ANDRÉS GIMÉNEZ NEWS

Where do Bradley Zimmer, Andres Gimenez fit in Cleveland Indians' plans beyond 2021? Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga look at where Zimmer and Gimenez could play down the stretch as an audition for next season.

AUGUST 9, 2021 • CLEVELAND.COM

Back in big leagues Gimenez was called up by Cleveland on Saturday.

Impact Gimenez came with plenty of hype over the offseason following a trade from the Mets, but he fell flat on his face, hitting just .179/.226/.308 in 29 games. He won't be in the lineup immediately upon his promotion, but he seems to have earned another shot at a regular role, as he hit .287/.342/.502 in 52 games for Triple-A Columbus. J.C. Mejia was optioned in a corresponding move.

AUGUST 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not a big-league option yet Gimenez won't be called up within the next week despite Thursday's trade that sent Cesar Hernandez to the White Sox, Joe Noga of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact While Gimenez struggled significantly at the big-league level to open the season, he's hit a much better .274/.335/.492 for Triple-A Columbus and would be Hernandez's logical replacement. The Venezuelan infielder is in the process of establishing permanent residency in the United States, however, meaning he couldn't take part in next week's trip to Toronto. Owen Miller will get the call-up for now, but it's possible Gimenez gets an opportunity when Cleveland crosses the border again to host the Tigers on Aug. 6.

JULY 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Amed Rosario to center? Try Andres Gimenez at short? Taking the long view - Terry's Talkin' Tribe The Indians best bet to settle down center field is now playing shortstop. That should change after the All-Star break.

JULY 3, 2021 • CLEVELAND.COM

Power binge at Triple-A Gimenez has homered in five straight games for Triple-A Columbus.

Impact It's been an impressive week for the 22-year-old infielder, who had only one long ball in 20 minor-league games prior to the surge. Through 25 contests, Gimenez is slashing a mediocre .245/.300/.471 with six homers, 13 RBI, 12 runs scored and a stolen base across 113 plate appearances. He started the year in Cleveland, and an extended run of success in the minors could earn him a call-up at some point.

JUNE 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cleveland Indians: Andres Gimenez finding swing in Columbus Cleveland Indians shortstop Andres Gimenez finding swing in Columbus The start of the season for Cleveland Indians shortstop Andres Gimenez...

MAY 28, 2021 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

Cleveland Indians option SS Andres Gimenez to Class AAA, promote RHP Jean Carlos Mejia The Indians were considering putting outfielder Jordan Luplow on the injured list after he sprained his left ankle Monday, but are taking a...

MAY 19, 2021 • CLEVELAND.COM

Demoted to Triple-A Gimenez was optioned to Triple-A Columbus on Tuesday, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.

Impact The 22-year-old began the season as the primary starter at shortstop for Cleveland, but he started only one of the past five games and will make his way to Triple-A. Gimenez posted a .179/.226/.308 slash line and 29.4 percent strikeout rate through 85 plate appearances this season.

MAY 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Riding pine Friday Gimenez is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Mariners.

Impact Make it two straight absences for Gimenez. He is not known to be dealing with any sort of injury or illness, so it seems Amed Rosario may have leapfrogged Gimenez at shortstop. Harold Ramirez and Jordan Luplow have been in center field the past couple days with Rosario at short and batting second.

MAY 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Thursday Gimenez isn't starting Thursday's game against the Mariners.

Impact Gimenez has gone 1-for-8 with two runs, an RBI, a stolen base and two strikeouts in the last three games. Amed Rosario will start at shortstop and bat second.

MAY 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Swipes fourth bag Gimenez went 0-for-2 with a hit-by-pitch, a stolen base and a run scored in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Cubs.

Impact Gimenez got aboard after he was plunked by Cubs starter Adbert Alzolay in the fifth inning. Gimenez then stole second and scored on a Cesar Hernandez two-run home run. Through 80 plate appearances, Gimenez has two home runs, four stolen bases, five RBI and nine runs scored. He'll likely remain in a platoon role with Amed Rosario at shortstop for the foreseeable future.

MAY 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

On bench versus lefty Gimenez is not in the lineup Friday against the Reds.

Impact Gimenez finds himself on the bench for the second consecutive game with Wade Miley on the mound for Cincinnati. Amed Rosario will start at shortstop while Harold Ramirez roams center field for Cleveland.

MAY 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sits against southpaw Gimenez will hit the bench against lefty Danny Duffy and the Royals on Thursday.

Impact Gimenez has now been on the bench against eight of the last 10 lefties that Cleveland has faced. Even with that protection from same-sided pitching, he's having a very tough time at the plate, hitting just .176/.222/.324 with a 31.5 percent strikeout rate. Amed Rosario, who's hitting just .188/.253/.313 himself, will start at shortstop in his absence.

MAY 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out of Tuesday's lineup Gimenez is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Royals.

Impact He is hitting .103 with zero home runs and one steal in his last 29 at-bats. Amed Rosario will start at shortstop and bat seventh.

MAY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Monday Gimenez isn't starting Monday's game against the Royals.

Impact Gimenez had gone 0-for-7 with two strikeouts across the last two games. Amed Rosario will shift to shortstop while Harold Ramirez starts in center field.

MAY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sits after six straight starts Gimenez is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Twins, Joe Noga of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact With southpaw J.A. Happ on the hill for Minnesota and a team off day coming Thursday, Cleveland manager Terry Francona determined that Wednesday was a good opportunity to give Gimenez a breather. The young shortstop had started each of the past six games, going 2-for-18 to drop his season average to .192.

APRIL 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Records third steal Gimenez went 1-for-3 with a stolen base in Thursday's 6-3 loss to the Yankees.

Impact Gimenez singled and stole second in the second inning. The infielder has three steals, two home runs, four RBI and six runs scored in 13 games. He's slashing .243/.300/.486 through 41 plate appearances and often hits near the bottom of the order when he plays.

APRIL 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Tuesday Gimenez is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the White Sox.

Impact Gimenez will sit with lefty Carlos Rodon on the mound for Chicago. He's started against every righty that Cleveland has faced this season but has been on the bench for six out of nine lefties, including each of the last four. Amed Rosario starts at shortstop in his absence.

APRIL 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Sunday Gimenez is not in the lineup Sunday versus the Reds.

Impact Gimenez is 6-for-20 with two homers, three doubles, six runs, four RBI and two stolen bases over the past six games, but he'll head to the bench Sunday with southpaw Wade Miley starting for Cincinnati. Amed Rosario will take over at shortstop while Jordan Luplow starts in center field.

APRIL 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Homers, swipes bag Gimenez went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, a double and a stolen base in Saturday's loss to Cincinnati.

Impact Gimenez knocked a solo shot off Reds starter Sonny Gray in the fourth inning to give Cleveland a lead that stood up up until the ninth. The shortstop also stole second base after getting hit by a pitch late in the contest. Gimenez is slashing .235/.297/.500 this season, but he has collected four hits -- three for extra bases -- in his past 11 at-bats.

APRIL 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Notches steal in loss Gimenez went 1-for-4 with a walk, a stolen base and a run scored in Friday's 10-3 loss to the Reds.

Impact Gimenez hit a single and stole second in the third inning. In the ninth, Gimenez walked and came around to score on a sacrifice fly by Jose Ramirez. The 22-year-old Gimenez has struggled at the plate so far. He's batting .194 with a homer, three RBI, five runs scored and a steal across 34 plate appearances.

APRIL 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Wednesday's lineup Gimenez isn't starting Wednesday's game against the White Sox, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.

Impact Gimenez will take a seat for the second time in the last three games with left-hander Carlos Rodon starting for Chicago. Amed Rosario will start at shortstop Wednesday while Jordan Luplow takes over in center field.

APRIL 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not in lineup Gimenez is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the White Sox, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.

Impact Gimenez hits the bench against lefty Carlos Rodon, with Amed Rosario getting the start at shortstop. So far this season, Gimenez has started against all three righties that Cleveland has faced while starting against three out of six southpaws. That suggests he'll remain in something between a platoon and a true everyday role going forward.

APRIL 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fills stat sheet Gimenez went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run, a walk and two total runs scored in Saturday's 11-3 win over the Tigers.

Impact Gimenez got a start against Tigers southpaw Tarik Skubal on Saturday. The 22-year-old Gimenez hit his eighth-inning homer off reliever Tyler Alexander. Through 18 plate appearances, Gimenez has recorded just three hits and one walks with five strikeouts. His homer was his first extra-base hit of the season. He's been Cleveland's primary shortstop this season with more than a just a platoon role with Amed Rosario at the position. That said, Gimenez hasn't done a whole lot at the plate yet.

APRIL 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sits against southpaw Gimenez is not in the lineup for Monday's game against Kansas City.

Impact Gimenez will sit against southpaw Danny Duffy, just as he did against the left-handed Tarik Skubal on Sunday. He may not be quite in a strict platoon, as he did get the Opening Day start at shortstop against lefty Matthew Boyd, but the early indications are that he's something less than an everyday player. Amed Rosario will start for the second game in a row in his place.

APRIL 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE