Blue Jays Receive Andres Gimenez News on Wednesday

Originally posted on Athlon Sports
By Ayomide P. Adeduyite | Last updated May 21, 2025 5:17 PM ET

The Toronto Blue Jays secured their first shutout of the season with a 3-0 victory over the San Diego Padres on Tuesday night. Chris Bassitt delivered a stellar performance, pitching six innings and allowing only four hits while striking out six batters. Offensively, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. set the tone early with a solo home run in the first inning, extending his on-base streak to 20 games. Anthony Santander added a two-run homer in the fifth, providing the necessary cushion for the bullpen to close out the game.

This win improved the Blue Jays' record to 22-24, placing them just half a game behind the Boston Red Sox for third place in the American League East. The victory also snapped a two-game losing streak and provided a morale boost as the team continues its nine-game homestand.

Despite the win, the Blue Jays are navigating a series of injuries to key players, most notably second baseman Andrés Giménez. Giménez sustained a right quadriceps strain during a game against the Los Angeles Angels on May 8 and was subsequently placed on the 10-day injured list. His absence has been felt both defensively and offensively, as he had been a consistent presence in the lineup.

However, the team received positive some news on Wednesday. Giménez has resumed baseball activities, including running drills and light fielding work at Rogers Centre. Manager John Schneider indicated that Giménez is expected to embark on a minor league rehab assignment before rejoining the major league roster, with a potential return anticipated in late May.

Andres Gimenez (quad) just completed some running drills at Rogers Centre. Now doing some light fielding & throwing work. Mgr. John Schneider said yesterday a rehab stint is likely before Gimenez returns.
— Ben Nicholson-Smith (@bnicholsonsmith) May 21, 2025

Before his injury, Giménez was batting .195 with three home runs, 10 RBIs, and nine stolen bases over 128 at-bats. While these numbers reflect a slow start, his defensive prowess and base-running abilities have been valuable assets to the team.

The Blue Jays will look to build on Tuesday's victory as they face the Padres again on Wednesday evening. A win would not only clinch the series but also help the team gain ground in the competitive AL East standings.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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