Timothy Anderson: Everything you need to know

The Angels released Anderson on Thursday. He was designated for assignment Wednesday and opted to hit the open market rather than remain in the organization at Triple-A. Anderson hit .205 with zero home runs, one steal and 29 strikeouts in 83 at-bats with the Angels this year.

The Angels designated Anderson for assignment Wednesday. The move makes room on the 40-man roster for Scott Kingery, whose contract was selected by the Angels from Triple-A Salt Lake. Anderson saw his playing time diminish in May due to his struggles at the plate, with the two-time All Star slashing .205/.258/.241 with one steal, three RBI and a 32.2 percent strikeout rate across 90 plate appearances this season. Anderson will go on waivers, and while he's had his challenges with the bat this season, his versatility as an infielder could garner interest from teams looking to add depth.

Anderson is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Blue Jays. Anderson made three straight starts at second base this past weekend, but he's shifted back to a bench role for the Angels' first two games against the Blue Jays after the team welcomed Yoan Moncada back from the injured list. His playing time could be limited moving forward while the quartet of Nolan Schanuel, Luis Rengifo, Zach Neto and Moncada typically makes up the Angels' starting infield against both right- and left-handed pitching.