ANDRÉS GIMÉNEZ NEWS

Records third steal Gimenez went 1-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored in Tuesday's 5-4 extra-inning loss to the Reds.

Impact Gimenez got aboard in the eighth inning on an infield single and then stole second. The speedy infielder has gone five games without a multi-hit effort, but he's still gotten aboard safely in 10 of 13 games in May. He's slashing a strong .323/.340/.552 with four home runs, 20 RBI, 13 runs scored and three stolen bases through 31 contests this season.

MAY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bruised Andres Gimenez puts hurt on Twins: Guardians takeaways Andres Gimenez has become one of Guardians top clutch hitters through the first month and a half of the season.

MAY 15, 2022 • CLEVELAND.COM

Andres Gimenez, with consistent approach, becoming a regular contributor in Guardians lineup Andres Gimenez again came through, this time with the go-ahead RBI double in the 10th inning in Minnesota.

MAY 15, 2022 • BEACONJOURNAL.COM

Goes yard in loss Gimenez went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run, a walk and two total runs scored in Friday's 12-8 loss to the Twins.

Impact Gimenez's ninth-inning blast got the Guardians within four runs, but that was as close as it got. He's hit safely in seven of 10 games in May, boosting his slash line to .329/.348/.565 in 89 plate appearances. The shortstop has added four home runs, 19 RBI, 11 runs scored and a pair of stolen bases while earning a starting role in the bottom half of the lineup.

MAY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Naylor leads four hitters powering Guardians' offense

With the Cleveland Guardians outperforming expectations so far this season, Jordan Shusterman looks at four bats that have surprised.

MAY 12, 2022

Key part of comeback Gimenez went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and an RBI double in Monday's 12-9 extra-innings win over the White Sox.

Impact Gimenez sparked the Guardians' six-run ninth inning with a solo shot. In the 10th, he knocked in Ernie Clement with a double, though Emmanuel Clase failed to protect the one-run lead. With multiple hits in four of his last six games, Gimenez continues to impress with the bat. The speedy infielder has a .351/.363/.571 slash line with three homers, 17 RBI, nine runs scored and two stolen bases through 80 plate appearances.

MAY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Records steal in nightcap Gimenez went 2-for-4 with an RBI and a stolen base in an 8-2 win over the Blue Jays in the second game of Saturday's doubleheader.

Impact Gimenez sat out the matinee, but manned second base in the nightcap. He's earned a regular role in the lineup as the primary second baseman, posting multiple hits in six of his last nine games. The infielder is slashing .348/.352/.536 with two home runs, 15 RBI, eight runs scored and a pair of stolen bases in 71 plate appearances. He's added two triples and three doubles -- Gimenez is known for his speed more than his power, though his 1.4 percent walk rate is a little concerning.

MAY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Andrés Giménez plays the hero on defense in Guardians' doubleheader Game 2 win Giménez turned in several fine defensive plays at second base to keep Toronto's offense at bay.

MAY 8, 2022 • CLEVELAND.COM

Andres Gimenez found his swing last year and hasn't lost it: Guardians takeaways When Andres Gimenez started playing baseball in Venezuela as a three-year-old, he wanted to be a catcher. The Guardians are glad he didn't e...

MAY 7, 2022 • CLEVELAND.COM

On bench for matinee Gimenez isn't starting the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Blue Jays.

Impact Gimenez will get a breather after he went 4-for-8 with a double, two runs, two RBI and a strikeout over the last two games. Owen Miller will shift to second base while Richie Palacios enters the lineup in left field for Saturday's matinee.

MAY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Launches grand slam Gimenez went 3-for-4 with a grand slam and a double during Friday's 9-8 victory against the Athletics.

Impact Gimenez doubled in the first inning, connected on a grand slam in the third and singled in the seventh en route to recording his second three-hit game of the season. The 23-year-old holds an impressive .349 average through 43 games this season, though that mark is propped up by an unsustainable .419 BABIP.

APRIL 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Andres Gimenez hits grand slam, Josh Naylor hits go-ahead homer as Guardians defeat A's Guardians end seven-game losing streak with comeback victory over A's

APRIL 30, 2022 • BEACONJOURNAL.COM

Sits against lefty Gimenez is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Angels.

Impact The lefty-hitting Gimenez will retreat to the bench with southpaw Reid Detmers on the hill for the Angels. Owen Miller will shift over from first base to replace Gimenez at the keystone.

APRIL 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Triples in loss Gimenez went 2-for-4 with a triple, two RBI and a strikeout in Sunday's 10-2 loss to the Yankees.

Impact Gimenez had a day off against a left-handed pitcher Saturday, but he drove in the Guardians' only two runs while returning to the field in Sunday's series finale. The 23-year-old is now in the midst of a four-game hitting streak in which he's gone 5-for-12 with a triple, three RBI, a run and a stolen base.

APRIL 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On strong side of platoon Gimenez is not in Saturday's lineup against the Yankees.

Impact The lefty-hitting middle infielder appears to be in a strict platoon, as he has not started against a lefty this season, and that won't change with Nestor Cortes on the hill for New York. Ernie Clement will start at the keystone and bat seventh.

APRIL 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Registers steal in win Gimenez went 1-for-2 with a walk, an RBI, a stolen base and a run scored in Thursday's 6-3 win over the White Sox.

Impact Gimenez posted 19 stolen bases across his first 117 major-league games in the last two years. It's been a slower start this season, as he had to settle for a part-time role at second base out of the gate. The infielder is slashing .318/.333/.545 with a home run, a triple, four RBI, three runs scored and one steal through 24 plate appearances. Gimenez should see regular playing time while Yu Chang and Owen Miller are both on the COVID-19 injured list.

APRIL 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out first game Wednesday Gimenez is out of the lineup for the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader with the White Sox, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.

Impact With southpaw Dallas Keuchel on the mound for Chicago for the matinee game, the lefty-hitting Gimenez will bow out of the starting nine, as is usually the case when the Guardians face southpaws. The Guardians called up prospect Gabriel Arias from Triple-A Columbus and will install him as the starting second baseman and No. 7 hitter for the front end of the doubleheader in Gimenez's stead. Arias is up with the club as the 29th man for the twin bill, so he's expected to head back to Columbus after Wednesday's games and isn't believed to be a threat to Gimenez's starting role.

APRIL 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out of Sunday's lineup Gimenez is not in the lineup Sunday against San Francisco.

Impact Gimenez is working in the strong side of a platoon at second base and will head to the bench Sunday with lefty Alex Wood pitching for the Giants. Owen Miller will man the keystone while Bobby Bradley starts at first base.

APRIL 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Friday Gimenez is out of the lineup Friday against the Giants.

Impact Gimenez will remain on the bench for a second straight contest after starting three of the previous four. He is 4-for-14 with a home run, a triple and three RBI through six games this season. Owen Miller will man the keystone Friday while Josh Naylor (lower leg), who is fresh off the injured list, will start at first base.

APRIL 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Wednesday Gimenez is not in the lineup for Wednesday's contest versus the Reds.

Impact The 23-year-old will get a day off after starting each of the Guardians' last two contests and going 2-for-4 with a triple, a home run and three RBI Tuesday. Ernie Clement will enter the lineup at second base and bat seventh Wednesday against the Reds.

APRIL 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Triple, homer in win Gimenez went 2-for-4 with a triple, a home run, two runs scored and three RBI in Tuesday's win over the Reds.

Impact Gimenez showed off his speed in the fourth inning with his triple into the right-field corner. He later flashed his power on his go-ahead, two-run shot in the ninth, homer No. 1 of the season for Gimenez. The 23-year-old has started all but one game for Cleveland so far, batting eighth or ninth.

APRIL 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out of Sunday's lineup Gimenez is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Royals.

Impact Gimenez started at shortstop and second base in the first two games of the campaign and went 1-for-6 with a strikeout. He'll take a seat Sunday versus lefty Kris Bubic while Amed Rosario and Ernie Clement start in the middle infield.

APRIL 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leading candidate for SS job Gimenez appears to be the leading candidate to win Cleveland's starting shortstop job, but manager Terry Francona said no decision has been made, the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports...

Impact Gabriel Arias was sent to the minors and Ahmed Rosario has started in left field the last three spring training games, which points to Gimenez wining the job. Gimenez is helping his case by hitting .438 (7-for-16) this spring. He's also seen as the best defender at shortstop as well. Gimenez had 11 stolen bases last season in 68 games, so he'll add fantasy value with his legs should he win an everyday role.

APRIL 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Records 11th steal Gimenez went 1-for-3 with a stolen base and a run scored in Friday's 9-6 win over Texas.

Impact The infielder has made a strong impression to close out 2021, batting .375 with three home runs, seven RBI, six runs scored and a steal in his last 11 games. Gimenez has been limited to a strong-side platoon role at second base since his call-up in August. He's posted a .220/.282/.357 slash line with five homers, 16 RBI, 23 runs scored and 11 steals in 203 plate appearances. Gimenez could enter 2022 as Cleveland's top option at the keystone, but he'll need to hit better than his .171/.216/.314 slash line this year against southpaws to be a true everyday option.

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting again Thursday Gimenez is not in Thursday's lineup against the Royals.

Impact The second baseman will not start for the second consecutive game. Over his last 10 contests, he has registered at least one hit in eight games while batting .379 with three home runs and seven RBI. Owen Miller starts at second base Thursday and will bat eighth.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE