"Giménez isn't necessarily an unfair pick, seeing as he 30% below average at the plate last year (by wRC+) while raking in an annual salary of nearly $20 million. He's a glove-first player, to be sure, but you'd still hope to get a little more offensive juice out of such an expensive investment."
"Consistency really is Giménez's primary issue. He opened the 2025 campaign with a paltry .542 OPS in March and April, digging himself into a deep hole. However, he found his groove in the ensuing months, posting a 122 wRC+ in May, 72 wRC+ in June, and 295 wRC+ in July."
"After three blistering games to start July, Giménez suffered a high ankle sprain that he claims bothered him through the end of the postseason. His production suffered as a result (35 wRC+ in September), which provides hope that he can turn things around now that he's back to full health."
The Toronto Blue Jays maintain one of baseball's highest payrolls with relatively few truly bad contracts, though Bleacher Report identified shortstop Andrés Giménez as their worst deal. Giménez earned nearly $20 million annually while performing 30% below average offensively last season, though he excels defensively. His primary issue is inconsistency at the plate. After a weak start in 2025 with a .542 OPS in March-April, Giménez improved significantly in May through July before suffering a high ankle sprain that affected his performance through the postseason. With full health restored, his contract concerns could diminish if he demonstrates sustained offensive production.
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