Chicago – Chicago White Sox slugger looks like, Eloy Jimenezhe could spend a lot of time as a designated hitter this year.
The Dominican Republic has other plans.
Jimenez, 26, indicated on Monday that he is preparing to play more games on the field, especially in right field after Chicago signed a five-year contract with the Andrew Benintende. The White Sox also has the Cuban Lewis Robert in the middle next to Dry leaves And the Cuban Oscar Colas in the struggle for the right field.
Jimenez was sidelined for two months last season after undergoing surgery in April to repair a torn tendon in the back of his right knee. He returned in July and finished his career playing in 50 games as a designated hitter.
When asked if he would accept the role of designated hitter, the Dominican replied, “I don’t know.”
“Last year, when I was more of a designated hitter than an outfielder, it was because of surgery. I got it.” “But this year I’ve been working harder to be in the field than in DH. So I really don’t think I’ll accept that because I work so hard.”
Jiménez has ventured onto the court since making his major league debut with Chicago in 2019. He missed the start of the 2021 season after tearing his left pectoral tendon while playing defense in an exhibition duel.
But he’s still a powerhouse in the bowl, and his importance with the White Sox is beyond doubt.
Returning last season, he hit . 305 with 15 home runs, 47 RBIs and . 895 OPS in his last 73 games. He hit 31 times his rookie season and hit . 296 with 14 home runs and 41 RBI in 55 games in the pandemic-shortened 2020 season.
Chicago finished 2022 with an 81-81 record and missed the post-season after reaching the playoffs the previous two years.
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