Andrés Giménez
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MLB Player Data
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Jun 30 2025Gimenez is not in the lineup for Monday's game versus the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The left-handed-hitting Gimenez had started each of the previous 13 contests, but he'll get a breather as the Yankees send southpaw Carlos Rodon to the hill. Fellow left-handed swinger Will Wagner will fill in at second base and bat ninth.
Jun 27 2025Gimenez went 3-for-4 with three RBI and a walk in Friday's 9-1 win over the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gimenez's trio of RBI were his second-most on the campaign, which trail only his four-RBI effort from his June 10 outing. The speedy middle infielder has still struggled for the most part since coming off the injured list with a quadriceps injury, hitting .212 with one home run, two doubles, seven RBI and five runs scored over his last 66 at-bats. Despite that dry spell, Gimenez has remained Toronto's primary second baseman.
Jun 11 2025Gimenez is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The left-handed-hitting Gimenez will hit the bench Wednesday as the Blue Jays stock up on some extra right-handed bats to counter Cardinals southpaw Matthew Liberatore. Davis Schneider will step in for Gimenez at the keystone.
Jun 10 2025Gimenez went 2-for-5 with a home run and four RBI in Tuesday's 10-9 win over the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gimenez finally snapped a 37-game homerless skid with his fourth big fly of the campaign, which is a dramatic cooldown after he lifted three long balls back in March. The middle infielder has recorded at least one hit in 10 of his last 11 games, a stretch where he's batting .341 (14-for-41) with two doubles, six RBI, five runs scored and one stolen base. Gimenez rose to the fifth spot in the lineup Tuesday for the first time since April 27, a promising sign as he looks to maintain a groove at the dish.
Jun 8 2025Gimenez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gimenez has gone 4-for-13 with two walks, a double and two runs in four games since coming back from a quadriceps strain, and he'll take a seat for Sunday's series finale in Minnesota. Alan Roden will receive a start in the outfield, pushing Addison Barger back to the hot corner and Ernie Clement to second base.
Jun 5 2025Gimenez is absent from the lineup for Thursday's contest versus the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gimenez started both of the Blue Jays' first two games upon his activation from the 10-day injured list Tuesday, but the left-handed hitter will get some rest against tough southpaw Jesus Luzardo. Davis Schneider will cover second base and bat sixth for the Blue Jays.
Jun 4 2025Gimenez went 0-for-3 with a walk in Tuesday's loss to the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Activated from the IL earlier in the day after being out since May 7 due to a quad strain, Gimenez was back at his usual second base spot and batting ninth against southpaw Cristopher Sanchez. Gimenez is in the lineup for his defense, not his offense, but he'll need to improve on his .191/.272/.298 slash line for the season if he wants to avoid losing playing time to the red-hot Ernie Clement, who posted a .903 OPS in 23 games while Gimenez was sidelined.
Jun 3 2025The Blue Jays activated Gimenez (quad) from the 10-day injured list Tuesday, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gimenez wound up missing nearly a month of action with a right quad strain, but he's been cleared to return to action after going 2-for-12 in four rehab games. The 26-year-old is sporting just a .577 OPS in 36 contests with the Blue Jays in 2025.
Jun 2 2025The Blue Jays are expected to reinstate Gimenez (quadriceps) from the 10-day injured list ahead of Tuesday's series opener versus the Phillies, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gimenez has been on the shelf since May 9 due to a right quad strain, but after completing a four-game rehab assignment at Single-A Dunedin last week while going 2-for-12 with a 2:1 BB:K, he looks like he'll be ready to rejoin the Blue Jays ahead of their six-game week. The 26-year-old should settle back in as Toronto's everyday second baseman, which could result in the hot-hitting Ernie Clement shifting over to third base and Addison Barger moving to right field.
May 28 2025Gimenez (quadriceps) was cleared to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Dunedin on Wednesday, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gimenez will play at second base for Dunedin over the next two days before being re-evaluated by the Blue Jays. The 26-year-old has been on the 10-day injured list since May 9 due to a right quadricep strain. Prior to his injury, Gimenez was slashing .195/.273/.305 with nine steals, three home runs and 10 RBI in 143 plate appearances.
May 26 2025Gimenez (quadriceps) is hoping to appear in a rehab game with Low-A Dunedin on Wednesday, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gimenez has been slowly progressing this month, and after starting a running program and participating in full baseball activities, he's on the brink of beginning a rehab assignment. The second baseman sustained a strained right quad May 7 and shouldn't need many minor-league appearances before being reinstated from the 10-day injured list.
May 22 2025Blue Jays manager John Schneider said Tuesday that Gimenez (quadricep) is likely to require a minor-league rehab assignment before returning from the 10-day injured list, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Since suffering a right quad strain and landing on the shelf May 9, Gimenez seems to be making good progress in his recovery. He resumed baseball activities Tuesday and was spotted taking part in running drills and doing some light fielding and throwing work Wednesday, according to Nicholson-Smith. The Blue Jays will likely reassess Gimenez on Thursday before determining whether he'll be ready to begin what's expected to be a brief rehab assignment this weekend.
May 20 2025Gimenez (quadriceps) started up a running program Monday, Mitch Bannon of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 26-year-old resumed taking part in baseball activities last week and is now running for the first time since being placed on the injured list May 9 due to the quadriceps strain. Gimenez is expected to require a brief rehab assignment in the minors before rejoining the Blue Jays, so his activation is likely at least a week away.
May 16 2025The Blue Jays are hopeful that Gimenez (quad) will resume running this weekend, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gimenez has been taking grounders and hitting in the batting cage this week as he ramps up his baseball activities, but running will be the bigger test as he comes back from a right quad strain. The second baseman is eligible for activation from the 10-day injured list May 18, but he's going to need a bit more time than that.
May 14 2025Gimenez (quadricep) resumed baseball activities Tuesday, Mitch Bannon of the Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The second baseman landed on the IL last Friday due to a right quad strain, but it seems like he might miss close to the minimum 10 days. Gimenez is slashing .195/.273/.305 through his first 36 games with the Blue Jays after being acquired from the Guardians in December.
May 9 2025The Blue Jays placed Gimenez on the 10-day injured list Friday with a right quad strain, retroactive to Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After exiting Wednesday's game against the Angels early, Gimenez underwent imaging Thursday that revealed a strain in his quad which will keep him out until at least May 18. Michael Stefanic will come up from Triple-A Buffalo to give the Jays some short-term infield depth, though Ernie Clement will likely see time at second base going forward with Addison Barger at third and Nathan Lukes picking up starts in the outfield.
May 8 2025Gimenez (quad) isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gimenez made an early exit from Wednesday's contest due to right quad tightness, and he'll take a day off Thursday while he continues to recover. His absence will put Ernie Clement at second base and open a spot in the lineup for Nathan Lukes to start in left field while batting ninth. It was also announced that Gimenez underwent an MRI on Thursday, but the results are still unknown, per Mitch Bannon of The Athletic.
May 7 2025Gimenez was removed from Wednesday's game against the Angels due to right quad tightness. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Blue Jays are labelling Gimenez's removal as precautionary, which is a good sign that the infielder isn't dealing with anything too serious. If his quad continues to bother him Thursday, the Jays may give him a day off, but a trip to the injured list doesn't seem imminent.
May 1 2025Gimenez is absent from the lineup for Thursday's contest versus the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gimenez is in a 4-for-51 freefall at the plate, so he will get a day off to regroup. Ernie Clement is at second base and Addison Barger is handling third base for Toronto.
Apr 19 2025Gimenez went 3-for-6 with a double, a run scored and a stolen base in Saturday's 8-4 extra-innings loss to the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The second baseman snapped an 0-for-15 skid with his first three-hit performance of the season. The slump cut into Gimenez's rate stats, but he's still offered plenty of fantasy value -- through his first 21 games as a Blue Jay he's slashing .215/.300/.380 with three homers, seven steals, eight RBI and 14 runs.
Apr 8 2025Gimenez is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After starting the first 11 games of the season and clubbing three early homers, Gimenez will hit the bench Tuesday while mired in a 1-for-13 slump across the past four contests. Davis Schneider will take over at second base and bat sixth in his place.
Mar 31 2025Gimenez went 2-for-2 with a solo home run, a stolen base, a walk and an additional two runs scored in Monday's 5-2 win over Washington. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gimenez got the Blue Jays into the scoring column with a solo shot in the second inning Monday. The 26-year-old former All-Star has put together an impressive power display during the very early stages of the campaign, as he's now slashing .333/.455/.944 with three long balls, two doubles, five RBI, and seven runs scored through five games. Although the slugging percentage is unsustainable, the speedy Gimenez is certainly thriving as Toronto's cleanup batter so far.
Mar 29 2025Gimenez went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer, walk and strikeout in a 9-5 loss to Baltimore. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After hitting just nine home runs in 2024 over 583 at-bats, the 26-year-old is already up to two homers through three games this year. Gimenez was acquired by Toronto last December in a trade with the Cleveland Guardians and figures to hit somewhere near Vladimir Guerrero, Anthony Santander and Bo Bichette, which should provide plenty of opportunity to drive in runs this year.
Mar 27 2025Gimenez went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer and a walk in Thursday's 12-2 loss to the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gimenez supplied all of the offense for the Blue Jays on Opening Day, taking Orioles right-hander Zach Eflin yard for a two-run shot in the fourth inning. It was interesting to see the speedy Gimenez, who went 13-for-46 (.283) with two homers, 11 RBI and two stolen bases during spring training, bat cleanup Thursday, but he should see plenty of RBI chances if he sticks in the No. 4 spot in Toronto's lineup going forward.
Mar 15 2025Gimenez went 1-for-2 with a walk, a triple, a run scored and two RBI in Friday's Grapefruit league game against the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The second baseman dropped a deep fly to right-center field over the head of minor leaguer Quincy Hamilton in the first inning and raced around the bases for his second triple of the spring. Gimenez has gone 8-for-30 (.267) in Grapefruit League action with a 4:6 BB:K, and he's gotten a number of looks in the leadoff spot. While he isn't likely to begin the season at the top of the order, Gimenez's fantasy value would get a boost if he worked his way into that assignment later in the year.
Dec 10 2024The Guardians traded Gimenez to the Blue Jays on Tuesday alongside Nick Sandlin in exchange for Spencer Horwitz and Nick Mitchell, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gimenez had a down year offensively in 2024, slashing just .252/.298/.340 with 63 RBI in 152 games. However, the 26-year-old infielder is coming off his second consecutive 30-steal campaign and has developed into one of the game's best defenders. His glove will almost certainly keep him in the lineup everyday for Toronto, and he still has potential to bounce back at the plate after posting an .837 OPS just two seasons ago.
Sep 22 2024Gimenez is not in Sunday's lineup against the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gimenez is 8-for-16 with one home run, two doubles and a steal in his last four games. Daniel Schneemann will start at the keystone and bat second against righty Andre Pallante.
Sep 21 2024Gimenez went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 5-1 win over the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gimenez has nine homers this year, three of which have come over 19 games in September. He's slugging .412 this month compared to .342 for the year, though he's routinely had fairly modest power numbers. Aside from the dip in power, his numbers this year look similar to his work in 2023. He's batting .253 with 62 RBI, 30 stolen bases, 64 runs scored, 21 doubles and a triple over 147 games in 2024.
Sep 19 2024Gimenez went 3-for-5 with a double and one RBI in Thursday's 3-2 extra-inning win over the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gimenez logged his first multi-hit effort in over a week, and it was his third hit that sealed the win for the Guardians. He's batting .263 (20-for-76) with five extra-base hits and eight RBI over 18 games in September, and he's added five stolen bases in that span. The second baseman is up to a .253/.301/.337 slash line with 30 steals, eight home runs, 61 RBI and 63 runs scored over 146 games this season.
Sep 18 2024Gimenez went 1-for-3 with a walk, a run and a stolen base in a 5-4 extra-inning victory versus Minnesota on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gimenez scored the game-winning run in the 10th frame after drawing a walk as the second batter in the inning. Prior to that, the second baseman singled and stole second base in the fifth frame. That theft was Gimenez's 30th of the campaign, marking his second straight season reaching 30 steals.
Sep 14 2024Gimenez went 1-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored in Saturday's 6-1 win over the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gimenez didn't show much speed through July, but he's now logged 13 thefts on 15 attempts across 41 games since the start of August. The second baseman is up to 29 steals on the year, one shy of matching his career high from last year. He's maintained a .253/.302/.338 slash line with eight home runs, 59 RBI, 62 runs scored, 20 doubles and one triple over 141 contests.
Sep 10 2024Gimenez went 2-for-5 with a stolen base and one RBI in Tuesday's 5-0 win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gimenez saw a seven-game hitting streak end Monday, but he was right back at it with his second multi-hit effort of the month. The second baseman's improved batting in the second half of the season has helped him return to the No. 2 spot in the order versus right-handers after spending much of the campaign in the bottom half of the lineup. Gimenez is now at a .254/.304/.342 slash line with 28 steals, eight home runs, 58 RBI and 60 runs scored over 137 contests.
Sep 8 2024Gimenez went 3-for-5 with two stolen bases in Saturday's loss to the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gimenez singled and stole second in his first at-bat and added a leadoff knock in the seventh before swiping his second bag of the night. The second baseman would go on to reach three times in the contest, and he's now hit safely in six straight games to open the month. It marked his second two-steal effort this season and his seventh game with at least three hits. Gimenez is now slashing .320/.370/.640 in September with two homers, four RBI and three runs scored.
Sep 6 2024Gimenez went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Friday's 3-1 win over the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gimenez opened the scoring in the top of the sixth inning. The second baseman hasn't hit for much power this year, but he has three homers over his last seven games to give him eight long balls on the year. Overall, he's slashing .251/.303/.343 with 57 RBI, 60 runs scored and 25 stolen bases through 133 contests.
Sep 1 2024Gimenez went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Sunday's 6-1 win over the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gimenez gave the Guardians an early lead with his first-inning solo shot, one of four homers for the team in this win. The second baseman has struggled to hit for power in 2024, but he has two homers over his last three games. He's gone 10-for-39 (.256) over his last 10 contests and now has a .251/.301/.335 slash line with seven homers, 54 RBI, 58 runs scored and 25 stolen bases through 129 games this season.
Aug 30 2024Gimenez went 3-for-5 with a solo homer, a steal, and an additional run scored in Friday's win versus Pittsburgh. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Cleveland second baseman slugged a 375-foot solo shot off Carmen Mlodzinski in the fifth inning for his sixth long ball of the year. Gimenez later swiped second base in the seventh to collect his ninth steal in the month of August and 25th of the season. The 25-year-old is now slashing .254/.305/.333 with 57 runs scored and 53 RBI across 528 plate appearances.
Aug 24 2024Gimenez went 1-for-3 with a walk, a stolen base and one run scored in Friday's 5-3 loss to the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gimenez has seven steals across his last 14 games, but he's batting a poor .208 (10-for-48) in that span. It's encouraging to see him take chances on the basepaths even when his opportunities are limited, but he has just one extra-base hit in the aforementioned sample. The second baseman is up to 23 steals on 26 attempts this year while adding a .251/.303/.328 slash line, five home runs, 50 RBI and 51 runs scored through 120 contests.
Aug 20 2024Gimenez went 0-for-4 with three walks and a stolen base in Tuesday's 9-5 extra-innings win over the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gimenez has posted six steals over his last 11 games despite going hitless six times in that span. He's now in an 0-for-10 slump over his last three contests. The second baseman has a .252/.304/.331 slash line with 22 thefts, five home runs, 50 RBI and 50 runs scored through 117 contests overall, as his lack of power and modest hitting have yet to cost him a starting spot in the lineup.
Aug 17 2024Gimenez went 0-for-3 with a stolen base in Saturday's 2-1 loss to the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gimenez reached on a fielder's choice and swiped a bag in the second inning. The second baseman has five steals over 15 contests in August, giving him 21 thefts on 24 attempts this season. He's hitting .309 this month, lifting his season slash line to .256/.304/.336 through 115 games while adding five home runs, 50 RBI, 50 runs scored, 18 doubles and a triple.
Aug 14 2024Gimenez went 3-for-4 with a double, three RBI and a stolen base in a 6-1 win against the Cubs on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gimenez notched three of Cleveland's seven hits and drove in half of the team's runs in the productive performance. The trio of RBI pushed his season total to 50, while the theft moved him up to 20 on the campaign. Gimenez has now driven in at least 50 runs and stolen at least 20 bags in three straight seasons.
Aug 11 2024Gimenez went 0-for-3 with two walks, two stolen bases and one run scored in Sunday's 5-3 win over the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gimenez had drawn just two walks over the previous 20 contests. He's started to run more lately with three steals over his last four contests, giving him 19 thefts on the year. The second baseman is at a .255/.305/.337 slash line with five home runs, 47 RBI, 49 runs scored, 17 doubles and a triple over 110 games. He's been better lately, batting .280 (33-for-118) since the start of July, though his power largely remains absent with no homers and six doubles in that span.
Aug 9 2024Gimenez went 3-for-7 with a walk, a stolen base and one run scored across both games of Friday's doubleheader versus the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gimenez logged a steal in the matinee game before picking up his fourth multi-hit effort in six contests in the nightcap. The second baseman is 19-for-53 (.358) over his last 14 games, a bast improvement on his .259 batting average for the year. He's added a paltry .647 OPS with 17 steals, five home runs, 47 RBI and 48 runs scored across 108 contests.
Aug 5 2024Gimenez went 3-for-4 with a double, two RBI and one run scored in Monday's 7-6 extra-inning loss to the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Surprisingly, Gimenez's two-run single in the sixth inning marked the first time he'd knocked in any runs since July 13. He's added just two runs scored over 15 contests in that span. Gimenez hasn't been a total slouch -- he's on a 10-game hitting streak, going 14-for-38 (.368) in that span, but it's been a fairly empty average with just three extra-base hits, all of which are doubles. For the season, the second baseman is at a .256/.303/.342 slash line with five home runs, 17 doubles, one triple, 47 RBI, 46 runs scored and 16 stolen bases over 104 contests.
Jul 26 2024Gimenez went 2-for-4 with a stolen base in Friday's 3-1 win over the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gimenez had a solid night picking up two much-needed hits, the same amount he had in his previous six games. The 25-year-old has 27 multi-hit games this season but just two over his last 16 appearances. Gimenez has also struggled as a runner of late, with just two stolen bases in his last 26 games. The second baseman is hitting .248 with a .632 OPS through 96 games this season.
Jul 22 2024Gimenez is absent from the lineup for Monday's game against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ace left-hander Tarik Skubal is toeing the rubber for the Tigers, so the left-handed Gimenez will receive a day off. The Guardians will go with Tyler Freeman at second base.
Jul 14 2024Gimenez went 1-for-3 with a stolen base in Sunday's 2-0 loss to the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gimenez went 18 games without a steal, though his chances were a bit limited since he got on base at a .275 clip in that span. The second baseman is still seeing most of the playing time at the keystone, though he's regularly batted sixth for nearly three weeks after often hitting second. Gimenez has 15 steals in 18 attempts, five home runs, 45 RBI, 43 runs scored and a .252/.304/.339 slash line through 89 contests this season.
Jul 6 2024Gimenez isn't in the Guardians' lineup for Saturday's game against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After going 3-for-3 with an RBI during Friday's loss, Gimenez will step out of the lineup Saturday against left-handed starter Kyle Harrison. Angel Martinez will fill the opening at second base and bat second.
Jun 23 2024Gimenez is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jun 22 2024Gimenez 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. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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 slight decline in speed have lowered his ceiling for fantasy purposes.
Jun 20 2024Gimenez went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Thursday's 6-3 win over the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gimenez entered the contest 0-for-13 over his last three games. The homer was his first since May 22, and it was his first extra-base hit since June 8. The second baseman is at a .257/.310/.357 slash line with five homers, 12 stolen bases, 37 RBI and 37 runs scored through 67 games this season.
Jun 15 2024Gimenez went 2-for-4 with one RBI and a stolen base in Friday's 3-1 win over the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gimenez has two steals over his last three games, giving him 11 thefts on the year. The second baseman has struggled at the plate in June, batting .206 (7-for-34) over eight contests, but he continues to see a starting role even after a recent run of the Guardians facing four left-handed starters in a six-game span. For the season, Gimenez is slashing .266/.320/.363 with four home runs, 35 RBI, 35 runs scored, 10 doubles and one triple.
Jun 12 2024Gimenez went 1-for-4 with a stolen base in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gimenez has gone 4-for-26 (.154) over six games in June, and he hasn't drawn a walk in that span. The second baseman has maintained fairly steady playing time, but he's hit lower in the order with the Guardians facing a southpaw in three of their last four games. That may be a factor in his quiet stretch, though he's still doing well overall with a .263/.318/.363 slash line, four home runs, 10 steals, 33 RBI and 35 runs scored across 60 contests.
Jun 2 2024Gimenez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gimenez took a seat Saturday against southpaw Mitchell Parker, but the lefty-hitting infielder will remain on the bench for the series finale versus the Nationals even while a right-hander (Jake Irvin) takes the bump for Washington. The Guardians may have just been looking to get an extended break for Gimenez, who had started in every game dating back to May 10 before his back-to-back absences. Daniel Schneemann was called up from Triple-A Columbus earlier Sunday and will pick up his first MLB start in place of Gimenez at the keystone.
Jun 1 2024Gimenez is not in the starting lineup Saturday versus the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gimenez will take a seat as Cleveland faces left-hander Mitchell Parker on Saturday. Gabriel Arias will draw the start at second base and bat seventh against Washington.
May 27 2024Gimenez went 2-for-4 with a hit-by-pitch one RBI, one stolen base and one run scored in Sunday's 5-4 win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gimenez had a couple of hitless games last week, but he went 5-for-15 with five RBI and was plunked three times over the last four games. The second baseman is up to eight steals on 11 attempts this season, with Sunday's steal being his first since May 17. He's added a .270/.333/.383 slash line with four home runs, 32 RBI and 31 runs scored over 50 contests.
May 22 2024Gimenez went 1-for-3 with a three-run homer and an additional run scored in Wednesday's 6-3 win over the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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 20 2024Gimenez went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer, two runs scored and a walk in Sunday's win over Minnesota. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gimenez went deep for a two-run blast in the first inning. He's hit three home runs over his last 18 games after beginning the year in a 26-game drought. Gimenez has gone 12-for-24 over his last six games, boosting his slash line to .277/.337/.387 with 12 extra-base hits and seven steals. He's hitting .300 with a .795 OPS and a 6:8 BB:K over his last 20 appearances.
May 18 2024Gimenez went 3-for-5 with two RBI and one run scored in Saturday's 11-4 win over the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: That's five multi-hit efforts in a row for Gimenez, and Saturday saw the second baseman earn his second three-hit game of the season. While he's making steady contact lately, he has just two extra-base hits over his last six contests. Gimenez is slashing .276/.333/.371 with two home runs, seven stolen bases, 25 RBI, 24 runs scored, eight doubles and a triple of 190 plate appearances as the Guardians' usual No. 2 hitter.
May 17 2024Gimenez went 2-for-4 with a stolen base in Friday's 3-2 win over the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gimenez has warmed up dramatically with four straight two-hit games, though he has just one extra-base hit in that span. The second baseman is 9-for-20 (.450) with two steals and four RBI during a five-game hitting streak. The surge has him up to a .267/.326/.364 slash line with two home runs, 23 RBI, 23 runs scored and seven thefts through 42 contests.
May 15 2024Gimenez went 2-for-4 with two RBI, one stolen base and one run scored in Tuesday's 7-4 win over the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gimenez contributed an RBI single in the second inning and a sacrifice fly in the ninth. He's hit safely in three straight games after going 0-for-15 over the previous four contests. The second baseman is up to a .255/.318/.357 slash line with six steals, two home runs, 23 RBI, 23 runs scored, eight doubles and a triple over 40 contests. While his power is slightly down this year, the rest of his offense is roughly in line with where he was at in 2023.
May 12 2024Gimenez went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 7-0 win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gimenez had gone 0-for-15 with one walk and a stolen base over his previous four games. He snapped the skid with a fourth-inning solo shot, his second homer of the year. The second baseman is at a .242/.307/.342 slash line with 20 RBI, 20 runs scored and five stolen bases through 38 contests. He's remained in the No. 2 spot in the order versus right-handers since Steven Kwan (hamstring) went on the injured list, but the Guardians haven't gotten much hitting from the trio of Estevan Florial, Brayan Rocchio or Tyler Freeman, who had all gotten looks at leadoff in that span. As such, Gimenez's chances to produce RBI will likely be down in the near term.
May 10 2024Gimenez is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting infielder will get a break as Cleveland takes on southpaw pitcher Garrett Crochet. Gimenez is out of the starting lineup for the first time since April 26 and slashed .229/.288/.333 with five RBI and one home run in that 12-game stretch.
May 8 2024Gimenez went 0-for-3 with a walk, a stolen base and a run scored in Tuesday's 11-7 loss to the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After ending April with three straight multi-hit efforts, Gimenez has gone a mere 5-for-26 over seven contests to begin May. The steal was his first since April 28. The second baseman is at a .263/.333/.353 slash line through 151 plate appearances, but he's mustered just nine extra-base hits, including only one homer, after logging 15 long balls, 27 doubles and five triples in 153 games a year ago. Gimenez is also striking out at a career-low 15.9 percent rate, though he may need to give back some of his plate discipline to produce more power.
Apr 30 2024Gimenez went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run and an additional run scored in Tuesday's 10-9 extra-inning loss to the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gimenez started the Guardians' comeback with a two-run blast in the sixth inning. The second baseman has logged three straight multi-hit efforts following a recent 0-for-11 skid. For the season, he's slashing .280/.347/.374 with one homer, 17 RBI, 17 runs scored, four stolen bases, five doubles and a triple over 122 plate appearances. He continues to see a starting role and frequently bats second in the lineup against right-handers.
Apr 28 2024Gimenez went 2-for-4 with a walk, one RBI and a stolen base in Sunday's 4-3 extra-inning loss to Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gimenez went 2-for-18 with three RBI and a steal over five games from April 19-25, a cold spell that resulted in him getting a day off Friday. He's bounced back with a pair of multi-hit efforts over the weekend. The second baseman is up to four steals on five attempts this season. He's slashing .275/.345/.343 with 15 RBI, 15 runs scored, five doubles and a triple through 117 plate appearances, but he's yet to hit a home run in 2024.
Apr 26 2024Gimenez is not in the lineup for Friday's game in Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Atlanta is starting southpaw Chris Sale, so it's not a bad day for the left-handed hitting Gimenez to get a breather. Gabriel Arias will handle second base Friday.
Apr 20 2024Gimenez isn't in Cleveland's lineup for Saturday's game against the A's. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Apr 11 2024Gimenez went 1-for-5 with a stolen base and a run scored in Wednesday's 6-5 extra-inning win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Mar 30 2024Gimenez went 3-for-3 with two doubles, two walks, two RBI and two runs scored in Friday's 6-4 win over the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Mar 3 2024Gimenez has gone 1-for-11 over his first four Cactus League games. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Oct 1 2023Gimenez is not in Sunday's lineup against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gimenez hit .333 with three home runs and eight steals in September. Jose Tena gets the start at the keystone, hitting ninth.
Sep 27 2023Gimenez went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Tuesday's 11-7 loss to the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Sep 23 2023Gimenez went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in a loss to the Orioles on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Sep 20 2023Gimenez 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. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Sep 18 2023Gimenez went 3-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored in Monday's 6-4 loss to the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Sep 17 2023Gimenez went 2-for-4 with a double, three RBI and a run scored in Sunday's win over the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Sep 15 2023Gimenez went 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI and two runs scored in Friday's 12-3 victory over the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Sep 14 2023Gimenez went 1-for-5 with a stolen base and a run scored in Wednesday's 6-5 extra-inning loss to the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Sep 12 2023Gimenez isn't in the Guardians' lineup Tuesday against San Francisco. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Sep 11 2023Gimenez went 2-for-5 with one RBI and a stolen base in Monday's 5-4 extra-inning loss to the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Sep 7 2023Gimenez went 2-for-3 with a double, two runs scored and a stolen base in Wednesday's win over the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Sep 3 2023Gimenez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against Tampa Bay. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Sep 1 2023Gimenez went 1-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored in Friday's 3-2 win over the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Aug 26 2023Gimenez went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 5-2 win over the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gimenez has hit a rough patch, going 5-for-29 over his last nine games. His homer Friday was his first extra-base hit in that span. The second baseman remains in the lineup on a regular basis, slashing .241/.311/.390 with 12 homers, 21 stolen bases, 46 RBI and 57 runs scored through 123 contests overall. The Guardians aren't short on infield options, which has resulted in Gimenez occasionally sitting versus southpaws in recent weeks.
Aug 23 2023Gimenez is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's contest versus the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Southpaw Clayton Kershaw is toeing the slab for the Dodgers, so it's not a bad time for a day off for the left-handed-hitting Gimenez. Tyler Freeman will pick up a start at second base in place of Gimenez.
Aug 18 2023Gimenez is absent from the lineup for the first game of Friday's doubleheader against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Southpaw Tarik Skubal is toeing the rubber for the Tigers in the afternoon game, so the left-handed hitting Andres Gimenez will yield to Tyler Freeman at second base. Gimenez should be back out there for the nightcap.
Aug 16 2023Gimenez is absent from the lineup Wednesday versus the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tyler Freeman is covering second base and batting sixth. This looks to be a routine day off for Gimenez, who went 0-for-4 with a strikeout in Tuesday's series opener at Cincinnati. He's sitting on 11 homers and 20 steals through 115 games.
Aug 13 2023Gimenez went 4-for-5 with a home run, two RBI, two runs scored and one steal in Sunday's 9-2 win over the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gimenez did it all for the Guardians, displaying his power with a first-inning home run, then showing off the speed with two infield singles and a stolen base. It was the third straight multi-hit effort for Gimenez, who is finally starting to heat up at the dish. Thus far in August, Gimenez is hitting .349 with two home runs, five doubles and three steals in 12 games.
Aug 11 2023Gimenez went 1-for-3 with a double, a walk and a stolen base in Thursday's 4-3 win over the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gimenez is hitting .250 with a home run and two steals over nine games in August. The second baseman is up to 19 thefts this season, one shy of matching his career high from last year. He's also slashing a middling .235/.310/.381 with 10 homers, 42 RBI, 50 runs scored, 20 doubles and four triples over 111 contests this season. On the bright side, he's regularly hit second since Amed Rosario was dealt to the Dodgers.
Aug 4 2023Gimenez went 3-for-4 with a homer, two doubles, two runs scored and two RBI in Friday's win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gimenez put the Guardians on top with his two-run shot in the fifth inning. It was his 10th long ball of the year and first since July 24. Gimenez has gone 14-for-71 (.197) in 19 games since the All-Star break, dropping his season slash line to .239/.309/.387 through 421 plate appearances.
Aug 1 2023Gimenez is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Guardians are facing a tough lefty (Framber Valdez) on Tuesday, so Cleveland manager Terry Francona likely viewed the game as an optimal time to give the lefty-hitting Gimenez just his second day off since the All-Star break. Tyler Freeman will spell Gimenez at second base and bat second.
Jul 28 2023Gimenez went 2-for-4 with a double, an RBI, two runs scored and a stolen base in Thursday's 6-3 win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's the first multi-hit game for Gimenez since July 18 -- he'd gone just 4-for-26 (.154) in seven games prior to Thursday's contest. He opened the scoring against the White Sox with an RBI double in the first inning before adding a stolen base in the seventh, improving to 17-for-20 in steal attempts this year. While Gimenez has remained productive on the base paths, he's had a fairly disappointing season at the plate after a breakout 2022 campaign. He's now slashing .244/.315/.389 with nine homers, 46 runs scored and 39 RBI across 394 plate appearances this season.
Jul 24 2023Gimenez went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 8-5 extra-inning loss to the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gimenez took Aaron Nola deep in the second inning. While Gimenez has hit two homers over eight games since the All-Star break, he's batting just .200 (6-for-30) in that span. The second baseman has warmed up over the last couple of months, but he's still at a .244/.314/.390 slash line over 94 contests this season. He's added nine homers, 15 stolen bases, 38 RBI and 43 runs scored.
Jul 17 2023Gimenez went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run and a walk in Monday's 11-0 win over the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gimenez capped off the Guardians' four-run sixth inning with his homer. The second baseman has knocked three of his eight homers this season in July, batting .250 with eight RBI over 12 contests this month. He's at a .243/.316/.388 slash line with 36 RBI, 41 runs scored, 15 stolen bases, 14 doubles and four triples through 89 games overall.
Jul 15 2023Gimenez will be on the bench for Saturday's game against the Rangers, Andre Knott of Bally Sports Ohio reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gimenez will sit with lefty Andrew Heaney on the hill for Texas. Gimenez started against all but four southpaws in the first half and has actually fared much better against lefties (.802 OPS) than against righties (.663) this season, so his off day Saturday probably isn't a sign that he's about to slip into a platoon role. Tyler Freeman will take over at the keystone.
Jul 8 2023Gimenez went 0-for-5 with an RBI and a stolen base in Saturday's 10-6 win over the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gimenez has seemingly made a larger commitment to run with seven steals through eight games in July. His theft Saturday salvaged an otherwise unimpressive showing, though he's hit safely in six of his games this month. He's at a .245/.318/.384 slash line through 85 contests, and he now has 15 steals on 18 attempts this season.
Jul 7 2023Gimenez went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, a walk, three total runs and three stolen bases Thursday in a 6-1 win against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gimenez put the Guardians on the board with a solo shot to right field in the second inning and didn't slow down from there. The second baseman walked, swiped two bags and scored in the sixth and crossed the plate again following a single and another steal in the eighth. Gimenez has picked up the pace on the basepaths of late, notching six thefts in six attempts over his past six games. He's added a .381/.519/.762 slash line, two home runs, four RBI and seven runs during that stretch.
Jul 4 2023Gimenez went 1-for-4 with a walk and a stolen base in Tuesday's 6-5 extra-inning win over Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gimenez has kept his bat hot into July, going 5-for-15 (.333) while racking up three steals over his last four games. The second baseman also hit safely in 10 of the last 13 games in June. He's up to a .247/.316/.382 slash line with six home runs, 11 thefts, 31 RBI and 37 runs scored through 81 contests. He's hit fifth in consecutive contests with Josh Naylor (wrist) out of the lineup, though Gimenez has most frequently batted sixth when the Guardians' lineup is fully healthy.
Jul 3 2023Gimenez went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer, a double, a steal and three runs scored in Sunday's win over the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gimenez reached three times after he was hit by a pitch to lead off the game and also swiped second in the frame. He eventually opened up the scoring with a two-run blast off Jameson Taillon in the third and wound up scoring the winning run as the ghost runner in extra innings. The long ball was his first since June 17 and just his second extra-base hit over his last 11 games. Gimenez has been heating up at the plate, however, with multiple hits in three of his last seven games. He's now slashing .246/.315/.382 with six homers, 31 RBI, 37 runs and a 16:52 BB:K in 313 plate appearances.
Jul 2 2023Gimenez went 1-for-3 with one RBI, a walk, a stolen base and a run scored in Saturday's 6-0 win over the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gimenez has made a slight improvement lately, going 14-for-54 (.259) over his last 14 games to raise his season batting average to .243. He's added 10 RBI and two stolen bases in that span. The second baseman remains a near-everyday presence in the Guardians' lineup, though his .676 OPS is a steep decline from the .837 mark he posted last year. Gimenez has added nine steals, five home runs, 29 RBI and 34 runs this season.
Jun 22 2023Gimenez went 1-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored in Thursday's 6-1 win over the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This was Gimenez's first successful steal since May 17 -- he was caught stealing twice over his last 30 games. The second baseman has steadied himself, going 7-for-27 (.259) over his last seven contests. He's had trouble with consistency this year, and he's now at a .241/.305/.369 slash line with five home runs, 26 RBI, 31 runs scored and eight thefts over 71 games. Despite the uninspiring batting numbers, he's maintained a near-everyday role.
Jun 17 2023Gimenez went 1-for-3 with a home run, a walk and two total RBI in Saturday's 6-3 loss to the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gimenez provided the Guardians' first two run scoring plays before Arizona's offense took over. The second baseman has hit safely in three straight games for the first time since May 30-June 1. He's at a .244/.307/.372 slash line with five homers, 22 RBI, 29 runs scored and seven stolen bases through 67 contests. Like many of his teammates, Gimenez has struggled to hit consistently, putting him noticeably behind his pace from 2022.
Jun 14 2023Gimenez went 0-for-2 with a walk in Wednesday's 5-0 loss to the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gimenez missed a game while dealing with left leg tightness, and he struggled to make an impact here. The second baseman has had an inconsistent June, going 8-for-36 (.222) with a home run, seven RBI and four walks over 12 contests. He should be able to resume his near-everyday role following the brief absence, and he'll look to build on a .239/.303/.360 slash line through 64 games.
Jun 13 2023Gimenez (leg) isn't starting Tuesday against the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gimenez was removed from Sunday's contest due to left leg tightness, and the issue is apparently still severe enough to hold him out of Tuesday's game. Tyler Freeman will take Gimenez's spot at second base and bat sixth.
Jun 11 2023Gimenez was removed from Sunday's game against the Astros after five innings due to left leg tightness, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tyler Freeman came off the bench in the top of the sixth to replace Gimenez, who went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run -- his fourth of the season -- prior to departing. The initial diagnosis doesn't sound overly serious, but fantasy managers will still want to keep tabs on the second baseman's status heading into the Guardians' upcoming three-game series in San Diego. The Guardians are off Monday before heading to the West Coast on Tuesday.
Jun 10 2023Gimenez will be on the bench for Saturday's game against the Astros, Andre Knott of Bally Sports Ohio reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gimenez has shown more life at the plate recently, hitting .333/.372/.487 over his last 10 games, though that's only been enough to raise his OPS to .656. He'll rest Saturday with Tyler Freeman starting at second base.
Jun 3 2023Gimenez went 3-for-4 with a double, a walk and a run scored in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gimenez has racked up three multi-hit efforts in his last five games. More notably, he drew a walk for the first time since May 17. The second baseman has struggled to hit consistently this year, batting .247, and he hasn't supplemented it much by getting on base at a modest .310 clip with a 4.1 percent walk rate. Gimenez has added seven stolen bases, three home runs, 13 RBI and 25 runs scored through 55 contests.
Jun 1 2023Gimenez went 4-for-5 with two RBI in Wednesday's 12-8 win over the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gimenez has four multi-hit efforts and four 0-fers in his last eight games, going 10-for-28 (.357) with one double and three RBI in that span. Even with this showing, he ends May having hit just .230 with three extra-base hits over 25 contests. The second baseman remains a near-everyday player despite a lackluster .242/.305/.344 slash line through 204 plate appearances this season.
May 28 2023Gimenez is out of the lineup Sunday versus the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gimenez will take a seat for the first time since the first game of a doubleheader against the Mets last Sunday. Tyler Freeman will get the start at second base and hit sixth while Gimenez rests in the series finale.
May 21 2023Gimenez is out of the lineup for the first game of a doubleheader against the Mets on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gimenez will open the first game of the doubleheader against the Mets on the bench with Max Scherzer the opposing pitcher. Tyler Freeman is starting at second base and hitting seventh.
May 17 2023Gimenez went 0-for-2 with a walk, a hit-by-pitch and a stolen base in Wednesday's 7-2 loss to the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The steal was his seventh of the season, but Gimenez had attempted just one theft (and caught got stealing) over his previous 20 games. The second baseman saw his modest four-game hitting streak come to an end Wednesday. He's slashing .231/.308/.357 with three home runs, nine RBI, 22 runs scored, seven doubles and a triple through 160 plate appearances.
May 14 2023Gimenez went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 8-6 win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gimenez added an insurance run with his eighth-inning solo shot, which capped a six-run rally for the Guardians. Over his previous 10 games, the second baseman went 6-for-34 (.176) with one extra-base hit, a triple and two RBI. He's slashing .231/.299/.366 with three homers, nine RBI, 22 runs scored and six stolen bases through 37 contests.
May 12 2023Gimenez went 3-for-4 with a triple in Friday's 5-4 loss to the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gimenez entered Friday with just two hits and no walks over eight games in May. It's been a tough slump for the second baseman but not one that's led to much of a reduction in playing time, as he's sat out just once this month. For the season, he's slashing .231/.301/.346 with two home runs, six stolen bases, eight RBI and 21 runs scored through 36 contests. The triple was his first of the year and the sixth of his career.
May 10 2023Gimenez is not in the starting lineup Wednesday versus the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gimenez will take a seat after he went 1-for-7 with a strikeout over the first two games of the series. The second baseman has struggled at the plate this season overall, but since the beginning of May, he's gone 2-for-27 with two RBI and zero runs scored over eight games. Tyler Freeman will take over at second base and bat sixth in the series finale with Detroit.
Apr 30 2023Gimenez went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Saturday's 8-7 extra-inning loss to the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gimenez had an 0-for-12 slump recently, but he's steered out of it by going 4-for-12 with three extra-base hits in his last three contests. The second baseman is up to a .250/.327/.385 slash line with two homers, six stolen bases, six RBI, 21 runs scored and seven doubles through 26 games.
Apr 1 2023Gimenez went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in a 2-0 victory versus the Mariners on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: There was little offense to be had in Saturday's pitching duel, so Gimenez's seventh-inning solo shot proved to be a valuable late-game insurance run. The long ball was the infielder's first of the campaign following last season's 17-homer performance. Gimenez has gone 3-for-10 through his first three contests in 2023.
Mar 15 2023Gimenez has gone 4-for-14 (.286) across four games for Venezuela at the World Baseball Classic. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gimenez also went 3-for-11 over five Cactus League games before leaving for the WBC. The 24-year-old infielder is once again projected to be the Guardians' top second baseman heading into 2023 after slashing .297/.371/.466 with 17 home runs, 20 stolen bases, 69 RBI and 66 runs scored in 146 games during his 2022 breakout season.
Oct 3 2022Gimenez went 0-for-4 with a hit-by-pitch and a stolen base in Monday's 5-2 extra-inning loss to the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gimenez has scuffled a bit lately, going 3-for-19 with a walk and nine strikeouts over his last five contests. That's limited his chances to do damage on the basepaths, but he was plunked in the eighth inning Monday and swiped second before he was left on base. The 24-year-old has put together a breakout year with a .300/.371/.471 slash line, 20 steals, 17 home runs, 68 RBI and 65 runs scored in 144 contests while serving as the Guardians' top second baseman.
Oct 2 2022Gimenez is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Royals, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gimenez has an .883 OPS with a home run, six RBI and six runs over his past 10 games but will take a seat for Sunday's matchup with the Royals. Gabriel Arias will step in at the keystone and bat seventh.
Sep 27 2022Gimenez is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: That's two missed games in a row for Gimenez, who is in the midst of a 10-for-24 streak at the dish over his last six games, so perhaps he is a little banged up. Gabriel Arias is starting at the keystone and hitting seventh.
Sep 25 2022Gimenez is not in Sunday's lineup against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gimenez is red-hot at the dish, hitting .417 with one home run and one steal over his last six games. Tyler Freeman gets the start at second base, hitting seventh.
Sep 24 2022Gimenez went 1-for-3 with an RBI, a stolen base and a run scored in Friday's 6-3 win over the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gimenez has had a good week, going 8-for-20 with five RBI, four runs and a steal in his last five games. The speedy infielder is up to 19 steals this year, matching his total from the previous two years combined. He's added a .302/.374/.473 slash line with 16 home runs, 67 RBI, 63 runs scored, 25 doubles and three triples in 138 contests.
Sep 22 2022Gimenez went 2-for-4 with two RBI and a run scored in Wednesday's win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gimenez tallied a pair of RBI singles, both off starter Lance Lynn. The second baseman has recorded multiple hits in four of his last nine games and has a .344/.417/.469 slash line during that stretch.
Sep 17 2022Gimenez isn't starting the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gimenez was productive during the first game of the twin bill, going 2-for-3 with a double, a run and a walk. He'll get a breather while Owen Miller starts at the keystone and bats sixth.
Sep 14 2022Gimenez went 3-for-4 with two runs scored in Wednesday's 5-3 win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gimenez entered Wednesday in a 1-for-17 skid, though that one hit was a home run. The second baseman was able to score in the fifth and seventh innings, with the second of his runs tying the game at 3-3. He's produced four multi-hit efforts in September and is now slashing .300/.370/.475 with 16 home runs, 62 RBI, 56 runs scored and 18 stolen bases through 128 contests this year.
Sep 13 2022Gimenez is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gimenez is hitting .250 with one home run and three steals in 11 games this month. Tyler Freeman will start at the keystone and hit seventh.
Sep 11 2022Gimenez went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 4-1 win over Minnesota. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After going hitless in his last two games, Gimenez got back on track with a solo shot in the second inning, his 16th homer on the season. Despite the mini slump, Gimenez is batting .270 (10-for-37) in the month of September with three stolen bases. He now owns a strong .299/.369/.478 slash line through 125 games.
Sep 10 2022Gimenez went 0-for-4 with a hit-by-pitch and a stolen base in Friday's 7-6 win over the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gimenez appears to have a green light on the basepaths currently -- he's logged three steals in four attempts over his last five games. For the season, he's 18-for-21 in steals while slashing .302/.370/.478 through 123 contests.
Sep 7 2022Gimenez went 2-for-4 with a stolen base in Wednesday's 2-1 loss to the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gimenez continued his solid start to September with his third straight multi-hit effort. Over his last seven games, he's gone 9-for-25 (.360) with two steals and three runs scored, though he hasn't hit a home run or recorded an RBI in that span. The second baseman is up to a .305/.372/.483 slash line with 17 steals, 15 homers, 60 RBI and 52 runs scored through 122 contests this season.
Sep 4 2022Gimenez went 0-for-3 with two walks, a stolen base and a run scored in Sunday's 6-3 extra-innings loss to the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gimenez saw a modest three-game hitting streak end Sunday, but he was still able to get aboard twice for the second time in four games. The second baseman walked, stole second and scored in the seventh inning. He slashed .326/.390/.494 through 25 games in August, and Gimenez appears to be keeping up the consistency to begin September. For the year, he owns a .299/.367/.480 slash line with 15 home runs, 16 steals (in 18 attempts), 60 RBI and 50 runs scored through 119 contests as a near-everyday player.
Aug 24 2022Gimenez is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Guardians and Padres are playing a day game after a night game and San Diego is starting southpaw Blake Snell, so Cleveland manager Terry Francona likely viewed Wednesday as an opportune time to give the lefty-hitting Gimenez a breather. Rookie Tyler Freeman will spell the All-Star at the keystone.
Aug 23 2022Gimenez went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gimenez's fifth-inning blast off Mike Clevinger was ultimately all the Guardians needed to win. Through 19 games in August, Gimenez has gone 25-for-67 (.373) with three homers, seven steals, 10 RBI and 11 runs scored. The strong month has lifted his season slash line to .309/.375/.501 with 15 homers, 59 RBI, 49 runs scored and 15 stolen bases through 109 contests.
Aug 19 2022Gimenez went 2-for-4 with two RBI and a stolen base in Friday's 5-2 win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gimenez knocked a two-run single and swiped second base during Cleveland's four-run seventh inning. The breakout star has now gone 24-for-60 (.400) with eight steals, 12 RBI and eight multi-hit games this month. On the year, he's slashing .313/.378/.500 with 36 extra-base hits and 16 stolen bases through 107 games.
Aug 15 2022Gimenez went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in a loss during Game 2 of Monday's doubleheader against Detroit. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gimenez knocked a two-run shot during Cleveland's three-run fourth inning. He went 4-for-8 with two home runs, a double and five RBI during Monday's doubleheader, improving his season slash line to an impressive .312/.377/.503 through 104 games. Since the start of August, Gimenez has gone 20-for-48 (.417) with seven steals, five extra-base hits and eight strikeouts through 13 games.
Aug 14 2022Gimenez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game at Toronto. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gimenez started the past seven games and will receive a day off after hitting .423 with a double, an RBI, four runs and four stolen bases during that stretch. Owen Miller will step in at the keystone Sunday for Cleveland.
Aug 12 2022Gimenez went 1-for-4 with a hit-by-pitch, a stolen base and a pair of runs scored in Thursday's 4-3 extra-inning win over the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gimenez has hit safely in his last five games, and he's posted three steals in that span while going 8-for-20 (.400) at the plate. The second baseman is up to 14 steals in 16 tries this season. He's maintained an excellent .304/.367/.482 slash line with 12 home runs, 50 RBI, 45 runs scored, 18 doubles and two triples through 99 contests, making him a solid source of both speed and power.
Aug 10 2022Gimenez went 2-for-4 with a run scored and a stolen base in Wednesday's win over the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gimenez singled, stole second base and came around to score in the top of the second frame before later adding another base knock in the next inning. The stolen base was his 13th of the year and he has now logged three multi-hit performances in his last four games. Since the beginning of August, Gimenez is batting .400 with two doubles, five runs, an RBI and five stolen bases over eight games.
Aug 7 2022Gimenez went 1-for-4 with a stolen base in Sunday's 1-0 win over the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Offense was at a premium in this contest, though the Guardians found more of it than the Astros. Gimenez singled and stole second in the eighth inning with Cleveland looking to pad its lead, but he was left aboard when Owen Miller flied out to end the frame. The steal was Gimenez's first since he ran wild for three steals versus Arizona last Monday. For the season, the second baseman is slashing .299/.364/.481 with 12 home runs, 12 steals, 50 RBI and 42 runs scored through 98 contests.
Aug 5 2022Gimenez is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lefty Framber Valdez is pitching for Houston, so Gimenez will step out of the lineup Friday. Tyler Freeman will start at the keystone and bat seventh for Cleveland.
Aug 2 2022Gimenez went 4-for-5 with a double, a run scored, an RBI and three stolen bases in Monday's 6-5 extra-innings win over the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Guardians went 4-for-4 in steal attempts on the night, but Gimenez was the one tormenting Arizona catcher Carson Kelly the most. Over his last 12 games, Gimenez is slashing .341/.408/.591 with two of his 12 homers and four of his 11 steals on the season.
Jul 31 2022Gimenez went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run and a double in Saturday's 6-4 loss to the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gimenez accounted for most of the Guardians' offense Saturday with his sixth-inning blast, but they never got closer than one run in the loss. This was the infielder's first multi-hit effort in seven games. He's hit a steady .273 in July, though that's a bit under his season mark of .299 in 89 contests. He's added an .854 OPS, 12 homers, eight stolen bases, 49 RBI and 37 runs scored as a near-everyday starter at second base.
Jul 29 2022Gimenez went 0-for-3 with a hit-by-pitch and a stolen base in Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gimenez was plunked in the fourth inning and quickly took another base with his first steal since July 12. After posting three straight multi-hit efforts coming out of the All-Star break, the second baseman has cooled off, going 2-for-14 in his last five contests. He's still maintained an excellent .296/.360/.479 slash line with 11 home runs, eight steals, 45 RBI, 36 runs scored, 14 doubles and two triples through 87 contests. If he can't get out of his slump soon, he may receive a day off to reset.
Jul 27 2022Gimenez is not in the starting lineup Wednesday against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gimenez will get a day off after he went 8-for-23 with a homer, two RBI and three runs while starting six games since the All-Star break. Owen Miller will take over at second base and bat sixth versus Boston.
Jul 23 2022Gimenez went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run in Friday's 8-2 win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: His blast off Lucas Giolito in the first inning gave Cleveland a 4-0 lead, and the Guardians never looked back. Gimenez continues to build on his career-best campaign, and the 23-year-old is slashing .298/.358/.488 through 80 games with 11 homers, seven steals, 34 runs and 45 RBI. He's recorded multiple hits in three of his last four games.
Jul 17 2022Gimenez (foot) is starting at second base and batting fifth against the Tigers on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gimenez suffered a foot injury after he was hit by a pitch in Saturday's victory, but injury appears to be minor and he's ready to go Sunday. The second baseman has gone 4-for-8 with a homer, three RBI and three runs in the first three contests of the series.
Jul 16 2022Gimenez was removed from Saturday's game against the Tigers prior to the fifth inning due to an apparent foot injury, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gimenez was hit by a pitch on his foot in the bottom of the fourth inning and remained in the game to run the bases, but he was replaced defensively in the top of the fifth. The 23-year-old was named the starting second baseman for the National League All-Star team earlier Saturday, and he went 0-for-2 with a run and a strikeout to begin Saturday's game. It's not yet clear whether his foot issue will impact his availability for Sunday's series finale against Detroit or the All-Star Game.
Jul 14 2022Gimenez went 2-for-3 with a home run, a double, two RBI and a walk in Thursday's 4-0 win over the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gimenez accounted for half of the Guardians' run production. He hit an RBI double in the third inning and a solo shot in the eighth. The second baseman was in a bit of a slump entering Thursday, going 1-for-12 in his previous five games, which has seen him lose some playing time to Owen Miller. Gimenez is up to 10 homers, seven stolen bases, 42 RBI, 31 runs scored and a .294/.354/.480 slash line in 77 contests. At a minimum, he should play regularly versus right-handed pitchers.
Jul 13 2022Gimenez isn't starting Wednesday's game against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gimenez started in the last three games and went 1-for-10 with two runs, a stolen base, a walk and four strikeouts. Owen Miller is taking over at second base and batting seventh Wednesday.
Jul 10 2022Gimenez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game at Kansas City. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gimenez has a .630 OPS through seven contests in July and will take a seat Sunday for the second time in the past four games. Owen Miller will start at the keystone and bat seventh in the series finale.
Jul 9 2022Gimenez went 3-for-6 with two RBI and a run scored in Saturday's 13-1 win over the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gimenez was one of two Guardians in the starting nine to fail to record an extra-base hit, as all three of his knocks were singles. It was still an encouraging performance -- he had gone 5-for-32 (.156) in 11 contests since his last multi-hit effort. The second baseman's slump briefly dipped his batting average under .300, but he's back to that mark with an .836 OPS, nine home runs, 40 RBI, 28 runs scored and six stolen bases through 259 plate appearances this year. He should continue to see a majority of the playing time at the keystone.
Jul 6 2022Gimenez isn't starting Wednesday against Detroit. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gimenez will get a day off after he went 1-for-11 with an RBI, a walk and three strikeouts over the last four games. Ernie Clement is starting at the keystone and batting seventh.
Jul 2 2022Gimenez isn't starting the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gimenez started at second base in Saturday's matinee and went 1-for-3 with a double, a run, a walk and a strikeout. He'll take a seat while Owen Miller starts at the keystone and bats sixth.
Jun 30 2022Gimenez went 1-for-3 with a two-run home and two runs scored Thursday against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gimenez delivered a walk-off home run in the ninth inning to tally his ninth long ball of the season. It was only his second homer in his last 22 starts, though his .194 ISO is 40 points better than his career mark. Gimenez has also maintained a .308 batting average and chipped in six steals to deliver well-rounded production across 231 plate appearances this season.
Jun 26 2022Gimenez went 2-for-3 with an RBI and a walk in Sunday's 8-3 loss to the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gimenez has three multi-hit efforts during his seven-game hitting streak. He's gone 11-for-27 (.407) during the surge, though he has only two extra-base hits in that span. Overall, the infielder is slashing .318/.359/.513 with eight home runs, 35 RBI, 24 runs scored and six stolen bases across 59 contests. His strong play has made him the Guardians' starting second baseman.
Jun 24 2022Gimenez went 3-for-4 with a solo home run, a stolen base and an additional run scored during Friday's 6-3 loss to the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gimenez entered Friday's contest with a .322/.394/.492 slash line through 17 games in June, and he only improved those numbers during the loss to Boston. Overall this year the 23-year-old has an .869 OPS with eight home runs, 34 RBI, 24 runs and six stolen bases in 57 contests.
Jun 22 2022Gimenez went 2-for-5 with a stolen base in a 6-5 win over the Twins on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gimenez has quietly been putting together a quality campaign in Cleveland this year. His two-hit game to lifted his average to .305 and the stolen base gives him five on the season. Gimenez stole eleven bases over 188 at-bats in 2021 without being caught stealing, so he has the potential to find another gear and pick up his stolen base pace. His sprint speed is currently in the 94th percentile according to Baseball Savant.
Jun 15 2022Gimenez is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 23-year-old has a .324/.395/.588 slash line through 10 games in June but will take a seat Wednesday with lefty Austin Gomber pitching for Colorado. Owen Miller will man the keystone in Gimenez's place.
Jun 12 2022Gimenez is not in Sunday's lineup against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gimenez is hitting .333/.412/.633 with two home runs and zero steals in nine games this month. Owen Miller will start at second base while Ernie Clement starts at third base and Jose Ramirez slots in at designated hitter.
Jun 7 2022Gimenez is out of the lineup for Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gimenez went 1-for-2 with an RBI and a walk during Game 1, and he'll take a seat for the nightcap since lefty Taylor Hearn is on the mound for Texas. Ernie Clement will man the keystone in Game 2.
Jun 5 2022Gimenez went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run and two strikeouts in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gimenez took Orioles starter Dean Kremer deep in the first inning, and the Guardians were able to make it stand for the rest of the contest. The infielder has homered in three of his last five games, driving in eight runs and scoring five times in that span. He's delivered a fairly well-rounded game in 2022, slashing .307/.429/.540 with seven homers, 29 RBI, 19 runs scored, four stolen bases, two triples and seven doubles in 42 contests. Gimenez will likely still sit out against some left-handed pitchers, but he's approaching a near-everyday role in the middle of Cleveland's infield.
Jun 3 2022Gimenez isn't starting Friday against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gimenez drew starts in the last five games and went 7-for-18 with a home run, a double, five RBI, three runs and a stolen base. Amed Rosario will shift to shortstop while Ernie Clement enters the lineup in left field.
May 31 2022Gimenez went 2-for-3 with an RBI and a stolen base in Tuesday's 8-3 win over the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gimenez has hit safely in five straight games, going 6-for-18 (.333) in that span. He's picked up three of his four stolen bases this year in May, and he's yet to be caught stealing this season. The infielder owns a .296/.321/.496 slash line with five home runs, 24 RBI, 15 runs scored, six doubles and two triples through 132 plate appearances. Gimenez has made three straight starts at second base, which appears to have pushed Owen Miller into a platoon with Josh Naylor at first base while Amed Rosario picks up more time at shortstop.
May 30 2022Gimenez went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run and a walk in Monday's 7-3 win over the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gimenez put the Guardians ahead for good with his eighth-inning blast off Royals reliever Collin Snider. In his last 12 games, Gimenez is hitting a light 8-for-45 (.178) with two homers, six RBI, six runs scored and a stolen base. It's an expected regression after he started the year in excellent form at the dish. Overall, he's slashing .287/.313/.492 with five homers, 23 RBI, 15 runs scored, three steals, two triples and six doubles in 38 contests.
May 26 2022Gimenez isn't starting Thursday's game against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gimenez has started against just four left-handed pitchers this year, and he'll get a breather with southpaw Tarik Skubal on the mound for the Tigers on Thursday. Amed Rosario will shift to shortstop while Oscar Mercado starts in left field.
May 24 2022Gimenez will be on the bench against lefty Framber Valdez and the Astros on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gimenez has been facing lefties a bit more often recently after exclusively starting against righties early in the year, but he's now been on the bench against the last two southpaws the Guardians have faced, so that may be changing again. Owen Miller will start at second base Tuesday while Amed Rosario starts at shortstop.
May 20 2022Gimenez will sit Friday against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gimenez had been in the lineup against three of the last four lefties the Guardians had faced, but he'll sit here against southpaw Tarik Skubal. Yu Chang will get the start at second base while Amed Rosario starts at shortstop.
May 17 2022Gimenez went 1-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored in Tuesday's 5-4 extra-inning loss to the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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 13 2022Gimenez 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. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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 9 2022Gimenez 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. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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 8 2022Gimenez 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. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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 7 2022Gimenez isn't starting the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Apr 30 2022Gimenez went 3-for-4 with a grand slam and a double during Friday's 9-8 victory against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Apr 24 2022Gimenez went 2-for-4 with a triple, two RBI and a strikeout in Sunday's 10-2 loss to the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Apr 23 2022Gimenez is not in Saturday's lineup against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Apr 22 2022Gimenez 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. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Apr 20 2022Gimenez is out of the lineup for the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader with the White Sox, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Apr 17 2022Gimenez is not in the lineup Sunday against San Francisco. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Apr 15 2022Gimenez is out of the lineup Friday against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Apr 13 2022Gimenez is not in the lineup for Wednesday's contest versus the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Apr 12 2022Gimenez went 2-for-4 with a triple, a home run, two runs scored and three RBI in Tuesday's win over the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Apr 10 2022Gimenez is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Mar 31 2022Gimenez 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. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Oct 2 2021Gimenez went 1-for-3 with a stolen base and a run scored in Friday's 9-6 win over Texas. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Sep 30 2021Gimenez is not in Thursday's lineup against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Sep 29 2021Gimenez isn't starting Wednesday's game against Kansas City. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Sep 26 2021Gimenez is not starting Sunday's series finale against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Sep 24 2021Gimenez will sit for Friday's game against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Sep 23 2021Gimenez isn't starting the second game of Thursday's doubleheader against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Sep 21 2021Gimenez is not starting Tuesday against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Sep 18 2021Gimenez went 2-for-5 with a three-run homer Saturday against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Sep 14 2021Gimenez is not in the lineup for Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Sep 12 2021Gimenez is on the bench for Sunday's game against the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Sep 9 2021Gimenez isn't starting Thursday's game against Minnesota. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Sep 6 2021Gimenez is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Sep 5 2021Gimenez went 1-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored in Sunday's 11-5 win over Boston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Sep 4 2021Gimenez went 1-for-3 with a double and a stolen base in Saturday's 4-3 loss to Boston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Sep 3 2021Gimenez went 2-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored in Friday's 8-5 loss to Boston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Sep 2 2021Gimenez is not in the lineup Thursday against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Aug 31 2021Gimenez is not starting Tuesday's game against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gimenez has hit .259 with a pair of doubles in his last 10 games. Owen Miller will play second base and bat seventh Tuesday.
Aug 27 2021Gimenez stole a base after pinch running for Franmil Reyes during Friday's 4-3 loss to Boston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Aug 25 2021Gimenez is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Aug 21 2021Gimenez isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Aug 18 2021Gimenez isn't starting Wednesday against Minnesota. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Aug 15 2021Gimenez went 1-for-2 with two walks and a stolen base in Saturday's 6-4 loss to Detroit. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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 hitting, Gimenez will slide over to second base and bat eighth in Sunday's series finale in Detroit.
Aug 13 2021Gimenez will not start Friday against Detroit. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Aug 11 2021Gimenez went 0-for-2 with a walk and a stolen base in Wednesday's 6-3 loss to Oakland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Aug 7 2021Gimenez was called up by Cleveland on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jul 29 2021Gimenez 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. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
May 18 2021Gimenez was optioned to Triple-A Columbus on Tuesday, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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 14 2021Gimenez is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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 13 2021Gimenez isn't starting Thursday's game against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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 11 2021Gimenez 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. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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 7 2021Gimenez is not in the lineup Friday against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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 6 2021Gimenez will hit the bench against lefty Danny Duffy and the Royals on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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 4 2021Gimenez is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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 3 2021Gimenez isn't starting Monday's game against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Apr 28 2021Gimenez is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Twins, Joe Noga of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Apr 23 2021Gimenez went 1-for-3 with a stolen base in Thursday's 6-3 loss to the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Apr 20 2021Gimenez is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Apr 18 2021Gimenez is not in the lineup Sunday versus the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Apr 17 2021Gimenez went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, a double and a stolen base in Saturday's loss to Cincinnati. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Apr 14 2021Gimenez isn't starting Wednesday's game against the White Sox, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Apr 12 2021Gimenez is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the White Sox, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Apr 10 2021Gimenez 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. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Apr 5 2021Gimenez is not in the lineup for Monday's game against Kansas City. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Apr 4 2021Gimenez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Tigers, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gimenez will cede shortstop duties to another former Mets organization mate in Amed Rosario, who is making his first career start for Cleveland. Due to his superior glovework, Gimenez is expected to serve as Cleveland's primary shortstop this season, though he could see more frequent rest days if his early struggles at the plate continue for a prolonged period. Gimenez has recorded one hit in eight at-bats through Cleveland's first two games.
Mar 24 2021Gimenez appears to have secured the everyday shortstop job for Cleveland as Opening Day approaches, Tom Withers of the Associated Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gimenez and Amed Rosario opened camp in contention for shortstop duties, but Cleveland has since experimented with Rosario in the outfield more frequently, signaling that he's now being viewed as more of a utility player. The decision doesn't come as a surprise given the superior defense Gimenez demonstrated during both players' time together in the Mets organization, but the 22-year-old has continued to display some promise at the plate this spring, too. Though he has yet to attempt a steal in 13 games, Gimenez is slashing .286/.342/.571 with two home runs and two triples.
Mar 11 2021Gimenez may be emerging as the favorite for Cleveland's starting shortstop job, as Amed Rosario is expected to begin working out at other positions, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gimenez and Rosario looked set to battle for playing time with the Mets, and that battle continues in Cleveland after both came over in the Francisco Lindor trade. The way Rosario is being used suggests the team views Gimenez as the better option at shortstop, but he's not exactly a proven MLB talent, so winning the job on Opening Day doesn't guarantee he'll keep it all year. Gimenez looked decent enough in his 49-game debut last season after skipping Triple-A, hitting .263/.333/.398 with three homers and eight steals.
Mar 5 2021Gimenez is 4-for-7 with one home run, one triple and three RBI through three games in spring training. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 22-year-old was acquired from the Mets in the Francisco Lindor trade during January and is making a strong first impression with his new team. Gimenez is competing for the starting job at shortstop after making his big-league debut in 2020 and delivering a .731 OPS with three homers and eight stolen bases in 132 plate appearances. Amed Rosario, who came to Cleveland in the same trade, is the primary competition at shortstop after posting a career-worst .643 OPS last season. Gimenez's defensive skillset likely gives him a leg up for the starting role, so he should be able to secure the job if he continues to hit well in spring training.
Jan 7 2021Gimenez was sent from the Mets to the Indians on Thursday as part of a deal which saw Francisco Lindor and Carlos Carrasco head the other way, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The move means Gimenez won't have to compete with the incoming Lindor for playing time at shortstop, a battle he would surely lose. Amed Rosario was also shipped to Cleveland in the deal, however, so the pair will continue the battle they began in New York in 2020. Gimenez outperformed Rosario last season, hitting a respectable .263/.333/.398 while stealing eight bases to Rosario's zero. They started together on several occasions last season, with Gimenez appearing at other infield spots, an arrangement which could continue with their new team.
Sep 26 2020Gimenez was placed on the 10-day injured list with right oblique tightness after Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Nationals, Tim Healey of Newsday reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 22-year-old was lifted from Saturday's matinee with the oblique issue, and he'll end up missing the final two games of the season. Gimenez will finish his rookie campaign with a .263/.333/.398 slash line, three homers, 12 RBI and eight stolen bases in 132 plate appearances. Amed Rosario will take over at shortstop for the Mets in the nightcap.
Sep 24 2020Gimenez is not in Thursday's lineup against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He will head to the bench with lefty Patrick Corbin on the hill for Washington. Amed Rosario will start at shortstop and bat seventh.
Sep 23 2020Gimenez went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 8-5 loss to the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gimenez tied the game at 1-1 in the second inning with his solo shot. It was the third homer of the year for the shortstop. Gimenez has added seven stolen bases, 12 RBI and 22 runs scored across 131 plate appearances.
Sep 22 2020Gimenez remains on the bench Tuesday against Tampa Bay. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gimenez has gone 3-for-19 at the plate over his last eight games. Amed Rosario remains the starter at shortstop in his absence.
Sep 21 2020Gimenez isn't starting Monday's game against the Rays, Justin Toscano of The Bergen Record reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gimenez has occupied the large half of a platoon at shortstop recently, but he'll retreat to the bench Monday, even with a right-hander (Pete Fairbanks) on the mound for Tampa Bay. Amed Rosario will start at shortstop in his absence.
Sep 18 2020Gimenez will sit Friday against the Braves. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gimenez has emerged to occupy the large half of a platoon at shortstop this season. With lefty Max Fried starting Friday, Amed Rosario gets the nod in his place.
Sep 13 2020Gimenez is not in the lineup Sunday against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gimenez is riding a seven-game hit streak and is 10-for-27 during that stretch, but he finds himself on the bench for the second straight contest. Amed Rosario starts at shortstop Sunday for the the Mets.
Sep 12 2020Gimenez isn't starting Saturday against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gimenez is currently riding a seven-game hitting streak, and he'll get a breather Saturday. Amed Rosario will start at shortstop.
Sep 10 2020Gimenez went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Wednesday as the Mets defeated the Orioles 7-6. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gimenez tied the game up with an opposite-field home run in the sixth for just his second long ball of his rookie season. The 22-year-old has hit safely in his last six games and is slashing .292/.340/.427 with two home runs and nine RBI this season while also staying busy on the basepath with seven steals.
Sep 7 2020Gimenez will start at shortstop and will bat eighth Monday against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Starting for the fourth straight game over a healthy Amed Rosario, Gimenez at least temporarily seems to have emerged as the Mets' primary shortstop. The lefty-hitting Gimenez may hit the bench against southpaws occasionally, but he should be in store for the bulk of the work versus right-handers while he continues to fare respectably at the plate in his rookie season. Gimenez is slashing .282/.329/.385 through 85 plate appearances on the campaign, but he offers most of his value to the Mets through his defense and speed (7-for-7 on stolen-base attempts).
Sep 5 2020Gimenez went 2-for-2 with a walk, a stolen base, two RBI and two runs scored Saturday against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gimenez chipped in across the box score, reaching base three times while also swiping his seventh bag of the season. His first RBI of the game came on an infield single that knotted the game at one, and he followed that up with a sacrifice fly in the fourth inning. Gimenez has flashed his speed and a decent ability to get on base in his first 80 plate appearances -- he's hitting .288/.338/.397 -- but he's likely to find regular playing time difficult to come by behind the likes of Robinson Cano, J.D. Davis, Amed Rosario and Todd Frazier.
Sep 1 2020Gimenez went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run Tuesday against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gimenez took Tom Eshelman deep in the sixth inning to record his first career home run. The 21-year-old was activated from the COVID-19 injured list Aug. 28, with Tuesday being his first start since. He took advantage of the opportunity, but with Robinson Cano, J.D. Davis and Amed Rosario manning his primary positions, Gimenez may find regular at-bats difficult to come by.
Aug 28 2020Gimenez was activated from the COVID-19 injured list prior to Friday's doubleheader against the Yankees, Tim Healey of Newsday reports. He is not in the lineup for Game 1. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Amed Rosario and Jeff McNeil will start up the middle for the matinee, but we could see Gimenez in there for the nightcap. He had predictably cooled off prior to landing on the IL, hitting .154 with a 7:1 K:BB over his last 26 at-bats, although he still managed three steals on three attempts over that span.
Aug 25 2020Gimenez was placed on the injured list for an undisclosed reason, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The team is not specifying which injured list Gimenez is going on, so this could be COVID-19 related. He should be considered out indefinitely.
Aug 12 2020Gimenez went 1-for-5 with an RBI and a stolen base in Wednesday's 11-6 win over the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: While Gimenez didn't cross home plate, he did notch another steal, his fourth in as many attempts with the big club this season. Gimenez was caught 16 times in 44 attempts on the basepaths at Double-A last year. He's also starting to hit a little bit, but Robinson Cano (groin) is facing live pitching at the alternate site and his eventual return figures to push Gimenez to the bench.
Aug 9 2020Gimenez went 3-for-3 with a double, three runs and one stolen base in Sunday's win against the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gimenez has now started five of the last six games while helping to fill in for Robinson Cano (groin), but Sunday's performance was his most productive of his young major-league career as he scored three of the Mets' four runs. The 21-year-old is hitting .333 with two extra-base hits, five runs and three stolen bases over 14 games this season.
Jul 30 2020Gimenez went 2-for-4 with a triple and an RBI in Wednesday's loss to the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: His three-bagger off Marcus Walden in the sixth inning gave the Mets their last lead of the game. Gimenez won't see much playing time behind Amed Rosario at shortstop, but he made an impact in his first career big-league start.
Jul 29 2020Gimenez is starting at shortstop and hitting eighth Wednesday against the Red Sox, Deesha Thosar of the New York Daily News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gimenez is set to make his first big-league start after working as a reserve through the team's first five games, going 0-for-4 in his limited at-bats. The talented 21-year-old spent all of 2019 with Double-A Binghamton, slashing .250/.309/.387 with nine homers and 28 steals in 117 games.
Jul 23 2020The Mets named Gimenez to their Opening Day roster Thursday. Tim Healey of Newsday reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: In a surprise move, the 21-year-old will bypass the Triple-A level entirely and open the 60-game season with the big club as a reserve infielder. Expect Gimenez to serve as the top backup at shortstop and second base behind Amed Rosario and Robinson Cano, a role that may only translate to a couple starts per week. Gimenez may provide most of his impact as a late-inning defensive replacement or as a pinch runner, given his above-average speed.
Mar 20 2020Gimenez was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse on Friday, Justin Toscano of The Bergen Record reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Mets protected the 21-year-old from the Rule 5 draft in November by adding him to the 40-man roster, but he was never a likely option to open the season in the majors. Gimenez spent the 2019 campaign at Double-A Binghamton and had a .696 OPS in 117 games, but he'll look for more success at Triple-A once this season starts up after adding a leg kick to his swing over the offseason.
Feb 29 2020Gimenez added a leg kick to his swing prior to the 2019 season, Deesha Thosar of New York Daily News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gimenez has been effective this spring as he attempts to make his case for a major-league roster spot, going 4-for-12 with one home run and one stolen base over five games. The 21-year-old apparently added a leg kick to his swing prior to the 2019 season, which may have correlated with his slightly improved power numbers as he hit nine home runs, but his batting average also fell to .250 after recording a .281 batting average the year before. While it's somewhat unlikely the shortstop would open the season on the major-league roster, he could make his debut sometime in 2020 if he remains effective in the minors.
Nov 20 2019Gimenez was added to the Mets' 40-man roster Wednesday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This move protects Gimenez from the Rule 5 draft. He spent all of 2019 back at Double-A and went to the Arizona Fall League for the second year in a row. Gimenez's bat will probably be a little light on impact, but he is a good athlete capable of playing up the middle and offers plus speed on the bases. He should spend most, if not all of 2020 at Triple-A.
Jul 23 2018The Mets promoted Gimenez from High-A St. Lucie to Double-A Binghamton on Sunday, Vincent Lara-Cinisomo of MiLB.com reports.At 19 years and 10 months of age, Gimenez becomes the second-youngest player in the Double-A ranks behind Blue Jays farmhand Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (19 years, four months). According to Mets director of player development Ian Levin, the shortstop demonstrated enough progress at the plate and in the field to earn a new challenge after he slashed .282/.348/.432 with 30 extra-base hits and 28 stolen bases across 351 plate appearances for High-A St. Lucie. At 5-foot-11 and 161 pounds, Gimenez doesn't project for much more than average power at his peak, but he possesses enough range to stick at shortstop long term and should deliver quality batting averages year in and year out.
Jun 5 2018Gimenez went 2-for-5 with two home runs and four RBI for High-A St. Lucie in Monday's extra-inning win over Tampa.It's the first multi-homer game of the 19-year-old's minor-league career. Gimenez, the Mets' No. 2 fantasy prospect, has put together a solid campaign against mainly older competition in the Florida State League, slashing .291/.362/.463 through 49 games with four homers and 19 steals in 23 attempts. With Amed Rosario settling in at shortstop on the big-league roster, the organization has no reason to rush Gimenez, so don't be surprised if he spends the whole season at St. Lucie and doesn't face the Double-A test until 2019.