The Toronto Blue Jays massively upgraded their infield defense on Tuesday, completing a trade with the Cleveland Guardians to acquire three-time Gold Glove winner Andrés Giménez, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan.
Giménez, a second baseman, has been one of the best defensive players in MLB for the last three years since he took up an everyday role in Cleveland. Although his bat has cooled off since his All-Star campaign in 2022, the 26-year-old remains an elite infielder and a valuable addition for Toronto. The 26-year-old is owed roughly $97 million over the next five seasons, likely playing a part in the Guardians’ decision to part ways with him despite them signing him to an extension in March ’23.
