Summary
The Toronto Blue Jays have decided to designate 24-year-old infielder Leo Jiménez for assignment, meaning he might be claimed by other teams or traded. Jiménez was once a top prospect for the team but didn’t perform well enough recently to secure a spot on their roster.
Key Facts
- Leo Jiménez, a 24-year-old infielder, was designated for assignment by the Blue Jays.
- Other MLB teams can claim him off waivers, or he might be traded.
- Jiménez was highly regarded, reaching No. 5 on the Blue Jays' prospect list in 2022.
- He played 81 major league games in the past two years, mainly at shortstop.
- Bo Bichette’s injury in 2024 allowed Jiménez to play more but he later played in only 18 games.
- Jiménez struggled recently, going 6-for-26 in spring training and 0-for-5 in the World Baseball Classic.
- The Blue Jays lost Bo Bichette in free agency but signed Kazuma Okamoto and moved Andrés Giménez to shortstop.
