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Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Leo Jimenez's future is uncertain with the organization

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Bobby Ohr
October 29, 2024 (2:48 PM)

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The Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Leo Jimenez had a solid 2024 season as he did a great job of helping replace Bo Bichette but his future with the organization is far from secured.

Jimenez did great in Triple-A this season with solid numbers at the plate while proving to be a solid and reliable player defensively as well.

See, Jiménez is best described as a professional ball magnet. The 23-year-old slashed .271/.416/.431 with seven home runs in 226 plate appearances in Triple-A this season but was hit 15 times by a pitch. -Delaney

Blue Jays shortstop Leo Jimenez has an uncertain future with the team

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Jimenez is headed into an unfortunate spot in the 2025 season since he is out of option years and if the Blue Jays decide to designate him for assignment, he will likely get picked up by another team.

If the Blue Jays decide to trade Bo Bichette after all, Jimenez will have a chance but he will need to make the team right out of Spring Training due to the issue with him no longer having an option year remaining.

However, Jiménez will have to make the Blue Jays roster out of Spring Training, as the 23-year-old has no more option years remaining. If he's designated for assignment, the shortstop will surely be taken. Now, if Bichette is traded this off-season, the Jays could use Jiménez as a sort of stopgap for whenever Arjun Nimmala is ready. -Delaney

As the Blue Jays look to bring in players that could get on base, Jimenez is a great option since he has proven he can but it comes down to if he fits in the Blue Jays plans.

Source: Blue Jays Nation
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