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Aug 31 2024The Athletics transferred Andujar (abdomen) to the 60-day injured list Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Andujar has already been ruled out for the rest of the season, as his core-muscle injury will require surgery, so his move to the 60-day IL is simply procedural. His 40-man roster spot will be given to Janson Junk, who was claimed off waivers from Houston on Saturday.
Aug 28 2024Manager Mark Kotsay said Wednesday that Andujar will miss the rest of the season as a result of his core-muscle injury, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Andujar landed on the injured list earlier Wednesday, though he will need to undergo surgery to address the issue and won't make it back before the end of the year. The 29-year-old outfielder will close the book on 2024 with a .285 average and .697 OPS alongside four home runs and 30 RBI over 75 games. Daz Cameron, who has started in left field in both of Oakland's last two games, figures to take over as Andujar's primary replacement going forward.
Aug 27 2024Andujar is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's the second straight game on the bench for Andujar, who's served as Oakland's primary left fielder since late May. He's hitting .270 through 19 games in August but has just three extra-base hits and a .649 OPS. Daz Cameron will start in left field Tuesday against Cincinnati righty Jakob Junis.
Aug 25 2024Andujar is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Andujar started the last 13 games but will sit Sunday after he posted a .273/.333/.318 slash line during that stretch. Daz Cameron will start in left field and bat sixth in the series finale versus Milwaukee.
Aug 23 2024Andujar went 2-for-4 in a win over the Rays on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Andujar's pair of knocks were only singles, but Thursday's performance marked his third multi-hit tally in the last eight games. The veteran has been one of the steadiest bats in the Athletics' lineup since joining the team in late May, albeit with very modest pop, as he sports a .286 batting average and .703 OPS across 73 games.
Aug 15 2024Andujar went 2-for-3 with a double, a walk and a run in a loss to the Mets on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Andujar provided the only extra-base hit of the game for the Athletics while also crossing the plate with Oakland's sole run. The veteran's bat has reignited since just before the calendar flipped to August, as he's now sporting a .317 average and .768 OPS across his last 11 games, albeit with just two extra-base hits in that span.
Aug 11 2024Andujar is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: For the first time since July 13, Andujar will head to the bench as Daz Cameron picks up a start in left field. Andujar had started and occupied the No. 2 spot in the batting order in each of the Athletics' previous 21 games, slashing .282/.322/.376 with one home run, one stolen base, seven RBI and six runs over that stretch.
Aug 4 2024Andujar went 2-for-4 with a stolen base in Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Andujar has gone 9-for-20 (.450) over his last five contests while seeing a starting role in left field. His steal Sunday was just his third theft on five attempts -- the outfielder's career high in stolen bases is four from the 2022 campaign, so speed is not a big part of his game. He's been good from a contact standpoint this year, slashing .300/.327/.408 with four home runs, 28 RBI, 27 runs scored, 12 doubles and a triple over 59 contests, but he offers little in power or speed while regularly batting second in a weak lineup.
Aug 2 2024Andujar went 3-for-4 with a triple, one RBI and one run scored in Friday's 6-5 win over the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Andujar put the Athletics ahead with an RBI triple in the fifth inning and scored on JJ Bleday's double. Since the All-Star break, Andujar has gone 19-for-54 (.351) with seven RBI over 13 contests. The outfielder is up to a .297/.325/.409 slash line with four home runs, 28 RBI, 27 runs scored and two stolen bases over 57 games this year. His triple Friday was his first since 2022.
Jul 22 2024Andujar went 3-for-5 with a solo home run in Sunday's 8-5 loss to the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Andujar took Carson Fulmer deep in the fifth inning, ending the right-hander's day. He also singled twice and finished the weekend going 8-for-13 with three RBI and three runs scored while not striking out at all. Andujar has put together a resurgence at the dish this year, slashing .304/.327/.419 with four homers, 24 RBI, 24 runs and a 7:30 BB:K in 199 plate appearances.
Jul 21 2024Andujar went 3-for-4 with an RBI single and a run in a win over the Angels on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Andujar put the bow on another impressive offensive performance by the Athletics with his seventh-inning single, which plated Max Schuemann with the final run of the game. Andujar has become an RBI machine of late, now having knocked in nine runs over the last 12 games while hitting a stellar .462 with men in scoring position over that span.
Jul 20 2024Andujar went 2-for-4 with an RBI double and a run in a win over the Angels on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Athletics picked up right where they left off before the All-Star break in terms of their blistering bats, and Andujar provided one of the team's four multi-hit efforts in the lopsided victory. The veteran contributed to the 13-run barrage with his sixth-inning double that plated Lawrence Butler, giving him eight RBI over his last 11 games alone.
Jul 13 2024Andujar isn't in the Athletics' lineup for Saturday's game against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Andujar will get a breather Saturday after slashing .233/.250/.349 with a home run and six RBI through Oakland's first 10 games of July. In his place, Daz Cameron will start in left field and bat seventh.
Jul 11 2024Andujar went 1-for-5 with a stolen base and a run in a win over the Red Sox on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Andujar hit safely for the sixth time in the last seven games Wednesday and made good use of his one time on the basepaths. The veteran worked himself into scoring position after his third-inning single by recording his second stolen base of the season, and he eventually came home on Lawrence Butler's double. Andujar went hitless in his first game of the month back on July 2, but he's gone on to post a .300 average and .789 OPS across the 31 plate appearances he's logged in the subsequent seven contests.
Jul 7 2024Andujar went 3-for-4 with an RBI single, a two-run double, a walk and a run in a win over the Orioles on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Andujar didn't join in on the Athletics' long-ball barrage, but he did plenty of damage with his pair of knocks. The hot-hitting veteran's trio of RBI came when Oakland already owned a commanding lead, as his fourth-inning single drove home Brett Harris to make the score 14-1, and he tacked on two more runs to the advantage with his sixth-inning double. The multi-hit effort, Andujar's first since June 26, pushed his average back over the .300 mark (.304), and he's now driven in five runs over his last three contests following a 12-game RBI drought.
Jul 6 2024Andujar went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in a loss to the Orioles on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Andujar had last left the yard way back on June 1, but he ended a 28-game power drought with a 402-foot shot in the first to quickly erase a 1-0 deficit. The veteran has now hit safely in three straight games, and Friday's homer coaxed his slugging percentage back over the .400 mark (.403).
Jul 5 2024Andujar went 1-for-4 with an RBI single and a run in a win over the Angels on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Andujar's third-inning single plated Brett Harris with the Athletics' first run of the afternoon. The timely knock marked the eighth time in the last 10 games Andujar has reached safely, helping keep his average at an impressive .293 despite some cooling off following a blistering start to the season. The veteran has flashed average pop -- only nine of his 41 hits have gone for extra bases -- but his modest 14.3 percent strikeout rate continues to give him plenty of opportunities to have the ball drop in.
Jun 19 2024Andujar went 3-for-5 with one RBI and one run scored in Wednesday's 5-1 win over the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Andujar has hit safely in nine of his last 10 games, and he has multiple hits in six of those contests. During the hot stretch, he's batting .381 (16-for-42) with two extra-base hits. The outfielder is up to a .330/.340/.440 slash line with two home runs, one stolen base, 14 RBI, 12 runs scored and four doubles over 94 plate appearances, which has been more than enough for him to see steady playing time in left field since his season debut May 24.
Jun 11 2024Andujar went 2-for-3 with a double and a walk in a loss to the Padres on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Andujar authored one of two multi-hit efforts on the night for the otherwise anemic Athletics offense, pushing his season slash line to a stellar .321/.328/.500 in the process. The veteran has back-to-back two-hit efforts, and he now boasts six multi-hit tallies over his first 14 games of the season.
Jun 8 2024Andujar is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Saturday marks Andujar's first day off since May 25 against the Astros. Andujar was off to a hot start at the plate since returning from the injured list May 24, but the 29-year-old has failed to reach base over his last three games, going 0-for-11 with four strikeouts. With Toronto sending right-hander Kevin Gausman to the mound Saturday, Oakland will start Daz Cameron and Seth Brown in left and right field, respectively.
Jun 1 2024Andujar went 4-for-5 with a three-run homer, an additional RBI and three total runs scored in Saturday's 11-9 victory over Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Andujar extended Oakland's lead to 6-2 in the second inning, blasting a three-run homer off Chris Sale. It's the second homer in seven games for Andujar this year, and he's gone 9-for-17 with three extra-base hits in his last four contests. Overall, he's slashing an outstanding .448/.433/.724 through his first 30 plate appearances with 12 RBI, six runs scored and two steals while settling into an everyday role in Oakland.
May 30 2024Andujar went 2-for-3 with a double and two RBI in a loss to the Rays on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Andujar's torrid start after a delayed season debut continued in the one-run loss, with the multi-hit effort serving as his second in his first four starts. The veteran has already knocked in seven runs, carrying over the momentum he'd generated during a stellar spring training before suffering a knee injury.
May 29 2024Andujar went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Tuesday's 3-0 win over the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 29-year-old accounted for all the offense in the game when he took Zack Littell deep in the sixth inning. It was Andujar's first homer of the season, and he appears to be getting a chance to lock down the starting role in left field -- he's started three of four games since being activated from the injured list, going 4-for-12 with five RBI.
May 24 2024Andujar went 3-for-4 with two RBI in Friday's 6-3 loss to the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Andujar had RBI singles in the first and seventh innings in his season debut. The outfielder missed nearly two months with a torn meniscus in his right knee and hit .389 (7-for-18) during a five-game rehab stint at Triple-A Las Vegas. Andujar will join a suddenly crowded Oakland outfield, with his best chance for playing time coming in left field in competition with fellow right-handed hitters Brent Rooker and Daz Cameron.
May 23 2024Andujar (knee) is slated to remain at Triple-A Las Vegas for several more rehab games, per the Associated Press, and he went 0-for-4 with a walk in the Aviators' loss to Tacoma on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Andujar put in a full game's worth of plate appearances at designated hitter, and he's apparently set to spend at least a few more days with Las Vegas before activation is considered. The veteran has played four games with the Aviators so far, hitting .357 (5-for-14) with three doubles, five RBI, Wednesday's walk and a run. However, he's only played defense in one of those contests, logging six innings in left field against El Paso on Saturday.
May 18 2024Andujar (knee) will be evaluated by the Athletics on Monday after playing for a second consecutive day for Triple-A Las Vegas on Sunday, MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Andujar made his rehab debut for the Aviators on Thursday and returned to the field Saturday, going 0-for-3 while playing a full game in left field during the loss to El Paso. If Andujar feels good after playing back-to-back rehab games over the weekend, he may be deemed ready for activation early in the week.
May 17 2024Andujar (knee) opened Triple-A Las Vegas' win over El Paso on Thursday as the designated hitter, going 2-for-3 with a three-run double. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Andujar was lifted for a pinch hitter late in the game, but his timing at the plate appeared to be in fine form despite his extended layoff. The multi-hit effort was reminiscent of the red-hot spring Andujar enjoyed before it was cut short by his knee injury, and the veteran may not need an inordinately long rehab assignment if he continues to wield a hot bat for the Aviators.
May 14 2024Andujar (knee) will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Las Vegas on Thursday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Andujar has been going through workouts with the Aviators over the past few days, and he is now scheduled to get back into game action soon. The A's haven't indicated how long they intend on keeping the 29-year-old in the minors, but he will likely need to see a good amount of at-bats after spending the past two months recovering from knee surgery.
May 8 2024Andujar (knee) ran the bases at Oakland Coliseum on Wednesday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Andujar just recently had a minor setback with his surgically repaired right knee while taking batting practice, so it's certainly a good sign that he's already been cleared to run the bases. He's been out since late March and will need a good number of rehab at-bats in the minors prior to being activated from the 10-day injured list.
May 7 2024Andujar has been experiencing some lateral soreness in his surgically repaired right knee after recently beginning to take batting practice, MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager Mark Kotsay labeled the development a "slight setback" that will slow Andujar's progress briefly. The veteran will eventually need a fairly lengthy rehab assignment, so this latest interruption in his recovery could push his potential return into the latter portion of May.
May 1 2024Andujar (knee) took live batting practice against Scott Alexander (ribs) on Tuesday, the Associated Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Andujar began a running program on April 23 and is expected to next run the bases Saturday, per MLB.com. If he gets through that step without setbacks, the veteran is expected to head out on a multi-game rehab assignment at a yet-to-be-determined affiliate shortly thereafter.
Apr 29 2024Andujar (knee) is expected to run the bases Saturday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This is another step in the right direction for Andujar, who was cleared to begin a running program April 23. If he's able to work out Saturday without issue, he'll likely be sent out on a rehab assignment in the near future.
Apr 24 2024Andujar (knee) began a running program Tuesday, the Associated Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Andujar is right on schedule with his recovery program, with Tuesday's running session expected after he'd started playing catch last week. Andujar is also slated to begin swinging a bat at some point in the coming days, leaving him on track to potentially begin a rehab assignment just before the end of April.
Apr 13 2024Andujar (knee) has begun playing catch and is expected to begin running and hitting next week, the Associated Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran has been on the injured list since March 29, two days after undergoing right knee lateral meniscus surgery. Given Andujar was initially projected to miss at least the first month of the season, his recovery appears to be on pace thus far.
Mar 29 2024The Athletics placed Andujar (knee) on the 10-day injured list Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Andujar is expected to miss at least the first month of the season while he recovers from right knee lateral meniscus surgery, a procedure that entails a 4-to-6 week recovery. Once healthy, Andujar could serve as a short-side platoon player for Oakland at first base, designated hitter or the corner outfield spots.
Mar 27 2024Andujar underwent surgery on his right knee Wednesday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Andujar will return to Oakland later in the week to begin his rehab process. The 29-year-old outfielder suffered a torn meniscus during spring training and was given a return timeline of 4-to-6 weeks. Once healthy, he will likely claim a spot in Oakland's outfield unit.
Mar 23 2024An MRI revealed that Andujar suffered a torn meniscus in his right knee, and he will undergo surgery March 27, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Andujar felt discomfort in his right leg during a Cactus League game last week, and an MRI revealed the bad news Friday. Manager Mark Kotsay said Saturday that the recovery timeline for Andujar is at least 4-to-6 weeks. The 29-year-old was hitting the ball well in spring training, batting .357/.372/.738 with five home runs and 15 RBI over 42 at-bats. The recovery timeline would put an estimated return date near early May for the veteran outfielder.
Mar 17 2024Andujar (calf) slotted into the designated hitter role in a Cactus League loss to the Brewers on Saturday and went 0-for-4. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Andujar's return after a one-game absence featured a rare quiet day at the plate for him this spring, but conventional wisdom indicates the veteran is in excellent position to secure a reserve outfielder role on the Opening Day roster. Martin Gallegos of MLB.com confirms as much in his latest projection of who'll break camp with the Athletics, with Andujar's .361/.378/.722 slash line in Cactus League play making quite the case for his inclusion.
Mar 16 2024Andujar (calf) is starting as Oakland's designated hitter Saturday against the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Calf issues prevented Andujar from playing Thursday against the Cubs, and he had also been scratched from Friday's lineup before the game was canceled due to rain. However, he seemingly is healthy enough to give it another shot Saturday. Andujar has been one of Oakland's most productive bats this spring, going 13-for-32 with four homers and 13 RBI through 11 games.
Mar 15 2024Andujar (calf) was scratched from Friday's Cactus League lineup against the Giants, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 29-year-old was poised to rejoin the lineup after being scratched from Thursday's lineup due to right calf soreness, but he's apparently not fully past the injury. Andujar has put his best foot forward while trying to earn a roster spot with Oakland during spring training, as he's gone 13-for-32 with four homers through 33 plate appearances.
Mar 14 2024Andujar was scratched from the Athletics' Cactus League lineup Thursday with right calf soreness, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager Mark Kotsay referred to the move as mostly precautionary, but it wouldn't be a surprise if Andujar rested for a few days to be safe. The 29-year-old has been pushing for a sizable role in Oakland with a fantastic spring, going 13-for-32 with four home runs and a 0:1 K:BB over 33 plate appearances.
Mar 6 2024Andujar went 2-for-3 with a three-run home run and a solo blast in a Cactus League win over the Angels on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran continued building his increasingly convincing case for an Opening Day roster spot in Oakland's 12-5 win, pushing his Cactus League average to .421 over seven exhibition games. Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports Andujar feels his experience in the Dominican Winter League for Tigres de Licey, for which he hit .306 with a .749 OPS, helped him remain sharp at the plate, which is now paying dividends to the extent Andujar is pushing for the Athletics to keep five outfielders in order to carve out a spot for him.
Mar 1 2024Andujar went 2-for-3 with a run in a Cactus League loss to the Padres on Thursday, pushing his average to .455 over four exhibitions. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The reclamation project has hit safely in all four contests, and although he's still in search of his first extra-base hit and base on balls, Andujar has yet to strike out in 11 plate appearances. The 29-year-old looked to be a star on the rise after belting 27 homers as a rookie with the Yankees in 2018, but his career has stalled to the point where he was made available on waivers by the Pirates in November. Despite his recent lack of production, Andujar's ability to fill in at multiple positions and high-contact profile should give him a solid chance of breaking camp with the big-league club if his early spring play persists.
Nov 6 2023Oakland claimed Andujar off waivers from Pittsburgh on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Andujar might be far removed from the 27-home run season he submitted as a rookie with the Yankees in 2018, but he's far from over the hill; he'll turn 29 in March. That said, Andujar hasn't proven to be a big-league caliber hitter since that magical rookie year, as he's slashed just .234/.265/.351 (67 wRC+) in 506 plate appearances in the majors between stops with the Yankees and Pirates over the last five seasons. Oakland will at least present Andujar with as good of a landing spot as any to attempt to revive his career, though it may still take a big spring training for him to crack the Opening Day roster.
Nov 2 2023Andujar was placed on waivers Thursday, Alex Stumpf of DKPittsburghSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Andujar spent most of the 2023 season at Triple-A Indianapolis, though he was decent across 90 plate appearances in Pittsburgh by posting a .776 OPS. If he goes unclaimed on waivers, Andjuar will be able to elect for free agency.
Sep 22 2023Andujar went 3-for-4 with a double, three RBI and a stolen base Thursday in an 8-6 victory versus the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Andujar made the most of his first start in four days, driving in each of Pittsburgh's first three runs. He finished with three hits for the second time in his past seven games. Andujar has been a big contributor for the Pirates since being called up Sept. 1, slashing .368/.400/.632 with two homers, four doubles, 10 RBI, seven runs and two thefts over 12 contests during that span.
Sep 20 2023Andujar is out of the lineup again Wednesday versus the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Andujar has contributed some big hits since joining the Pirates as a Sept. 1 call-up, but the 28-year-old former Yankees prospect continues to be used as only a part-time player. Henry Davis will fill the DH role Wednesday as Bryan Reynolds, Jack Suwinski and Josh Palacios start across the outfield.
Sep 19 2023Andujar is absent from the lineup Tuesday versus the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Andujar boasts a .333/.371/.606 batting line in 35 plate appearances since being called up Sept. 1 from Triple-A Indianapolis, but he has started only two of the Pirates' last six games. Josh Palacios will fill the DH role Tuesday as Bryan Reynolds, Jack Suwinski and Henry Davis canvass the outfield.
Sep 9 2023Andujar went 3-for-5 with a double, one RBI and one run scored in Saturday's 8-4 win over Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Andujar has gone 7-for-19 (.368) over six games since he was called up Sept. 1. He's now batting .240 over 52 plate appearances this season while tallying three home runs, 11 RBI, five runs scored and three doubles. He may not have an everyday role, but he should frequently be in the lineup versus left-handers.
Sep 3 2023Andujar went 2-for-4 with a home run, two RBI and one run scored in Sunday's 6-4 loss against St. Louis. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Andujar made his second consecutive start since being called up from Triple-A Indianapolis and delivered with two hits, including a solo shot in the second. Following a 2018 campaign in New York that saw him hit 27 homers, the former top Yankee farmhand has bounced between the majors and minors over much of the past five years with both the Yankees and Pirates. The 28-year-old hit .338 with 16 homers over 103 games for Indianapolis and will look to use the final few weeks of the season as a springboard towards a future permanent big-league role.
Sep 1 2023The Pirates selected Andujar's contract from Triple-A Indianapolis on Friday, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Andujar was taken off the Pirates' 40-man roster back in May but has made his way back on by putting up a .941 OPS with 16 home runs in 103 games this season with Indianapolis. The 28-year-old will back up at the corner infield and outfield spots.
May 19 2023Andujar was designated for assignment by the Pirates on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Andujar slashed just .161/.212/.387 over his 13 games (33 plate appearances) with Pittsburgh. The 28-year-old former Yankees prospect heads into DFA limbo with a rough .621 OPS spanning his last 400 major-league plate appearances.
May 8 2023Andujar is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After starting each of the Pirates' past three games in right field, Andujar will head to the bench while Andrew McCutchen (ankle) makes his return to the lineup. Andujar went just 1-for-12 with a double during his three-game run as a starter and should see sporadic playing time moving forward.
May 5 2023Andujar is starting in right field and batting sixth for the Pirates on Friday versus the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's Andujar's fourth start in seven games since being promoted. He's gone 4-for-12 with a pair of home runs in the early going for the Buccos. Connor Joe will take a seat.
Apr 29 2023Andujar went 4-for-5 with two home runs, a walk and six total RBI across both games of Saturday's doubleheader against Washington. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Andujar was called up from Triple-A Indianapolis Saturday morning and started the first game of the twin bill in right field while batting sixth. He plated the Pirates' first run with a single in the second inning, then broke a 2-2 tie with a two-run shot in the sixth. In Game 2, Andujar came off the bench in the seventh frame and belted a three-run homer in the ninth. He's had limited big-league success since smacking 27 homers and batting .297 for the Yankees in 2018, but Andujar may have earned some additional time on Pittsburgh's big-league roster with his big day Saturday.
Mar 26 2023Andujar was reassigned to minor-league camp by the Pirates on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 28-year-old was a solid candidate to make Pittsburgh's Opening Day roster as a non-roster invitee, but he underwhelmed at the plate during spring training with a .195/.244/.366 slash line in 45 plate appearances. Andujar appeared in 36 games between the Yankees and Pirates last season and had a .568 OPS, so he'll likely need to settle on serving as organizational depth.
Jan 20 2023Andujar was designated for assignment by the Pirates on Friday, Alex Stumpf of DKPittsburghSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: As a result of the team bringing in Andrew McCutchen, Andujar was removed from the 40-man roster Friday. The 27-year appeared in 36 games with the Yankees and Pirates in 2022, producing a .235 average with one homer, 17 RBI, 13 runs and four stolen bases over 132 at-bats. Considering the lack of consistent options on Pittsburgh's major-league roster, Andujar will likely get another shot with the Pirates in 2023 if he stays with the organization.
Nov 18 2022Andujar agreed to a one-year, $1.525 million contract with the Pirates on Friday, avoiding arbitration, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Andujar will be looking to revive his career in Pittsburgh after fizzling out with the Yankees. He burst onto the scene and finished as the runner up for AL Rookie of the Year in 2018 (behind Shohei Ohtani), but Andujar went on to post a .581 OPS over the subsequent four seasons. He projects as the Pirates' primary designated hitter at this stage in the offseason.
Oct 5 2022Andujar went 3-for-4 with a triple and a run scored in Wednesday's 5-3 win over the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Andujar singled in his first at-bat in the second inning before ripping a triple off Matthew Liberatore in the bottom of the fourth inning, later coming around to score. He added another base knock in the following frame and the multi-hit effort was his second in the last seven games. Andujar will finish the 2022 campaign with a .235 average, one home run, 17 RBI, 13 runs and four stolen bases over 132 at-bats in 36 games with the Yankees and Pirates.
Sep 27 2022Andujar went 1-for-4 with a double and three RBI on Tuesday against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Andujar made his lone hit of the contest count, as he cleared the bases with a double in the seventh inning to drive in the game-winning runs. Andujar has served as the designated hitter in both of his games since being claimed off waivers by the Pirates, and he's hit third and fifth in the order. He should continue to get plenty of plate appearances as the regular season winds down, and he already has four RBI with his new club.
Sep 26 2022The Pirates activated Andujar ahead of Monday's game against the Reds. He'll serve as the Pirates' designated hitter and No. 3 batter in the series opener. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Andujar will immediately report to the big-league club after the Pirates claimed him off waivers from the Yankees over the weekend. Since slugging 27 home runs in the 2018 season to finish second behind Shohei Ohtani in the American League Rookie of the Year balloting, Andujar found playing time hard to come by with the Yankees over the subsequent four seasons and slashed an underwhelming .228/.255/.318 across 376 plate appearances in the majors during that stretch. The Pirates are expected to give Andujar a look as a regular in the lineup over the final week and a half of the season with the hope that the change of scenery reinvigorates the 27-year-old.
Sep 25 2022Andujar was claimed off waivers by the Pirates on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Andujar was designated for assignment by the Yankees on Thursday but will land a spot on the Pirates' 40-man roster a few days later. The 27-year-old has played 70 games at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre this year, slashing .287/.332/.491 with 13 homers, 51 RBI, 42 runs and five stolen bases. It's not yet clear whether he'll join the Pirates' active roster for the final week and a half of the regular season.
Sep 22 2022Andujar was designated for assignment by the Yankees on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Andujar was sent to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Wednesday and will lose his spot on the 40-man roster a day later. He's appeared in 27 games for the Yankees this year and has slashed just .229/.250/.281 with a homer, two doubles, nine runs, eight RBI and four stolen bases.
Sep 21 2022Andujar was optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Andujar was out of the lineup for four of the last five games, but he should see more consistent playing time with the minor-league club. Luis Severino (lat) was reinstated from the 60-day injured list ahead of Wednesday's start against the Yankees, while the Yankees got a reinforcement in the outfield Tuesday when Harrison Bader was activated.
Sep 16 2022Andujar isn't starting Friday against Milwaukee. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Andujar has gone 0-for-8 over his last two games, and he'll retreat to the bench for a second consecutive matchup. Aaron Hicks is starting in left field and batting ninth.
Sep 14 2022Andujar isn't starting Wednesday against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Andujar started the last nine games and hit .242 with a homer, four RBI, two runs and a stolen base. Aaron Hicks will take his place in left field and bat ninth Wednesday.
Sep 9 2022Andujar went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk in Thursday's loss to Minnesota. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Andujar spent the past couple days on and off the active roster, getting called up as the 29th man for Wednesday's doubleheader, subsequently being sent back down and being recalled Thursday after DJ LeMahieu (toe) was placed on the injured list. He slotted in as New York's DH and batted sixth in the order Thursday, and he gave the Yankees an early lead with his two-run blast in the second inning. The homer was his first in 21 games this season and just his eighth in 99 contests since he went deep 27 times in 149 games during his rookie 2018 campaign.
Sep 8 2022Andujar was recalled from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After being optioned to Triple-A on Wednesday, Andujar now finds himself back in New York as DJ LeMahieu (toe) heads to the 10-day injured list. The 27-year-old Andujar holds a .497 OPS on the year over 74 plate appearances and will likely return to the minors once LeMahieu recovers.
Sep 7 2022Andujar was optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre after Wednesday's doubleheader sweep over the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 27-year-old was called up as the 29th man for Wednesday's twin bill, and he started in left field in the matinee and went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts. Andujar has a .225/.243/.254 slash line in 20 games this season and is now headed back to the minors.
Aug 17 2022The Yankees optioned Andujar to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Wednesday, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Even while Aaron Hicks continues to struggle mightily at the plate and with Giancarlo Stanton (Achilles), Matt Carpenter (foot) and Harrison Bader (foot) all stuck on the injured list, Andujar wasn't able to gain any traction as a regular in the outfield or at designated hitter during his week-long stay in the big leagues. He'll head back to Triple-A after going 4-for-18 with eight strikeouts in five games during his abbreviated stint with the Yankees.
Aug 14 2022Andujar went 1-for-3 with one steal in Sunday's loss against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Since being called up from Triple-A on August 9, Andujar has hit safely in all three games which he has started. Despite that, he sat out the last two contests, but manager Aaron Boone slotted him in the six-hole Sunday night, a signal that he may be able to earn more playing time. Carrying a 119 wRC+ and going 5-for-5 in stolen base attempts over 64 games at Triple-A this season, Andujar has a shot to provide significant value for the Yankees as long as key contributors such as Giancarlo Stanton, Matt Carpenter and Harrison Bader remain sidelined.
Aug 9 2022The Yankees recalled Andujar from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll be joining the Yankees as a replacement on the 26-man active roster for Matt Carpenter, who was sent to the 10-day injured list after fracturing his left foot in Monday's win over the Mariners. Carpenter had started in each of the Yankees' last six games, but Andujar won't necessarily take over his spot in New York's everyday lineup. Instead, the Yankees could deploy Andrew Benintendi and Aaron Judge as their primary options in the corner outfield while rotating a number of players -- including Andujar -- at the designated-hitter spot until Giancarlo Stanton (Achilles) makes his way back from the IL.
Jul 15 2022Andujar was scratched from the lineup at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Friday due to a neck injury, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Andujar was returned to the minors in early July, and he's gone 5-for-18 with a homer, two doubles, three runs and three RBI over four games since then. It's not yet clear whether his neck issue will force him to spend time on the injured list.
Jul 2 2022Andujar was returned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre after serving as the 27th man for Saturday's doubleheader. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Andujar started both ends of the twin bill and went 1-for-8 with a walk, an RBI and three runs scored. He will have to head down for the time being, but Andujar is making a case for an extended look elsewhere. He is batting .316/.362/.485 with seven homers in 45 games with Scranton/Wilkes-Barre this season.
Jun 3 2022Andujar was optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre after Friday's game against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He is hitting .268/.279/.317 with zero home runs, three steals, seven strikeouts and one walk in 43 plate appearances in the majors. Andujar will likely be back up with the big club later this season, but for now Matt Carpenter has won the starts at designated hitter against righties.
Jun 2 2022Andujar is out of the lineup for the first game of Thursday's doubleheader with the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Andujar will take a seat after he started each of the Yankees' last seven games in left field while going 7-for-27 with two stolen bases, two RBI and a run over that stretch. Aaron Hicks will slide over from center field to replace Andujar in left, but the 27-year-old Andujar looks like he might be able to hold down a near-everyday role until Giancarlo Stanton (ankle) is ready to return from the injured list.
Jun 1 2022Andujar went 1-for-4 with a run and a stolen base in Tuesday's 9-1 win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Andujar was part of a big first inning for the Yankees, knocking a two-out single and stealing second base before Matt Carpenter swatted a two-run homer. The theft was Andujar's second of the campaign. That ties his career-best mark in the majors -- he stole two bases over 149 games in 2018. Between 2019 and 2021, Andujar didn't notch any thefts and had only one attempted steal. He shouldn't be expected to do much running moving forward.
May 29 2022Andujar is starting in left field and batting fifth Sunday against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Andujar is making his sixth straight start in left since being promoted from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Monday, and he's 4-for-19 with a double, two RBI and a stolen base during that span. The 27-year-old hasn't fully taken advantage of the playing time, but he could continue to have at least a semi-regular role until Josh Donaldson (shoulder) or Giancarlo Stanton (ankle) is able to return from the injured list.
May 26 2022Andujar went 2-for-3 with one RBI and one steal in Wednesday's victory over Baltimore. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Andujar opened the scoring with an RBI single in the fourth and proceeded to steal second base, forcing a throwing error from Adley Rutschman, which resulted in another run. The 26-year-old was recalled Monday to replace Josh Donaldson (COVID-19) on the active roster, but the Yankees are expected to deploy Anthony Rizzo, Gleyber Torres, Isiah Kiner-Falefa and DJ LeMahieu as their everyday infielders, so Andujar will likely be limited to the occasional spot start or pinch-hitting appearance.
May 23 2022The Yankees recalled Andujar from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Monday, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Andujar was brought up from Triple-A as a replacement on the 26-man active roster for Josh Donaldson, who was placed on the COVID-19-related injured list after displaying symptoms consistent with the virus. While Donaldson is on the IL, the Yankees will likely deploy Anthony Rizzo, Gleyber Torres, Isiah Kiner-Falefa and DJ LeMahieu as their everyday infielders, so Andujar will likely be limited to the occasional spot start or pinch-hitting appearance.
May 1 2022Andujar was optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Andujar was called up by the Yankees on Tuesday, but he appeared in just two games during his stint with the major-league club. The 27-year-old went 2-for-5 with a run and will head to the minors as part of a move to trim the team's active roster to 26 players.
Apr 26 2022Andujar was called up from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With Aaron Hicks being placed on the paternity list Tuesday, Andujar was the recipient of the open roster spot. The 27-year-old has had a strong start to his season in Triple-A, posting a .347/.396/.551 slash with three homers and six RBI in 49 at-bats. He'll look to impress while in the big leagues the next few days.
Apr 5 2022Andujar was sent down to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Tuesday, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 27-year-old will begin the 2022 campaign with Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, a location where he slashed .333/.397/.630 with six extra-base hits and 13 RBI last season over 16 games before being called up. Andujar played well this spring, batting .304 with three extra-base hits including a home run over 23 at-bats. His spring performance certainly helps his chances of making a relatively quick return to the big-league club in the coming months.
Mar 22 2022Andujar agreed to a one-year, $1.3 million contract with the Yankees on Tuesday to avoid arbitration, Kiley McDaniel of ESPN.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Andujar has appeared in only 78 games for the Yankees over the past three seasons after being an everyday player in 2018, leading to the modest salary figure for his first year of arbitration. He hit .253/.284/.383 with six home runs and 12 RBI in 162 plate appearances last year, and he's ticketed for a bench role if he makes the Opening Day roster.
Mar 12 2022Andujar was recently robbed at gunpoint in the Dominican Republic but is expected to report to Yankees camp on time, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Andujar was reportedly assaulted in the incident, but he is said to be doing okay and is expected to arrive at camp this weekend. He'll be competing for a roster spot during spring training after hitting .253 with six home runs and 12 RBI in 162 plate appearances with the Yankees last season.
Sep 19 2021Andujar (wrist) reported to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Sunday to begin a rehab assignment, Pete Caldera of The Bergen Record reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager Aaron Boone said in late August he wasn't sure whether Andujar would be able to return this season, but the 26-year-old has apparently progressed well in his recovery and is cleared for game action in the minors. He's been on the injured list since early July and should require a few games at Triple-A before being activated.
Aug 29 2021Manager Aaron Boone said Sunday that he isn't sure whether Andujar (wrist) will be able to return in 2021, Marly Rivera of ESPN.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Andujar began a rehab assignment in mid-August but suffered an apparent setback in his recovery recently. As a result, his rehab assignment was shut down, and he was transferred to the 60-day injured list Monday. While the Yankees were initially optimistic that Andujar could return to minor-league game action in the near future, it's now less clear whether he'll have enough time to recover in time to rejoin the big-league club by the end of the year.
Aug 23 2021Andujar (wrist) was pulled from his rehab assignment and transferred to the 60-day injured list Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Andujar has been out since early July with a strained left wrist, but he began a rehab assignment last week and appeared in a pair of games. He's been out of game action since Wednesday due to an apparent setback, however, and he'll now be ineligible to return to the big-league squad before Sept. 5. He could have a chance to return on that date, as it's possible he resumes his rehab assignment by the end of the week, Betelhem Ashame of MLB.com reports.
Aug 17 2021Andujar (wrist) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Andujar has been out since July 6 with a left wrist strain. He most recently participated in workouts with Double-A Somerset last week, and now he is set to play in live games at Triple-A. The versatile 26-year-old will likely need to get a handful of rehab games under his belt before he's activated, which leaves him on track for a late-August return to the Yankees' active roster.
Aug 13 2021Andujar (wrist) has been working out with Double-A Somerset, Mike Ashmore of PatriotsBaseball.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Andujar took batting practice with Somerset on Tuesday, per MLB.com, and he continues to spend time with the minor-league club. It is not yet clear when he may begin a rehab assignment.
Aug 6 2021Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Thursday that Andujar (wrist) is not yet close to starting a rehab assignment, Greg Joyce of the New York Post reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Andujar has been fielding groundballs, but he only recently started swinging off a tee and hasn't yet progressed to taking batting practice. The 26-year-old will likely be sent on a minor-league rehab assignment when he is ready to return to game action.
Aug 3 2021Andujar (wrist) took groundballs at third base during batting practice Monday, according to the Associated Press. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Andujar is still dealing with a strained left wrist and was recently reported to still be experiencing pain, but Monday's activity suggests that he may be feeling better. He has missed nearly a month with the injury and will almost certainly need a minor-league rehab assignment when he is healthy enough to play again. Andujar's potential return date remains uncertain.
Jul 31 2021Andujar (wrist) is doing "a little bit better" but is still experiencing pain, per MLB.com. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yankees manager Aaron Boone recently indicated that a minor-league rehab assignment for Andujar is not imminent and that he is "not totally pain-free." The 26-year-old last played July 6 and was subsequently diagnosed with a left wrist strain. He has undergone a pair of cortisone injections but remains without a clear return timeline.
Jul 23 2021Andujar (wrist) recently had a setback in his recovery and will receive another cortisone injection, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Andujar received a shot in his strained left wrist shortly after he was placed on the IL on July 10, and it helped to alleviate some of the pain. While manager Aaron Boone said Friday that he hopes the 26-year-old's setback isn't a long-term issue, it's not yet clear when he'll be able to return.
Jul 19 2021Andujar (wrist) was recently cleared to resume on-field defensive activity, but the Yankees aren't expected to activate him from the 10-day injured list until late July or early August, Pete Caldera of The Bergen Record reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Shortly after being placed on the IL on July 10, Andujar received a cortisone shot for his strained left wrist. The injection has apparently alleviated some of the pain, but Andujar is still awaiting clearance to swing a bat. The 26-year-old doesn't look like he'll be available for the Yankees at any point during their six-game week, and he'll probably require a brief minor-league rehab assignment prior to being reinstated from the IL.
Jul 10 2021Andujar (wrist) was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The left fielder has been sidelined since Tuesday with the left wrist strain. Andujar will be eligible to return July 17 against the Red Sox, but it's unclear whether he'll require a more extended stay on the IL. In his absence, Tim Locastro figures to carry the load in left field.
Jul 9 2021Andujar has been diagnosed with a left wrist strain, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager Aaron Boone said the team will decide Saturday whether the left fielder will require a stint on the injured list. If he does go to the IL, Tim Locastro and Tyler Wade figure to carry the load in left field for however long he's sidelined.
Jul 8 2021Andujar isn't starting Thursday's game against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Andujar will be out of the lineup for a second straight game after he went 2-for-5 with a run in Tuesday's series opener. Tim Locastro will start in left field and bat ninth.
Jul 7 2021Andujar is out of the lineup Wednesday at Seattle. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Andujar went 2-for-5 with a run scored Tuesday against the Mariners and will head to the bench for Wednesday's contest. Tim Locastro will start in left field in his place.
Jul 4 2021Andujar is not starting Game 1 of Sunday's doubleheader against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 26-year-old takes a seat after going 0-for-4 with a strikeout Saturday. Andujar has hit .211 in his last 12 games, with two three-hit performances during that span accounting for most of his offensive production. Newly acquired Tim Locastro, who unlike Andujar is a proven defender in the outfield, starts Game 1 on Sunday and may become the regular left fielder if he can contribute enough offensively.
Jun 29 2021Andujar went 3-for-4 with a solo home run, an additional RBI and an additional run scored during Tuesday's 11-5 win against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was Andujar's first extra-base hit since his previous homer June 9, and it was the first RBI he's collected since June 15. He's taken over the starting job in left field and is hitting .264/.293/.407 with six long balls, 11 RBI, and 18 runs through 41 games.
Jun 26 2021Andujar went 3-for-4 in Friday's 5-3 loss to the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After going 3-for-23 over his prior seven starts, Andujar matched that hit total in one night. While the 26-year-old is making consistent contact, it hasn't been very hard contact -- his last extra-base hit came June 9 with his last nine knocks being singles. Even so, Andujar still sports a solid .279/.328/.475 slash line through 18 games in June with four homers, six RBI and 11 runs.
Jun 24 2021Andujar will sit Thursday against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Andujar started 11 straight games in left field, a streak which ended Friday. Since then, he's been alternating starts at the position with Clint Frazier, who starts there Thursday.
Jun 22 2021Andujar will sit Tuesday against Kansas City. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Andujar sits for the second time in three games, a stretch which immediately follows a streak of 11 starts in a row. He's struggled over his last six games, going just 2-for-20 at the plate. Clint Frazier starts in left field in his absence.
Jun 19 2021Andujar isn't starting Saturday's game against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Andujar will get a breather after he went 0-for-7 with a walk and a strikeout across the last two games. Clint Frazier will take over in left field and bat eighth.
Jun 10 2021Andujar went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional RBI in Wednesday's 9-6 victory over the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Andujar went deep to center field in the fifth inning to stake the Yankees to an 8-1 lead. He added another RBI in the seventh on a sacrifice fly. The 26-year-old has gone deep in back-to-back games and has been on a power tear since May 31, totaling five long balls in eight games. He's also hitting .323 over that span.
Jun 8 2021Andujar went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a walk and three total runs scored Tuesday in a victory over Minnesota. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Andujar played a key role in the Yankees offense in the win, scoring the team's first run in the fifth inning and capping the evening with a 449-foot solo shot in the ninth. The 26-year-old has rediscovered his long-ball stroke of late, going deep four times in his past seven games. Prior to the power surge, Andujar had gone without a homer through his first 18 games covering 62 at-bats.
Jun 3 2021Andujar went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a strikeout in Thursday's 9-2 loss to the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Andujar has recorded hits in each of his last five contests, and he's also flashed his power potential by hitting his first three home runs of the year across the last four games. The 26-year-old is now hitting .247 with seven runs and five RBI this season.
Jun 1 2021Andujar went 1-for-5 with a solo home run Tuesday against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Andujar drew the start in left field with Giancarlo Stanton out of the lineup and Aaron Judge serving as the designated hitter. He went yard in the fourth inning, swatting his second home run of the season and second in as many games. Despite seeing an uptick in playing time of late, Andujar figures to serve as the fourth outfielder and backup corner infielder when the team's regular starters are in the lineup. Through 71 plate appearances this season, Andujar is hitting .239/.239/.338.
May 31 2021Andujar went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's 3-1 loss to the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Yankees only managed five hits in total, and Andujar accounted for the team's only offense in the seventh inning with his first homer of the year. Andujar is hitting a strong .302 (16-for-53) over his last 15 games, but he has only three RBI during that stretch and his 0:14 BB:K suggests he won't be able to keep it up much longer.
May 27 2021Andujar went 1-for-3 in Thursday's 2-0 loss to the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Andujar didn't do anything spectacular in Game 1 of Thursday's doubleheader, but his two singles were the only hits for the Yankees in the game. Toronto prospect Alek Manoah made his MLB debut against the Yankees and Andujar seemed to be the only batter to make solid contact to get on base. Andujar is receiving more playing time with many position players hurt; however his role should be limited once they return. He has a .240 batting average and .500 OPS in 50 plate appearances this season.
May 23 2021Andujar will start in left field and bat seventh Sunday against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: In the wake of Aaron Hicks (wrist) and Giancarlo Stanton (quadriceps) recently landing on the injured list, Andujar has been one of the main beneficiaries of added playing time. He'll be making his 10th start in 11 games Sunday, including his sixth start in a row in left field. The Yankees will return Clint Frazier (neck) from a five-game absence Sunday, and Stanton could be back within the next few days as well, so Andujar's time as an everyday player may not last much longer. Andujar hasn't helped his case by producing a poor .559 OPS since being summoned from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on May 13.
May 13 2021The Yankees recalled Andujar from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Andujar will be returning to the Yankees after shortstop Gleyber Torres (illness) was placed on the COVID-19 injured list. Expect Andujar to serve as a right-handed option off the bench while he's up with the big club.
May 9 2021Andujar was optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Andujar was called up by the Yankees on Friday and started in two of the last three games. However, he went hitless with a strikeout in nine at-bats and will now head back to the minors with Luke Voit (knee) expected to return Tuesday.
May 7 2021Andujar was recalled from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 26-year-old will join the Yankees just after the start of the minor-league season with Luke Voit (knee) and Rougned Odor (knee) on the injured list while Gio Urshela (knee) and Aaron Hicks (leg) battle more minor injuries. Andujar was set to get reps at first base, third base and left field in the minors, and he could see some playing time early on with the team banged up.
May 6 2021Andujar will get reps at first base, third base and left field during his time in the minors with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, Conor Foley of The Scranton Times-Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Andujar played left field in his first two games with the RailRiders, going 2-for-8 with a home run and two RBI. However, it appears that he won't be confined to the outfield while with the Triple-A club. The Yankees are currently dealing with injuries to infielders Luke Voit (knee), Rougned Odor (knee) and Gio Urshela (knee), so Andujar could be an option if the Yankees opt to call up a player from the minors.
Apr 27 2021Andujar will get reps at first base at the team's alternate training site and could play the position for the big club while Luke Voit recovers from knee surgery, Marly Rivera of ESPN.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Andujar was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Sunday and is ready to participate in games at the alternate site. New York has been going with DJ LeMahieu and Mike Ford at first base while Voit is on the shelf, and the slugger remains weeks away from a return. That could give Andujar a chance to help at the position in the majors if he performs well at the alternate site. He has yet to log a game at first base in the majors, but he did work out there at times during summer camp in 2020.
Apr 25 2021Andujar (hand) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list and optioned to the Yankees' alternate training site Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Andujar suffered a strained right hand in mid-March, but he's been facing live pitching at the team's alternate training site recently. Even though the 26-year-old is now healthy, he'll remain at the alternate camp but could be called up to serve in a depth role at some point in 2021.
Apr 18 2021Manager Aaron Boone said he expects Andujar (hand) to face live pitching at the Yankees' alternate site in the near future, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Andujar has taken a small step forward in his recovery from a right hand strain in the past week, advancing from hitting off a tee to taking on-field batting practice against soft-toss pitching. He's also been cleared to resume some throwing drills, so his ability to successfully handle live pitching may be the final hurdle he needs to clear before being ready to play in simulated games at the alternate site. Andujar is expected to report to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre when the affiliate begins its season in May.
Apr 11 2021Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Sunday that Andujar (hand) has resumed hitting off a tee, Marly Rivera of ESPN.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Andujar is scheduled to get in some swings in the batting cage during the upcoming week as he works through carpal tunnel syndrome in his right hand. The 26-year-old looks to be making good progress in his recovery, and if he avoids any further setbacks, he should be ready to return from the injured list before the end of April. The Yankees likely won't have room for him on the 26-man active roster, however, so expect Andujar to get optioned to the minors once he's eventually reinstated from the IL.
Mar 31 2021Andujar (hand) was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday, retroactive to March 29. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 26-year-old has been dealing with a muscle strain and nerve issue in his right hand since mid-March, and he recently experienced some soreness after throwing and hitting off a tee. Andujar will be eligible to be activated April 9 at Tampa Bay, but he may need additional time on the shelf without significant progress in his recovery over the next week.
Mar 29 2021Andujar (hand) has recently hit off a tee and thrown, but he backed off after experiencing some soreness, Max Goodman of Sports Illustrated reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: In providing an update on Andujar, manager Aaron Boone indicated that the 26-year-old had been symptom-free before testing his hand and that he was feeling better the next day. While Andujar won't return in time to play in any more spring contests, there's optimism that his recovery is going well as a whole. "He's certainly getting better, but not out of the woods yet," Boone said Sunday.
Mar 22 2021Andujar (hand) isn't expected to get into game action any time soon, Erik Boland of Newsday reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Andujar hasn't gotten into a game since March 10 as he battles a strained right hand. It looks as though he's running out of time to get up to speed by Opening Day and will likely open the year on the injured list.
Mar 17 2021Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Andujar (hand) was able to take part in some fielding drills Wednesday, Marly Rivera of ESPN.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Andujar is not yet ready to rejoin the Yankees' spring lineup, but he's beginning to show some improvement in his condition after being diagnosed Monday with a muscle strain in his right hand. The injury likely takes Andujar out of the running for a spot on the Yankees' Opening Day roster, but he never appeared likely to break camp with the big club.
Mar 15 2021Andujar is dealing with a muscle strain in his hand and a bit of a nerve issue, according to manager Aaron Boone, Brendan Kuty of The Newark Star-Ledger reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He will continue with treatment, but it sounds like this may result in a stint on the injured list to start the season. Andujar is hitting .133 with one strikeout and zero extra-base hits in 15 at-bats this spring.
Mar 14 2021Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that Andujar will visit a specialist Monday after recently experiencing soreness in his right hand/wrist, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Andujar previously experienced pain the same wrist while playing in the Dominican Winter League during the offseason, so the setback is fairly worrisome. The 25-year-old was already facing an uphill battle to make the Yankees' Opening Day roster, and his renewed hand soreness could be the death knell for his chances of breaking camp with the big club.
Mar 7 2021Andujar is slated to see time in the outfield Wednesday, Max Goodman of Sports Illustrated reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Andujar has been working in the outfield during spring training, but he has yet to see time there during exhibition play. The 26-year-old is competing for a spot on the Opening Day roster, though his lack of a clear role could hamper his chances of breaking camp with the club.
Feb 17 2021Andujar will get reps in the infield and outfield during spring training, but his overall role for the 2021 season has yet to be determined, Max Goodman of Sports Illustrated reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager Aaron Boone specified third base, first base and the outfield as positions Andujar will field during the spring, but there's no guarantee he'll make the Opening Day roster after spending much of last season at the team's alternate training site. Per Boone, Andujar's role could depend on opportunities that arise during the season, so it may take an injury for the 25-year-old to see his next big-league opportunity.
Sep 15 2020Andujar was optioned to the Yankees' alternate training site Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Andujar saw relatively consistent playing time at third base during his most recent stint on the active roster. He played well, hitting .355 with one home run and five RBI over nine games. However, he'll head back to alternate camp for now after Gio Urshela (elbow) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move.
Sep 8 2020Andujar went 1-for-5 with a solo home run and an additional RBI in Monday's loss to the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Andujar started the contest at designated hitter and drove in a pair of runs with a solo shot to center field in the fourth inning and an RBI groundout in the ninth. While he is still hitting a meager .217 on the season, Andujar's bat has started to come alive over the last five games, during which he has gone 6-for-15 (.400) with a pair of walks and three RBI.
Sep 7 2020Andujar went 3-for-4 with a triple in a loss to the Orioles on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The slumping Yankees managed only four hits in the contest and Andujar collected three of them, including the team's only extra-bagger. The multi-hit game was the second of the season for Andujar, who is slashing .220/.273/.268 overall. The infielder also posted his fourth error of the campaign in the loss, leading to a pair of unearned Baltimore runs in the sixth inning.
Sep 4 2020Andujar was recalled from the Yankees' alternate training site Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Andujar could have a path to playing time at third base with Gio Urshela (elbow) landing on the injured list in a corresponding move. It will be DJ LeMahieu who starts at the position for the first game of Friday's doubleheader against the Orioles, however, with Thairo Estrada starting at second. Andujar has just 10 total hits in 24 games over the last two seasons.
Aug 29 2020Andujar was optioned to the Yankees' alternate training site Saturday, Jack Curry of YES Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Andujar will return to alternate camp after going 2-for-10 with two strikeouts and one run over the past four games. DJ LeMahieu (thumb) was activated from the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move.
Aug 25 2020Andujar was recalled from the Yankees' alternate training site Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Andujar was sent down Thursday, but he'll return to the active roster after a brief stay at alternate camp. The 25-year-old has struggled to begin the season as he's hit just .095 with one run and four strikeouts over 21 at-bats.
Aug 20 2020Andujar was optioned to the Yankees' alternate training site Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He has struggled mightily in a tiny sample this year, hitting .095 with four strikeouts, one walk and zero extra-base hits in 21 at-bats. When he is not providing anything at the plate, the Yankees have enough quality depth to make do without Andujar, especially given his defensive deficiencies.
Aug 16 2020The Yankees recalled Andujar from their alternate training site Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: DJ LeMahieu (thumb) was placed on the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move, becoming the third Yankees regular to get shut down with an injury in the past week. Even with LeMahieu, Giancarlo Stanton (hamstring) and Aaron Judge (calf) all on the shelf, Andujar probably won't be guaranteed regular at-bats during his latest stint with the big club, unless manager Aaron Boone is willing to move Gio Urshela off third base. Instead, Andujar's best path to playing time likely comes at designated hitter, but even Mike Ford and Clint Frazier could represent Boone's preferred options at that spot.
Aug 7 2020Andujar has been selected to travel with the Yankees as part of their taxi squad for the team's upcoming series against the Rays, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Andujar was sent to the team's alternate training site Thursday, but he'll be with the Yankees for their weekend series against the Rays. Andujar would need to be moved back onto the active roster, however, to be eligible for game action.
Aug 6 2020The Yankees optioned Andujar to their alternate training site Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Had the regular season started in late March, Andujar would have had multiple pathways to a regular lineup spot. After baseball's four-plus-month hiatus, however, the 25-year-old is blocked from an everyday role now that the likes of Aaron Hicks, Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton are all healthy again. Andujar only appeared in five of the Yankees' 11 games to date, going 1-for-14 at the dish.
Jul 26 2020Andujar is receiving his first career start in left field Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 25-year-old put in work over the offseason to become a viable option in left field, and he's now receiving the first start of his career there. Andujar didn't appear in the first two games of the season.
Jul 9 2020Andujar took ground balls at first base Wednesday and will continue to get some reps there, though the Yankees will prioritize his work at third base and in the outfield, Chris Iseman of NorthJersey.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Andujar logged some work at first base during spring training, but the results were shaky and the Yankees reportedly narrowed his positional availability to left field, third base and designated hitter. However, manager Aaron Boone indicated Wednesday that Andujar's work at first base won't end entirely, adding that he would like to have the 25-year-old as an option at the position in case the Yankees "get in a situation" in which they need him. While Andujar appears to lack a set role or position heading into the 2020 campaign, Boone clearly values his potent bat and is likely to seek ways to get him into the lineup on a somewhat frequent basis.
May 9 2020Andujar has been working out at the Yankees' complex in Florida five days a week and has had no trouble with his surgically repaired right shoulder, George A. King III of the New York Post reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: "I feel great. I am working out five days a week building strength, working with the trainers, exercising and doing my best to stay sharp,'' Andujar indicated in an email. "I feel 100 percent. I am very happy where I am at physically." Andujar also explained that he had been working out with a trainer away from the Yankees' training complex during part of the MLB hiatus but has since returned to Steinbrenner Field. The 25-year-old is expected to see playing time as a designated hitter, left fielder and third baseman during a potential 2020 campaign, though he is unlikely to open the season with an everyday role.
Apr 16 2020Andujar will be an option at third base, left field and designated hitter when the season gets underway, although it is unclear how regularly he will play, Pete Caldera of NorthJersey.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: A brief experiment at first base in spring training did not bear fruit, with Caldera noting that the team was much more optimistic about how he fared in left field. Andujar will get semi-regular starts at all three spots (left, third, DH), but with Aaron Hicks (elbow) ramping up baseball activities and Aaron Judge (rib) also getting close to ramping up, the Yankees could potentially have 11 starting caliber position players for nine spots, so he probably won't be a true everyday player.
Mar 10 2020Andujar will play in both right field and left field over the next few days, Brendan Kuty of The Newark Star-Ledger reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Andujar has been getting reps in left field throughout spring, and it appears that the Yankees now want to see how he fares on the other side of the outfield. With Giancarlo Stanton (calf) and Aaron Judge (rib) sidelined for the start of the campaign, Andujar's surest path to early-season playing time appears to be in the corner outfield spots.
Mar 6 2020Andujar committed a third-inning error in Thursday's Grapefruit League contest against Detroit. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The miscue was a blatant drop on a good throw from third baseman Gio Urshela. Andujar is clearly still getting adjusted to the position, though he is expected to spend most of the remainder of spring working at third base and left field, per Randy Miller of NJ.com. With Giancarlo Stanton (calf) and Aaron Judge (rib) out for the foreseeable future, Andujar 's best bath to playing time is in the outfield.
Mar 3 2020Andujar is expected to begin the season in an everyday role either at designated hitter or in left field after Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said Tuesday that both Aaron Judge (pectoral) and Giancarlo Stanton (calf) are unlikely to be ready for Opening Day, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Though Andujar reported to camp healthy after missing most of the prior campaign due to a torn labrum in his right shoulder, the 2018 AL Rookie of the Year runner-up initially looked like he might have to settle for a part-time role with the Yankees having since committed to Gio Urshela as their primary third baseman. While Andujar remains blocked at the hot corner, the injuries to the two sluggers will temporarily open up regular at-bats for him. Andujar has been taking reps in left field this spring in an attempt to increase his avenues to playing time, but because he's still likely to be a negative defender at that position, expect the Yankees to hand him most of his starts at DH at least until one of Judge or Stanton returns. Mike Tauchman, Brett Gardner and Clint Frazier should serve as the Yankees' primary outfielders at the beginning of the season.
Feb 26 2020Andujar saw his first game action in left field during Wednesday's spring training game against the Nats, and made it through the game without any misplays, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. He went 1-for-3 with a double at the plate. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Andujar's trial in the outfield takes on a greater bit of urgency now that Giancarlo Stanton is at risk of missing Opening Day and beyond with a calf injury. Andujar could split time in left field with Mike Tauchman, or just slide in at DH while Stanton is out.
Feb 23 2020Andujar went 1-for-3 with a home run in his first game of spring training Sunday, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Andujar appeared in his first game since May 12, 2019, and blasted a home run in his third at-bat. He also played four innings at third base, a cause for optimism regarding the health of his shoulder. Andujar's role is uncertain heading into the season thanks to the emergence of Gio Urshela -- the projected starting third baseman -- though Andujar is also set to get work in left field and first base this spring.
Feb 19 2020Andujar (shoulder) said Tuesday that he has "no limitations" for spring training, Ken Davidoff of the New York Post reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Andujar is back to full strength after he was on the shelf for most of the 2019 season when he underwent surgery last May to address a torn labrum in his right shoulder. Once he completed his rehab process for the injury in December, Andujar turned his focus to working out at first base and left field, two positions (in addition to third base) where he's expected to see reps this spring as he attempts to find at-bats in a crowded Yankees lineup. Despite only being two years removed from an age-23 campaign in which he batted .297 and provided 27 homers, Andujar could be forced to settle for a part-time role when the Yankees have all their key position players available.
Jan 24 2020Andujar (shoulder) will learn first base and left field this spring, Randy Miller of The Newark Star-Ledger reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Andujar missed nearly the entirety of the 2019 season due to a shoulder injury which eventually required surgery. In the meantime, Gio Urshela emerged from obscurity to hit .314/.355/.534 as the team's primary third baseman. Andujar's .297/.328/.527 line from 2018 wasn't far off that mark, but it came with far worse defense than Urshela provided, so he'll enter the season second on the depth chart and will have to pick up at-bats at other positions if he's to play a significant role.
Jan 7 2020Manager Aaron Boone said Tuesday that Andujar (shoulder) has been throwing and taking ground balls while training in the Dominican Republic during the offseason, Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Boone reiterated that the Yankees expect Andujar to be fully healthy for spring training after the 24-year-old appeared in just 12 games in the majors in 2019 before undergoing season-ending right shoulder surgery in late May. While Andujar's name has popped up frequently in trade rumors during the winter, the Yankees may be reticent to move him while his value has been suppressed by the injury. Assuming he's ready to go for the spring, Andujar will compete for a full-time role at either third base or designated hitter.
Dec 30 2019Andujar (shoulder) is making good progress and is expected to be ready for spring training, Dan Martin of the New York Post reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: A shoulder injury which eventually required surgery limited Andujar to 12 ineffective games last season. In his absence, Gio Urshela emerged to place a strong claim on the third base job. Andujar's bat is too good to waste, assuming he can get back to pre-injury form, so the Yankees will likely either trade him or try to find a way to give him regular at-bats.
Sep 4 2019Andujar (shoulder) will resume throwing Monday, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Reports from just over a month ago suggested that Andujar was about a month from throwing, and at appears that he's more or less right on schedule. The Yankees have no plans to rush him back for the year, though, as he underwent season-ending shoulder surgery back in May. The fact that he'll be throwing over five months before spring training games begin would seem to bode well for his readiness for next season.
May 21 2019Andujar (shoulder) was transferred to the 60-day injured list<\/a> Tuesday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 20 2019After undergoing season-ending shoulder surgery Monday, Andujar is expected to begin some baseball activities later in the year, and he should be ready for spring training, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 20 2019Andujar (shoulder) underwent season-ending surgery Monday, Meredith Marakovits of YES Network<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 15 2019Andujar has opted to get season-ending surgery on his right shoulder, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com <\/a>reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 14 2019Andujar underwent another MRI on Tuesday and it was nearly identical to his previous imaging results. He'll likely make a decision on whether to undergo surgery within the next 24 hours, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 14 2019Manager Aaron Boone acknowledged that Andujar (shoulder) could require season-ending surgery after the third baseman was placed on the 10-day injured list Monday, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic<\/a> reports. \"We'll see,\" Boone said, regarding Andujar's potential need for surgery. \"He's got a couple of opinions going into this and both [did not suggest] surgery, so I think we'll look at this again as far as reimaging, re-evaluating. So I wouldn't say [surgery] is necessarily off the table, but I wouldn't say even more so that it's on now. It's just we've got to get a better handle on this and then probably just get him built up in the best way possible if we can move forward with that.\"Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 13 2019Andujar (shoulder) will be placed on the injured list Monday or Tuesday, Randy Miller of The Newark Star-Ledger<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 13 2019Andujar (shoulder) was placed<\/a> on the 10-day injured list Monday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 13 2019Andujar will be placed on the injured list Monday or Tuesday, Randy Miller of The Newark Star-Ledger<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
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May 9 2019Andujar is starting at third base<\/a> and hitting sixth against the Mariners on Thursday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 21 2018Andujar went 3-for-4 with a pair of doubles, an RBI and three runs scored Saturday against the Mets.Andujar doubled twice against Mets starter Steven Matz. He scored as part of a three-run rally in the fourth inning and against in the sixth and eighth. The young third baseman has had a strong season at the plate so far, hitting .287/.322/.497 with 12 homers and 29 doubles in 86 games.
Jul 9 2018Andujar is not in the lineup for the afternoon portion of Monday's doubleheader in Baltimore, Mike Mazzeo of the New York Daily News reports.The rookie has had a solid season at the plate, but he's gone a bit cold lately, hitting .202/.228/.382 over his last 23 games. Brandon Drury will start at third base in his absence.
Jul 4 2018Andujar is not in the lineup against Atlanta on Wednesday.Andujar will take a seat following 20 straight starts, during which he's hit .211/.241/.408 with four home runs and 10 RBI. In his place, Neil Walker will man the keystone and bat ninth.
Jun 19 2018Andujar went 2-for-4 with two runs scored and a two-run home run in Tuesday's 7-2 victory over Seattle.Andujar was 0-for-12 with five strikeouts over the previous three games, but busted out with his ninth home run of the season Tuesday. The 23-year-old now had a .290/.317/.519 slash line in 231 at-bats this season.
Jun 12 2018Andujar is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Nationals, Mike Mazzeo of the New York Daily News reports.Andujar will head to the bench for a breather following a string of eight straight starts in which the youngster hit a solid .444/.516/.926 with three homers and 10 RBI. He's now hitting a solid .310/.340/.552 through 53 games this season. Neil Walker will start at third base and hit seventh in this one.
Jun 9 2018Andujar went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run Saturday against the Mets.Andujar tied the game with a monstrous two-run home run in the sixth inning off left-hander Steven Matz, his eighth of the season His struggles against left-handed pitching early in the season -- he entered Saturday's game hitting just .220/.273/.420 in 50 at-bats against them -- make the home run noteworthy. The performance also added to his recent power surge, as he has three home runs in his past seven games.
Jun 5 2018Andujar went 2-for-3 with a home run and four RBI in Tuesday's win over the Blue Jays.Andujar slapped a single to left field in the second inning but did most of his damage in the seventh inning when he connected for his first career grand slam to give his club a late 4-1 lead. The third baseman is now 7-for-14 with five extra-base hits and eight RBI to begin the month of June. He's also raised his batting average by 15 points over the past four days.
Jun 2 2018Andujar went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer and an RBI-double in Saturday's win over the Orioles.Andujar took starter Kevin Gausman deep in the second inning -- his sixth homer of the season -- to put the Yankees up 2-1 before extending the team's lead in the eighth inning with a run-scoring double. The 23-year-old is now hitting a solid .293 with an .830 OPS through 46 games this season.
Jun 1 2018Andujar is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Orioles, Mike Mazzeo of the New York Daily News reports.Andujar will head to the bench for the second consecutive game with Neil Walker again starting at third base. The 23-year-old started the previous eight contests and has a .290/.310/.804 slash line and five home runs in 176 at-bats this season.
May 31 2018Andujar is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Orioles, Mike Mazzeo of the New York Daily News reports.It appears to be a regular day off for the youngster, who has started eight straight games at the hot corner, hitting a solid .310/.375/.552 with a pair of homers over that stretch. Neil Walker will start at third base and hit seventh in Andujar's stead.
May 21 2018Andujar is not starting Monday against the Rangers, Erik Boland of Newsday reports.The young third baseman has impressed everywhere besides the walk department so far this year, hitting .286/.296/.483 through 152 plate appearances. He has more homers (four) than walks (three). Neil Walker will start at third base for the first time this year in his absence.
May 20 2018Andujar went 3-for-5 with a solo home run, a triple and two runs scored Sunday against the Royals.Andujar hit his fourth home run of the season in the ninth inning, adding an exclamation point to the Yankees' offensive surge Sunday. It was his first home run since April 23, and improved his otherwise abysmal month of May, as he is now hitting just .254/.262/.271 in 59 at-bats for the month.
Apr 29 2018Andujar went 3-for-5 with a double and an RBI in Saturday's 11-1 win over the Angels.The double was his 12th, and 16th extra-base hit, since his promotion, fueling Andujar's impressive .312/.325/.610 slash line. The rookie continues to hit near the bottom of the order, but given how much damage the entire Yankees' offense is doing at the moment, that still affords him plenty of run-producing opportunities -- Andujar has three homers, 12 RBI and 10 runs scored in 19 games.
Apr 22 2018Andujar went 4-for-4 with one RBI and a run scored in Sunday's victory over the Blue Jays.This marked Andujar's second consecutive multi-hit effort and his fifth over his last six games. His batting average has now climbed up to .308 after playing in 13 games this season, over which the 23-year-old has scored eight runs and recorded 10 RBI. Although Gleyber Torres joined the big club Sunday, Andujar should still see plenty of playing time at the hot corner, as Torres is expected to be used at second base.
Apr 21 2018Andujar went 2-for-4 with a run and three RBI in a victory over the Blue Jays on Saturday.After starting the year with just three hits in his first 28 at-bats, Andujar is starting to heat up. He now has nine hits in his last five games, improving his OPS to .796. With Gleyber Torres set to join the Yankees on Sunday, the playing-time situation in New York is about to get murkier, but Andujar is hitting well enough to earn a fair share of at-bats.
Apr 20 2018Andujar went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 8-5 loss to the Blue Jays.After failing to go yard through his first 36 at-bats after being called up, Andujar has now hit homers in back-to-back games. The rookie's .227/.255/.500 slash line remains rocky, but seven of his 10 hits in the majors have gone for extra bases (four doubles, one triple, two homers) and his 2:7 BB:K in 11 games suggests he hasn't been completely overmatched.
Apr 19 2018Andujar is out of the lineup against the Blue Jays on Thursday, Erik Boland of Newsday reports.Andujar will occupy a spot on the pine after recording a pair of two-hit games against the Marlins in New York's past two contests. Ronald Torreyes will draw the start at third and bat ninth in his stead.
Apr 17 2018Andujar went 2-for-4 with a pair of doubles, a walk, an RBI and a run in Monday's 12-1 win over the Marlins.The rookie has now racked up four extra-base hits over his past two contests, though he remains in pursuit of his first home run of the campaign. With Brandon Drury still experiencing blurred vision and migraines and seemingly not on track to return from the 10-day disabled list in the near future, Andujar should be in store for at least semi-regular starts at the hot corner for the time being. He's worth a look in deeper formats where available, though his low placement in the batting order could limit his run-scoring and run-producing opportunities.
Apr 12 2018Andujar is out of the lineup against the Red Sox on Thursday.Andujar will get a breather following six straight starts, which includes a pair of 0-for-4 games to start the series against Boston. Ronald Torreyes draws the assignment at the hot corner in his stead.
Apr 8 2018Andujar went 2-for-5 with two RBI and a run scored in Sunday's 8-7 loss to the Orioles.The Yankees' highly-regarded prospect had a solid game Sunday, as he delivered two hits after going 1-for-15 (.067) over his first four games. With Brandon Drury (impaired vision) on the disabled list, Andujar will see regular time at the hot corner as he aims to acclimate to hitting in the Show. Over 58 games at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre last season, Andujar slashed .317/.364/.502.
Apr 7 2018Andujar will likely see an increased role at third base with Brandon Drury (severe migraines) landing on the 10-day disabled list.He is hitless in three starts this season, getting two starts at designated hitter and one at the hot corner. Now that Drury is on the shelf, however, Andujar can play his natural position. While he has struggled in this tiny sample size to begin the year, he has the potential to hit for a high average and hit for power, making him a worthwhile target in 15-team mixed leagues.
Apr 1 2018Andujar will act as the Yankees' designated hitter and bat seventh Sunday against the Blue Jays, Pete Caldera of The Bergen Record reports.With four outfielders on the disabled list already, utility man Tyler Wade may be forced to see more action in center field in the near future, prompting the team to bring Andujar aboard as an extra bat off the bench. After showcasing some impressive power during spring training, Andujar will enter the lineup right away and could stick as short-term starter until at least Thursday, when the first of the Yankees' injured outfielders, Jacoby Ellsbury (oblique) is on track to come off the DL.
Mar 31 2018Andujar was recalled from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Saturday, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports.The Yankees were hoping to keep Andujar in the minors for a little while longer to open the season -- partly for service time reasons and partly to get him a few more at-bats at Triple-A -- but injuries at the major-league level prompted an earlier-than-expected promotion for the highly-touted prospect. With Billy McKinney (shoulder) heading to the disabled list, Tyler Wade is expected to work as a reserve outfielder, with Andujar likely taking his place as a utility infielder. It's unclear how much the 23-year-old will play right off the bat, but it's hard to imagine the Yankees not finding playing time for the stud youngster if he's with the big club.
Mar 25 2018Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said earlier this spring that Andujar will play about 20 percent of his games at first base this season, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.The bulk of Andujar's starts with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre to begin the season will still come at third base, but his ability to play both corner spots could accelerate his return to the big leagues if Greg Bird's right foot inflammation proves to be a long-term issue. Bird will be evaluated Monday in Tampa and could open the season on the disabled list, but it doesn't appear Andujar would be called back up from the minors to fill the void at first base immediately. Instead, Cashman suggested that Neil Walker would be the most likely candidate to start at first base if Bird is unavailable for Opening Day.
Mar 23 2018Andujar was named the winner of the Yankees' James P. Dawson Award as the most outstanding rookie in spring training Friday.Andujar had a strong spring, at least in the power department, hitting .262/.273/.643 with four home runs in 14 games. Still, he'll begin the year at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, partly for service time reasons and partly he's played just 58 games at the Triple-A level. He won't need a whole lot more work in the minors, though, as he hit .317/.364/.502 at Triple-A last year. The Yankees now have Brandon Drury as their starting third baseman, though he's more of a utility man and isn't likely to be much of an impediment to someone with the ceiling of Andujar once the highly-touted prospect returns to New York.
Mar 18 2018The Yankees optioned Andujar to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Sunday.Andujar was an early spring standout with four home runs in his first five games but had sputtered over the past two weeks, going just 5-for-28 (.178 average) with seven strikeouts in his subsequent nine appearances. Even if Andujar's bat hadn't slowed down as dramatically, he may have had a tough time cracking the Opening Day roster with the Yankees having acquired experienced infielders in Brandon Drury and Neil Walker since camp opened. Though he'll begin the year in the minors, Andujar doesn't look like he'll need much more development time after slashing .317/.364/.502 in 58 games with the Triple-A club a season ago. It wouldn't be surprising if the 23-year-old finished the campaign as the Yankees' everyday third baseman over the likes of Drury and fellow top prospect Gleyber Torres.
Mar 2 2018Andujar went 1-for-3 with two RBI and a strikeout in Friday's Grapefruit League win over the Braves.Following the offseason acquisition of third baseman Brandon Drury from the Diamondbacks, Andujar figured to start the season with Triple-A Scranton. However, the 23-year-old has been on an absolute tear so far this spring, as he's gone 6-for-14 with four home runs, five RBI and an astronomical 1.786 OPS. Andujar also tore up Triple-A last season, as he slashed .317/.364/.502 across 227 at-bats with Scranton. It's unrealistic to assume Andujar will continue to hit a home run every fourth at-bat, but the Dominican native can force a very tough decision for management should he continue his strong spring, as Drury has typically been more of a role player while Andujar has the potential to be a star for many years to come.
Feb 21 2018Andujar may be given more time to develop in the minors after the Yankees acquired utility man Brandon Drury, Jack Curry of YES network reports.Prior to the Drury acquisition, Andujar looked like the favorite to start the season as the Yankees' third baseman, but that looks less likely now. General manager Brian Cashman called Drury the "strong favorite" to start at third. Andujar is just 22 and has only played in 58 games at the Triple-A level, so more development time makes some sense, though he did hit .317/.364/.502 in those 58 games, so it doesn't look like he needs all that much more seasoning. Even if Andujar starts the year in the minors, it likely won't take long before he earns a major-league role, especially since Drury is more of a role player and not someone good enough to block a potential star like Andujar for long.
Feb 14 2018Manager Aaron Boone said Andujar has an opportunity to open the season as the Yankees' starting third baseman, MLB.com reports.While Boone didn't say if Andujar was the favorite to win the starting gig, it would appear the youngster is tentatively entering spring atop the team's depth chart after the Yankees traded away Chase Headley and opted not to re-sign Todd Frazier. Andujar, who is one of the Yankees' top prospects, is coming off an impressive age-22 campaign during which he hit a combined .315/.352/.498 with 16 homers across 125 games between Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and Double-A Trenton. The soon-to-be 23-year-old will compete with Tyler Wade and Ronald Torreyes in spring.
Sep 16 2017Andujar was called up prior to Saturday's game against the Orioles.Andujar has only made one major-league appearance this season, but he delivered a terrific debut, going 3-for-4 with four RBI against the White Sox in late June. Looking ahead, the 22-year-old prospect might not see much playing time down the stretch, but manager Joe Girardi has high expectations for the third baseman, and will be interested to see if he can duplicate his phenomenal Triple-A numbers -- .317/.364/.502 slash line with nine home runs and 30 RBI in 58 games with Scranton/Wilkes-Barre -- at the major-league level over an extended period of time.
Sep 4 2017Manager Joe Girardi said he expects Andujar to be recalled from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre at some point during September, Brendan Kuty of NJ.com reports.Andujar spent some time with the Yankees earlier in the season, but he was sent back after appearing in just one game -- going 3-for-4 with four RBI -- in an attempt to get him more regular playing time. Not much has changed; Girardi said Andujar would rejoin the Yankees sometime in September, but not right now, seeing as there is no spot for him to play. The 22-year-old prospect has hit .317/.355/.501 with 16 homers over 124 games between Double-A Trenton and Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre this season.
Jun 30 2017Andujar was recalled from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Friday, Brendan Kuty of NJ.com reports.With Dustin Fowler (knee) headed to the disabled list, Andujar was added back to the big-league roster just a day after being optioned to Triple-A. It's unclear how long he'll stick around this time, but the Yankees made it clear they don't want him riding pine, so expect him to see regular at-bats or head back to the minors in the near future.
Jun 28 2017Andujar went 3-for-4 with a double, a walk, four RBI and a steal against the White Sox in his MLB debut Wednesday.He got started early, driving in two with a bases-loaded single in the first inning, and Andujar finished off the scoring for the Yankees with his two-run double in the ninth. Just 22 years old, Andujar has been developing into a capable gap hitter in the minors, and the strong first impression he's created in the big leagues might help him stick around a little while. Regular starts will probably be hard to come by, though.
Jun 28 2017Andujar was recalled from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Wednesday.It's the first big-league promotion for the 22-year-old, who was batting .308 in seven games following his recent assignment to Triple-A. Though he'll assume the roster spot of designated hitter Matt Holliday (illness), Andujar isn't a lock to take on regular at-bats while the Yankees look to fill Holliday's void in the lineup. Instead, manager Joe Girardi could elect to turn to a number of different bench players to take on extra at-bats while Holliday is out, making it difficult to pinpoint who will be the major beneficiary.
Jun 27 2017Andujar, 22, was recently promoted to Triple-A and is 8-for-26 (.308) with one home run and two RBI through seven games at this level.Andujar hit .312/.342/.494 with seven home runs and 52 RBI in 67 games at Double-A to earn the promotion. Andujar's raw power hasn't quite translated to the home run column, though he does not strike out a lot either. He has the arm to handle third base, and with Gleyber Torres (elbow) on the shelf at least until the middle of next year, Andujar could end up receiving some playing time at the big-league level sometime soon.