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Andres Gimenez's Elite Defense Isn't Enough for Blue Jays There is nothing to argue about here regarding Andres Gimenez’s defense, as he is one of the best shortstops in baseball. In 2026, in his se...

OCTOBER 9 • SI.COM

Bleday hits 24th homer, Lowder pitches 6 innings for first win since August as Reds beat Blue Jays

JJ Bleday hit a solo home run, Héctor Rodríguez added a two-run triple and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-1

SEPTEMBER 26 • Associated Press

Connor Phillips In play, run(s) to Andrés Giménez | 09/26/2026 Connor Phillips In play, run(s) to Andrés Giménez

SEPTEMBER 26 • MLB.COM

Sitting against lefty Gimenez is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Reds.

Impact With southpaw Nick Lodolo on the bump for Cincinnati, Gimenez will give way to Ernie Clement at shortstop as Charles McAdoo starts at second base. Gimenez is slashing .267/.313/.400 with one home and one steal in 17 games this month around a brief absence due to hamstring soreness.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Andrés Giménez's RBI single | 09/20/2026 Andrés Giménez singles on a sharp line drive to right fielder Alejandro Osuna. Charles McAdoo scores.

SEPTEMBER 20 • MLB.COM

Back in lineup Gimenez (hamstring) will start at shortstop and bat eighth Saturday against Texas.

Impact After missing the Jays' last two games due to hamstring soreness, Gimenez will return to action to face Cal Quantrill and the Rangers on Saturday. The 28-year-old had been relatively hot before getting hurt, going 8-for-30 (.267) with a homer and five RBI over his last eight games.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Working through hamstring injury Gimenez is not in the Blue Jays' starting lineup against the Rangers on Friday due to a hamstring injury, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Gimenez has been working through hamstring soreness for the past couple of days, and while he could be available off the bench Friday, the Blue Jays would prefer for him to rest up and be cleared to return for Saturday's contest. In Gimenez's absence, Ernie Clement will start at shortstop while Josh Smith gets the draw at second base.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Toronto lineup Gimenez is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's tilt against the Tigers.

Impact Gimenez will take a seat during Wednesday's series finale after starting each of the previous 10 contests. Ernie Clement will cover shortstop, and Josh Smith will cover second base for the Blue Jays.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Andrés Giménez's RBI double | 09/13/2026 The Official Site of Major League Baseball

SEPTEMBER 13 • MLB.COM

Andrés Giménez's RBI double | 09/12/2026 The Official Site of Major League Baseball

SEPTEMBER 12 • MLB.COM

Beavers hits leadoff homer, Mayo also connects as Orioles beat Blue Jays 7-4

Dylan Beavers hit his first career leadoff home run, Coby Mayo added a solo blast and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Toronto Blue Jays 7-4 in the opener of a series between AL wild...

SEPTEMBER 12 • Associated Press

Plates two in loss Gimenez went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and an RBI double in Monday's 6-5 loss to the Athletics.

Impact Gimenez supplied the RBI double during Toronto's seventh-inning rally. He also homered to tie the game in the ninth, but the Athletics were able to walk it off in their half of the frame. Gimenez hasn't gone hitless in consecutive games since late July, providing a steady bat in the bottom third of the order. He's hitting .244 with a .652 OPS, nine homers, 54 RBI, 36 runs scored, 21 doubles, one triple and 20 stolen bases over 134 contests this season.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Jeff McNeil legs out winning single in 9th inning, lifts A's to 6-5 victory over Blue Jays

Jeff McNeil legged out an infield single to drive in the winning run in the bottom of the ninth inning, and the Athletics beat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-5 after blowing a four-run le...

SEPTEMBER 8 • Associated Press

Andrés Giménez's game-tying homer (9) | 09/08/2026 Andrés Giménez crushes a solo homer in the top of the 9th to tie the game at 5

SEPTEMBER 8 • MLB.COM

Idle against lefty Gimenez is not in the lineup for Toronto's matchup with Kansas City on Friday.

Impact As the Royals send out southpaw Daniel Lynch to the mound, Gimenez will ride the bench for Friday's series opener. Ernie Clement will slide over to shortstop and bat seventh for the Blue Jays.

SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Swipes 20th bag Gimenez went 1-for-5 with a stolen base in Thursday's 6-3 win over the Guardians.

Impact The former Cleveland shortstop swiped his first bag since Aug. 20 to reach 20 for the fourth time in his career. Gimenez has been finding ways to contribute at the plate down the stretch, and over 27 games since the beginning of August he's produced a .281/.337/.360 slash line with one homer, eight steals, nine runs and 11 RBI.

SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Dylan Cease strikes out 8 in six innings, Blue Jays hit 3 homers to beat Mariners 8-1

Dylan Cease struck out eight in six innings, George Springer was 4 for 4 with a home run, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Seattle Mariners 8-1

AUGUST 29 • Associated Press

Not starting against southpaw Gimenez is not in the lineup for Thursday's contest versus the Royals.

Impact The left-handed-hitting Gimenez will get a breather as the Royals send southpaw Noah Cameron to the hill. Ernie Clement will slide over to shortstop, and Charles McAdoo will grab a start at second base.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Back in action Tuesday Gimenez (hamstring) is starting at shortstop and batting seventh Tuesday against the Royals.

Impact Gimenez sat out the three-game series versus the Yankees over the weekend, but he's good to go for Tuesday's series opener against the Royals. The 28-year-old has been swinging the bat well across his past 14 contests with a .308/.351/.423 slash line, six steals. eight RBI and five runs.

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting again with tight hamstring Gimenez (hamstring) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Yankees.

Impact Toronto will keep Gimenez on the bench for a third straight game while he manages a tight right hamstring, but the club has no plans to send him in for an MRI and is optimistic that he'll avoid a stint on the injured list, per MLB.com. Ernie Clement will step in at shortstop and bat sixth while Gimenez gets another day off.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting again Saturday Gimenez (hamstring) isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Yankees.

Impact Gimenez will miss a second consecutive start Saturday after suffering a hamstring injury during Thursday's contest against the Rays. While he continues to recover, Ernie Clement will shift over to shortstop, giving Charles McAdoo a start at second base.

AUGUST 22 • ROTOWIRE

Out of lineup Friday Gimenez (hamstring) is not in the starting lineup Friday against the Yankees.

Impact Gimenez was pulled from Thursday's game with a right hamstring injury and remains day-to-day for Toronto. With Josh Smith now nursing a hamstring injury of his own, the Blue Jays are starting Ernie Clement at shortstop and Charles McAdoo at second base Friday.

AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE

Andrés Giménez discusses Blue Jays, defense | 08/21/2026 Andrés Giménez joins MLB Central to speak about the Blue Jays' playoffs chase, his defensive mindset and more

AUGUST 21 • MLB.COM

Blue Jays hit 3 homers to power past Rays 5-1

Kazuma Okamoto, Nathan Lukes and Daz Cameron homered, George Springer drove in two runs and Shane Bieber pitched seven strong innings and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Tampa Bay R...

AUGUST 20 • Associated Press

Feels better, no MRI scheduled Blue Jays manager John Schneider said that Gimenez had "good strength, good mobility" during testing of his right hamstring after Thursday's game versus the Rays, Mitch Bannon of T...

Impact Gimenez was removed from Thursday's game when he tweaked his hamstring while attempting to beat out an infield single. The Blue Jays will wait to see how Gimenez feels Friday, but for now he is not scheduled to undergo an MRI. If Gimenez does ultimately have to miss time, Josh Smith and/or Charles McAdoo would be in line for more playing time.

AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE

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Bleday hits 24th homer, Lowder pitches 6 innings for first win since August as Reds beat Blue Jays

Beavers hits leadoff homer, Mayo also connects as Orioles beat Blue Jays 7-4

Jeff McNeil legs out winning single in 9th inning, lifts A's to 6-5 victory over Blue Jays

Dylan Cease strikes out 8 in six innings, Blue Jays hit 3 homers to beat Mariners 8-1

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