BREAKING: The Toronto Blue Jays are finalizing a trade to acquire three-time Gold Glove-winning second baseman Andrés Giménez from the Cleveland Guardians, sources tell ESPN. As of publishing, neither team has confirmed the trade; however, Mark Feinsand reported an addition to the deal later that night.

In one of the most surprising moves of the offseason so far, the Cleveland Guardians traded three-time Gold Glove-winning second baseman Andres Gimenez to the Toronto Blue Jays. After the trade was reported,

The net result was one starting pitcher, three prospects, the dumping of almost $100 million in salary and a wide open competition at second base at least until Travis Bazzana, the No.1 overall pick in the 2024, is ready.

Toronto will have a $23 million option to retain Gimenez for 2030. Toronto will be paying all of the remaining contract. 1- The Guardians likely felt Gimenez’ remaining contract value was far more than they wanted to invest in a middle-infielder.

The 26-year-old Giménez batted .252 with nine homers, 63 RBIs and 30 steals last season. He was acquired by the Guardians as part of the Francisco Lindor blockbuster trade with the New York Mets in January 2021.

Not that long ago the Toronto Blue Jays appeared to be an offensive juggernaut in the making. A series of moves over the last three offseasons has changed the calculus.

On Tuesday evening, the Toronto Blue Jays and Cleveland Guardians agreed to a trade that involved multiple big-league pieces exchanging hands. Heading to the Blue Jays is slick-fielding middle infielder Andres Gimenez and right-handed relief pitcher Nick Sandlin.

The Toronto Blue Jays massively upgraded their infield defense on Tuesday, completing a trade with the Cleveland Guardians to acquire three-time Gold Glove winner Andrés Giménez, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan.