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Elvis Andrus | Shortstop

Team: Texas Rangers
Age / DOB:  (24) / 8/26/1988
Ht / Wt:  6'0' / 200
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
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Elvis Andrus went 5-for-5 with two RBI to help the Rangers beat the Tigers 7-2 on Saturday night.
Andrus got the Rangers on the board first when he singled and then later scored on a passed ball in the bottom of the opening inning. He would later add a triple, a double and two more singles, also tallying two steals. The talented shortstop is hitting .282/.328/.350 with 12 stolen bases in 42 games played this season. May 18 - 11:44 PM

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Elvis Andrus - SS - Rangers

Elvis Andrus has hit safely in 12 of 15 games this month.

After scuffling out of the gate (.250/.291/.317 in April), Andrus has shown signs of adapting his timing. His OBP in May is over .350. After posting a career high .378 slugging percentage in 2012, Andrus has seen that number tumble to .321 entering play on Thursday. Of course, nobody drafted him as a slugger. The two-time All-Star already has almost half as many steals this year (10) as he did last (21), and he's only been picked off once. We're not concerned with him.
May 16 - 11:09 PM
Elvis Andrus - SS - Rangers

Elvis Andrus is not in the Rangers' lineup Saturday against the Twins.

It's just a scheduled day of rest. Leury Garcia has replaced Andrus at shortstop, while Jeff Baker is starting at third base and Adrian Beltre is serving as the designated hitter.
Related: Adrian Beltre, Jeff Baker, Leury Garcia
Source: Drew Davidson on Twitter
Apr 27 - 1:01 PM
Elvis Andrus - SS - Rangers

Rangers signed SS Elvis Andrus to an eight-year, $120 million contract extension.

The deal carries a total value of $146.275 million if you include what's left on Andrus' current contract and the $15 million vesting option for 2023. Andrus has a rolling opt-out clause that can be used in either 2018 or 2019. The 24-year-old shortstop is a great defender and baserunner, and he's made positive strides offensively. He officially signed off on the eight-year extension Thursday at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington.
Apr 4 - 11:09 AM
Elvis Andrus - SS - Rangers

CBS Sports' Jon Heyman reports that Elvis Andrus could earn a maximum of $146.275 million as part of his new agreement with the Rangers.

This includes the $11.25 million he will make over the next two seasons and his new eight-year, $120 million extension, which includes a $15 million vesting option for 2023. The 24-year-old shortstop has the right to opt out of the deal after either 2018 or 2019, so it could end up being something closer to a four-year, $60 million extension. And the Rangers are pretty confident that he'll eventually use that opt-out.
Source: CBS Sports
Apr 3 - 4:38 PM
Elvis Andrus - SS - Rangers

FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal reports that Elvis Andrus can opt out of his new contract extension with the Rangers after 2018 or 2019.

Andrus and the Rangers have reportedly agreed to an eight-year, $120 million extension which could potentially keep him with the club through 2023, but the opt-out clause allows him to test free agency in what should be his prime seasons. He'll almost certainly do so, barring injury.
Source: Ken Rosenthal on Twitter
Apr 3 - 10:35 AM
Elvis Andrus - SS - Rangers

FoxSportsSouthwest.com's Anthony Andro reports that Elvis Andrus' new contract contains an opt-out clause after the 2018 season, as well as a vesting option for a ninth year.

In other words, the Rangers have him locked up for the next six years at minimum, and possibly for as long as 11 years. Andrus has passed his physical, but the final details of the extension are still being ironed out. The hope is that an announcement will be made later this week.
Source: Anthony Andro on Twitter
Apr 1 - 8:20 PM
Elvis Andrus - SS - Rangers

Jon Heyman of CBS Sports reports that the Rangers have reached agreement on a new eight-year, $120 million contract extension with shortstop Elvis Andrus.

FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal was the first to report that a deal was close. Andrus is now locked in for the next 10 years at a total of $131.275 million. It's a hefty sum for a guy with a .275/.342/.353 career batting line, but the 24-year-old is among the best defensive shortstops in the sport and the Rangers clearly believe that he will develop into more of an offensive threat down the road. Texas will probably have to move Ian Kinsler to first base soon to make room at second base for top infield prospect Jurickson Profar.
Source: CBS Sports
Apr 1 - 8:35 AM
Elvis Andrus - SS - Rangers

FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal reports that the Rangers and Elvis Andrus are "close" to an eight-year extension that is believed to be worth $120 million.

Andrus, 24, is currently under team control through the 2014 season. Many assumed that he would eventually hit the open market since he is represented by Scott Boras, but apparently he wants to stay put in Texas. Assuming the deal gets done, it will be interesting to see what the future holds for second baseman Ian Kinsler, as top prospect Jurickson Profar needs a place to play.
Source: Ken Rosenthal on Twitter
Apr 1 - 12:22 AM
Elvis Andrus - SS - Rangers

Elvis Andrus hit his second home run of the spring in Saturday's 6-2 victory over the Reds.

The 24-year-old isn't known for his power, but he runs into one from time to time. Andrus also doubled in the game, running his spring batting average up to .415. Batting leadoff in the Rangers lineup doesn't hold the luster it once did, but the speedy shortstop should still be a good source of runs and batting average in 2013.
Mar 23 - 7:29 PM
Elvis Andrus - SS - Rangers

CBS Sports' Jon Heyman reports that the Rangers are likely to trade Elvis Andrus next offseason if they're unable to sign him to an extension before then.

Heyman notes Texas is "said not to be overly optimistic" they can ink Andrus to a long-term deal. It's no secret that the Rangers have two highly talented shortstops in Andrus and Jurickson Profar, and it makes more sense to deal Andrus since he's slated to hit free agency after the 2014 campaign. Heyman adds that Texas has offered Andrus two extensions in the past, but the Scott Boras client is more inclined to test the free agent waters.
Source: CBSSports.com
Mar 14 - 8:49 PM
Elvis Andrus - SS - Rangers

Elvis Andrus doubled and walked in his return to action Friday.

Andrus was held out of the lineup Thursday after getting a tattoo of his late father which caused some sensitivity in his left biceps. While it was an unusual reason for his absence, it shouldn't be an issue moving forward.
Mar 1 - 6:38 PM
Elvis Andrus - SS - Rangers

Elvis Andrus is out of the Rangers' lineup on Thursday against the Indians because a new tattoo is causing some extra sensitivity in his left biceps.

The Rangers probably aren't too pleased with the situation, but Andrus should be fine in a day. Gerry Fraley of the Dallas Morning News calls the tat "elaborate."
Source: Gerry Fraley on Twitter
Feb 28 - 11:32 AM
Elvis Andrus - SS - Rangers

Elvis Andrus will not play in the Caribbean World Series.

His team won the Venezuelan title and is set to open the series on Friday. But Andrus will rest up instead in anticipation of the beginning of spring training. The 24-year-old shortstop hit .286 and stole 21 bases in 2012.
Source: Dallas Morning News
Jan 31 - 10:39 AM
Elvis Andrus - SS - Rangers

Elvis Andrus received treatment for some stiffness in his lower back Thursday.

Andrus wasn't in the lineup for the win over the Royals, but he did enter in the 10th inning as a defensive replacement and insists the ailment is no big deal. "It's nothing to worry about," Andrus said. "I'll let you know when you have to worry." It's possible Andrus could be used in the DH slot for one of the games against the Rays this weekend.
Source: Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Fri, Sep 7, 2012 10:39:00 AM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1A.J. Pierzynski
2Geovany Soto
1B1Mitch Moreland
2B1Ian Kinsler
2Jurickson Profar
3Leury Garcia
SS1Elvis Andrus
3B1Adrian Beltre
LF1David Murphy
2Jeff Baker
CF1Leonys Martin
2Craig Gentry
RF1Nelson Cruz
DH1Lance Berkman
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Matt Harrison
2Yu Darvish
3Derek Holland
4Alexi Ogando
5Nick Tepesch
6Justin Grimm
7Colby Lewis
8Neftali Feliz
9Ross Wolf
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Joe Nathan
2Joakim Soria
3Tanner Scheppers
4Robbie Ross
5Jason Frasor
6Michael Kirkman
7Joseph Ortiz
8Neal Cotts
9Justin Miller