Blue Jays Acquire All-Star 2B Andrés Giménez from Guardians

In a surprising MLB trade, the Cleveland Guardians have sent second baseman Andrés Giménez and reliever Nick Sandlin to the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for infielder Spencer Horwitz and minor league outfielder Nick Mitchell. Giménez, a three-time Gold Glove winner, had a standout 2022 season but saw a decline in performance over the past two years. The Blue Jays, looking to improve after a disappointing 2024 season, are acquiring Giménez, who is under a long-term contract with significant future earnings. Horwitz was subsequently traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates as part of a separate deal.