Leo Jimenez, once part of the Blue Jays organization, has been designated for assignment by the Marlins.
Miami recalled infielder Deyvison De Los Santos as the corresponding move.
Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reported both transactions before the team's official announcement.
Jimenez has appeared in 67 games for Miami this season, hitting .163 with two home runs and 14 RBIs across 166 at-bats.
Eighteen walks against 38 strikeouts shows a hitter who's still working through consistency issues at the plate.
He's actually been productive lately, though, picking up four hits over his last 10 games.
That recent stretch wasn't enough to save his roster spot once Miami needed room for De Los Santos.
Why this move closes a chapter that started in Toronto
Jimenez's path to the majors began in the Blue Jays system before he eventually found his way to Miami's organization.
DFAs like this one are common roster churn in September, especially for players who haven't fully locked down a role.
He now has a short window to find a new opportunity, whether through a trade, waivers, or an eventual release.
For a middle infielder still searching for consistent big-league production, a fresh organization sometimes provides exactly the reset needed.
Miami clearly saw more immediate value in De Los Santos for its own roster needs right now.
Whether another club claims Jimenez off waivers, or he heads back to the minors to keep developing, is the next step in a career that started with Toronto.
It will be interesting to see if he can fight his way back to the MLB after this tough 2026 season.
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