Blue Jays Lose Ex-Silver Slugger to Free Agency After Brief Stint
Summary
Toronto Blue Jays parted ways with Eloy Jiménez, a former promising hitter, after a short stint. Jiménez, who once showed great potential with the Chicago White Sox, joined the Blue Jays briefly but chose to become a free agent after playing only six games in Triple-A.Key Facts
- Eloy Jiménez elected free agency from the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday.
- Jiménez signed a minor-league deal with the Blue Jays in September and played six games for Triple-A Buffalo.
- Before joining the Blue Jays, Jiménez spent most of the season with the Tampa Bay Rays' Triple-A team.
- He initially gained recognition as a powerful hitter with the Chicago White Sox, hitting 31 home runs in his rookie year.
- Jiménez's career was affected by a knee injury (ruptured patellar tendon) in 2021.
- At age 28, Jiménez currently plays in the Dominican Winter League, hoping to attract attention from MLB scouts.
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