Could Toronto Blue Jays Reunite with Former Top Prospect?
The Blue Jays DFA'd Eloy Jimenez the other day, but they could use him again.
On Saturday afternoon, after a win over the Minnesota Twins, the Toronto Blue Jays announced that the recently designated for assignment Eloy Jimenez had cleared waivers and elected free agency. But, is it possible that the Jays reunite with him and try to bring him back? It's possible, given the latest development with outfielder/DH George Springer.
Springer was activated from the injured list earlier, recovering from a fractured toe, which forced Jimenez into DFA limbo. However, Springer was hit in the same toe on Saturday, leaving the game . Manager John Schneider is hopeful he'll be OK in a day or two, but the Jays could look to scoop back up Jimenez if they think Springer may end up needing another injured list stint.
Even if Springer is back in short order, the depth that Jimenez could provide in the minors might be welcomed. Of course, he would need to be OK with that role. Eloy Jiménez has cleared waivers and elected free agency, the #BlueJays announce.
— Mitch Bannon (@MitchBannon) May 2, 2026 Still just 29 years old, Jimenez is a six-year veteran of White Sox and Baltimore Orioles. Ranked as the No. 4 prospect in baseball by MLB Pipeline in 2018, Jimenez made his debut with Chicago in 2019.