Summary
Toronto Blue Jays player Leo Jiménez is participating in the World Baseball Classic (WBC) for Team Panama. His performance in the WBC could impact whether he remains on the Blue Jays' roster for the upcoming season. Jiménez needs to secure a spot on the 26-man roster to avoid being placed on waivers.
Key Facts
- Leo Jiménez is a 24-year-old infielder for the Toronto Blue Jays.
- Jiménez played in just 18 regular-season games last year and did not make the playoff roster.
- He is out of minor-league options, meaning he must make the major league team's roster or risk being placed on waivers.
- Jiménez will play for Team Panama in the World Baseball Classic.
- Blue Jays manager John Schneider said Jiménez’s WBC performance could be more important than his spring training.
- Jiménez had a low batting average of .067 in the majors last season.
- Jiménez faces competition for a roster spot, with several players already expected to fill key roles.
