Blue Jays bringing back .290 hitter they shockingly released
The Toronto Blue Jays have re-signed Eloy Jimenez, who they previously designated for assignment despite him hitting .290. After failing to secure a better offer elsewhere, Jimenez is returning on a minor league contract. His familiarity with the team and the Triple-A Buffalo environment may aid his path back to the majors.
- ▪Eloy Jimenez was designated for assignment by the Blue Jays earlier this season.
- ▪He was hitting .290 in the major leagues at the time of his release.
- ▪Jimenez is returning to the Blue Jays on a minor league contract after not finding better offers.
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