ELOY JIMÉNEZ NEWS

Goes yard in Tuesday's win Jimenez went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Twins.

Impact Jimenez got the White Sox on the board with a two-run blast to left center field off of Jorge Lopez to put his squad in front 2-1. It was his third home run of the year and his first since April 22. The 26-year-old has not lived up to his fantasy price tag so far after spending some time on the IL, but he does have eight hits over his last five games, and is now slashing .226/.293/.381 with seven extra base hits, 11 RBI, nine runs and an 8:25 BB:K over 92 plate appearances.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

In Tuesday's lineup Jimenez (leg) is in the White Sox' lineup for Tuesday's game against the Twins.

Impact Jimenez was bothered by leg soreness during Sunday's game, but he's evidently feeling OK following Monday's off day. He's in the designated hitter spot and batting cleanup versus Joe Ryan.

MAY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Limited by sore leg Jimenez was limited during Sunday's win over the Rays due to leg soreness, Vinnie Duber of AllCHGO.com reports.

Impact Manager Pedro Grifol revealed after Sunday's matchup that Jimenez wasn't feeling 100 percent healthy before the game. However, Grifol wanted Jimenez's bat in the lineup, and the 26-year-old delivered with a performance in which he went 4-for-5 with a run and an RBI before being replaced by a pinch runner in the bottom of the ninth inning. It's encouraging that Jimenez had a solid performance Sunday, but he'll presumably be monitored ahead of Tuesday's series opener against the Twins.

APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Getting outfield start Jimenez is starting in right field and batting third for the White Sox on Tuesday in Toronto.

Impact It's just the third start in the outfield this season for Jimenez versus 13 starts at designated hitter. The 26-year-old has professed a desire to play the outfield regularly, but it's in the best interest of his health and the White Sox' defense to minimize the slugger's time in the field.

APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Homers again Jimenez went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Saturday against the Rays.

Impact Jimenez took Shane McClanahan yard in the second inning to tally his second homer of the season and in as many days. While he has gotten off to a slow start, he has shown signs of improvement and is in the midst of a five-game hitting streak. Overall, Jimenez is still hitting only .200/.273/.360 across 55 plate appearances while striking out at a 30.9 percent clip.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Finally goes yard Jimenez went 1-for-4 with a walk and a solo home run in Friday's 8-7 loss to the Rays.

Impact He took Cooper Criswell deep in the fourth inning, giving Jimenez his first homer of the year. The 26-year-old has once again had trouble staying healthy, missing eight of Chicago's 20 games already, and he has yet to get hot at the plate, slashing .196/.275/.304 through 51 plate appearances.

APRIL 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Struggling since return Jimenez went 0-for-4 with four strikeouts Sunday against the Orioles.

Impact Jimenez started at designated hitter for the third consecutive game since returning from a hamstring injury Friday. Despite spending the minimum amount of time on the injured list, he's looked rusty since his activation and managed only one hit across 12 at-bats while striking out six times since. Jimenez has yet to get going this season, as he's maintained just a .161/.257/.226 line across 35 plate appearances.

APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not ready for outfield yet Jimenez will be limited to designated hitter duty only initially upon his activation from the injured list Friday, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.

Impact All six of Jimenez's starts this season (including Friday) have come at DH, so it's no surprise coming off a hamstring injury that the White Sox don't want him playing the outfield yet. He'll need to ramp up his running some more before being considered an option for the outfield.

APRIL 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Reinstated from injured list Jimenez (hamstring) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Friday.

Impact Jimenez resumed workouts almost immediately after hitting the injured list April 5, and he has now been activated after a minimum-length stay on the IL. The 26-year-old slugger got off to a slow start prior to straining his hamstring, slashing just .211/.318/.316 through 22 plate appearances.

APRIL 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expected back Friday Jimenez (hamstring) is likely to be activated from the injured list Friday, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact It would be a minimum stay on the IL for the slugger. Jimenez was able to continue workouts almost immediately after being injured and has ramped things up without issue in recent days. Certainly, it helps that he can be put in the designated hitter spot to protect his legs somewhat. Jimenez had a .634 OPS in his first five contests this season before getting injured.

APRIL 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

May return this weekend White Sox manager Pedro Grifol said Jimenez (hamstring) could return to action this weekend, James Fegan of The Athletic reports

Impact Jimenez was initially expected to miss up to three weeks after landing on the 10-day IL on April 5, but has apparently made a fast recovery. The 26-year-old outfielder is eligible to return Saturday against Baltimore.

APRIL 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes batting practice Jimenez (hamstring) was spotted taking batting practice on the field prior to Monday's game against the Twins, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.

Impact Since hitting the injured list this past Wednesday with a left hamstring strain, Jimenez has already resumed light running and hitting, activities that suggest he's progressing well in his recovery. Jimenez remains hopeful that his absence will be limited to around two weeks, but while he's sidelined, Gavin Sheets should hold down a strong-side platoon role in the Chicago lineup.

APRIL 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plays catch, runs Jimenez (hamstring) was able to play catch and do some running Thursday, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.

Impact Jimenez said afterward that he would be able to pinch-hit Thursday if he was on the active roster. He's not, of course, after being placed on the injured list Wednesday, but it's a good sign that he could be ready to go when his 10 days are up or shortly after.

APRIL 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

White Sox put slugger Eloy Jiménez (hamstring) on IL

The White Sox expect slugger Eloy Jiménez to miss 2-3 weeks because of a strained left hamstring.

APRIL 5, 2023

White Sox slugger Jiménez sidelined by strained hamstring

The Chicago White Sox say slugger Eloy Jiménez will miss two to three weeks because of a strained left hamstring

APRIL 5, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hopefully out just two weeks White Sox manager Pedro Grifol told reporters before Wednesday's game the Giants that he's hopeful Jimenez (hamstring) will miss only two weeks, Scot Gregor of the Chicago Daily He...

Impact Jimenez strained his left hamstring going from first to third Monday, and was placed on the injured list Wednesday. There's a chance that the injury could keep him out longer than those two weeks, but it does appear the 26-year-old should be able to return before the end of April.

APRIL 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hits IL with hamstring strain The White Sox placed Jimenez on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a low-grade left hamstring strain. He's expected to miss 2-to-3 weeks, according to James Fegan of The Athlet...

Impact Jimenez presumably picked up the injury at some point during Tuesday's 12-3 loss to the Giants. The hamstring strain is the latest in a growing list of injuries that have derailed the 26-year-old thus far in his young career, but based on Fegan's report, Jimenez doesn't look as though he'll be headed for an extended absence. Chicago recalled infielder Jake Burger from Triple-A Charlotte in a corresponding move, but Gavin Sheets is the most likely player to benefit from a playing-time perspective while Jimenez is out of the lineup.

APRIL 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alvarez's bases-clearing double sends Astros past White Sox

Yordan Alvarez hit a go-ahead three-run double in the seventh inning, and the Houston Astros rallied past the Chicago White Sox 6-3 on Friday night for their first win of the seaso...

APRIL 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Drives in two runs Jimenez went 2-for-4 with two doubles, two RBI and a run scored in Friday's loss to Houston.

Impact The 26-year-old slugger knocked two RBI doubles off Cristian Javier, one in the first inning and another in the sixth. Jimenez bounced back quickly after an 0-for-5, two-strikeout performance on Opening Day. Both of his hits Friday went over 105mph off the bat.

APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 29, 2023

Back in action in Cactus League Jimenez (calf) will serve as the White Sox's designated hitter and cleanup batter in Wednesday's split-squad Cactus League game against the Royals, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicag...

Impact Jimenez exited early in Monday's game against the Diamondbacks due to what the White Sox labeled as right calf camping, and fortunately for the 26-year-old, the issue wasn't anything more severe than that. After getting Tuesday off to rest and rehydrate, Jimenez is good to go one day later. In an effort to keep Jimenez healthy following consecutive injury-riddled campaigns, the White Sox could have him see an even larger share of his work out of the DH spot rather than the corner outfield in 2023. Jimenez made 50 starts as a DH and 30 as a left fielder last season.

MARCH 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expected back Wednesday Jimenez (calf) is expected to return to the White Sox's Cactus League lineup Wednesday, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact Jimenez set off alarm bells when he exited Monday's game with a right calf injury, but it's merely cramps and he's fine now. The slugger is sitting out Tuesday in what was already a scheduled off day, but he'll be back in there in one of the team's split-squad lineups Wednesday.

MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Making start in right Sunday White Sox manager Pedro Grifol told reporters that Jimenez will start Sunday in right field, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.

Impact Jimenez is expected to primarily play as the designated hitter for the White Sox, but Grifol will give the slugger a chance to play in the outfield on occasion. The 26-year-old has gotten some reps in the field this spring even while away from the team, as he was able to play right field for Team Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic before they were eliminated.

MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE