Summary
The Toronto Blue Jays will have a new starting shortstop, Andrés Giménez, after Bo Bichette joined the New York Mets. Giménez is known for his strong defense and is taking on this new role with enthusiasm.
Key Facts
- Bo Bichette left the Toronto Blue Jays to play for the New York Mets.
- Andrés Giménez will fill Bichette's position as the Blue Jays' starting shortstop.
- Giménez is a former All-Star and has won three Gold Glove awards for his defense.
- He is in the fourth year of his seven-year, $106 million contract.
- Giménez has mostly played second base but has experience as a shortstop.
- He played 101 games for the Blue Jays last season, hitting seven home runs.
- The Blue Jays added other players, including Dylan Cease and Kazuma Okamoto, during the offseason.
