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Vidal Brujan

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Vidal Brujan has been brutal as a major leaguer over parts of four seasons now. He has amassed 550 plate appearances and only Austin Hedges, Jackie Bradley Jr. and Cristian Pache have had worse wRC+ ratings over that same time. This is not the future one would have predicted for Brujan, who was repeatedly rated as one of the better prospects in the Tampa Bay system and hit .286/.370/.429 in close to 2,800 career plate appearances in the minors with steals aplenty. The problem is that he has been terribly overmatched as a hitter, and even the guaranteed roster spot time in Miami this past season did not help. Brujan is a challenge defensively, and the Marlins used him everywhere but pitcher and catcher last season, but he simply lacks the range and footwork to man any one position on a full-time basis. He is just 26 years old even if it feels like he is 30, but his decline from elite to pedestrian speed in recent years has eliminated his one redeeming quality. Brujan was designated for assignment by the Marlins before being shipped to the Cubs in December, but the change of scenery isn't likely to significantly alter his outlook.

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2024 1331.3 32 2 16 25 5 .222
2023 35.51 14 — 6 5 3 .171
3y Avg. 80.51.3 20 2 13 14 4 .198
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  • Cubs' Vidal Brujan: Elbow issue could force IL stint

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    Brujan could need a stint on the 10-day injured list due to a right elbow injury, Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic reports. Brujan banged the elbow against the wall while trying to make a catch over the weekend and the issue has lingered. When healthy, Brujan will serve in a utility role with the Cubs.
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  • Cubs' Vidal Brujan: Could get squeezed

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    Brujan may get bumped off of Chicago's roster once Nico Hoerner (forearm) is able to return, Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic reports. Brujan or Gage Workman are the two players most likely to lose their spot to Hoerner, but Workman would have to be returned to Detroit as a Rule 5 pick if he gets pushed off the MLB roster. Brujan is out of minor-league options himself, so he would need to be designated for assignment in that scenario. Hoerner could be ready for the domestic season opener or soon after, so neither player will have much time to make a positive impression.
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  • Cubs' Vidal Brujan: Makes initial roster

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    Brujan will travel with the Cubs for their two-game series against the Dodgers in Tokyo on March 18 and 19, Jesse Friedman of MLB.com reports. Brujan will serve as infield depth in Tokyo with Nico Hoerner (forearm) not making the trip. Rule 5 pick Gage Workman also made the roster. Hoerner's eventual return could squeeze both players out of the picture, but for the time being, Brujan appears set to see time at second base alongside Jon Berti, while Workman will also be in the mix. All three players could also see time at third, though top prospect Matt Shaw is seemingly the top option there.
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  • Cubs' Vidal Brujan: Plans to steal more bases

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    Brujan plans to be more aggressive in attempting to steal bases this season with the Cubs, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports. Brujan stole only five bases and was caught six times in 2024 during his lone season in Miami, and he said the Marlins "didn't give me the green light that I needed." Following an offseason trade to the Cubs, the 27-year-old decided that he's "going to be myself" and "going to steal bases." Brujan was a prolific base stealer in the minors and his sprint speed was in the 91st percentile in his rookie season with the Rays back in 2021. However, he went only 9-for-17 in stolen-base attempts over 99 regular-season games across three seasons with Tampa Bay, and last year with the Marlins his sprint speed was down in the 53rd percentile. Brujan is already 4-for-4 on stolen-base attempts this spring, so he's held true to his word so far, and he's also posted a 1.042 OPS. That said, if the career .189/.261/.270 hitter doesn't improve at the plate, his intentions on the bases could be irrelevant. Brujan is aiming to win a utility role with Chicago this season.
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  • Cubs' Vidal Brujan: Potential injury replacement

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    With Nico Hoerner (forearm) set to miss the Cubs' two-game, season-opening series in Tokyo, Brujan is an option to see more time at second base, Jesse Rogers of MLB.com reports. Brujan and Jon Berti are both options to fill in for Hoerner, who is recovering from October flexor tendon surgery. The Cubs play the Dodgers in Tokyo on March 18 and 19, then head back to the United States to resume regular season play later in the month. Hoerner may be ready by that time, which would push Brujan and Berti back to bench roles.
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  • Cubs' Vidal Brujan: Hits first spring home run

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    Brujan went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Tuesday's Cactus League game against the Diamondbacks. Brujan connected for his first home run of the spring in the fifth inning and also split time in the field at second base and shortstop. The 27-year-old was shipped to Chicago from Miami in December, and he figures to serve in a bench role with the Cubs, giving him a limited fantasy ceiling for the time being.
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  • Cubs' Vidal Brujan: Strong contender for bench spot

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    Brujan has a good shot at making Chicago's Opening Day roster in a bench role, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports. Nico Hoerner's recovery from October flexor tendon surgery complicates the roster picture, as it's unclear if he'll be ready for Opening Day, but Bastian labeled Brujan a "safe" pick to make the roster heading into camp. The 27-year-old Brujan was shipped to Chicago from Miami in December. Brujan was once a top prospect with Tampa Bay, but he's struggled across parts of four seasons in the majors. He would likely be a depth piece for the Cubs with limited fantasy appeal.
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  • Marlins' Vidal Brujan: Reinstated from injured list

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    The Marlins activated Brujan (shoulder) from the 10-day injured list Thursday, Isaac Azout of FishOnFirst.com reports. Brujan has been out all month due to a right shoulder AC joint sprain but is ready to return after playing a couple rehab games with Triple-A Jacksonville. He should see a good amount of playing time down the stretch in a super-utility role.
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  • Marlins' Vidal Brujan: Resumes baseball activities

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    Brujan (shoulder) resumed taking part in baseball activities last weekend, MLB.com reports. Brujan landed on the injured list Aug. 31 with a right shoulder AC joint sprain, an injury that manager Skip Schumaker said had been bothering the 26-year-old for much of the season. Though Brujan is showing daily improvement, it's not clear whether he'll have enough time to fully heal from the injury before the Marlins' season ends Sept. 29.
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  • Marlins' Vidal Brujan: Filling in for injured Edwards

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    Brujan will start at shortstop and bat eighth in Monday's game against the Rockies. Brujan will pick up a third consecutive start at shortstop in place of Xavier Edwards (back), who was placed on the 10-day injured list Monday. The Marlins opted to call up an extra outfielder (Griffin Conine) from Triple-A Jacksonville rather than an infielder to replace Edwards on the active roster, so Brujan looks like he could have a clear path to a full-time role while Edwards is on the shelf. Brujan flashed an interesting blend of power and speed during his time in the minors, but he's produced an underwhelming .638 OPS over 259 plate appearances with Miami this season and hasn't been efficient on the basepaths (five stolen bases in 10 attempts) either.
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  • Marlins' Vidal Brujan: Heading to bench Wednesday

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    Brujan is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Phillies. Brujan will hit the bench for the series finale in Philadelphia after he had started in each of Miami's last three games while going 1-for-8 with a solo home run and a walk. The switch-hitting Brujan should have a regular spot in the lineup versus right-handed pitching, but his spot in the everyday lineup may not be fully secure just yet.
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  • Marlins' Vidal Brujan: Sitting Friday

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    Brujan is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Padres. Brujan will be on the bench against the Padres, who'll start southpaw Martin Perez. Brujan has now been absent from the starting lineup in four consecutive games against left-handed pitching despite having a better OPS (.636) against lefties than righties (.616) this season.
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  • Marlins' Vidal Brujan: On bench Tuesday

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    Brujan is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Reds. Brujan drew the start in center field Monday -- a position he could see regular work at moving forward -- but he'll take a seat Tuesday in favor of Cristian Pache. The pair are likely to share center field duties, but Derek Hill could mix in at the position.
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  • Marlins' Vidal Brujan: Gets start in center field

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    Brujan went 0-for-3 with a walk in Monday's loss to the Reds. Getting the start in center field and batting eighth, Brujan made little impact at the plate, but his arrow is pointed up for fantasy purposes. The 26-year-old switch hitter is batting .231 (6-for-26) since the All-Star break with three doubles, a steal, an RBI, five runs scored and a 6:7 BB:K, and with Nick Gordon booted off the roster, Brujan will compete with Cristian Pache and Derek Hill for playing time in center field.
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  • Marlins' Vidal Brujan: Heading to bench Wednesday

    Rotowire
    Brujan is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Astros. Brujan has emerged as the Marlins' primary option at the keystone since Otto Lopez (back) was placed on the injured list last week. Though Jonah Bride will get the nod at second base Wednesday, Brujan had started in each of the previous seven games while going 3-for-23 with two doubles, one stolen base, four walks, six runs and two RBI.
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  • Marlins' Vidal Brujan: On base three times Sunday

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    Brujan went 1-for-2 with two walks, a double, two runs scored and an RBI in Sunday's win over the White Sox. The 26-year-old infielder has scored at least one run in four straight games, reaching base seven times during that stretch on a single, two doubles and four free passes. Brujan is still slashing just .227/.308/.331 on the season, but he could be finding a groove at the plate with consistent playing time -- he's started six straight games at second base since the Marlins cut loose Tim Anderson at the beginning of the month and placed Otto Lopez (back) on the IL.
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  • Marlins' Vidal Brujan: Swipes bag in Friday's loss

    Rotowire
    Brujan went 1-for-4 with a double, a run scored and a stolen base in Friday's loss to the White Sox. The 26-year-old infielder has started four straight games at second base due to Otto Lopez (back) being on the injured list, but Friday's two-bagger was Brujan's first hit in 15 at-bats during that stretch. He did display some speed earlier in his career, swiping 55 bags between Single-A and High-A in 2018 while still in the Rays system, but Brujan doesn't get on base often enough to show whether he still has that in his arsenal. Through 174 plate appearances this season, he's slashing just .222/.293/.323 with a homer, eight RBI, 20 runs and three steals in six attempts.
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  • Marlins' Vidal Brujan: Back in action

    Rotowire
    Brujan (undisclosed) is batting seventh and playing second base Tuesday against Boston. Brujan was scratched from Saturday's game against Philadelphia for unspecified reasons and remained out of the lineup for Sunday's contest. However, he'll enter the starting nine at second base Tuesday while Xavier Edwards plays shortstop. With Tim Anderson booted from the 40-man roster, Brujan should see regular playing time in the infield moving forward.
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  • Marlins' Vidal Brujan: Moving into reserve role

    Rotowire
    Brujan is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Brewers. After a stretch of 16 consecutive starts, Brujan is on the bench for the second day in a row and appears set to operate as a utility man moving forward. His most recent nine starts came at shortstop, but Tim Anderson returned from the injured list Tuesday and has reclaimed everyday duties at the position. Meanwhile, Brujan looks to have lost out on playing time at second base to Otto Lopez, who has produced an .886 OPS thus far in May while chipping in two home runs and two stolen bases.
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  • Marlins' Vidal Brujan: Taking seat Tuesday

    Rotowire
    Brujan is absent from the lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Brewers. Brujan had made 16 straight starts, with the last nine of them coming at shortstop while Tim Anderson (back) was out. Anderson has returned to the Marlins' lineup at shortstop Tuesday, and the club is sticking with Otto Lopez at second base while Brujan gets a breather.
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