Andrés Giménez DVOA, Advanced Stats, & Fantasy Rankings

Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Andres Gimenez will not be in Thursday's lineup for their home outing against the Philadelphia Phillies. It's just a day of rest for the 26-year-old, who had started the previous two contests after returning from a near-month-long stay on the injured list due to a quadriceps strain. Teammate Davis Schneider is manning second base and batting sixth in his absence. Gimenez hasn't been very good this season -- batting an ugly .201 (27-for-134) in 38 contests -- but he appeared to be heating up before his trip to the injured list with a hit in five straight games. Furthermore, he hasn't struck out in eight consecutive appearances. He's likely to be back in the starting nine for their series opener against the Minnesota Twins on Friday.

The Toronto Blue Jays activated infielder Andres Gimenez (quadriceps) and catcher Tyler Heineman (concussion) from the injured list on Tuesday, according to Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith. In corresponding moves, the Blue Jays designated infielder Michael Stefanic and catcher Ali Sanchez for assignment. Gimenez is starting at second base and batting ninth on Tuesday against Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Cristopher Sanchez. The 26-year-old will return to regular duties at the keystone in Toronto after missing a month of action with a strained right quadriceps muscle. He went 2-for-12 in four minor-league rehab games and is really only worth rostering in deep-mixed and AL-only leagues for his speed. Gimenez will return to a weak .195/.273/.305 slash line with three home runs, 10 RBI, 17 runs and nine stolen bases.

Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Andres Gimenez (quadriceps) and catcher Tyler Heineman (concussion) are on track to come off the injured list to rejoin the big-league club on Tuesday before their series opener against the Philadelphia Phillies. Neither Gimenez nor Heineman move the needle much in fantasy, but they will be much-needed reinforcements for a banged-up Blue Jays team early in June. Gimenez, 26, has been out since May 9 with a strained right quadriceps, and he should return to starting duties at the keystone this week. He went 2-for-12 in four minor-league rehab games with Single-A Dunedin and will be returning to a .195/.273/.305 slash line with three home runs, 10 RBI, 17 runs scored and nine stolen bases. Gimenez is really only attractive in fantasy for his speed in deep-mixed and AL-only leagues.