The Chicago White Sox's 2024 season has been a forgettable one up to this point. Not only have injuries been a concern, but Chicago has the worst record in MLB with an ugly 15-48 mark. They have also dropped 14 games in a row as of this story's writing. The good news, which any good news is needed at the moment for Chicago, is that Eloy Jimenez is getting closer to returning from his hamstring injury.
Jimenez, who suffered a left hamstring strain in May, is reportedly expected to begin a rehab assignment on June 10, via MLB.com. Chicago is hopeful that he will return to the big league club at some point in late June.
Jimenez will not completely turn the team around amid their abysmal struggles, but he will provide a positive impact. Additionally, Chicago is going to sell ahead of the trade deadline and Jimenez can build up his trade value with a strong month of July.
The White Sox are already being mentioned in a number of trade rumors. Luis Robert Jr. is their most intriguing trade candidate, but Jimenez will also draw interest. Both players feature All-Star potential and could play pivotal roles for contending teams.
Eloy Jimenez trade?
Assuming Jimenez returns and stays healthy before the trade deadline, the slugger will likely be made available. Another important note to make is that Jimenez's contract features club options for both 2025 and 2026.
The 27-year-old is one of the most dangerous power threats in the game. Staying healthy has been a problem for Jimenez. He's never played in more than 122 games in any of his six seasons (important to remember that 2020 was a shortened 60-game season) at the MLB level.
Jimenez could probably hit 40 or more home runs in a full campaign. Once again, though, injuries are impacting him in 2024. Through 36 games, the White Sox slugger has slashed .231/.288/.381/.668 during the '24 campaign. Those numbers do not stand out but Jimenez's ceiling will still entice potential trade suitors.
White Sox's frustrating 2024 season
Chicago would probably like to fast-forward and begin the 2025 season at this point. They are in the middle of a brutal losing streak and are dealing with a plethora of injuries.
The past few years have been difficult for the team. They were competitive in 2021 and were expected to play well in 2022. The White Sox failed to meet their expectations and missed the playoffs during the 2022 campaign.
Things only got worse in 2023 as it became clear that the roster was not all that close to contending. And in 2024, Chicago has emerged as the worst team in the sport.
Rebuilding appears to be their only option. Trading stars like Luis Robert Jr. and Eloy Jimenez should help the rebuild, but they will still have work to do.
It is a frustrating time for White Sox fans. At this point, they are simply hoping their team can win a game amid the losing streak.
As for Eloy Jimenez, we will continue to monitor and provide updates on his injury status as they are made available.
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