The Orioles declined Jimenez's $16.5 million club option for 2025 on Saturday, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.
This past season was Jimenez's worst at the plate in his six-year career, as he slashed just .238/.289/.336 over 324 plate appearances between the White Sox and Orioles. Because of his poor performance, it makes sense that Baltimore would rather pay the 27-year-old's $3 million buyout than give him $16.5 million to join the team's already-crowded lineup.
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Orioles' Eloy Jimenez: Accepts move to Triple-A
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Jimenez accepted Baltimore's decision to option him to Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Jimenez had to approve the move to the minors due to his MLB service time, and he'll stick in the Orioles organization for the time being. The 27-year-old played in 33 games since being acquired from the White Sox and posted a .232/.270/.316 slash line with one homer in 100 plate appearances. Jimenez has a $16.5 million club option for 2025, but Baltimore is likely to pay the $3 million buyout.
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Orioles' Eloy Jimenez: Not playing regularly vs. RHPs
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Jimenez is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Red Sox.
Ryan Mountcastle's (wrist) move to the injured list in late August looked as though it might open up everyday playing time at designated hitter for Jimenez, but the Orioles have instead chosen to rotate a number of players at the DH spot. Jimenez still appears to be the Orioles' preferred DH versus left-handed pitching, but he finds himself on the bench for the fourth time in Baltimore's last five matchups with righties.
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Orioles' Eloy Jimenez: Heading to bench Monday
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Jimenez is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the White Sox.
Following Ryan Mountcastle's (wrist) move to the injured list a week ago, Jimenez has moved into a near-everyday role for the Orioles, starting in seven of the last eight games. According to Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com, Anthony Santander may not be moving around at full speed after tripping while rounding first base in Sunday's 6-1 win over the Rockies, so he'll get a day out of the outfield and will serve as the designated hitter Monday, which leaves no room in the lineup for Jimenez. Assuming Santander is cleared to play the outfield later on in the series, Jimenez should reclaim a spot in the starting nine in short order.
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Orioles' Eloy Jimenez: Hits first homer with new team
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Jimenez went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 7-5 loss to the Rockies.
The homer was Jimenez's first in 23 games with the Orioles. He's slashed .296/.315/.408 with seven RBI since he was traded from the White Sox, which has breathed new life into his campaign. Overall, Jimenez has a .253/.301/.360 slash line, six homers, 23 RBI, 24 runs scored, 14 doubles and three stolen bases over 88 contests this season. Jimenez has seen more steady work as the designated hitter since Ryan Mountcastle (wrist) went on the injured list, which opened up first base for Ryan O'Hearn and Emmanuel Rivera.
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Orioles' Eloy Jimenez: Taking seat Thursday
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Jimenez is absent from the lineup for Thursday's game versus the Red Sox.
Jimenez made four straight starts from Aug. 3-7 but has not started consecutive games over the past week. 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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Orioles' Eloy Jimenez: Not in Baltimore lineup
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Jimenez is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Nationals.
After starting four straight contests, Jimenez has now been in the lineup just two times over the subsequent 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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Orioles' Eloy Jimenez: Stays hot with three hits
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Jimenez went 3-for-4 in Friday's 4-1 win over the Rays.
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 been jolted awake by the 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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Orioles' Eloy Jimenez: Sitting down Thursday
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Jimenez isn't in the Orioles' lineup for Thursday's game versus the Blue Jays.
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.
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Orioles' Eloy Jimenez: Pushing for everyday role
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Jimenez will start at designated hitter and bat seventh in Wednesday's game against the Blue Jays.
Jimenez was widely expected to fill the short side platoon of a platoon at 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.
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Orioles' Eloy Jimenez: Racks up three hits in win
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Jimenez went 3-for-5 with a double and one RBI in Sunday's 9-5 win over the Guardians.
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, suggesting that 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.
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Orioles' Eloy Jimenez: Moving to Baltimore
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The Orioles acquired Jimenez from the White Sox on Tuesday for left-hander Trey McGough, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
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.
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White Sox's Eloy Jimenez: Absent from lineup Saturday
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Jimenez is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Seattle.
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.
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White Sox's Eloy Jimenez: Out of lineup Monday
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Jimenez is absent from the lineup for Monday's game against the Rangers.
Jimenez will head to the bench while the White Sox go 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's turned in a .605 OPS with zero home runs over that stretch.
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White Sox's Eloy Jimenez: Idle Saturday
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Jimenez isn't in the White Sox's lineup for Saturday's game against Pittsburgh.
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.
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White Sox's Eloy Jimenez: Sitting in second game of twin bill
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Jimenez is out of the lineup for the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader with the Twins.
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.
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White Sox's Eloy Jimenez: Resting Saturday
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Jimenez isn't in the White Sox's lineup for Saturday's game against Miami.
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.
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White Sox's Eloy Jimenez: On bench Wednesday
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Jimenez is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against Cleveland.
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.
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White Sox's Eloy Jimenez: Heading to bench Wednesday
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Jimenez is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Dodgers.
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.
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White Sox's Eloy Jimenez: Three-game hitting streak
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Jimenez went 1-for-5 with a double and an RBI on Tuesday against the Dodgers.
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.
