Rays Release Eloy Jimenez
Briefly

Eloy Jiménez was released by the Rays after being on the Triple-A injured list for 10 days. This was his second injured list stint this season. In 40 games with Tampa Bay's top affiliate, he batted .278 with only three home runs across 167 plate appearances. His career has declined sharply since a successful 2022 season with the White Sox. Following an average performance in 2023, he struggled further with the Orioles, leading to his release and potential pursuit of minor league contracts or foreign league opportunities.
Eloy Jiménez was released from his minor league contract by the Rays after spending 10 days on Triple-A injured list. This marked his second IL stint of the season.
In 40 games with the Rays' top affiliate, Jiménez recorded a .278/.335/.397 batting line and hit only three home runs in 167 plate appearances.
Jiménez's performance has declined since his peak in 2022 with the White Sox. He hit .295 with 16 homers in just 84 games that season.
After an average showing in 2023, Jiménez’s struggle continued in Baltimore, batting .232 with a .270 OBP and one homer in 33 games.
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