Impact Gimenez started each of the last two games and went 3-for-6 with a double and two RBI. Owen Miller will take his place at the keystone and bat seventh.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
ANDRÉS GIMÉNEZ #0 - SECOND BASEMAN - CLEVELAND GUARDIANS
9 HR •
63 RBI •
.252 AVG
9 HR
63 RBI
.252 AVG
Riding pine Wednesday Gimenez isn't starting Wednesday's game against Kansas City.
Sitting Sunday Gimenez is not starting Sunday's series finale against the White Sox.
Impact The infielder hit a solo home run Saturday. It was his third home run in the last seven games, a span during which he's hit .333 with five RBI. Owen Miller starts at second base and bats seventh.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
What I'm hearing about the roster as the season comes to close - Tribe Scribbles Here's a list of names: Yu Chang, Daniel Johnson, Oscar Mercado, Bradley Zimmer and Andres Gimenez. Whose stock is rising?
SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • CLEVELAND.COM
Not starting Friday Gimenez will sit for Friday's game against the White Sox.
Impact Gimenez sits for the third time in four games. His previous two absences were easily explained, as he sat against a lefty on Tuesday before sitting for the nightcap of Tuesday's doubleheader. This time around, however, he'll sit for a normal night game against the right-handed Dylan Cease. Amed Rosario completed COVID-19 protocols after his trip to the bereavement list and will start at shortstop, while Owen Miller starts at second base.
SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
On bench for second game Gimenez isn't starting the second game of Thursday's doubleheader against the White Sox.
Impact Gimenez went 1-for-3 with a pair of strikeouts during the first game in the twin bill, and he'll get a breather for the nightcap. Owen Miller will start at the keystone while Yu Chang takes over at shortstop.
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Absent from Tuesday's lineup Gimenez is not starting Tuesday against the Royals.
Impact He'll get his first rest since Sept. 14 after going a combined 1-for-5 with a solo homer during Monday's twin bill. Ernie Clement starts at second base with Yu Chang slotting in at shortstop Tuesday.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Pops fourth homer Gimenez went 1-for-2 with a solo home run in the second game of Monday's doubleheader against the Royals.
Impact After going 0-for-3 during the matinee, Gimenez got Cleveland on the board in the nightcap by taking Joel Payamps deep in the third inning. The 23-year-old only has four homers in 22 big-league games on the year, but two of them have come in the last four contests. Since being recalled in August, Gimenez is slashing a tepid .225/.307/.348 with six steals, eight RBI and 10 runs in 31 games.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Cracks three-run homer Gimenez went 2-for-5 with a three-run homer Saturday against the Yankees.
Impact Gimenez put the finishing touches on a seven-run inning for Cleveland, taking New York reliever Albert Abreu deep to right-center field to make it an 8-0 game. Gimenez is 3-for-7 over the last two games after enduring a 0-for-15 stretch in his previous five.
SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Not in lineup for Game 2 Gimenez is not in the lineup for Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Twins.
Impact The infielder went 0-for-2 in Game 1, lowering his batting average to .190 on the season. Owen Miller replaces him at second base and will bat seventh Tuesday night.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Not in Sunday's lineup Gimenez is on the bench for Sunday's game against the Brewers.
Impact Gimenez gets the afternoon off after going 7-for-32 with three doubles and two RBI in his last 10 games. Owen Miller is playing second base and batting seventh Sunday.
SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Riding pine Thursday Gimenez isn't starting Thursday's game against Minnesota.
Impact Gimenez went just 1-for-8 with four strikeouts across the last two games, and he'll head to the bench for the second time in the last four contests. Owen Miller will start at the keystone and bat seventh.
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Takes seat Monday Gimenez is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Twins.
Impact After going 4-for-11 with a double and three stolen bases while starting in all three of Cleveland's games during its weekend series with the Red Sox, Gimenez will get a breather as the team kicks off a seven-game week. Owen Miller checks in at the keystone for Gimenez, who is hitting .245 with zero home runs, five runs, four RBI and six steals in 20 games since his Aug. 7 call-up from Triple-A Columbus.
SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Steals in three straight games Gimenez went 1-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored in Sunday's 11-5 win over Boston.
Impact The 23-year-old has recorded a stolen base in each of the last three games, and he's up to 10 for the year. Gimenez has also hit safely in eight of his last 10 contests dating back to Aug. 20, going 9-for-29 (.310) in that span. He's starting to find more success, but his season slash line is still at .206/.279/.313 through 148 plate appearances. The infielder has seen regular playing time lately, but he hasn't often hit above ninth in the order.
SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Adds another steal Gimenez went 1-for-3 with a double and a stolen base in Saturday's 4-3 loss to Boston.
Impact The speedy infielder has recorded three steals in his last six games. Gimenez stole third base in Saturday's contest after his lone hit, a sixth-inning double. He's seeing the better part of a timeshare with Owen Miller at second base, although it's not quite a true platoon situation. Gimenez has a .197/.273/.299 slash line with two home runs, nine steals, seven RBI and 14 runs scored in 144 plate appearances.
SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Swipes bag in loss Gimenez went 2-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored in Friday's 8-5 loss to Boston.
Impact The infielder recorded his first multi-hit effort in 18 games since he was recalled from Triple-A Columbus on Aug. 7. Gimenez has notched four steals in that span, but he's just 10-for-46 (.217) at the plate. He's added two home runs, seven RBI, eight stolen bases and 14 runs scored through 141 plate appearances overall.
SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Out of Thursday's lineup Gimenez is not in the lineup Thursday against the Royals.
Impact Gimenez has a .565 OPS in 17 games since being promoted in early August and will head to the bench for the second time in the past three days. Owen Miller will man the keystone Thursday for Cleveland.
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
On bench Tuesday Gimenez is not starting Tuesday's game against the Royals.
Impact Gimenez has hit .259 with a pair of doubles in his last 10 games. Owen Miller will play second base and bat seventh Tuesday.
AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Steals base as pinch runner Gimenez stole a base after pinch running for Franmil Reyes during Friday's 4-3 loss to Boston.
Impact Gimenez picked up his seventh theft of the year to get into scoring position in the the ninth inning. Boston reliever Adam Ottavino retired Wilson Ramos, Bradley Zimmer and Owen Miller to leave Gimenez stranded. The versatile infielder will mainly see starts versus right-handed pitching as he competes with Owen Miller and Yu Chang for playing time around the infield.
AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Day off Friday Gimenez will hit the bench Friday against the Red Sox.
Impact Gimenez has been in the lineup just once against a lefty since returning to the majors in early August. He'll sit here against southpaw Eduardo Rodriguez, with Owen Miller starting at second base.
AUGUST 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
On bench Wednesday Gimenez is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rangers.
Impact The lefty-hitting Gimenez will bow out of the lineup with southpaw Jake Latz on the hill for Texas. Rather than usual platoon mate Ernie Clement, Cleveland will go with the righty-hitting Owen Miller at second base in Gimenez's stead.
AUGUST 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Not starting Saturday Gimenez isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Angels.
Impact Gimenez has only started against five left-handers this year, and he'll take a seat Saturday with southpaw Reid Detmers on the mound for the Halos. Ernie Clement will start at the keystone and bat ninth.
AUGUST 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Gets breather Wednesday Gimenez isn't starting Wednesday against Minnesota.
Impact Gimenez went 3-for-11 with two runs, a stolen base, four walks and a strikeout across the last four games. Ernie Clement will start at second base and bat ninth.
AUGUST 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Nabs another steal Gimenez went 1-for-2 with two walks and a stolen base in Saturday's 6-4 loss to Detroit.
Impact The infielder got a start at shortstop to give Amed Rosario a breather. Gimenez was one of two Cleveland hitters to reach base three times in the contest. He's already recorded two stolen bases in six games since he was recalled from Triple-A Columbus, but he's gone just 2-for-15 with three walks in that span. Despite the poor batting, Gimenez will slide over to second base and bat eighth in Sunday's series finale in Detroit.
AUGUST 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Not starting Friday Gimenez will not start Friday against Detroit.
Impact Gimenez appears set to fill a platoon role down the stretch. Since his return to the big leagues last weekend, he's started against all four righties Cleveland has faced while sitting against all three lefties, including Friday's starter Tyler Alexander. Ernie Clement will be the second baseman in his absence.
AUGUST 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Notches steal Wednesday Gimenez went 0-for-2 with a walk and a stolen base in Wednesday's 6-3 loss to Oakland.
Impact The infielder worked a double steal with Oscar Mercado in the seventh inning. Gimenez is up to five stolen bases in 97 major-league plate appearances this season. He's gone 1-for-10 with a walk and one RBI in four games (three starts) since he was recalled from Triple-A Columbus. The 22-year-old will likely compete with Ernie Clement for playing time at second base, which could lead to a strong-side platoon for Gimenez.
AUGUST 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
