The Toronto Blues have acquired all-star second baseman Andres Gimenez and right-handed pitcher Nick Sandlin in a Tuesday deal with the Cleveland Guardians.
The Jays are sending infielder Spencer Horwitz and outfielder Nick Mitchell to Cleveland.
The 26-year-old Gimenez played 152 games with the Guardians in 2024, hitting .252 with 22 doubles, a triple, nine home runs, 63 RBIs, 30 stolen bases, an MLB-leading 21 outs above average (OAA), and 20 defensive runs saved (DRS).
The three-time Gold Glove winner (2022-24) and 2023 AL Platinum Glove-winning second baseman was named an All-Star in 2022 while finishing sixth in AL MVP voting. Since 2022, his 59 DRS and 52 OAA both rank second in the Majors.
The Barquisimeto, Venezuela, native was signed by the New York Mets as an international free agent in 2015, eventually making his debut for the club in 2020. Over five big league seasons, the left-handed hitter …