Summary
The Toronto Blue Jays have moved Andrés Giménez to the shortstop position due to Bo Bichette's injury. Within five games, Giménez has shown strong performance with exceptional fielding stats. Manager John Schneider praised Giménez as the best infielder in Major League Baseball, potentially influencing team decisions for the future.
Key Facts
- Andrés Giménez is playing shortstop for the Toronto Blue Jays after Bo Bichette's injury.
- In just 44 innings as a shortstop, Giménez has achieved a plus-3 outs above average.
- Before his injury, Bo Bichette had a negative-13 OAA in 139 games as shortstop.
- Blue Jays manager John Schneider called Giménez the best infielder in Major League Baseball.
- Giménez won the Platinum Glove in 2023 and aims for his fourth Gold Glove despite previous injuries.
- There is a possibility that Giménez could be the team's shortstop next season if Bichette leaves in free agency.
- Playing shortstop might help Giménez improve his offensive game, according to Schneider.
