ANDRÉS GIMÉNEZ NEWS

Idle vs. lefty Gimenez is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Blue Jays.

Impact The lefty-hitting Gimenez will begin Sunday's game in the dugout with the Blue Jay sending southpaw Yusei Kikuchi to the mound. Daniel Schneemann will start at second base and bat sixth.

JUNE 23 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up steal Saturday Gimenez went 1-for-2 with a walk, a hit-by-pitch, a stolen base and a run scored in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Blue Jays.

Impact Gimenez has been running well recently, picking up four steals over his last 10 games, but he's hit just .179 (7-for-39) with two walks in that span. The second baseman is up to 13 steals on 16 attempts this year. He's added a .255/.311/.353 slash line with five home runs, 37 RBI, 39 runs scored, 10 doubles and a triple over 303 plate appearances. Gimenez's playing time remains steady, but a significant drop in power and a slight decline in speed have hurt his fantasy utility.

JUNE 23 • ROTOWIRE

Launches clutch three-run homer Gimenez went 1-for-3 with a three-run homer and an additional run scored in Wednesday's 6-3 win over the Mets.

Impact Gimenez provided a key blast in Cleveland's comeback victory, ripping a three-run homer off Jose Quintana with two outs in the sixth inning to tie the game 3-3. While the long ball was Gimenez's lone hit in the three-game series, he's gone 14-for-39 (.359) with three homers in his last 10 contests. The 25-year-old second baseman is now slashing .266/.327/.386 with four homers, 30 RBI, 28 runs scored and seven steals across 47 games this season.

MAY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Gets Saturday off Gimenez isn't in Cleveland's lineup for Saturday's game against the A's.

Impact Gimenez will step out of the lineup Saturday after going 1-for-4 with two RBI and a run scored during Friday's series opener. While he rests, Gabriel Arias will fill in at the keystone and bat seventh.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

To Gold Glover Andres Gimenez every second counts: Guardians breakfast Andres Gimenez makes a favorable first impression on Guardians new third base coach Rouglas Odor.

APRIL 12 • CLEVELAND.COM

Records second steal Gimenez went 1-for-5 with a stolen base and a run scored in Wednesday's 6-5 extra-inning win over the White Sox.

Impact Gimenez has hit safely in all but one game this season. The second baseman is batting .326 with no home runs, seven RBI, 10 runs scored, two steals, five doubles and a triple. The Guardians as a whole are playing well and hitting to contact. He has batted second against right-handed pitchers, and with Jose Ramirez and Josh Naylor behind him in the order, Gimenez is in position to score a lot of runs if he can continue to get on base.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Dance to the music: Guardians' Andres Gimenez finds Platinum-Glove defense through salsa Andres Gimenez, Guardians' two-time Gold Glove winning second baseman, says dancing helps put the "ball in the glove."

APRIL 2 • CLEVELAND.COM

Perfect at plate Friday Gimenez went 3-for-3 with two doubles, two walks, two RBI and two runs scored in Friday's 6-4 win over the Athletics.

Impact Gimenez started slow at the plate in spring training but got on track quickly, ending the Cactus League slate hitting. 340 (16-for-47) over 18 contests. He's carried it over into the early stages of the regular season, going 4-for-6 with three RBI and three runs scored. He was also caught stealing Friday on his first attempt of the season after going 30-for-36 on the basepaths in 2023. Gimenez hit .251 with a .713 OPS last season, so he's looking for a bounce-back campaign.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Not clicking at plate yet Gimenez has gone 1-for-11 over his first four Cactus League games.

Impact Gimenez also has two strikeouts and no walks. The second baseman is not in danger of losing his starting role -- Gabriel Arias and Brayan Rocchio are competing for the shortstop job, and most of the other major-league ready infielders in camp are likely to be utility options. Gimenez hit an okay .251 with 15 home runs, 62 RBI, 76 runs scored and 30 stolen bases over 153 contests last year. His OPS dropped from .837 in 2022 to .713 last year, but at 25 years old, a rebound campaign is plausible.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Guardians News: Andres Gimenez Ranked As A Top 10 Second Baseman By MLB Network MLB Network ranks Cleveland Guardians’ Andres Gimenez as the seventh-best second baseman.

JANUARY 18 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Three Guardians players among finalists for Gold Glove Awards Andres Gimenez, Steven Kwan and Myles Straw all look to repeat as the best defenders at their positions in the American League.

OCTOBER 18, 2023 • CLEVELAND.COM

An Encouraging Sign For Guardians' Andres Gimenez Andres Gimenez finished the month of September as one of the hottest hitters on the Cleveland Guardians in MLB.

OCTOBER 9, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Resting in finale Gimenez is not in Sunday's lineup against the Tigers.

Impact Gimenez hit .333 with three home runs and eight steals in September. Jose Tena gets the start at the keystone, hitting ninth.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pops 15th homer Gimenez went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Tuesday's 11-7 loss to the Reds.

Impact Gimenez has homered twice in his last three games, and he's batting a strong .395 (17-for-43) over his last 11 contests. His long ball Tuesday gave him 15 on the year, though he'd have to stay hot to match his career high of 17 from last season. The second baseman is slashing .254/.317/.403 with 30 stolen bases, 62 RBI and 75 runs scored over 151 games in 2023.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Collects team's lone hit Saturday Gimenez went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in a loss to the Orioles on Saturday.

Impact Gimenez's seventh inning solo homer was the only thing that prevented an Orioles shutout and no-hitter on a day when Cleveland's other hitters were held entirely in check. The long ball extended the infielder's hitting streak to seven games, during which he's gone 13-for-28 (.464) with seven RBI and two steals. Gimenez is slashing a modest .253/.317/.399 on the campaign but has maintained fantasy relevance with 14 home runs, 61 RBI, 73 runs and 30 stolen bases.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Collects steal No. 30 Gimenez went 2-for-5 with a triple, a run scored, an RBI and a stolen base in Tuesday's 7-6 loss to the Royals.

Impact His sixth-inning pilfer gave Gimenez an even 30 for the season, further padding his career high. The 25-year-old is having an impressive September, reeling off multiple hits in three straight games and six of the last nine to boost his slash line on the month to .354/.408/.477 with a homer, eight steals, nine RBI and 10 runs in 17 contests.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Impresses again Monday Gimenez went 3-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored in Monday's 6-4 loss to the Royals.

Impact Gimenez has multiple hits in five of his last eight games, and he's batting .350 (21-for-60) in September. The steal was his seventh of the month, giving him 29 thefts on 33 attempts this season. The second baseman's strong hitting has him up to a .248/.315/.388 slash line with 13 home runs, 57 RBI and 69 runs scored through 144 contests. While it's nowhere near his .297/.371/.466 slash line from 2022, Gimenez has shown off his skills late in the campaign.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brings home three runs Gimenez went 2-for-4 with a double, three RBI and a run scored in Sunday's win over the Rangers.

Impact Gimenez knocked an RBI single and a two-run double during Cleveland's nine-run fourth frame. He's gone 17-for-49 (.347) with seven multi-hit performances over his last 13 games. His season slash line is up to .244/.312/.385 with 43 extra-base hits and 57 RBI through 575 plate appearances.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Homers, drives in three Gimenez went 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI and two runs scored in Friday's 12-3 victory over the Rangers.

Impact Gimenez opened the scoring for the Guardians with a two-run blast in the second, then later added an RBI single. The homer was his first since Aug. 25 while the three RBI marked a season high. Gimenez is now slashing .244/.313/.385 with 13 home runs, 54 RBI, 67 runs and 28 stolen bases in 509 at-bats over 141 games.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps running Wednesday Gimenez went 1-for-5 with a stolen base and a run scored in Wednesday's 6-5 extra-inning loss to the Giants.

Impact Gimenez has quietly had a strong September, batting .318 (14-for-44) with six stolen bases over 12 contests. The second baseman's power has been largely absent this month -- he has just two extra-base hits, both doubles. For the season, he's at a .242/.310/.378 slash line with 28 thefts, 12 home runs, 51 RBI and 65 runs scored over 140 contests in a near-everyday role.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Resting against lefty Gimenez isn't in the Guardians' lineup Tuesday against San Francisco.

Impact The lefty-hitting Gimenez will take a seat Tuesday as fellow lefty Sean Manaea starts on the mound for the Giants. Tyler Freeman will start at the keystone and bat sixth in Gimenez's place.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Earns 27th steal Gimenez went 2-for-5 with one RBI and a stolen base in Monday's 5-4 extra-inning loss to the Giants.

Impact Gimenez has gone 10-for-24 (.417) with three steals across his last six games. The second baseman supplied a go-ahead RBI single in the 10th inning Monday, but the Giants answered with two runs in their half of the frame. Gimenez has had an uneven year at the plate, batting .242 with a .692 OPS, but his strong hitting in September is a good sign. He's added 12 home runs, 51 RBI, 64 runs scored, 27 steals, 25 doubles and four triples through 138 contests overall.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Doubles, swipes bag in win Gimenez went 2-for-3 with a double, two runs scored and a stolen base in Wednesday's win over the Twins.

Impact Gimenez hit a ground rule double to lead off the bottom of the second before coming around to score Cleveland's first run on a Will Brennan single. The second baseman would come around to score a second time in the fourth after stealing second and has now swiped a bag in three of five games to open the month. Gimenez has also recorded two hits in two of his last three games and is currently batting .294 in September with one RBI and four runs scored.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Sunday's lineup Gimenez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against Tampa Bay.

Impact Gimenez started the previous nine games and will receive a day off after he posted a .418 OPS during that stretch. Tyler Freeman will man the keystone and bat sixth Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Registers steal in win Gimenez went 1-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored in Friday's 3-2 win over the Rays.

Impact Gimenez has faltered at the plate bit a lately, going 4-for-36 (.111) over his last nine games, though he has managed two steals in that span. The second baseman's slump has him down to a .234/.302/.378 slash line for the year. He's added 23 steals, 12 home runs, 49 RBI and 61 runs scored over 129 contests. While he's struggling, it hasn't cost him the lion's share of playing time at the keystone.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE