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Eloy Jimenez absolutely obliterates baseballs all spring, giving the Toronto front office an incredibly difficult decision before Opening Day.
Watching a veteran slugger completely reinvent himself in camp only to likely miss the final cut is an incredibly bitter pill to swallow for this passionate fanbase.
We all watched him crush massive home runs down in Florida, proving his totally terrifying raw power is officially back and fully healthy.
The reality of modern professional baseball relentlessly demands aggressive roster management. You simply cannot keep everyone when the clubhouse is already completely stacked with elite, established talent.
A recent breakdown from local insiders perfectly outlined exactly why this hulking right-handed bat is currently on the outside looking in as camp breaks.
The 29-year-old former superstar prospect (Signed as an international free agent, 2013 by Chicago Cubs) quietly posted an incredible .891 OPS alongside a .297 batting average this spring.
He totally silenced his loudest critics by rediscovering his explosive swing, closely resembling the absolute monster who launched 31 home runs as a rookie for the White Sox.
Jimenez brings an incredibly dangerous bat to the Toronto depth chart
Seeing him likely heading down to Triple-A Buffalo brings a bittersweet wave of emotion to this understanding city. We genuinely just want him to succeed.
Having too many talented offensive players for a 26-man roster is the absolute definition of a fantastic problem. It proves our immense organizational depth for a massive championship push.
With George Springer and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. strictly commanding the right-handed designated hitter and first base repetitions, his immediate pathway to daily major league playing time is completely blocked.
The management team clearly understands they desperately need highly versatile defenders on the bench to survive the grueling daily grind of the American League East.
Jimenez totally understands the massive assignment ahead and absolutely refuses to let this frustrating roster crunch derail his incredible physical momentum.
He will gracefully accept his minor league assignment because his contract reportedly lacks an opt-out, and he will aggressively prepare for the exact moment an injury opens up a crucial big-league spot.
We will proudly cheer him on from afar while he relentlessly terrorizes Triple-A pitching staffs all summer long.
Let the final spring training decisions unfold, because this dedicated organization is totally focused on building an unstoppable, championship-winning machine.
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MARS 17|268 ANSWERS Toronto Blue Jays expected to cut all-star Will Eloy Jimenez dominate Triple-A pitching and become a massive playoff hero for the Blue Jays later this season? | ||
| Yes | 218 | 81.3 % |
| No | 50 | 18.7 % |
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