Overview
- During the fourth inning of Thursday’s game against the Rays, Gimenez grabbed at his right hamstring while running out a ground ball and was removed from the contest.
- Video and a tweet from Sportsnet reporter Shi Davidi documented Gimenez walking off gingerly with manager John Schneider and a trainer.
- The club listed his issue as right hamstring tightness and made immediate in-game moves, inserting Brandon Valenzuela and shifting Kazuma Okamoto, Charles McAdoo and Ernie Clement around the infield.
- Gimenez left the field under his own power, but multiple outlets warned hamstring problems are unpredictable and can sideline players for weeks if more serious.
- Gimenez is a regular contributor this season and his absence would strain Toronto’s playoff chase, so the team’s medical update and any injured-list decision will be closely watched.