Eloy Jimenez joins the Blue Jays organization

The Blue Jays add depth.

The Toronto club has signed Eloy Jimenez, once one of Major League Baseball's top prospects, to a minor league contract. Ben Nicholson-Smith confirmed the news, which was first reported by Mike Rodriguez.

https://twitter.com/bnicholsonsmith/status/1961418758200660343

It's a contract that's not really risky. After all, at worst, Jimenez will play a few weeks in the minors, make a few thousand dollars and walk away.

But at best, he'll make an impact.

That said, don't hold your breath: I'd be surprised if the newcomer makes an impact with the Queen City club. And that's even if I like the gamble that's been taken by the Blue Jays because of the low risk.

After all, in 2024, Jimenez wasn't good with the White Sox and Orioles. And in 2025, he played in AAA for the Rays before being injured, released… without getting a chance to play a single game in the Majors.

That said, the lure of a 28-year-old with a Silver Stick (2020) behind his tie means that some teams will be tempted to give him a few too many chances to get back into MLB.

I'm sure the Blue Jays weren't the only ones who wanted him.

Don't expect Jimenez to be recalled on September 1, when lineups are expanded: he needs to get back in shape and prove his worth. And if we're going to recall an outfielder, we might as well trust Joey Loperfido, right?

To be continued.

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