Andres Gimenez, the new Toronto Blue Jays second baseman, is known for his stellar defense. However, his recent offensive struggles raise questions about whether he can regain his previous form.
TORONTO — There's no doubt about the defensive ability that new Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Andres Gimenez brings to the diamond.
Gimenez participated in a 25-minute media availability late Wednesday afternoon after being traded to Toronto last week in a deal with the Cleveland Guardians. Gimenez made his big-league debut in 2020 with the New York Mets but broke through two years later with the Guardians when he hit .297 with 17 homers and 69 RBIs.
Gimenez's average has since hovered around the .250 mark while his OPS, power numbers, on-base and slugging percentages have steadily declined. One of new hitting coach David Popkins' tasks next year will be to try to unlock whatever might be stifling Gimenez's offensive skillset. Gimenez, who's signed through 2029, came up as a shortstop in the minor leagues before transitioning to second base.
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