In a surprising move, the Blue Jays have acquired Guardians’ star Andrés Giménez and pitcher Nick Sandlin, shaking up the MLB landscape.
Toronto: Big news from the baseball world! The Blue Jays just traded for Andrés Giménez, who’s been a standout second baseman for the Guardians. He’s been with Cleveland for four seasons and is known for his impressive skills on the field.
In this deal, the Blue Jays also snagged pitcher Nick Sandlin. The Guardians, on the other hand, got infielder Spencer Horwitz, but he didn’t stick around long. They quickly traded him to the Pirates for a few players.
Giménez is no slouch; he’s a three-time Gold Glove winner and had a solid season last year, hitting .252 with nine home runs and 63 RBIs. Plus, he stole 30 bases in each of the last two seasons, showing he’s a real threat on the bases.
He signed a hefty seven-year deal worth $106.5 million with the Guardians before the 2023 season, so he’s in it for the long haul. Now, he’s joining the Blue Jays, who are looking to turn things around after a tough season.
Last year, the Jays finished last in the AL East and haven’t won a playoff series since 2016. They’re hoping Giménez can help change that. Sandlin, who had a perfect record last season, will also be a valuable addition to the team.
Interestingly, this trade wasn’t the only move the Blue Jays made recently. Earlier, they signed right-hander Yimi García to a two-year deal worth $15 million. García had a solid season with a 2.70 ERA before dealing with some injuries.