Blue Jays release Eloy Jimenez one day after trade deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 11:00 AM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
The Toronto Blue Jays released Eloy Jimenez from their Triple-A affiliate Buffalo Bisons on August 5, 2026, following a series of roster changes at the trade deadline. Jimenez, who signed a minor league contract earlier in the season, had a brief stint with the Blue Jays, appearing in 12 games with a.290 batting average. However, his lack of extra-base hits limited his impact on the team. The Blue Jays are reportedly overhauling their roster after several trades, including dealing Kevin Gausman and Daulton Varsho. Jimenez's release marks a significant turn in a career that has been hampered by injuries in recent years.
- •Jimenez was released after a brief run with the Blue Jays
- •He hit.290 in 12 games but had no extra-base hits
- •Blue Jays released several veterans as part of roster changes
- •Jimenez previously had a standout career with the White Sox
- •The team is focusing on new roster strategies post-deadline
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