"Signing with Angels is only digging your hole deeper" - Fans slam Tim Anderson as he eyes MLB comeback with minor league deal with LA

Tim Anderson has taken a notable step toward returning to MLB action.

On Wednesday, MLB insider Bob Nightengale reported that the two-time All-Star agreed to a minor league deal with the Los Angeles Angels, getting his foot in the door for a potential return to the Majors in 2025.

There was a time when Tim Anderson once looked like he could have been the future face of Major League Baseball thanks to his dynamic play and combination of speed and power. Well, it's safe to say that things did not play out that way for the former Chicago White Sox superstar, who has not played MLB baseball since June 30 last season.

Following his release from the Miami Marlins on July 5, 2024, Anderson has yet to sign with another club, that is until his latest deal with the Angels. After news broke that he agreed to a minor league deal, fans flocked to social media to share their thoughts on the move, with some saying that moving to the Angels will not help his career.

"Signing with the Angels for your comeback is only digging your hole deeper," one fan shared on social media.

"Just when you thought he hit rock bottom, he signs with the Angels," another fan posted.

"I didn’t think it was possible to downgrade farther than the Marlins or White sox," one more fan added.

It will be interesting to see if the former AL Batting Champion will be able to turn things around and make it onto the Los Angeles Angels roster. Even though Anderson looked like he would be an All-Star nearly every season, he has seen his production drop rapidly over the past few seasons, leaving some fans skeptical that he can make a successful comeback.

"Ouch, they just got way worse," one fan posted.

"He will be. Back in the majors when the season starts still batting .214," another fan shared.

"Crazy falloff," one more added.

Tim Anderson has struggled to find his form after his high-profile fight with Jose Ramirez

At this point of his career, Tim Anderson might best be known for his on-field fight with Jose Ramirez.

During the 2023 season with the Chicago White Sox, Anderson and Cleveland Guardians superstar Jose Ramirez got into a fight at second base, leading to Anderson being dropped with a big right hook.

Since that time, Anderson has been unable to rediscover his All-Star form. While it's unlikely that the two are connected, there is no denying that the fight marked a significant decline in his production.

The following season, Tim Anderson posted a career-worst .214 batting average with 0 home runs through 65 games, leading to his release from the Miami Marlins.