Toronto Blue Jays assign Eloy Jimenez, five other players to minor league-camp

Outfielder Eloy Jimenez was among six players reassigned to minor-league camp, despite turning heads with a strong spring performance.

The 29-year-old slashed .286/.333/.524 with two home runs and four doubles in 45 plate appearances, showing he may still have the bat that once made him a top prospect.

Jiménez originally broke out with the Chicago White Sox in 2019, hitting 31 home runs as a rookie, but injuries and inconsistency have limited his production in recent years.

With limited defensive versatility, his path back to the majors will depend heavily on his offensive output at Triple-A Buffalo.

If he continues to hit, he could be among the first call-ups. He also holds a July opt-out clause, which could factor into the team's decision-making if he performs and remains off the big-league roster.

Pitchers Yariel Rodriguez, Jorge Alcalá, Josh Fleming, Jesse Hahn and Joe Mantiply were also reassigned.

Rodriguez is coming off a solid 2025 campaign, posting a 3.08 ERA across 66 appearances, though he struggled late in the season and during spring training after being removed from the 40-man roster in the offseason.

Manager John Schneider said a couple of roster battles remain unresolved.

Davis Schneider and Leo Jiménez are competing for the final position-player spot, while Spencer Miles and Chase Lee are vying for the last opening in the bullpen.

The Toronto Blue Jays must finalize its roster by Wednesday, with a few key decisions still to be made.

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