Andrés Giménez - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Shows off wheels Friday Gimenez went 1-for-2 with a walk, a triple, a run scored and two RBI in Friday's Grapefruit league game against the Astros.

Impact The second baseman dropped a deep fly to right-center field over the head of minor-leaguer Quincy Hamilton in the first inning and raced around the bases for his second triple of the spring. Gimenez has gone 8-for-30 (.267) in Grapefruit League action with a 4:6 BB:K, and he's gotten a number of looks in the leadoff spot. While he isn't likely to begin the season at the top of the order, Gimenez's fantasy value would get a boost if he worked his way into that assignment later in the year.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 15 • CLEVELAND.COM

Bound for Toronto The Guardians traded Gimenez to the Blue Jays on Tuesday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Gimenez had a down year offensively in 2024, slashing just .252/.298/.340 with 63 RBI in 152 games. However, the 26-year-old infielder is coming off his second consecutive 30-steal campaign and has developed into one of the game's best defenders. His glove will almost certainly keep him in the lineup everyday for Toronto, and he still has potential to bounce back at the plate after posting an .837 OPS just two seasons ago.

DECEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Sunday Gimenez is not in Sunday's lineup against the Cardinals.

Impact Gimenez is 8-for-16 with one home run, two doubles and a steal in his last four games. Daniel Schneemann will start at the keystone and bat second against righty Andre Pallante.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Homers in Friday's win Gimenez went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 5-1 win over the Cardinals.

Impact Gimenez has nine homers this year, three of which have come over 19 games in September. He's slugging .412 this month compared to .342 for the year, though he's routinely had fairly modest power numbers. Aside from the dip in power, his numbers this year look similar to his work in 2023. He's batting .253 with 62 RBI, 30 stolen bases, 64 runs scored, 21 doubles and a triple over 147 games in 2024.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Supplies walk-off knock Gimenez went 3-for-5 with a double and one RBI in Thursday's 3-2 extra-inning win over the Twins.

Impact Gimenez logged his first multi-hit effort in over a week, and it was his third hit that sealed the win for the Guardians. He's batting .263 (20-for-76) with five extra-base hits and eight RBI over 18 games in September, and he's added five stolen bases in that span. The second baseman is up to a .253/.301/.337 slash line with 30 steals, eight home runs, 61 RBI and 63 runs scored over 146 games this season.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Guardians clinch AL playoff berth with walk-off, 3-2 win in extra innings over Twins

Cleveland Guardians clinch a playoff berth in dramatic, fitting fashion, beating the Minnesota Twins 3-2 on a walk-off on Thursday.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Guardians clinch AL playoff berth with walk-off, 3-2 win in extra innings over Twins

Notches 30th steal Gimenez went 1-for-3 with a walk, a run and a stolen base in a 5-4 extra-inning victory versus Minnesota on Wednesday.

Impact Gimenez scored the game-winning run in the 10th frame after drawing a walk as the second batter in the inning. Prior to that, the second baseman singled and stole second base in the fifth frame. That theft was Gimenez's 30th of the campaign, marking his second straight season reaching 30 steals.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Adds steal in win Gimenez went 1-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored in Saturday's 6-1 win over the Rays.

Impact Gimenez didn't show much speed through July, but he's now logged 13 thefts on 15 attempts across 41 games since the start of August. The second baseman is up to 29 steals on the year, one shy of matching his career high from last year. He's maintained a .253/.302/.338 slash line with eight home runs, 59 RBI, 62 runs scored, 20 doubles and one triple over 141 contests.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Swipes bag in win Gimenez went 2-for-5 with a stolen base and one RBI in Tuesday's 5-0 win over the White Sox.

Impact Gimenez saw a seven-game hitting streak end Monday, but he was right back at it with his second multi-hit effort of the month. The second baseman's improved batting in the second half of the season has helped him return to the No. 2 spot in the order versus right-handers after spending much of the campaign in the bottom half of the lineup. Gimenez is now at a .254/.304/.342 slash line with 28 steals, eight home runs, 58 RBI and 60 runs scored over 137 contests.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Three hits, two steals in loss Gimenez went 3-for-5 with two stolen bases in Saturday's loss to the Dodgers.

Impact Gimenez singled and stole second in his first at-bat and later added a leadoff knock in the seventh before swiping his second bag of the night. The second baseman would go on to reach three times in the contest and he's now hit safely in six-straight games to open the month. It marked his second two-steal effort this season and his seventh game with at least three hits. Gimenez is now slashing .320/.370/.640 in September with two homers, four RBI and three runs scored.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Opens scoring with long ball Gimenez went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Friday's 3-1 win over the Dodgers.

Impact Gimenez opened the scoring in the top of the sixth inning. The second baseman hasn't hit for much power this year, but he has three homers over his last seven games to give him eight long balls on the year. Overall, he's slashing .251/.303/.343 with 57 RBI, 60 runs scored and 25 stolen bases through 133 contests.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pops homer Sunday Gimenez went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Sunday's 6-1 win over the Pirates.

Impact Gimenez gave the Guardians an early lead with his first-inning solo shot, one of four homers for the team in this win. The second baseman has struggled to hit for power in 2024, but he has two homers over his last three games. He's gone 10-for-39 (.256) over his last 10 contests and now has a .251/.301/.335 slash line with seven homers, 54 RBI, 58 runs scored and 25 stolen bases through 129 games this season.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Homer and steal in win Gimenez went 3-for-5 with a solo homer, a steal, and an additional run scored in Friday's win versus Pittsburgh.

Impact The Cleveland second baseman slugged a 375-foot solo shot off Carmen Mlodzinski in the fifth inning for his sixth long ball of the year. Gimenez later swiped second base in the seventh to collect his ninth steal in the month of August and 25th of the season. The 25-year-old is now slashing .254/.305/.333 with 57 runs scored and 53 RBI across 528 plate appearances.

AUGUST 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up steal Friday Gimenez went 1-for-3 with a walk, a stolen base and one run scored in Friday's 5-3 loss to the Rangers.

Impact Gimenez has seven steals across his last 14 games, but he's batting a poor .208 (10-for-48) in that span. It's encouraging to see him take chances on the basepaths even when his opportunities are limited, but he has just one extra-base hit in the aforementioned sample. The second baseman is up to 23 steals on 26 attempts this year while adding a .251/.303/.328 slash line, five home runs, 50 RBI and 51 runs scored through 120 contests.

AUGUST 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Records steal in extra-innings win Gimenez went 0-for-4 with three walks and a stolen base in Tuesday's 9-5 extra-innings win over the Yankees.

Impact Gimenez has posted six steals over his last 11 games despite going hitless six times in that span. He's now in an 0-for-10 slump over his last three contests. The second baseman has a .252/.304/.331 slash line with 22 thefts, five home runs, 50 RBI and 50 runs scored through 117 contests overall, as his lack of power and modest hitting have yet to cost him a starting spot in the lineup.

AUGUST 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Posts 21st steal Gimenez went 0-for-3 with a stolen base in Saturday's 2-1 loss to the Brewers.

Impact Gimenez reached on a fielder's choice and swiped a bag in the second inning. The second baseman has five steals over 15 contests in August, giving him 21 thefts on 24 attempts this season. He's hitting .309 this month, lifting his season slash line to .256/.304/.336 through 115 games while adding five home runs, 50 RBI, 50 runs scored, 18 doubles and a triple.

AUGUST 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Produces nice stat line Wednesday Gimenez went 3-for-4 with a double, three RBI and a stolen base in a 6-1 win against the Cubs on Wednesday.

Impact Gimenez notched three of Cleveland's seven hits and drove in half of the team's runs in the productive performance. The trio of RBI pushed his season total to 50, while the theft moved him up to 20 on the campaign. Gimenez has now driven in at least 50 runs and stolen at least 20 bags in three straight seasons.

AUGUST 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Swipes two bags Gimenez went 0-for-3 with two walks, two stolen bases and one run scored in Sunday's 5-3 win over the Twins.

Impact Gimenez had drawn just two walks over the previous 20 contests. He's started to run more lately with three steals over his last four contests, giving him 19 thefts on the year. The second baseman is at a .255/.305/.337 slash line with five home runs, 47 RBI, 49 runs scored, 17 doubles and a triple over 110 games. He's been better lately, batting .280 (33-for-118) since the start of July, though his power largely remains absent with no homers and six doubles in that span.

AUGUST 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gets aboard four times Friday Gimenez went 3-for-7 with a walk, a stolen base and one run scored across both games of Friday's doubleheader versus the Twins.

Impact Gimenez logged a steal in the matinee game before picking up his fourth multi-hit effort in six contests in the nightcap. The second baseman is 19-for-53 (.358) over his last 14 games, a bast improvement on his .259 batting average for the year. He's added a paltry .647 OPS with 17 steals, five home runs, 47 RBI and 48 runs scored across 108 contests.

AUGUST 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Three-hit effort in loss Gimenez went 3-for-4 with a double, two RBI and one run scored in Monday's 7-6 extra-inning loss to the Diamondbacks.

Impact Surprisingly, Gimenez's two-run single in the sixth inning marked the first time he'd knocked in any runs since July 13. He's added just two runs scored over 15 contests in that span. Gimenez hasn't been a total slouch -- he's on a 10-game hitting streak, going 14-for-38 (.368) in that span, but it's been a fairly empty average with just three extra-base hits, all of which are doubles. For the season, the second baseman is at a .256/.303/.342 slash line with five home runs, 17 doubles, one triple, 47 RBI, 46 runs scored and 16 stolen bases over 104 contests.

AUGUST 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up 16th steal Gimenez went 2-for-4 with a stolen base in Friday's 3-1 win over the Phillies.

Impact Gimenez had a solid night picking up two much-needed hits, the same amount he had in his previous six games. The 25-year-old has 27 multi-hit games this season but just two over his last 16 appearances. Gimenez has also struggled as a runner of late, with just two stolen bases in his last 26 games. The second baseman is hitting .248 with a .632 OPS through 96 games this season.

JULY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up 16th steal Gimenez went 2-for-4 with a stolen base in Friday's 3-1 win over the Phillies.

Impact Gimenez had a solid night as he matched his hit total from his previous six games. The 25-year-old has 27 multi-hit games this season but just two over his last 16 appearances. Gimenez has also struggled as a runner of late, with just two stolen bases in his last 26 games. The second baseman is hitting .248 with a .632 OPS through 96 games this season.

JULY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out of Cleveland lineup Gimenez is absent from the lineup for Monday's game against the Tigers.

Impact Ace left-hander Tarik Skubal is toeing the rubber for the Tigers, so the left-handed hitting Gimenez will receive a day of rest. The Guardians are going with Tyler Freeman at second base.

JULY 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out of Cleveland lineup Gimenez is absent from the lineup for Monday's game against the Tigers.

Impact Ace left-hander Tarik Skubal is toeing the rubber for the Tigers, so the left-handed Gimenez will receive a day off. The Guardians will go with Tyler Freeman at second base.

JULY 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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