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ELOY JIMÉNEZ #72 - DESIGNATED HITTER - BALTIMORE ORIOLES
5 HR •
20 RBI •
.260 AVG
5 HR
20 RBI
.260 AVG
Taking seat Thursday Jimenez is absent from the lineup for Thursday's game versus the Red Sox.
Impact Jimenez made four straight starts from Aug. 3-7 but has not started consecutive games since. Each of his last two starts have been against left-handers, as he now looks to be pegged for a short-side platoon at designated hitter with Ryan O'Hearn.
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Not in Baltimore lineup Jimenez is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Nationals.
Impact After starting four straight contests, Jimenez has now been in the lineup just two times over the previous five games. The 27-year-old is 12-for-24 at the plate to begin his Orioles career but is still contending with Ryan O'Hearn for starts at designated hitter.
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Getting Saturday off Jimenez isn't in the Orioles' lineup for Saturday's game versus the Rays.
Impact Jimenez has been white-hot at the plate since joining the Orioles, going 11-for-21 with four RBI across seven games. He'll get a breather Saturday against Drew Rasmussen and the Rays, moving Anthony Santander into the DH spot and Austin Slater into right field.
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Stays hot with three hits Jimenez went 3-for-4 in Friday's 4-1 win over the Rays.
Impact Jimenez already has four multi-hit efforts as an Oriole, and he played in his seventh game with the team Friday. All three of his hits in this contest were singles. Still, Jimenez appears to have just needed a change of scenery after struggling with the White Sox prior to the trade deadline. The 27-year-old is up to a .264/.315/.368 slash line with five home runs, 20 RBI, 19 runs scored, three stolen bases and 11 doubles over 72 contests this year.
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Sitting down Thursday Jimenez isn't in the Orioles' lineup for Thursday's game versus the Blue Jays.
Impact Jimenez will get a day to rest Thursday after going 8-for-15 with four RBI over his last four games. His absence will put Anthony Santander into the DH role while Colton Cowser, Cedric Mullins and Ryan O'Hearn start across the outfield.
AUGUST 8 • ROTOWIRE
Pushing for everyday role Jimenez will start at designated hitter and bat seventh in Wednesday's game against the Blue Jays.
Impact Jimenez was widely expected to fill the short side platoon of a platoon DH when the Orioles acquired him from the White Sox on July 30, but the 27-year-old appears to have pushed his way into a near-everyday role, at least while he's swinging a hot bat. He'll be picking up his fourth consecutive start -- including his third in a row against a right-hander (Bowden Francis) -- after going 6-for-12 with a double and two RBI to begin his tenure with the Orioles. Meanwhile, the lefty-hitting Cedric Mullins will head to the bench for the second game in a row.
AUGUST 7 • ROTOWIRE
Racks up three hits in win Jimenez went 3-for-5 with a double and one RBI in Sunday's 9-5 win over the Guardians.
Impact Jimenez has gone 5-for-9 with two RBI over three contests since he was traded from the White Sox to the Orioles. He started against a right-hander (Gavin Williams) in Sunday's contest, which suggests Ryan O'Hearn could occasionally move to first base against righties, which could cost Ryan Mountcastle some playing time. Jimenez is at a .252/.306/.357 slash line with five home runs, 18 RBI, 18 runs scored, 10 doubles and three stolen bases over 68 games this year.
AUGUST 5 • ROTOWIRE
Moving to Baltimore The Orioles acquired Jimenez from the White Sox on Tuesday for an unspecified return, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Jimenez has a .240/.297/.345 slash line in the final guaranteed year of his contract, and Chicago was finally able to offload what little remains of that deal. He also has a $16.5 million club option with a $3 million buyout for 2025. Jimenez won't significantly move the needle for the Orioles, but he could see some starts against left-handed pitching since primary designated hitter Ryan O'Hearn typically starts versus righties.
JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE
Absent from lineup Saturday Jimenez is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Seattle.
Impact Jimenez will begin Saturday's game in the dugout after going 0-for-4 with two strikeouts in Friday's 10-0 loss to the Mariners. Gavin Sheets will serve as the designated hitter Saturday and bat second.
JULY 27 • ROTOWIRE
Absent from lineup Saturday Jimenez is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Seattle.
Impact Jimenez will begin Saturday's game in the dugout after going 0-for-4 with two strikeouts in Friday's 10-0 loss to the Mariners. Gavin Sheets will serve as the designated hitter and bat second.
JULY 27 • ROTOWIRE
Out of lineup Monday Jimenez is absent from the lineup for Monday's game against the Rangers.
Impact The White Sox are going with Gavin Sheets as their designated hitter. While he had started each of the previous four contests, Jimenez has now received seven days off since June 26. He has just a .605 OPS with zero home runs over that stretch.
JULY 22 • ROTOWIRE
Idle Saturday Jimenez isn't in the White Sox's lineup for Saturday's game against Pittsburgh.
Impact After going 1-for-4 during a loss in Friday's series opener, Jimenez will get a breather against Luis Ortiz and the Pirates on Saturday. Gavin Sheets will fill in as Chicago's designated hitter and bat fourth.
JULY 13 • ROTOWIRE
Sitting in second game of twin bill Jimenez is out of the lineup for the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader with the Twins.
Impact Jimenez will rest for the second game of the day after he served as Chicago's designated hitter in the team's 3-1 win in the early contest, going 1-for-3 with a base hit. Gavin Sheets will handle DH duties in the nightcap.
JULY 10 • ROTOWIRE
Resting Saturday Jimenez isn't in the White Sox's lineup for Saturday's game against Miami.
Impact Jimenez will get a breather Saturday after going 7-for-19 with two runs scored over his last six games. His absence will allow Gavin Sheets to serve as Chicago's designated hitter while batting fourth.
JULY 6 • ROTOWIRE
On bench Wednesday Jimenez is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against Cleveland.
Impact Jimenez will take a seat for the second time in four games, giving way to Gavin Sheets at DH. Since being brought off the IL on June 23, Jimenez is 8-for-29 (.276) with a pair of doubles.
JULY 3 • ROTOWIRE
Heading to bench Wednesday Jimenez is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Dodgers.
Impact Jimenez experienced a brief scare when he experienced some soreness in his hamstring in his first game back from the injured list in Sunday's 11-2 loss to the Tigers, but he proceeded to serve as the White Sox's designated hitter in both of the first two games of the series with the Dodgers. He went 2-for-9 between the two contests, smacking a double while driving in a run. Jimenez didn't report any setbacks with the hamstring coming out of either game against the Dodgers, so he's likely just getting a planned day off Wednesday.
JUNE 26 • ROTOWIRE
Three-game hitting streak Jimenez went 1-for-5 with a double and an RBI on Tuesday against the Dodgers.
Impact Jimenez started in his third consecutive game since being activated from the injured list Sunday, and he has one hit in each contest. His performance Tuesday marked his first extra-base hit in that span, and he also has one RBI and one run scored. Jimenez has hit either third or fourth in every game since his return.
JUNE 26 • ROTOWIRE
Dealing with soreness Jimenez is dealing with hamstring soreness after going 1-for-4 with a run scored in in Sunday's 11-2 loss to the Tigers, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Impact Jimenez made his return to the lineup Sunday after missing a month with a left hamstring strain, and he now appears to be dealing with a potential setback. The White Sox are set to launch a three-game series at home versus the Dodgers on Monday and the 27-year-old's status is worth monitoring.
JUNE 23 • ROTOWIRE
Could return Monday White Sox manager Pedro Grifol said Saturday that Jimenez (hamstring) could be reinstated off the injured list as soon as Monday, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times report...
Impact Grifol noted that Jimenez is "up to 90 [percent] running, he's passed the test" when it comes to his left hamstring strain. Jimenez began his rehab assignment in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League on June 13, and across six outings he's gone 8-for-18 with one double, one home run and five RBI. Jimenez was one a five-game hitting streak and slashed .286/.359/.457 over his last 10 major-league games before the injury.
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Heads to IL with strained hamstring The White Sox placed Jimenez on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a left hamstring strain.
Impact Jimenez tweaked the hamstring while running the bases in Tuesday's game in Toronto. The severity of the strain isn't yet known, so it's unclear how much time the designated hitter might miss. Soft-tissue injuries continue to plague Jimenez, who also missed time with an adductor strain earlier this season.
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Blue Jays and White Sox play with series tied 1-1
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