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Corbin Carroll hits grand slam in 8th in the Diamondbacks' 6-2 victory over the Blue Jays

Corbin Carroll hit a grand slam to break an eighth-inning tie and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-2 on Saturday night for their fourth straight victory

20 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

On bench for second straight Jimenez is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Brewers.

Impact After being called up from Triple-A Buffalo on Sunday for his first big-league action since 2024, Jimenez served as Toronto's designated hitter in the team's ensuing two games and went 2-for-7 with a walk. Following the Blue Jays' acquisition of Lenyn Sosa from the White Sox earlier in the week, however, Jimenez will now hit the bench for the second straight game. Even with George Springer's (toe) recent move to the injured list leaving a regular lineup spot open, the Blue Jays may be content to rotate a number of players at DH rather than leaning exclusively on Jimenez.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Brewers' Murphy criticizes booing of Megill while pondering how to get him back on track

Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy is leaving open the possibility he could at least temporarily consider other closing options due to Trevor Megill’s early-season struggles

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Blue Jays batter Brewers' bullpen to win 9-7 in 10 innings as Milwaukee drops 6th straight

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. doubled home the go-ahead run in the 10th inning as the Toronto Blue Jays beat Milwaukee 9-7 on Tuesday night and handed the Brewers their sixth consecutive l...

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Two hits in Toronto debut Jimenez went 2-for-4 with two strikeouts in Sunday's loss to the Twins.

Impact Getting the start at DH in place of George Springer (toe) and batting seventh, Jimenez laced singles to left field in the fourth and eighth innings. The 29-year-old hasn't provided meaningful production in a big-league lineup since 2023, and it's not yet clear if the Jays view Jimenez as an option to handle a significant role in Springer's absence, or if he'll be a convenient player to waive once Addison Barger (ankles) gets healthy.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Why Eloy Jiménez was the right call as Springers' replacement The Toronto Blue Jays were hit with yet another injury over the weekend, as leadoff hitter / DH / team spark plug George Springer was placed...

6 DAYS AGO • JAYSJOURNAL.COM

Tristan Gray hits 3-run homer as Twins rough up Max Scherzer, beat Blue Jays 8-2

Tristan Gray hit a three-run home run, Kody Clemens added a solo blast and the Minnesota Twins beat the Toronto Blue Jays 8-2

APRIL 12 • Associated Press

Blue Jays' Eloy Jimenez has craziest connection to Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | Sporting News This is a pretty amazing historical anecdote.

APRIL 12 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Blue Jays put Springer on 10-day IL because of fractured toe, select Jiménez from Triple-A

The Toronto Blue Jays put designated hitter George Springer on the 10-day injured list because of a fractured left big toe and selected Eloy Jiménez from Triple-A Buffalo

APRIL 12 • Associated Press

Called up, starting at DH on Sunday The Blue Jays selected Jimenez's contract from Triple-A Buffalo on Sunday. He'll serve as the Blue Jays' designated hitter and No. 7 batter in the Blue Jays' series finale versus t...

Impact Back in the majors for the first time since 2024, Jimenez will immediately slot in as the Blue Jays' DH in place of George Springer, who was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left big toe fracture. Jimenez won't necessarily settle into a full-time role with Toronto, however, as manager John Schneider could rotate a number of players in at the DH spot during Springer's absence. After slugging 31 home runs in his first big-league season in 2019, the 29-year-old Jimenez struggled with injuries and saw a steep decline in his power production over the last several years. He's been able to stay healthy so far in 2026 but produced a modest .257/.372/.371 slash line over 43 plate appearances with Buffalo prior to his call-up.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Report: Eloy Jimenez is getting called up to the Blue Jays The Toronto Blue Jays appear to be calling in some reinforcements from the minor leagues. Per Mike Rodriguez with Rompiendo Sports, the Blue...

APRIL 12 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM

Blue Jays facilitate Pirates and other teams' pursuit of Eloy Jimenez as final addition Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Eloy Jimenez has emerged as a primary trade target for the Pittsburgh Pirates and several other clubs looking t...

MARCH 24 • BOLAVIP.COM

Unable to crack Opening Day roster The Blue Jays reassigned Jimenez to minor-league camp Monday.

Impact Though his longshot bid to win a spot on Toronto's Opening Day roster fell short, Jimenez was able to make a positive impression this spring with an .857 OPS over 45 plate appearances in the Grapefruit League. The 29-year-old offers limited utility on defense, so any opportunity he might have to re-emerge in the big leagues will hinge on him tearing up International League pitching at Triple-A Buffalo over an extended period. Jimenez last appeared in the majors in 2024, when he slashed .238/.289/.336 with six home runs over 349 plate appearances between stops with the White Sox and Orioles.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jays beat reporter throws cold water on Eloy Jimenez's hot spring start It always has to be said that Spring Training stats need to be taken with a grain of salt. Some hitters arrive in camp hitting absolute bomb...

MARCH 12 • JAYSJOURNAL.COM

Inks minor-league deal with Toronto Jimenez and the Blue Jays agreed on a minor-league contract Sunday, Alden Gonzalez of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Jimenez will stick around with the Blue Jays' organization after ending the 2025 campaign with Triple-A Durham. The 29-year-old batted .278 with three home runs, 29 RBI, 14 runs scored and a stolen base over 151 at-bats in 40 contests with Durham last year. Jimenez has reportedly lost 20 pounds since the end of the 2025 campaign, and he has been playing in the Dominican winter league. Additionally, the contract he signed Sunday includes a spring training invite.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Nets MiLB pact from Toronto The Blue Jays signed Jimenez to a minor-league contract Friday, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Jimenez slashed .278/.335/.397 with three home runs in 167 plate appearances with Triple-A Durham before being released in July. He will give the Blue Jays some experienced outfield/designated hitter depth at Triple-A Buffalo.

AUGUST 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Grading MLB's Biggest Deadline Deals: Mariners, Padres, Yankees, More

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AUGUST 1, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

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Cut loose by Rays The Rays released Jimenez on Friday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Jimenez has been in the Rays' minor-league system for the entirety of the 2025 campaign, and he's slashed .278/.335/.397 in 167 plate appearances with Triple-A Durham. However, the veteran outfielder has been released and will hit the open market, where he should command some interest from teams willing to take a flier.

JULY 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returns from IL Triple-A Durham reinstated Jimenez (Achilles) from its 7-day injured list Tuesday.

Impact Jimenez didn't play Tuesday in Durham's 15-6 win over Memphis, but he's healthy again after missing the past five weeks with right Achilles tendinitis. Prior to being activated, Jimenez played in eight rehab games in the rookie-level Florida Complex League and went 2-for-21 with six walks.

JUNE 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Goes on Triple-A IL Jimenez was placed on the 7-day injured list at Triple-A Durham on Monday due to right Achilles tendinitis, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Jimenez has slashed .270/.331/.369 with two home runs and a 28:13 K:BB over 37 games this season with Durham, splitting time between right field and designated hitter while mixing in some starts at first base and left field. It's not clear how long the 28-year-old might be sidelined.

MAY 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to minor-league camp The Rays reassigned Jimenez to Triple-A Durham on Sunday.

Impact The transaction was fully expected after manager Kevin Cash said Friday that the 28-year-old outfielder/designated hitter wouldn't be included on the Opening Day roster. Jimenez is slated to open the season at Triple-A Durham, but he'll have the ability to opt out of his contract on May 1 and June 1 if a promotion to the big leagues isn't imminent or if he wants to explore his options on the open market.

MARCH 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Falls short of roster spot Rays manager Kevin Cash said Friday that Jimenez will not make the Opening Day roster, Ryan Bass of FanDuel Sports Network Sun reports.

Impact Cash noted that while Jimenez's bat "started to come to life" recently during Grapefruit League play, it's not going to be enough to crack the Opening Day roster. Jimenez -- who is on a minor-league contract -- will begin the season at Triple-A Durham and "could be huge for us at any point during the season," per Cash.

MARCH 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sheds 25-to-30 pounds Jimenez lost 25-to-30 pounds over the offseason, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.

Impact Jimenez had to settle for a minor-league contract with the Rays this offseason following a 2024 campaign that he referred to Sunday as a "disaster." Manager Kevin Cash said that Jimenez is "really, really motivated" and will get some reps in the outfield and even at first base in addition to competing for at-bats at designated hitter.

FEBRUARY 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Contending for bench role Jimenez will enter spring training in a competition for the final bench spot on the Rays' roster with Curtis Mead, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Jimenez joined the Rays on a minor-league deal in late December and will earn $2 million if he makes the Opening Day roster. He struggled to get going during the 2024 season, but he had at least a .169 ISO in all of his prior campaigns. While Mead would offer Tampa Bay more defensive versatility, Jimenez has the chance to be the more impactful bat.

FEBRUARY 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Signs minors deal with Tampa Bay The Rays signed Jimenez to a minor-league contract Monday that includes an invitation to spring training, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Jimenez, 28, slashed only .238/.289/.336with six home runs over 98 games between the White Sox and Orioles in 2024. He's reached 100 games played just twice in his career and hasn't hit 20 home runs since his rookie season back in 2019. Jimenez did still have a 49 percent hard-hit rate this past season and represents a no-risk, moderate-upside play for the Rays on a minor-league deal.

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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