Andres Gimenez is dealing with hamstring soreness again, John Schneider confirmed.

He's listed as day-to-day, a status that leaves real uncertainty about his availability over the next few games.

This isn't the first time this specific issue has come up for him this season. Gimenez had a hamstring scare earlier in the year that also drew concern before he was able to play through it.

That history makes this latest bout worth watching closely, even with the relatively mild "day-to-day" designation attached.

Gimenez has been a steady presence for Toronto all season, appearing in 140 games with nine home runs, 57 RBIs, and 20 stolen bases.

He'd been swinging it well recently too, collecting 10 hits over his last 15 games heading into this latest issue.

Why the timing makes this worth monitoring closely

Toronto sits deep in the wild-card race with a limited number of games remaining, making even a short absence at second base carry real weight right now.

A recurring hamstring issue, even a mild one, tends to linger if not managed carefully, especially late in a long season when fatigue compounds these kinds of soft-tissue concerns.

There's no word yet on whether he'll be out of the lineup entirely or simply given a lighter workload over the next game or two.

Toronto's infield depth has already been tested by injuries to Josh Smith and others this season, so losing Gimenez for any stretch would add further strain to an already thin group.

Day-to-day designations can resolve quickly or drag on depending on how the body responds, and this specific recurrence adds a layer of caution that a first-time issue wouldn't carry.

Whether Gimenez is back in the lineup tomorrow, or this becomes a multi-day absence, should become clear once Toronto releases its next lineup card.