Blue Jays’ Leo Jimenez returning to starting lineup Tuesday vs. Reds

Toronto Blue Jays' Leo Jimenez runs the bases after hitting two-run home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels, Monday, Aug. 12, 2024, in Anaheim, Calif. (Jayne-Kamin-Oncea/AP)

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Leo Jiménez will be back in the starting lineup Tuesday against the Cincinnati Reds after missing the past two games.

Jiménez left Saturday’s 3-2 loss to the Chicago Cubs due to right knee soreness and was listed as day-to-day.

The 23-year-old rookie from Chitre, Panama, has two home runs and seven RBIs with a .221/.303/.368 slash line in 34 games.

Slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. will make his seventh appearance at third base this season. Guerrero has primarily played first base and designated hitter.

Jose Berrios (11-9, 3.85 ERA) gets the start for the Blue Jays with the Reds sending Carson Spiers (4-4, 4.55 ERA) to the mound.

Watch the Blue Jays host the Reds live on Sportsnet and Sportsnet+ with the first pitch scheduled for 7:07 p.m. ET / 4:07 p.m. PT.

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