Leo Jimenez - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Joins lineup Saturday Jimenez (hand) started at designated hitter and went 0-for-2 with a walk in Saturday's 6-2 loss to the Giants.

Impact Jimenez was lifted from Wednesday's 4-1 win over the Cardinals shortly after being hit on the left hand by a pitch in the second inning, but X-rays on the hand returned negative. The 25-year-old went unused off the bench in Friday's series opener in San Francisco, but he felt well enough to enter the lineup Saturday while southpaw Robbie Ray took the hill for the Giants. Jimenez is likely to see limited action moving forward while the Marlins have all of their key infielders available except for Christopher Morel (oblique).

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

X-rays on hand are negative Jimenez is day-to-day after X-rays on his left hand came back negative, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

Impact Jimenez was hit by a Kyle Leahy pitch in his first plate appearance during Wednesday's win over the Cardinals and eventually exited the game. He is dealing with some bruising but has managed to avoid broken bones. Jimenez has played sparingly for the Marlins, as his start Wednesday was his first in two weeks.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Headed to Miami The Blue Jays traded Jimenez to the Marlins in exchange for infielder Dub Gleed and $250K in international bonus pool money Sunday, Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com reports.

Impact Jimenez will head to Miami after being designated for assignment by Toronto on Wednesday. The infielder failed to make the Blue Jays' Opening Day roster after posting a .231 average with three RBI, two runs scored and a stolen base over 26 at-bats in 14 spring-training contests. Jimenez played in 18 regular-season games with Toronto in 2025, going 2-for-29 with a solo home run and two runs scored. He'll likely report to Triple-A Jacksonville upon his arrival to the Marlins' organization.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Removed from 40-man roster The Blue Jays designated Jimenez for assignment Wednesday.

Impact Jimenez had no minor-league options remaining, so after deciding not to include him on their Opening Day roster, the Blue Jays will have to expose the young infielder to the waiver process. The 24-year-old offers a capable glove at three infield spots but hasn't resembled a big-league-caliber hitter over various stints with Toronto over the past two seasons, as he's produced a .207/.303/.332 batting line (85 wRC+) across 242 career plate appearances.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

Clear path to Opening Day roster Jimenez seems likely to have a spot on the Blue Jays' Opening Day roster, Mitch Bannon of The Athletic reports.

Impact Toronto's infield depth got a little thinner after it was announced that Anthony Santander (shoulder) would miss most of all of the 2026 season, which pushed Addison Barger out of the third base mix and into right field. Ernie Clement was the team's main utility infielder last year, but with Bo Bichette now a Met, he's stepping into a starting role at second base. That leaves Jimenez as the next man up to handle backup duties at the middle infield spots. The 24-year-old shown hasn't shown much at the plate, managing a .635 OPS in 242 career big-league plate appearances, and he could be joined on the bench, or even pushed aside, by glove-first prospect Josh Kasevich.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to action at Triple-A Jimenez (undisclosed) went 1-for-2 with an RBI and a run in his return to action for Triple-A Buffalo on Friday after being reinstated from the 7-day injured list.

Impact Jimenez spent just over a month on the shelf at Triple-A due to the unspecified injury. The 24-year-old infielder maintains a spot on Toronto's 40-man roster but has logged just 32 plate appearances at the big-league level this season.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to action at Triple-A Jimenez (undisclosed) went 1-for-2 with an RBI and a run in his return to action for Triple-A Buffalo on Friday after being reinstated from the 7-day injured list.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

On shelf at Triple-A Triple-A Buffalo placed Jimenez on its 7-day injured list Aug. 7 due to an unspecified injury.

Impact After being optioned to Triple-A on Aug. 3, Jimenez appeared in just two contests for Buffalo before being shut down with the injury. Jimenez is without a clear timeline to return to action for Buffalo.

AUGUST 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

On shelf at Triple-A Triple-A Buffalo placed Jimenez on its 7-day injured list Aug. 7 due to an unspecified injury.

AUGUST 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Demoted to Triple-A The Blue Jays optioned Jimenez to Triple-A Buffalo on Sunday.

Impact Though the Blue Jays brought back No. 1 catcher Alejandro Kirk (concussion) from the 7-day injured list Sunday, top backup Tyler Heineman is day-to-day with a head injury, so the team will carry a third backstop (Ali Sanchez) on the 26-man active roster for the time being. As a result, Jimenez ended up being the roster casualty with Kirk getting activated in a corresponding move. Jimenez had been seeing sparse playing time as a reserve infielder, making just one start over the Blue Jays' previous 10 contests. He should get the chance to play regularly at Triple-A.

AUGUST 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pops first homer of season Jimenez went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the A's.

Impact The 24-year-old infielder took Jacob Lopez deep in the second inning for the game's first run. It was Jimenez's first big-league homer this season in eight contests after he popped four in 63 games as a rookie in 2024, but just his second hit in 16 at-bats since his promotion at the beginning of the month. He's been splitting the workload at second base with Ernie Clement while Andres Gimenez (ankle) has been on the shelf, but the Blue Jays have plenty of options to fill that spot if Jimenez doesn't supply more consistent offense.

JULY 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Summoned from Triple-A The Blue Jays recalled Jimenez from Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday.

Impact With Bo Bichette tending to a knee injury and considered day-to-day, Jimenez will move up to the big leagues to provide some added depth in the middle infield. Ernie Clement is likely to serve as the Blue Jays' primary option at shortstop for any time that Bichette misses, so Jimenez isn't expected to be in store for meaningful playing time while he's up with Toronto. Jimenez posted a .687 OPS over 63 games for Toronto in 2024 but has played exclusively in the minors so far this season and slashed .271/.417/.333 over 60 plate appearances with Buffalo prior to his call-up.

JULY 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back in action at Triple-A Jimenez (undisclosed) was activated from the 7-day injured list at Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday, going 2-for-5 with a walk and three runs scored in his first game this season for th...

Impact The 24-year-old shortstop missed nearly two months to begin the season, but Jimenez appears to be healthy now. He could provide some depth for the big-league infield later in the year if a spot opens up.

MAY 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Stuck on Triple-A IL Triple-A Buffalo placed Jimenez on its 7-day injured list March 27 due to an unspecified injury.

Impact Jimenez wasn't known to be nursing an injury during spring training before Toronto optioned the infielder to Triple-A on March 21. The 23-year-old slashed .229/.329/.358 over 210 plate appearances with Toronto in 2024, but he'll have to overcome the injury and will likely need to perform well for extended period at Triple-A before getting another look with the big club.

APRIL 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A The Blue Jays optioned Jimenez to Triple-A Buffalo on Friday, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Jimenez was in contention for a backup infielder spot but ultimately didn't make the cut. The 23-year-old will receive regular reps at Buffalo.

MARCH 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to action Sunday Jimenez (illness) went 1-for-1 with a walk and a run scored and played four innings at shortstop in Sunday's 5-4 win over the Phillies in Grapefruit League play.

Impact Though Bo Bichette drew the start at shortstop Sunday, Jimenez's ability to come off the bench and play four innings in the field suggests he's healthy again after he had been scratched from the lineup for Friday's game against the Yankees due to an illness. Jimenez is vying for a utility role after slashing .229/.329/.358 over 210 plate appearances as a rookie with Toronto in 2024.

MARCH 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scratched from lineup with illness Jimenez was scratched from Friday's Grapefruit League lineup versus the Yankees due to illness, Hazel Mae of Sportsnet reports.

Impact Jimenez is under the weather but should be fine to play in a day or two. He's been replaced in the lineup by Arjun Nimmala.

FEBRUARY 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Saturday Jimenez isn't in Toronto's lineup for Saturday's game against the Marlins.

Impact Jimenez will get a breather Saturday after going 2-for-3 with a run scored during a blowout loss in Friday's series opener. While he rests, Davis Schneider will start at second base and bat eighth.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Taking seat Tuesday Jimenez is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Red Sox

Impact Jimenez started the previous eight games but will receive a day off after going 4-for-24 with eight strikeouts during that stretch. Davis Schneider will man second base while batting eighth versus Boston righty Brayan Bello.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Getting regular run at keystone Jimenez will start at second base and bat seventh in Thursday's game against the Rangers.

Impact Jimenez will pick up his fourth consecutive start at the keystone, despite going 1-for-9 with three strikeouts over the previous three contests. Even though Jimenez has produced a weak .224/.332/.365 slash line over 184 plate appearances with the big club this season, the Blue Jays could nonetheless stick with him as their primary second baseman the rest of the way with Will Wagner (knee) done for the season and with Davis Schneider having taken on more playing time in left field of late.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to lineup Jimenez (finger) is starting at second base and batting seventh against St. Louis on Sunday.

Impact Jiminez was set to return from a two-game absence due to a foot injury Saturday, but he was a late scratch due to a finger injury. He appears to be over both issues and will be in action for the series finale. Since Aug. 1, Jiminez is slashing .247/.381/.471 with four home runs, 14 RBI and a 30.5 percent strikeout rate across 105 plate appearances.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scratched from lineup Jimenez was scratched from Saturday's lineup against the Cardinals due to a right index finger contusion, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

Impact Jimenez was set to return from a two-game absence caused by foot soreness. He's now dealing with a new injury, and it's unclear how long he will be sidelined.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to lineup Jimenez (foot) will start at shortstop and bat eighth Saturday versus the Cardinals.

Impact Foot soreness prevented Jimenez from starting the Jays' last two contests, though he was able to appear as a pinch hitter Friday. Now back in the starting nine, he'll look to turn things around at the plate after starting the month 3-for-16 across eight games.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tending to sore foot Blue Jays manager John Schneider said Wednesday that Jimenez is tending to a left foot injury, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports. "He's pretty sore pushing off of [the foot]," Sch...

Impact Even though he typically starts against left-handed pitchers like the Mets' Sean Manaea, Jimenez will take a seat for Wednesday's series finale after he was hit in the foot in Tuesday's 6-2 win. Jimenez has now been struck by pitches in four consecutive games and five times in seven September contests, so the infielder should benefit from a day off. The lefty-hitting Will Wagner will pick up a rare start against a lefty Wednesday in Jimenez's stead.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back on bench Wednesday Jimenez is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mets.

Impact Jimenez had started in five of the previous six games, but he'll take a seat Wednesday as the Blue Jays go with Will Wagner and Ernie Clement as their starters at the middle-infield spots. The right-handed-hitting Jimenez has mostly been deployed in the short side of a platoon in the infield with either Wagner or Addison Barger, but Jimenez could lose out on that role when shortstop Bo Bichette (calf) returns from the injured list.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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