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Berti was injured while running out of the batter's box during a game May 24 and was subsequently diagnosed with a high-grade left calf strain. He landed on the IL the following day and received a platelet-rich plasma injection May 28. DJ LeMahieu came off the injured list four days after Berti went down and has reclaimed the primary third base role for the Yankees.
May 26 2024Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Sunday that Berti was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a high-grade left calf strain, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Boone didn't provide a timeline for Berti, though the 34-year-old will remain on the IL well beyond the 10-day minimum. Berti sustained the injury in an 8-0 win over the Padres on Friday, when he collapsed to the ground after running out of the batter's box in the ninth inning. Kevin Smith was called up from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes Barre on Saturday and should provide infield depth while Berti is on the shelf.
May 25 2024The Yankees placed Berti on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a left calf strain. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Berti was in visible pain after falling to the ground as he began to run toward first base during Friday's game, and it will officially cost him at least 10 days as he heads to the injured list. The Red Sox's trainers appeared to be working near Berti's Achilles tendon while he was on the ground, though imaging showed he only suffered a calf strain as a result of the incident. Kevin Smith will come up from Triple-A to take Berti's roster spot.
May 24 2024Berti was removed from Friday's game against the Padres with an apparent leg injury, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Berti collapsed to the ground running out of the batter's box and was in visible pain after hitting a groundball to second base in the ninth inning. Athletic trainers immediately began tending to his lower left leg -- near his Achilles tendon -- and the 34-year-old infielder couldn't put any weight on his left leg as he was helped off the field. The Yankees will presumably take Berti in for imaging, and it's very possible he requires a trip to the injured list.
May 22 2024Berti is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Berti finds himself on the bench for the second day in a row after he had started at third base in each of the preceding three games while going 3-for-9 with a home run and two walks. While he might not have eclipsed Oswaldo Cabrera on the depth chart just yet, Berti has been poaching more work of late from Cabrera, who has mustered an underwhelming .626 OPS since the beginning of May. Both Berti and Cabrera will likely see their playing time suffer when DJ LeMahieu (foot) -- who is currently in the midst of a rehab assignment -- likely returns from the 10-day injured list next week.
May 19 2024Berti went 2-for-3 with a three-run home run Sunday against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Berti's first homer of the season came off White Sox starter Chris Flexen with two outs and two men on in the fourth. It was the first extra-base hit of the season for Berti, who is now hitting .277 after entering the contest batting .250 through 44 at-bats.
May 11 2024Berti went 2-for-4 with a stolen base in a 2-0 victory versus the Rays on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Berti started at third base and batted out of the No. 9 hole, and he was one of four Yankees with multiple hits in the victory. It was his third start in six games since returning from the injured list May 4, as Oswaldo Cabrera continues to get ample playing time at the hot corner. Berti has hit well since coming off the IL, going 5-for-11 with two runs, an RBI and two stolen bases.
May 8 2024Berti went 2-for-4 with a run scored, an RBI and a stolen base in Tuesday's 10-3 win over the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Getting the start at third base and batting ninth, Berti nabbed his first steal of the year in the sixth inning. The veteran utility player has started two straight games since returning from a groin injury, both at third base, and with DJ LeMahieu (foot) still lacking a clear timeline for his return, Berti should be in line for consistent work around the Yankees' infield.
May 4 2024The Yankees reinstated Berti (groin) from the injured list Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Berti will return to the active roster after playing in three rehab games at Double-A Somerset, going 1-for-9 with three walks and a run scored while also stealing a base. His return gives New York additional depth at numerous positions and will cause Taylor Trammell to be designated for assignment in order to create a roster spot.
May 2 2024Berti (groin/back) is back in the lineup with Double-A Somerset on Thursday as he resumes his rehab assignment, Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Berti couldn't play Wednesday due to a back issue but is back in there following a one-day absence. He's coming back from a groin strain and should rejoin the Yankees within the next few days.
May 1 2024Manager Aaron Boone said Berti (groin) won't play in a scheduled rehab game with Double-A Somerset on Wednesday after his back locked up on him, Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The hope is that it's only a one-day absence for Berti, but that wouldn't seem to be a given. He's played two games with Somerset already as he comes back from a groin strain. Berti had potentially been looking at a return from the 10-day injured list this weekend, but that might be delayed now.
Apr 27 2024Berti (groin) will begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Somerset on Sunday, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Berti has been down for the last two weeks with a left groin strain but is ready to play in some rehab games to show he's over the injury. Because he hasn't missed that much time, Berti probably won't need too many rehab at-bats before being activated.
Apr 25 2024Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Thursday that Berti (groin) could begin a rehab assignment Sunday, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Berti is nearly two weeks removed from suffering a left groin strain and is almost ready to test things out in game action. The utility player shouldn't need too many rehab games before rejoining the Yanks.
Apr 20 2024Berti (groin) has resumed hitting in the cage and is also taking part in defensive work and a running progression, Meredith Marakovits of YES Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: A left groin strain has kept Berti on the injured list since last Saturday, though it appears the 34-year-old has made some progress in his recovery. The goal is for him to begin a rehab assignment sometime next week, though it's unclear how many games he will play in the minors before rejoining the active roster.
Apr 13 2024The Yankees placed Berti on the 10-day injured list Saturday with an adductor injury, Erik Boland of Newsday reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Berti is slashing .211/.250/.211 across 21 plate appearances to start the season, and he will now be unavailable for at least the next 10 days. Kevin Smith was selected from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in a corresponding move in order to make up for lost depth in the Yankees' infield.
Apr 3 2024Berti is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Berti will stay on the bench for a third game in a row after making his first start with the Yankees in 4-3 win over the Astros on Sunday, when he went 1-for-4 with an RBI. Though DJ LeMahieu (foot) is facing an uncertain timeline for a return, Berti looks like he'll be ticketed for a utility role while the hot-hitting Oswaldo Cabrera operates as the club's primary third baseman.
Mar 31 2024Berti went 1-for-4 with a run batted in during Sunday's win over the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After being acquired by New York right before Opening Day, Berti was given a few days to get acclimated with the team before drawing the start Sunday. While he entered the lineup in the wake of Anthony Volpe's (illness) sudden absence, he's expected to work in at third base for the duration of DJ LeMahieu's (foot) IL stint. Berti's RBI came in the fourth, driving in Anthony Rizzo on a single off Astros starter J.P. France.
Mar 30 2024Berti isn't in the Yankees' lineup for Saturday's game against Houston despite manager Aaron Boone saying Friday that the utility man was slated to start in the contest. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Berti was acquired in a trade with the Marlins on Wednesday but has yet to get into a game this season. Per Bryan Hoch of MLB.com, Boone said Friday that Berti was expected to start Saturday, but that has not come to pass. Instead, Oswaldo Cabrera is starting at third base for the third straight day, and it may be difficult for Boone to pull his bat from the lineup as long as he keeps swinging a hot bat -- through two contests, Cabrera has gone 6-for-9 with a home run and four RBI.
Mar 28 2024Berti is not in the lineup for Thursday's opener in Houston, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After the Yankees acquired him from the Marlins on Wednesday, Berti hopped a flight to Houston but didn't land until 2 a.m. local time, so Yankees manager Aaron Boone elected to start Oswaldo Cabrera over Berti at third base. Both players should see at-bats at the hot corner until DJ LeMahieu (foot) is ready to return from the injured list.
Mar 27 2024Manager Aaron Boone said Berti could start at third base Thursday against the Astros if he arrives in Houston with enough time to prepare, Brendan Kuty of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Berti was acquired from the Marlins in a three-team trade Wednesday, and it's possible he's in the lineup for the Yankees a day later for Opening Day. The super-utility player should see significant action at the hot corner early in the season with DJ LeMahieu (foot) and Oswald Peraza (shoulder) beginning the campaign on the injured list.
Mar 18 2024Berti got the start at third base and went 0-for-3 with a walk and a run scored in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Batting leadoff, Berti drew a free pass off a tiring Jose Quintana in the fifth inning, advanced to third on a Dane Myers single and came around to score on a Jesus Sanchez groundout. Berti has seen most of his action this spring at the hot corner but has also played shortstop for a few games, batting .250 (7-for-28) with a 3:9 BB:K and one steal in two attempts. The 34-year-old will fill a utility role in the Marlins' infield again this season, and while his 16-for-22 performance on the basepaths in 2023 was disappointing, he did record an average sprint speed in the 95th percentile. A bounce-back performance in the category isn't out of the question after he led the majors with 41 steals in 2022.
Feb 22 2024Berti will slot back into a utility role since Tim Anderson signing with the Marlins on Thursday, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Adding a shortstop this offseason always seemed to be the plan for Miami, as Berti would be a poor fit as the starter even after playing a career-high 64 games at the position in 2023. The 34-year-old has topped 400 plate appearances in each of the last two seasons while seeing time at second base, third base, shortstop and all three outfield positions, although in fantasy leagues with a 20-game threshold for qualification, he'll only be eligible at third and short to begin 2024. The bigger question for his value will be whether he can rebound on the basepaths -- after swiping 41 bags on 46 attempts in 2022, Berti failed to take advantage of the new rules last season and went just 16-for-22 on steal attempts despite maintaining an elite sprint speed (95th percentile).
Feb 6 2024Berti isn't expected to remain atop the Marlins' depth chart at shortstop as the club looks at available free-agent options, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tim Anderson is the biggest name still on the market at shortstop, with Amed Rosario, Nick Ahmed and Adalberto Mondesi also said to be on Miami's radar. Berti saw a career-high 424 plate appearances last season, playing 64 games at short but also 41 at third base, 15 at second base and 19 between the corner outfield spots, and the Marlins still view him as a better fit in a utility role. If the team elects not to bring in a free agent, Jacob Amaya and Vidal Brujan could also get looks this spring as potential starting options at shortstop.
Nov 6 2023The Marlins exercised Berti's $3.63 million team option for 2024 on Monday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Berti will stick around after slashing .294/.344/.405 with seven home runs and 16 steals over 133 games this season. The 33-year-old utility player offers the Marlins plenty of versatility, but they'll likely be hoping they won't need to use him as often in 2024 as they had to in 2023.
Oct 4 2023Berti will again start at shortstop and bat eighth Wednesday in Game 2 of the NL Wild Card Series against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Berti started at short in Game 1 on Tuesday and went 0-for-3 with three strikeouts in what was a 4-1 loss, but the Marlins will continue to roll with the 33-year-old speedster. Garrett Hampson and Joey Wendle are again riding the pine.
Oct 3 2023Berti is starting at shortstop and batting eighth Tuesday in Game 1 of the NL Wild Card Series against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Garrett Hampson drew the majority of starts at shortstop in the closing weeks of the 2023 regular season, but the Marlins will ride the hot hand with Berti after he slashed .500/.609/.944 with four homers and two steals across his final 46 plate appearances of the regular season. Hampson is on the bench in Game 1, with Luis Arraez (ankle) returning at second base and Jake Burger manning third base. Joey Wendle will also ride the pine.
Sep 28 2023Berti went 5-for-7 with two walks, a double, a triple, a solo home run, a second run scored and a stolen base across both games of Wednesday's doubleheader split with the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After getting the start at second base in the matinee and going 3-for-4 with his double and triple, Berti moved over the third base in the nightcap and completed his pseudo-cycle by leading off the game with his seventh homer of the year against Kodai Senga. Berti has reeled off five multi-hit performances in his last six starts as part of an eight-game hitting streak, and the veteran utility player is batting .583 (14-for-24) over that blistering stretch with seven extra-base hits (two doubles, a triple and four home runs), two steals, six runs and six RBI. The Marlins are currently tied for the final wild-card spot in the NL, and should they make the postseason, Berti's September could become the stuff of legend in Miami.
Sep 24 2023Berti went 2-for-4 with two home runs, three RBI and two runs scored in Sunday's victory over Milwaukee. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Berti opened the game's scoring with a 428-foot solo shot off Freddy Peralta in the second inning. However, the 33-year-old utility man wasn't finished as he cracked another homer, this time a 411-foot, two-run one, in the eighth inning. Berti appears to have laid claim to a bigger role as he has started four of the last five games, including the past two at shortstop. He is slashing .286/.327/.386 with six homers, 15 steals, 49 runs and 32 RBI over 127 games this season.
Sep 22 2023Berti went 2-for-2 with a home run, one RBI and one run scored in Friday's 16-1 loss to the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Berti came off the bench in the blowout and provided the only run of the night for the Marlins with an eighth-inning solo shot off right-hander Bryse Wilson. The 33-year-old speedster now has four home runs in 125 games (390 plate appearances) this season with Miami.
Sep 7 2023Berti remains out of the lineup Thursday versus the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Berti has started only one of the Marlins' last seven games as he firmly settles back into a bench role. The 33-year-old is at 13 stolen bases this year after swiping an MLB-best 41 bags in 2022.
Aug 31 2023Berti is not in the lineup Thursday against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Joey Wendle will get a second consecutive start at shortstop as the Marlins face another right-hander in Joan Adon. Berti has out-produced Wendle on the whole this year, but the veteran speedster carries a weak .255/.294/.319 season slash line versus righties.
Aug 30 2023Berti is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rays, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: While Joey Wendle was on the bench, Berti started at shortstop against right-handed pitchers in both of the past two games, going 2-for-7 with a pair of base hits. Though the lefty-hitting Wendle is back at shortstop Wednesday against right-hander Zach Eflin, the Marlins could be viewing the position as more a timeshare between Wendle and Berti moving forward rather than a platoon. Berti holds a nearly 350-point edge in OPS over Wendle since the All-Star break (.723 to .382).
Aug 5 2023Berti went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 6-2 loss to the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The light-hitting utility man jumped on a Jordan Montgomery changeup in the second inning and lined it over the left-field wall for his third homer of the season. Berti's worked his way back into a consistent spot in the batting order since the All-Star break, slashing .392/.407/.569 in 17 games with three steals, six RBI and 10 runs, but as yet he hasn't really exploited MLB's new rules to make basestealing easier -- after leading the league with 41 stolen bases in 2022, the 33-year-old has only 12 in 16 attempts this season.
Aug 2 2023Berti is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Berti will head to the bench for the first time since July 21, ending a streak of nine consecutive starts in which he saw action at third base, shortstop and in left field. The Marlins moved on from Jean Segura ahead of Tuesday's trade deadline but acquired two player (Josh Bell and Jake Burger) who are expected to start on a regular basis, so Berti could end up finding himself on the bench more frequently. Berti's ability to play all over the infield and outfield should at least keep him in the mix for a handful of starts per week as other players get days off or miss time due to injury.
Jul 31 2023Berti will start in left field and bat sixth in Monday's game against the Phillies, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Marlins manager Skip Schumaker will continue to lean on the sizzling Berti, who will pick up his eighth straight start and his 10th in 11 games even though Miami has all its key position players available again with Jazz Chisholm and Avisail Garcia returning from the IL. Berti, who is slashing .472/.500/.611 with four extra-base knocks and three stolen bases since the All-Star break, is starting to gain traction in left field, where he's made three of his last four starts. While he continues to weld a hot bat, Berti looks as though he'll play ahead of Garcia and Avisail Garcia as the Marlins' third outfielder after Chisholm and Bryan De La Cruz.
Jul 26 2023Berti will start at third base and bat seventh in Wednesday's game against the Rays, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Berti will make his fourth consecutive start and his sixth in seven contests overall. He'll be filling in for a resting Jean Segura on Wednesday, but Berti doesn't have a clear path to a regular role at any one position at the moment. In addition to third base, Berti has also made two starts apiece at shortstop and left field over the past week.
Jul 24 2023Berti went 1-for-3 with a double in Sunday's extra-inning win over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Getting the start at shortstop and batting sixth, Berti extended his current hitting streak to six games, a stretch in which he's gone 10-for-17 (.588) with two stolen bases and four runs scored. The 33-year-old has slipped back into a super-utility role with the Marlins mostly healthy -- over the last five games, he's started twice at shortstop and once each at third base and in left field -- and he seems to be more comfortable with that assignment. On the season, Berti's slashing .292/.335/.372 in 271 plate appearances with two homers, 11 steals, 18 RBI and 35 runs.
Jun 21 2023Berti is not in the starting lineup Wednesday against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Berti will take a seat after he went 3-for-7 with a double, an RBI and a run scored over the first two games of the series. Garrett Hampson will draw the start at the hot corner and bat ninth in the finale with Toronto.
Jun 17 2023Berti isn't in the Marlins' lineup Saturday against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Currently in the middle of a mini three-game hitting streak, Berti will get a breather Saturday. While Berti rests, Garrett Hampson will start at third base and bat ninth.
Jun 14 2023Berti went 1-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base in Wednesday's 4-1 win over the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Berti hadn't recorded a steal in his last 21 games, though a drop in playing time since the start of June has made it difficult for him to get many chances on the basepaths. The speedster is up to eight steals in 12 attempts this season, a far cry from the 41 thefts he logged a year ago. He's slashing a respectable .259/.308/.330 with two home runs, 12 RBI, 25 runs scored, a triple and five doubles over 203 plate appearances. He's at a 6.9 percent walk rate, and the struggles to get on base mixed with a spot in the bottom half of the order will likely continue to limit his effectiveness.
Jun 5 2023Berti went 2-for-4 with a triple, two RBI and a run scored in Monday's victory over the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Berti tied the game 4-4 in the fourth inning with a two-run triple, his first three-bagger of the year. He'd been struggling coming into Monday's contest, going 4-for-24 (.167) over his last nine games while playing a utility role in Miami. The 33-year-old Berti is still slashing a solid .277/.327/.319 with two homers, 24 runs scored, 12 RBI and seven stolen bases through 186 plate appearances this season.
May 28 2023Berti is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Berti doesn't have a hold on a regular role at any one position, but he still managed to start in each of the previous eight games while moving between left field, third base and shortstop. He served as the Marlins' leadoff man in the first seven of those contests, but he was dropped to seventh in Saturday's 8-5 win while outfielder Jonathan Davis served as Miami's table setter.
May 24 2023Berti is starting at third base and batting leadoff Wednesday in Colorado, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This is Berti's fifth straight start in the leadoff spot and his third start in the last five games at third base as he fills in for the slumping Jean Segura. Berti is 7-for-18 at the plate over that span.
May 21 2023Berti went 3-for-5 with a run scored in Sunday's 7-5 loss to the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Berti's playing time has been slipping of late, but he was productive out of the leadoff spot Sunday. This was his fifth multi-hit effort in 15 games in May. The versatile speedster is slashing .280/.324/.364 with two home runs, nine RBI, 18 runs scored and seven stolen bases through 42 contests this season. He should be in the lineup versus southpaws, and his contact-hitting approach could also earn him some time versus right-handers when he's hot.
May 19 2023Berti is not in the starting lineup Friday against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Berti has seven stolen bases on the year, but he's seen a major decrease in playing time since Joey Wendle returned from the injured list earlier this month. Wendle is covering short Friday and Jean Segura is playing third base.
May 17 2023Berti notched a stolen base and scored a run in Tuesday's win over the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Berti swiped second base after replacing Luis Arraez as a pinch runner in the ninth inning before scoring on Jorge Soler's walk-off home run. Berti is now 7-for-10 on stolen base attempts this season after leading the league with 41 steals a year ago. The 33-year-old Berti has been swinging the bat well despite shifting into a utility role. He's slashing .333/.397/.439 in his last 19 games, boosting his line to .271/.320/.364 with two home runs, eight RBI and 17 runs scored through 130 plate appearances on the campaign.
May 16 2023Berti is not in the starting lineup Tuesday against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Berti has fallen back into more of a utility role with the Marlins and will need a fresh uptick in starts to make his speed count for fantasy purposes. He is also just 6-for-9 on stolen-base attempts this season.
May 8 2023Berti went 1-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored in Sunday's 5-4 win over the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Berti singled, stole second and scored in the eighth to put the Marlins up 2-0. It was his second steal over the last four games, and he's also put together seven hits over that span, although it hasn't led to any RBI. Berti doesn't really remain an intriguing fantasy asset if he's not stealing many bases. He sits at six for the year and is slashing .269/.325/.365 with two homers, eight RBI, 15 runs and a 9:21 BB:K over 116 plate appearances.
May 4 2023Berti went 3-for-5 with a stolen base and a run scored in Thursday's 6-3 loss to Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Berti and Jorge Soler went a combined 6-for-10 on Thursday, while the rest of the Marlins had four hits and three walks. Berti's steal snapped a span of 16 games without one for the speedster. He's up to five thefts with two home runs, eight RBI, 13 runs scored and a .261/.324/.370 slash line through 103 plate appearances.
Apr 30 2023Berti will start at shortstop and bat leadoff in Sunday's game against the Cubs, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Though he's returning to the lineup as the Marlins' table setter against a left-hander (Justin Steele), Berti may be on the outs for a regular role against right-handed pitching. He's hit the bench in two of the last three occasions that the Marlins have faced right-handed starters, with Garrett Hampson getting the nod at shortstop instead. However, both Hampson and Berti may see their opportunities versus righties dwindle whenever Joey Wendle (intercostal) is cleared to return from the 10-day injured list.
Apr 29 2023Berti is not in the lineup Saturday against the Cubs, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Garrett Hampson will start at shortstop and bat ninth versus the Cubs and right-hander Caleb Kilian. Berti is sitting on a .228/.279/.354 slash line with two home runs and four stolen bases through 26 games this season with the Marlins.
Apr 5 2023Berti is expected to see the majority of the playing time at shortstop while Joey Wendle (ribs) is on the injured list, David Wilson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Berti is a poor fit defensively at shortstop, but the veteran utility player is still viewed as the superior option to Garrett Hampson. The Marlins also have Jose Iglesias at Triple-A, but he's not on the 40-man roster and the organization may not have an easy way to create a spot for him at the moment. Berti has had a quiet start to the year, going 3-for-15 (.200) through five games without a stolen base, but his wheels should start making an impact with consistent playing time.
Apr 4 2023Berti is starting at shortstop and batting ninth Tuesday against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Berti is getting his second straight start at the position while Joey Wendle battles an intercostal strain that resulted in him being placed on the 10-day injured list. With his great speed, Berti should see a significant boost in fantasy value now that he appears set to play regularly in the middle infield. He racked up a major-league-best 41 steals in 102 games last season.
Apr 3 2023Berti will replace the injured Joey Wendle (oblique) in the Marlins' lineup Monday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Heraldreports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He could also be in line for an uptick in playing time should Wendle need a stint on the injured list, which would make the speedy Berti a viable fantasy play in deeper leagues. Last year's stolen base leader has yet to swipe a bag in three games -- two starts -- this season.
Mar 18 2023Berti went 2-for-3 with a home run Saturday in a Grapefruit League win for the Marlins over the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He also added an RBI single an inning later. It's the first homer of the spring for Berti, and it came off Taylor Williams to start the game. The 33-year-old infielder has gotten off to a solid start this spring with a .269/.424/.385 slash. Berti has been a major steals threat over the past few seasons, including a league-leading 41 thefts in 102 games last year, and he should at least be productive in that category again in 2023.
Feb 6 2023Berti signed a one-year contract with the Marlins on Monday, avoiding arbitration, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The details of the deal have yet to be disclosed, but Berti can now set his sights on the diamond after settling his contract for the upcoming season. The 33-year-old showed that he still has plenty of gas in the tank during the 2022 campaign by slashing .240/.324/.338 with four home runs, 28 RBI, 41 stolen bases and 47 runs scored across 102 contests.
Oct 4 2022Berti went 2-for-4 with a run scored and a stolen base in Monday's 4-0 win over Atanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran utility player will almost certainly be the only player in the majors this season to reach the 40-steal plateau. Berti's also set a new career high in the category at the age of 32 -- his previous best was only 17 in 2019 -- but his .236/.319/.328 slash line indicates how one-dimensional his fantasy value has been. With MLB making rule changes that should boost the running game league-wide in 2023, he could be overvalued at draft tables if his SB total no longer stands out from the pack.
Oct 2 2022Berti is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Brewers, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Berti started the past 12 games and will take a seat Sunday after he posted a .471 OPS during that stretch. Charles Leblanc will step in at the keystone and bat second in the series finale at Milwaukee.
Sep 29 2022Berti went 2-for-4 with a run scored and a stolen base in Thursday's win over Milwaukee. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After going 0-for-18 with seven strikeouts in his previous four games entering Thursday's contest, Berti returned to form with two base knocks. He showed off his speed as well, with one of his hits being an infield single, after which he swiped second base for his 38th steal of the season. He is batting .179 with one home run and five stolen bases in 84 at-bats this month, but perhaps the multi-hit effort is a sign that he will close the season on a high note.
Sep 24 2022Berti went 2-for-5 with a double, a run scored and a stolen base in Friday's 5-2 win over the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran utility player is healthy and running again, and Berti's stolen five bases on six attempts over the last nine games. The surge has extended his major-league lead in that category, giving him 37 on the season, and he stands a good chance of being the only player to reach 40 this season -- with 1961 being the last time in MLB history multiple players failed to reach that mark.
Sep 19 2022Berti went 3-for-5 with a home run, two runs scored, two RBI and two stolen bases in Monday's 10-3 win over the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Berti's solo shot in the fourth inning was just his fourth long ball of the year and first this month. He's now swiped 36 bags in 40 attempts, extending his MLB lead. The veteran infielder was trapped in an 0-for-16 slump before Monday's big day. Berti improved his season slash line to .249/.335/.351 with 21 extra-base hits and 43 runs scored through 88 games.
Sep 17 2022Berti isn't starting Saturday against Washington. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Berti started the last three games and went 0-for-12 with a walk and three strikeouts. Jerar Encarnacion will take over in left field and bat eighth.
Sep 13 2022Berti is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Phillies, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Berti started the past six games and will head to the bench after he went 5-for-24 with a double, three RBI, five runs and two stolen bases during that span. Charles Leblanc will step in at the keystone for Miami.
Sep 7 2022Berti isn't in the lineup Wednesday against the Phillies, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Berti returned from a hip injury Tuesday and went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts. He'll head back to the bench while Charles Leblanc starts at second base and leads off.
Sep 6 2022Berti (hip) is starting at second base and leading off Tuesday against the Phillies, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He will face ace Aaron Nola in his first game back after missing almost a week with a hip issue. Berti hit one home run with four steals and a .222 average in 17 games in August.
Sep 4 2022Berti (hip) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game in Atlanta, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Berti's sore right hip will keep him on the bench for the third game in a row, allowing Charles Leblanc to pick up another start in the middle infield. The Marlins are seemingly hopeful that another day out of the lineup coupled with Monday's team off day will be enough time for Berti to move past the injury and rejoin the starting nine for Tuesday's series opener in Philadelphia.
Sep 3 2022Berti (hip) isn't in the lineup Saturday against Atlanta, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Berti is out of the lineup for a second consecutive game due to right hip soreness. Luke Williams will take over at the hot corner and bat ninth Saturday.
Sep 2 2022Berti (hip) is not in Friday's lineup against Atlanta, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Berti left Wednesday's game with right hip soreness and is not ready to get back into the mix. Joey Wendle will start at third base while Charles Leblanc starts at second base.
Aug 31 2022Berti was removed from Wednesday's loss to the Rays with right hip soreness, Paige Leckie of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 32-year-old left with the injury after the eighth inning, and he provided Miami's only real offensive production prior to his exit by going 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a stolen base. Miami has a scheduled day off Thursday, so Berti will have a day to rest up ahead of Friday's series opener in Atlanta.
Aug 27 2022Berti went 2-for-3 with a walk, a run and a stolen base in Saturday's 2-1 win over the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Berti scored the Marlins' first run when he singled, stole second base and came around to cross the plate on a Brian Anderson single in the fourth inning. The speedster also helped generate the game-winning run in the sixth, beating out an infield single to move Joey Wendle -- who would go on to score the decisive tally -- to second base. Since returning from a stint on the injured list Aug. 12, Berti is batting .234 with six walks and three stolen bases over 13 games. He leads the majors with 31 thefts on the campaign.
Aug 23 2022Berti is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game at Oakland, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Berti started the past five games and will receive a day off after going 5-for-20 with two doubles, an RBI and a run during that stretch. Luke Williams will man the keystone and bat ninth Tuesday for Miami.
Aug 16 2022Berti pinch ran Tuesday and stole a base in a 4-3 win over San Diego. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Berti entered the game in the eighth inning and ran for Garrett Cooper. It was his 30th stolen base in 34 attempts this season. The 32-year-old had played in four straight games since returning from the injured list after a groin issue but was out of the starting lineup Tuesday. He's likely to continue to get regular playing time down the stretch for Miami as he has a .268/.356/.373 line and can play multiple positions.
Aug 15 2022Berti went 2-for-4 with a double and a stolen base in Monday's 3-0 win over San Diego. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Berti singled and stole second base in the third inning before knocking a double in the seventh. Monday was his fourth appearance since returning from the injured list and he picked up his first steal since July 14. He's now 29 for 33 in stolen base attempts with a .268/.356/.373 slash line through 239 plate appearances.
Aug 12 2022Berti (groin) was activated from the 10-day injured list Friday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 32-year-old has been sidelined for nearly a month by the groin strain, but he's back with the big-league club after going 1-for-14 during a four-game rehab stint with Triple-A Jacksonville. Berti has a .271/.365/.375 slash line with two home runs and 19 RBI in 58 games this season, and even after the absence he still leads the league with 28 stolen bases while being caught only three times. Joey Wendle has settled in as Miami's primary second baseman, but Berti should still see regular playing time between the infield and outfield thanks to his versatility.
Aug 5 2022Berti (groin) will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Jacksonville this weekend, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Berti has been sidelined for nearly three weeks due to a left groin strain, but he resumed baseball activities in late July and will return to game action this weekend. Assuming he feels good after playing for the Triple-A club, he should be in consideration to rejoin the Marlins next week.
Jul 25 2022Berti (groin) hit in the cage and ran recently, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Berti has been on the injured list with a left groin strain since July 15, but it's encouraging to see him resume baseball activities. It's not yet clear when the 32-year-old will be able to rejoin the Marlins or whether he'll require a rehab assignment at some point.
Jul 15 2022Berti was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left groin strain Friday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Berti was removed from Thursday's game against the Pirates with what was described as a mild groin strain, but the issue will still force him to spend time on the injured list. The 32-year-old won't be eligible to return until at least July 25, and it's possible that he'll see a slight decrease in playing time upon his return since Jorge Soler (pelvis) was reinstated from the IL on Friday.
Jul 14 2022Berti exited Thursday's game against the Pirates due to a mild left groin strain, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Berti was removed from Thursday's matchup prior to the second inning after he sustained the groin injury while sliding into second base on a successful steal. It's encouraging the 32-year-old's injury is being classified as mild, and he should be considered day-to-day ahead of Friday's series opener against the Phillies.
Jul 11 2022Berti is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Pirates, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The majors' leader with 27 stolen bases, Berti has been seeing more time in left field of late with Joey Wendle having found a home at the keystone in his return from the injured list while Jazz Chisholm (back) remains on the shelf. Bryan De La Cruz will pick up a start in left field in place of Berti, but the 32-year-old speedster should continue to play regularly in the absence of both Chisholm and Jorge Soler (pelvis), who also appears unlikely to make it back from the IL before the All-Star break.
Jul 10 2022Berti went 3-for-4 with a stolen base in Sunday's 2-0 win over the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After falling in a 3-for-34 (.088) slump over his previous nine games, Berti has gone 6-for-9 with a pair of steals over his last two games. The 32-year-old has been a nightmare for opposing batteries with 27 stolen bases on the year, including 23 in 34 games since the start of June. He currently leads all of baseball in that category and has already cruised past his previous career high of 17 steals set during the 2019 campaign. Berti is now slashing .277/.365/.386 through 211 plate appearances.
Jul 9 2022Berti went 3-for-5 with a double and a stolen base in an extra-inning loss to the Mets on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Berti led off the contest with a double and finished with his first three-hit game of the campaign. He stole second base in the seventh inning but was left stranded there. Berti has been a true difference maker in fantasy this season thanks to his proficiency on the basepaths. He leads the majors with 26 thefts, with 22 of those coming since the start of June.
Jul 6 2022Berti (lower body) is starting in left field and batting leadoff Wednesday versus the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Berti is back in the lineup Wednesday after sitting out two consecutive games with lower body tightness. The 32-year-old has struggled recently from the plate, going 1-for-19 over his last five contests.
Jul 5 2022Berti was held out of Tuesday's game against the Angels due to tightness in his lower extremities, Christina Di Nicola of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Berti sat out Tuesday for the second consecutive game due to the injury, and manager Don Mattingly believes the two straight days off will "be really beneficial." It's unclear exactly how long the 32-year-old has been battling the injury, but he's 1-for-19 across his past five contests.
Jul 4 2022Berti isn't starting Monday's game against the Nationals, Joe Frisaro of ManOnSecondBaseball.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Berti is resting after he hit .148 with a double, four RBI, three runs and four stolen bases over the last seven games. Luke Williams will take his place at the keystone and bat eighth.
Jul 2 2022Berti went 0-for-3 with a walk, a run scored, two RBI and two stolen bases in Friday's 6-3 win over the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Batting leadoff in place of the injured Jazz Chisholm (back) while getting the start in left field, Berti made a nuisance of himself on the basepaths once again, swiping bags in the third and sixth innings. The utility player now leads the majors with 24 steals, and 20 of them have come since the beginning of June -- a stretch during which he's also slashing .288/.353/.365 with 12 RBI and 16 runs in 27 games.
Jun 29 2022Berti will start at second base and bat leadoff in Wednesday's game against the Cardinals, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With Brian Anderson recently making his return from the 10-day injured list and Joey Wendle (hamstring) on pace to return from the IL this weekend, Berti looked to be at risk of losing out on regular playing time at third base. Given how well Berti has performed over the past several weeks, the Marlins likely would have carved out a quasi-everyday role for the 32-year-old somewhere in the lineup when the team was back to full strength, but Jazz Chisholm's (back) move to the IL temporarily solves that conundrum. With Chisholm at risk of being sidelined through the All-Star break, Berti should take over as the Marlins' everyday second baseman and leadoff man against both left- and right-handed pitching. He's been a fantasy goldmine thus far in June, slashing .309/.374/.392 while supplying 15 runs, 10 RBI and a whopping 18 stolen bases.
Jun 28 2022Berti went 1-for-4 with a stolen base in Monday's 9-0 loss to the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Brian Anderson made his return to action Monday and got the start at third base, but Berti slid over to second base and hit leadoff in the contest with Jazz Chisholm (undisclosed) getting another day off. Berti has hit safely in 11 straight starts, batting .356 (16-for-45) over that stretch with 10 of his 22 steals on the season.
Jun 25 2022Berti isn't starting Saturday's game against the Mets, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Berti is in the midst of a nine-game hitting streak in which he's hit .351 with a triple, two doubles, five runs, four RBI and nine stolen bases. However, he'll get a breather Saturday while Willians Astudillo starts at the hot corner and bats seventh.
Jun 23 2022Berti went 2-for-4 with a double, two stolen bases and a run scored Thursday against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Berti continued his torrid stolen base pace, and he now has 17 swipes across 20 starts in June. While his aggressiveness on the bases is the highlight, Berti has also hit .299 with 13 runs and 10 RBI in that span. With both Joey Wendle (hamstring) and Brian Anderson (back) still sidelined, Berti should remain a fixture in the lineup for the time being.
Jun 22 2022Berti went 1-for-4 with an RBI and a stolen base during Tuesday's 9-8 win over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 32-year-old spent most of May on the COVID-19 injured list, and he has 16 stolen bases in as many attempts across 22 games since returning from the shelf. He's operated as Miami's primary third baseman with Joey Wendle (hamstring) and Brian Anderson (back) sidelined, but even once they return, Berti should continue to see regular action in a utility role given his .766 OPS and production on the basepaths.
Jun 18 2022Berti went 2-for-4 with three stolen bases and a run scored in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Berti hit a leadoff single in the first inning before stealing second and third base. He got aboard again in the ninth and added his third steal of the game, which is impressive even by his standards. The 32-year-old has had a green light on the basepaths -- he's notched 14 stolen bases in 16 games in June, and he's yet to be caught this month. The utility man has posted a .283/.382/.398 slash line with 18 steals in 19 tries, two home runs, 11 RBI and 22 runs scored across 131 plate appearances this year.
Jun 16 2022Berti went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases in Wednesday's 3-1 loss to the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran utility player simply can't be stopped on the basepaths right now. Berti is up to 14 steals on the season, tying him for fourth in the majors with Harrison Bader, but 10 of them have come in June without a caught stealing. Berti has been more than a one-trick pony during his hot streak, slashing .308/.379/.365 on the month with six RBI and nine runs, and while he's been holding down the starting job at third base with Joey Wendle (hamstring) and Brian Anderson (back) currently sidelined, Berti should see regular playing time around the diamond even when the Miami roster is healthy as long as he keeps producing.
Jun 13 2022Berti went 2-for-4 with a double, a stolen base and two runs scored in Monday's 3-2 loss to the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Berti got aboard with a double in the fifth inning and a single in the seventh before scoring on each of Miguel Rojas' RBI doubles in the contest. The latter time aboard, Berti was able to swipe a base for his eighth steal in 12 games in June. He's added four multi-hit games this month, and he's now slashing .278/.386/.412 with two home runs, 10 RBI, 12 steals and 20 runs scored through 32 contests.
Jun 11 2022Berti went 1-for-5 with two RBI and a stolen base in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Berti had a groundout lead to a run in the second inning and an RBI single in the ninth. His stolen base was the infielder's 11th of the season, nine of which have come in his last 14 contests. The speedy 32-year-old has hit fairly well this year with a .269/.382/.398 slash line, two home runs, 10 RBI, 18 runs scored, four doubles and a triple through 110 plate appearances.
Jun 9 2022Berti went 1-for-4 with a stolen base in Wednesday's 2-1 extra-inning win over the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Getting another start at third base with both Joey Wendle (hamstring) and Brian Anderson (back) on the shelf, Berti swiped his ninth bag of the year in the ninth inning as he attempted to end a scoreless tie, but a poor bunt from Jacob Stallings erased him at third base. Berti has seven steals in seven attempts over his last 11 games, but his .244/.340/.293 slash line during that stretch highlights his limited fantasy value even when he's seeing regular playing time.
Jun 8 2022Berti went 0-for-3 with a walk, a run scored and a stolen base in Tuesday's 12-2 win over the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran utility player continues to take advantage of the regular role created by a succession of injuries around the Marlins' infield. Berti has started seven straight games and 10 of the last 11, and while he's batting only .243 (9-for-37) over that stretch, he's drawn six walks for a .349 OBP, scored seven runs and stolen six of his eight bases on the season.
Jun 7 2022Berti will start at third base and bat seventh in Tuesday's game against the Nationals, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Berti received the leadoff nod in the Marlins' last game Sunday against the Giants, but that's only because Jazz Chisholm was getting the day off. Even though he'll drop in the lineup Tuesday with Chisholm back in action, Berti looks like he'll continue to hold down a regular role at third base until either of Joey Wendle (hamstring) or Brian Anderson (back) return from the injured list. While starting each of the Marlins' first six games of June, Berti went 8-for-22 with two doubles, four runs, two RBI and three stolen bases.
Jun 1 2022Berti will start at shortstop and bat sixth in the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader with the Rockies, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Though he'll be filling in for a resting Miguel Rojas in the front end of the twin bill, Berti could end up settling in as the Marlins' primary third baseman in the short term after the top two options on the depth chart -- Joey Wendle (hamstring) and Brian Anderson (back) were placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday. WIllians Astudillo and Luke Williams are also candidates to pick up work at the hot corner, but Berti's ability to play all over the infield and outfield could be enough for him to hold down a near-everyday role until the Marlins reclaim some health. Berti had already started in three of the Marlins' previous four games and is getting on base at an excellent .391 clip this season while chipping in two home runs and four stolen bases across 64 plate appearances.
May 29 2022Berti went 0-for-3 with two walks, a run scored and a stolen base in Saturday's 4-1 win over Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran utility player started his second straight game at second base while Jazz Chisholm (hamstring) is on the mend, and Berti stole a base in each contest. He's up to four stolen bases in 59 plate appearances on the year, adding two homers, four RBI and 12 runs with a .277 batting average.
May 28 2022Berti went 1-for-4 with a run scored and a stolen base in Friday's 6-4 loss to Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Making his return from a lengthy stint on the COVID-19 list, Berti got the nod at second base and hit leadoff in place of Jazz Chisholm (hamstring). Chisholm is expected to be back in action this weekend, but Berti has made an impact in a utility role, slashing .295/.426/.523 over 54 plate appearances this season while tallying two homers, four RBI, 11 runs and three steals.
May 27 2022Berti was activated off the COVID-19 injured list Friday and will lead off and play second base against Atlanta, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Berti last played in a big-league game three weeks ago, but he's ready to go after going 1-for-3 in a pair of rehab games. He'll start in place of Jazz Chisholm, who's battling a hamstring injury, though Chisholm is expected to return at some point over the weekend and push Berti back to the bench.
May 23 2022Berti (illness) is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment at Single-A Jupiter on Tuesday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Joey Wendle (hamstring) is also reporting to Jupiter this week to begin a rehab assignment, and both he and Berti should have similar timelines for making their respective returns to the Marlins' 26-man active roster. Berti, who has been on the COVID-19-related injured list since testing positive for the virus May 7, is expected to supplant Erik Gonzalez as the Marlins' top utility infielder once he's activated.
May 18 2022Berti (illness) rejoined the Marlins on Tuesday but has yet to be activated from the COVID-19-related injured list, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Berti was away from the team for approximately a week and a half before reporting to LoanDepot Park after he completed his quarantine. Because of the time he missed, Berti will likely need to turn in a few workouts over the next couple days before potentially heading out on a minor-league rehab assignment this weekend. If all goes well, Berti could make his return from the IL early next week. Upon his activation, Berti will likely fill a utility role for Miami.
May 7 2022Berti landed on the injured list for undisclosed reasons Saturday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Marlins didn't specify the reason for Berti's absence, nor did they specify which injured list he'd been placed on, which fits the pattern teams have used when a player lands on the COVID-19 injured list. Joe Dunand's contract was called up in a corresponding move to take Berti's spot as a utility infielder.
May 4 2022Berti went 2-for-5 with two solo home runs during Wednesday's 8-7 loss to the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran utility man hit leadoff against lefty Madison Bumgarner on Wednesday and delivered his first two homers of the season during the first and seventh innings. Berti has a .314/.467/.600 slash line with four RBI, 10 runs and two stolen bases in 15 games, and his strong start should allow him to continue seeing at least semi-regular starts across the diamond.
Apr 17 2022Berti is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Berti made his third start in the Marlins' eight games this season in Saturday's 10-3 loss, going 1-for-4 with a double and a run scored. The speedy 32-year-old is expected to continue working in a utility role for Miami this season, with most of his starting opportunities coming when the Marlins want to rest one of their two lefty-hitting everyday infielders -- Jazz Chisholm and Joey Wendle -- against a lefty starting pitcher.
Mar 18 2022Berti (concussion) is starting at second base and batting second in Friday's spring game against the Nationals, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Berti was sidelined for the final two-plus months of 2021 due to a concussion, but he's good to go entering spring training. The 32-year-old struggled last season prior to the concussion with a .210/.311/.313 slash line, and he should remain in a super-utility role for Miami this season.
Oct 1 2021Berti (concussion) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Berti was never likely to be activated for the final series of the season, so he'll move to the 60-day IL to free up a spot on the 40-man roster. The 31-year-old had been sidelined by the concussion since late July, though he was able to resume baseball activities in mid-September. The veteran utility man will now have a full offseason to continue h his recovery.
Sep 20 2021Berti (concussion) has resumed taking grounders and hitting in the cage, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Berti has been sidelined with a concussion since July 23, but he's participating in some activities nearly two months later. It's not yet clear whether he'll be able to return during the 2021 campaign with just under two weeks left in the regular season.
Jul 27 2021Marlins manager Don Mattingly said Tuesday that Berti (concussion) has resumed light baseball activities, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Berti appears to have made only slight progress in his recovery from a concussion, an injury that resulted in him being placed on the 7-day injured list Friday. He likely won't be on track to return for this weekend's series against the Yankees when first eligible.
Jul 23 2021Berti landed on the 7-day concussion injured list Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Berti was struck in the back of the head by a pitch Thursday and diagnosed with a concussion, so the transaction is an expected one. Deven Marrero's contract was selected in a corresponding move, with the team looking for additional help in the infield.
Jul 22 2021Berti suffered a laceration to the back of his head that required three stitches, and he was also diagnosed with a concussion Thursday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Berti was hit in the back of the head by an errant pitch from Austin Adams in the seventh inning. He exited the game under his own power but will likely be forced to miss further game action. Joe Panik figures to pick up most of the starts at third base in Berti's absence.
Jul 20 2021Berti will be on the bench for Tuesday's game against the Nationals, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Berti's eight steals have provided at least a bit of value to fantasy teams, but that's about all he's been good for this season, as he's homered just four times while hitting .215/.309/.320. Given that he's already on the wrong side of 30, it's possible he falls behind the Marlins' younger options down the stretch, as the team is already all but out of the playoff picture. Joe Panik, who's less than a year younger than Berti, will start at the hot corner on this occasion.
Jul 16 2021Berti isn't starting the second game of Friday's doubleheader against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Berti started in Friday's matinee and went 1-for-2 with a double, a run, an RBI and a strikeout. Joe Panik will start at the hot corner and bat fifth.
Jul 11 2021Berti is not in Sunday's lineup against Atlanta, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Berti is sitting for the second time in the team's three-game weekend series against Atlanta. He's managed only six hits in 32 at-bats across his last 10 appearances, which has translated to a .188/.257/.188 line. Joe Panik has been the beneficiary of Berti's struggles and will start at third base while hitting eighth Sunday.
Jul 9 2021Berti is not starting Friday's series opener against Atlanta, Jordan Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 31-year-old started consecutive games Wednesday and Thursday but went hitless in seven at-bats, reaching base just once via a walk. Berti has gone just 2-for-21 with eight strikeouts since Joe Panik, who is starting at third base Friday, joined the Marlins.
Jul 6 2021Berti is not in the starting lineup Tuesday against the Dodgers, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Berti had started the previous three games prior to Monday, but he'll sit for the second straight day Tuesday as Joe Panik mans the hot corner. The versatile veteran has just one hit in his last 13 at-bats and is slashing an underwhelming .222/.319/.335 on the campaign.
Jul 5 2021Berti isn't starting Monday's game against the Dodgers, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Berti had started in each of the last three games, and he went 1-for-13 with a run and six strikeouts during that time. Joe Panik will start at the hot corner and bat eighth.
Jun 30 2021Berti is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Phillies, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Berti will head to the bench for the first time since June 5, ending a stretch of 21 consecutive starts. The 31-year-old provided only five extra-base knocks (three home runs, two doubles) during that stretch, but he batted .324 and posted a .405 on-base average. The newly acquired Joe Panik will enter the starting nine for the first time as a Marlin, but Berti should have some job security at the hot corner based on how he's performed in recent weeks.
Jun 26 2021Berti went 2-for-3 with a solo home run in Saturday's win over the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Berti broke a 2-2 tie in the fifth inning when he went yard off of Washington starter Patrick Corbin. It was the fourth round-tripper of the season for Berti, who also picked up a single. The veteran utilityman, who got the start at third base, is slashing .224/.324/.350 across 214 plate appearances. Berti has five steals on the year but has also been caught four times.
Jun 18 2021Berti went 2-for-3 with a three-run home run, a walk and two total runs scored in Friday's 10-2 win over the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Berti padded Miami's lead with his blast off Chicago starter Zach Davies in the sixth inning. The 31-year-old has posted multiple hits in three of the last five games, going 7-for-16 (.438) in that span. The infielder has an uninspiring .222/.328/.333 slash line with three homers, 15 RBI, 26 runs scored and four stolen bases in eight attempts through 61 games. He's enjoyed an everyday role lately, drawing time at second base and third base.
Jun 5 2021Berti isn't starting Saturday against Pittsburgh, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Berti had started each of the last two games and went 3-for-6 with a double, two runs and a walk. Jose Devers will take over at second base and lead off.
Jun 2 2021Berti is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Blue Jays, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Berti heads to the bench after making six straight starts -- five at third base, and one in left field, Isan Diaz is making his second consecutive start at the hot corner, and he may have overtaken Berti for primary duties at the position while Brian Anderson (shoulder) is on the shelf. Berti offers some intriguing speed (four steals in six attempts) if he's able to stick in an everyday role, but his .165 average on the season may have made manager Don Mattingly willing to explore other options.
May 26 2021Berti went 1-for-3 with a two-RBI single, a walk, a stolen base and a run scored in Wednesday's 4-2 win over Philadelphia. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With Brian Anderson (shoulder) out, Berti drew the start at third base for the second straight game. Berti provided a go-ahead two-RBI single in the eighth inning before coming around to score an insurance run on a Jose Devers single. Through 120 plate appearances, Berti has two home runs, four stolen bases, 10 RBI and 16 runs scored. He won't provide much pop, but the 31-year-old could warrant some fantasy attention for his speed if he hangs onto an everyday role while Anderson is out.
May 5 2021Berti is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Berti's time as a regular in the Miami lineup appears to be over after Brian Anderson (oblique) was reinstated from the injured list Tuesday. Anderson took over as the Marlins' third baseman in Miami's 9-3 win in the series opener, snapping a streak of 11 straight starts at the position for Berti. With Isan Diaz and Lewis Brinson seemingly locked into everyday roles in place of the Marlins' other two injured regulars -- Jazz Chisholm (hamstring) and Starling Marte (rib), respectively -- Berti may only be in store for a couple of starts per week.
Apr 28 2021Berti went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and two runs scored in a 5-4 loss to the Brewers on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Berti singled and scored a run in the fifth and then came back up in the seventh and sent a long ball to straightaway center to make it a 5-4 deficit for the Marlins. Tuesday was only his second multi-hit effort of the season but it was also his second home run in four games after not having one in the first 17 contests. Overall, Berti is still struggling from the plate a bit, as he's slashing .212/.300/.385 with five extra-base hits, eight RBI and nine runs scored to go along with a 6:16 BB:K.
Apr 25 2021Berti went 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI in Saturday's victory over San Francisco. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Berti spoiled a strong start by Giants hurler Kevin Gausman with a seventh-inning homer that tied the game at 1-1. He tacked on another RBI with a sacrifice fly in the ninth inning to help break the game open. After playing a limited role early in the season, Berti has now started five straight games, and he has collected one hit in each of his past four. He has yet to steal a base this season, so his fantasy production has been disappointing overall.
Apr 22 2021Berti will start at third base and bat seventh Thursday against the Giants, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Berti figures to see a significant increase in playing time with Brian Anderson (oblique) forced to the injured list. While he's gotten off to a slow start with the bat -- he has only six hits in 38 plate appearances -- Berti could be a source of stolen bases assuming he can get on base at a strong enough clip.
Apr 18 2021Berti is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Giants, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Though Berti broke camp with Miami as a utility player, he had some hope of earning semi-regular starts due to his ability to play the outfield and multiple infield spots. However, with the regular outfield trio of Corey Dickerson, Starling Marte and Adam Duvall thriving and with rookie middle infielder Jazz Chisholm getting off to a hot start to the season, playing time hasn't opened up for Berti. He'll remain on the bench for a third straight game Sunday.
Mar 29 2021Berti has gone 10-for-24 (.417) in Grapefruit League play with two doubles, a triple, a 9:8 BB:K and four stolen bases in five attempts. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jazz Chisholm emerged as the winner of the battle for the Marlins' starting second-base job, but Berti will provide a veteran presence off the bench behind the younger infielder. The 31-year-old could see fairly regular action as he spots in all around the diamond, and with 27 steals in 116 big-league games during his career, Berti offers stolen-base potential later in fantasy drafts after the elite speedsters are off the board.
Feb 26 2021Berti is not considered part of the competition for the Marlins' starting second base job, Andre C. Fernandez of The Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Prospects Jazz Chisholm and Isan Diaz are fighting for that spot, with the loser of the battle expected to begin the season at Triple-A Jacksonville, while Berti slots in as the backup in either case. With both younger players unproven, however, it wouldn't be a surprise if neither can hold onto the job, giving Berti a path to plenty of playing time at the keystone in addition to his utility duties elsewhere on the diamond. The 31-year-old has taken advantage of his opportunities in Miami the last two seasons, posting a .269/.362/.388 slash line with 26 steals in 31 attempts over 436 plate appearances while seeing action everywhere except first base and catcher.
Sep 26 2020Berti went 1-for-3 with two runs, one RBI, two walks and one stolen base during Saturday's loss to the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Berti has started the past eight games since returning from the injured list last week and is 6-for-21 with one double, two runs, four RBI and eight walks during that stretch. The 30-year-old enters the final game of the regular season with a .256/.385/.350 slash line with nine stolen bases in 145 plate appearances.
Sep 23 2020Berti will start at second base and will bat eighth Wednesday against the Braves, Andre Fernandez of Sirius XM Radio reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Berti started in each of his first four games since returning from the injured list over the weekend, going 2-for-7 with six walks. With a fifth straight start on tap Wednesday, Berti looks to have unseated Jazz Chisholm for the top job at the keystone.
Sep 20 2020Berti (finger) was activated off the 10-day injured list Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 30-year-old has been sidelined since Sept. 7 with the right finger issue, but he'll rejoin the Marlins ahead of Sunday's doubleheader. Berti has a .250/.354/.354 slash line with two homers and eight stolen bases in 30 games, and he should return to his super-utility role.
Sep 18 2020Berti (finger) got through a simulated game Thursday without issues, Tim Healey of Newsday reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Berti has been out for the minimum 10 days with a bruised finger, but it doesn't sound as though he'll miss all that much more time. He hit .250/.354/.354 with eight steals in 30 games prior to the injury.
Sep 10 2020Berti (finger) was placed on the 10-day injured list Thursday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He has been out with a stiff right finger, which is apparently serious enough for him to miss at least 10 days. Isan Diaz was recalled in a corresponding move.
Sep 9 2020Berti (finger) remains out of the lineup Wednesday against Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Berti will remain out of the lineup for a second consecutive game after bruising his finger Monday. It's unclear when he'll return to the field, but he isn't expected to spend time on the injured list. Jazz Chisholm will start at second base Wednesday.
Sep 8 2020Berti (finger) is not starting Tuesday against Atlanta, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Berti bruised his finger during Monday's contest, and the issue is still bothering him Tuesday, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports. He could still miss a few more days with the injury but is not expected to head to the injured list. Jazz Chisholm will start at second base.
Sep 7 2020Berti suffered an index finger contusion during Monday's win against Atlanta, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's unclear exactly how Berti suffered the injury, but he wasn't in the field during the 10th inning as the Marlins picked up the win. Berti went 1-for-3 with one RBI, one walk and one strikeout prior to exiting the game. Whether he'll miss any additional time remains to be seen.
Aug 31 2020Berti is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Mets, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll take a seat after five consecutive starts out of the leadoff spot, during which he went 3-for-16 with four walks, four runs and three stolen bases. Corey Dickerson will replace Berti atop the order Monday, while Lewis Brinson picks up a start in center field.
Aug 30 2020Berti will start in center field and lead off in Sunday's game against the Rays, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Berti will set the table for Miami for the fifth game in a row and the sixth time in seven games. The 30-year-old looks poised to serve as Miami's primary center fielder while Magneuris Sierra (hamstring) is out, making Berti worthy of a look for those needing help in the stolen-base category. Berti has gone 8-for-9 on steal attempts so far this season.
Aug 25 2020Berti went 0-for-1 with three stolen bases, two runs scored and a pair of walks in a 4-0 win over the Mets in the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Berti was a menace on the basepaths in the sixth inning. He drew a walk, then stole second, third and home against the Mets' battery of Jeurys Familia and rookie catcher Ali Sanchez. The crazy sequence gave Berti eight stolen bases, 14 runs scored, six RBI and a homer in 19 games this season. The defensively versatile 30-year-old will likely continue to earn playing time with a spot at the top of the batting order.
Aug 16 2020Berti will start in right field and will bat sixth Sunday against the Braves, Andre Fernandez of Sirius XM Radio reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Though he opened the campaign in a super-utility role, Berti has seemingly found a home of late in right field, where he'll be making his fourth consecutive start. Berti may be squeezed out of the outfield once Corey Dickerson (personal) returns from the bereavement list and the likes of Harold Ramirez and Garrett Cooper are back from the COVID-19 injured list, but Berti's ability to play three infield spots should help keep his playing time relatively stable. Through 50 plate appearances this season, Berti is slashing .227/.320/.273 with nine runs and four stolen bases.
Aug 13 2020Berti went 2-for-5 with two runs scored and a stolen base in Wednesday's extra-inning win over the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Getting the nod in right field and hitting eighth, the utility player put together another productive effort. Berti has been somewhere in the starting lineup eight times in nine August games, and while his .226 batting average (7-for-31) and one RBI aren't ideal, he's scored seven runs and stolen three bases on the month.
Aug 7 2020Berti is not in the lineup Friday against the Mets, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Berti started all four games since the Marlins resumed their season earlier this week and he went 3-for-14 with a double, three runs, an RBI and a stolen base. Eddy Alvarez will start at the keystone Friday for Miami.
Aug 5 2020Berti went 2-for-4 with a run scored, an RBI and a stolen base in Tuesday's win over the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Getting the start at second base and hitting second, Berti wasted little time in showcasing his wheels, beating out an infield hit in the first inning and then swiping second for his first steal of the year. The 30-year-old utility player should get regular at-bats for the Marlins while the team's roster recovers from its COVID-19 outbreak, so after amassing 17 steals in 73 games last season, Berti will have plenty of chances to add to his 2020 total.
Jul 28 2020Berti and the rest of the Marlins won't take the field again this week due to the team's coronavirus outbreak, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Roughly half of the team's active roster has tested positive for COVID-19. It's not clear whether or not Berti is part of that group, but he won't play again until next Tuesday at the earliest.
Jul 7 2020Berti could play five or six times a week as the Marlins' super-utility player during the compacted schedule, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: His most likely defensive homes are in center field or middle infield, but Berti is preparing to play just about anywhere. "We have three weeks [to Opening Day]," Berti said Monday. "Kind of every other day, pick an infield spot for one day, and the next day pick an outfield spot. Just work on that for the time being until we're comfortable with where our legs are at." The 30-year-old journeyman was one of the surprise fantasy performers of the 2019 campaign, slashing .273/.348/.406 with 17 steals in 20 attempts over only 73 big-league games, and consistent playing time could allow him to make an impact in SBs once again.
Mar 24 2020Berti had gone 4-for-29 (.138) with a 1:10 BB:K when spring training was suspended. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Perhaps the most worrisome part of his spring line is the fact that he didn't even attempt a stolen base for a team that saw players like Monte Harrison (6-for-7 on steal attempts) and Jonathan Villar (4-for-4) run seemingly at will. Granted, Berti didn't get many chances to put his wheels to the test -- two of his four hits went for extra bases -- but it's still a disappointing spring effort from a player without a secure spot in the lineup. The 30-year-old's fantasy value will remain tied to his playing time and speed when the regular season begins, making him a very volatile asset.
Feb 18 2020Berti could see significant action this season even without a regular defensive spot in the starting lineup, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 30-year-old got his first extended stint in the majors last year and posted a surprisingly solid .273/.348/.406 slash line while playing five different positions around the diamond (third base, shortstop and all three outfield spots). From a fantasy perspective, Berti's 17 steals in 20 attempts in only 73 games makes him a potential sleeper, but the Marlins will need to get him into the lineup consistently if he's going to take advantage of his speed. A super-utility role that sees him backing up Jonathan Villar in center field and the double-play duo of Isan Diaz and Miguel Rojas -- all of whom are unproven in one way or another -- could get Berti 4-5 starts a week.
Sep 25 2019Berti went 3-for-5 with a walk, an RBI and four stolen bases in Tuesday's extra-innings loss to the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 29-year-old might have won a few fantasy leagues with the huge performance on the basepaths, and with his September in general -- Berti is slashing .323/.389/.400 through 17 games during the month while logging eight of his 16 steals on the year.
Sep 23 2019Berti went 4-for-5 with a double and three runs scored in the Marlins' 8-4 win over the Mets on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was an active day from atop the order for Berti, who posted his first four-hit game of the season and scored three of his team's eight runs. He hasn't provided much power this season, with just six long balls in 68 games, but he's managed respectable numbers in other categories, with a .275 batting average and a solid .353 on-base percentage.
Sep 8 2019Manager Don Mattingly admitted Sunday that he wasn't ready to commit to Berti as an everyday player, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports. "We're still trying to figure out, is he an everyday, utility-type guy?" Mattingly said. "Can he play every day, somewhere? Or is he a four or five days a week [starter]? Some guys are better at playing five days -- you're going to get more production -- than playing seven." ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Berti was on the bench for Sunday's series finale with the Royals, marking his third day off in seven games. While Mattingly may be correct in his assessment that Berti might not profile best in an everyday role, the 29-year-old probably deserves a regular lineup spot based on the current composition of the Miami roster. Since Berti returned from an extended absence due to an oblique injury July 31, he's contributed a .276/.361/.457 slash line, with his 119 wRC+ trailing only Brian Anderson (175 wRC+) and Starlin Castro (141 wRC+) among Marlins players during that span. Even if he ends up sitting a couple times per week down the stretch, Berti might still be worthy of rostering in mid-sized or deeper mixed leagues thanks to his excellent speed. He boasts an average sprint speed that ranks in the 98th percentile of all players, per Statcast, and has used those wheels to go 9-for-10 on stolen-base attempts.
Sep 1 2019Berti is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Nationals, Andre Fernandez of The Athletic reports.
Aug 29 2019Berti went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Thursday's win over the Reds.
Aug 28 2019Berti went 3-for-5 with a double and a run scored in Tuesday's loss to the Reds.
Aug 25 2019Berti went 1-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored Sunday against the Phillies.
Aug 21 2019Berti went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Tuesday in the Marlins' 5-1 loss to the Braves.
Aug 18 2019Berti is not in Sunday's lineup against the Rockies.
Aug 10 2019Berti is not in Saturday's lineup against the Braves, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
Aug 9 2019Berti went 3-for-5 with two runs scored and two RBI in Thursday's win over Atlanta.
Aug 7 2019Berti will start at shortstop and bat leadoff Wednesday against the Mets, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports.
Aug 6 2019Berti went 2-for-4 with two doubles in Tuesday's 5-0 loss to the Mets.
Aug 5 2019Berti will start at shortstop and bat leadoff Monday in the first game of Monday's doubleheader with the Mets, Andre Fernandez of The Athletic reports.
Aug 3 2019Berti went 3-for-5 with one run scored, one RBI, a double, a triple and two stolen bases in Saturday's loss at Tampa Bay.
Jul 31 2019Berti (oblique) was activated from the 10-day injured list Wednesday, Andre Fernandez of The Athletic reports.
Jul 5 2019Berti (oblique) has been pulled from his rehab assignment due to a hamstring strain, Andre Fernandez of The Athletic<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 30 2019Berti (oblique) will continue his rehab assignment at Triple-A New Orleans through the All-Star break, Andre Fernandez of The Athletic<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 28 2019Berti (oblique) is ready to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A New Orleans, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 12 2019Berti (oblique) fielded grounders Tuesday and has started a hitting and throwing progression, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 21 2019Berti (oblique) was placed on the 10-day injured list<\/a> with a left oblique strain Tuesday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 19 2019Berti was scratched from Sunday's lineup against the Mets with a left oblique strain, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 18 2019Berti got the start in center field and hit leadoff during Friday's win over the Mets, going 1-for-4 with a run scored and a stolen base.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 6 2019Berti went 1-for-2 with a solo homer, two runs scored and two walks in Monday's 6-5 win over the Cubs.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Apr 21 2018The Blue Jays traded Berti to the Indians for cash considerations Saturday, Paul Hoynes of Cleveland.com reports.Berti will head to Triple-A Columbus for his new organization. The 28-year-old struggled with a .205/.271/.321 slash line and 23 stolen bases at the Triple-A level last season, and the utility-player should serve as organizational depth for Cleveland.
Jan 15 2018Berti signed a minor-league deal with the Blue Jays on Monday, Anthony Fenech of the Detroit Free Press reports.Berti is back with the Blue Jays after spending all of 2017 in their minor-league system. The soon-to-be 28-year-old spent most of his time with Triple-A Buffalo, where he struggled to a .205/.271/.321 line in 62 games. He did swipe 23 bases and can play all over the field, but he'll likely be viewed as an organizational depth piece again in 2018.