The Toronto Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins made a number of underappreciated acquisitions throughout the offseason, including the addition of Anthony Santander. Among these was the acquisition of Andrés Giménez, the Platinum Glove second baseman for the Cleveland Guardians.
Prior to that, Giménez had a five-year career batting average of.261 from his tenure with the Mets, which included 49 home runs. Giménez earned three Gold Gloves in a row and hit doubles at a pace of 22+ each year for the last three years, in addition to hitting nine triples. Giménez is currently in his sixth Major League season, and his play has significantly declined.
Andrés Giménez is posting the worst numbers of his career
Giménez hasn’t lived up to his expectations after relocating to Toronto. Giménez is batting a meager.195/.273/.305 with three home runs and five doubles in 143 plate appearances with the Blue Jays this season. Giménez, who often performs well against fastballs and off-speed pitches, has mostly struggled against both, hitting.161 against both.
These are the worst figures he has ever had in his career. However, his slump hasn’t only damaged his bat; it seems like his Gold Glove has also lost some of its luster.
Giménez only had two OAA this season after recording a career-high and yearly-best 21 OAA (outs above average) the previous season. Although Giménez’s defense has always been his main suit, it currently seems to be mediocre at best.
Giménez left a game against the Angels on Wednesday due to what seemed to be an injury. He suffered a strain to his right quadriceps that Friday. Although it is yet unknown if this ailment is the reason for his poor play, Giménez has had a dismal season. After he recovers from his injury, Toronto supporters will undoubtedly hope he regains his form.
