It looks as if Chicago White Sox slugger Eloy Jiménez could spend a lot of time at designated hitter this year.
The 26-year-old Jiménez said Monday he is preparing to play more games in the outfield, especially in right after Chicago signed Andrew Benintendi to a $75 million, five-year contract. The White Sox also have Luis Robert in center, to go along with Gavin Sheets and prized prospect Oscar Colás in the mix in right.
Jiménez has been a bit of an adventure in the outfield since he made his major league debut with Chicago in 2019. He missed the start of the 2021 season after he ruptured his left pectoral tendon trying to make a defensive play during an exhibition game.After Jiménez returned last year, he hit .305 with 15 homers, 47 RBIs and an .895 OPS in his last 73 games. He bashed 31 homers during his rookie year in 2019, and then batted .
"We just need to be healthy, that’s the key right now," Jiménez said. "If we’re healthy, we can do whatever because we are good on paper. But if we don’t play together as a team because of the injuries, we’re not going to do it, you know? We’re not going to make it." "I’m going to give you a surprise. I’m not going to answer right now," said Jiménez, who plans to play for his native Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic. "You’re going to see me in spring training."
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