Blue Jays release Eloy Jiménez during ongoing Astros series
2 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 2:56 AM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
The Toronto Blue Jays announced the release of Eloy Jiménez on August 5, 2026, during their three-game series against the Houston Astros. Jiménez, 29, had been with the Blue Jays' Triple-A affiliate, the Buffalo Bisons, and played 12 games this season, recording a.290 batting average with three RBIs. Following the MLB trade deadline, the Blue Jays continue to make roster changes as they attempt to stay in playoff contention. Jiménez's release is significant given his seven-season MLB career, primarily with the Chicago White Sox, and he is now free to sign with another team.
- •Blue Jays beat Astros 3-1 on August 1, 2026.
- •Jiménez played 12 games for the Blue Jays this season.
- •He was signed to a minor-league deal on June 1.
- •Jiménez has a career.269 batting average with 95 home runs.
- •Blue Jays sit at 53-60, needing wins for playoff contention.
- 2:56 AMYahoo Sports — Toronto Blue Jays Announce Release of 7-Year MLB Player During Astros Series
- 2:56 AMYahoo Sports — Toronto Blue Jays Released 7-Year MLB Player During Astros Series
"The Toronto Blue Jays are currently taking on the Houston Astros in a 3-game MLB series. Toronto won 3-1 on Monday and sits at 53-60 this season. They still have a shot to make the MLB playoffs, but they will need to get on a little bit of a winning streak here shortly if they […] The post Toronto Blue Jays Announce Release of 7-Year MLB Player During Astros Series appeared first on HEAVY.
"The Toronto Blue Jays are currently taking on the Houston Astros in a 3-game MLB series. Toronto won 3-1 on Monday and sits at 53-60 this season. They still have a shot to make the MLB playoffs, but they will need to get on a little bit of a winning streak here shortly if they […] The post Toronto Blue Jays Released 7-Year MLB Player During Astros Series appeared first on HEAVY.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 5, 2026, 2:56 AMToronto Blue Jays Announce Release of 7-Year MLB Player During Astros Series
The Toronto Blue Jays are currently taking on the Houston Astros in a 3-game MLB series. Toronto won 3-1 on Monday and sits at 53-60 this season. They still have a shot to make the MLB playoffs, but they will need to get on a little bit of a winning streak here shortly if they […] The post Toronto Blue Jays Announce Release of 7-Year MLB Player During Astros Series appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsAug 5, 2026, 2:56 AMToronto Blue Jays Released 7-Year MLB Player During Astros Series
The Toronto Blue Jays are currently taking on the Houston Astros in a 3-game MLB series. Toronto won 3-1 on Monday and sits at 53-60 this season. They still have a shot to make the MLB playoffs, but they will need to get on a little bit of a winning streak here shortly if they […] The post Toronto Blue Jays Released 7-Year MLB Player During Astros Series appeared first on HEAVY.
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