Andres Jimenez is heading north of the border.
The second baseman will be traded from the Guardians to the Blue Jays in an exchange Tuesday, according to multiple reports.
The full deal includes Jimenez and reliever Nick Sandlin going to the Blue Jays in exchange for infielder Spencer Horwitz and minor league outfielder Nick Mitchell. Sportsnet reported.
Jimenez, a former Met, is a three-time Gold Glove Award winner and has spent the past four seasons with Cleveland.
He joined Cleveland in 2021 as part of the Mets' blockbuster trade for Francisco Lindor and had a breakout year in 2022, batting .297 with 17 home runs and 69 RBIs, earning him an AL All-Star title. Although he was selected, his offensive power declined after the 2018 season. next two seasons.
The second baseman hit .252 with nine home runs and 63 RBIs last season with the Guardians en route to an ALCS trip.
Jimenez batted .216 in the postseason.
Previously, he was a 26-year-old second baseman. Signed a seven-year contract worth $106.5 million. He will sign with the Guardians in the spring of 2023, with a club option for 2030.
He's scheduled to make $10 million next year, $15 million in 2026 and more than $23 million in each of three consecutive seasons.
Sandlin, another Canadian signee, posted a 3.75 ERA in 68 games with the Guardians last season.
They will face a Toronto team that had a down year and finished 2024 with a 74-88 record.
The Blue Jays are looking to tweak their lineup after this recent ugly season. ESPN reported The club will do everything in its power to remain competitive in the American League East next season.
Horwitz, who plays first and second base, appeared in 97 games for the Blue Jays last season, hitting 12 home runs and posting a .790 OPS.
Left-handed batters are especially strong against right-handed batters, posting a slash line of .283/.376/.476.
