MIAMI -- In need of additional position-player depth, the Marlins acquired infielder Leo Jiménez from the Blue Jays in exchange for infielder Dub Gleed and $250K in international bonus pool money on Sunday night.
The 24-year-old Jiménez played in parts of two seasons with the Blue Jays from 2024-25, posting a .635 OPS with five home runs in 81 games. Previously a highly touted prospect in the Blue Jays' farm system, ranking as the club’s No. 5 prospect by MLB Pipeline before the 2024 season, Jiménez was out of Minor League options and was designated for assignment earlier this week by Toronto.
TRADE DETAILS
Marlins get: INF Leo Jiménez
Blue Jays get: Minor League 3B Dub Gleed, international bonus pool money
With a recent influx of injuries to Marlins position players Kyle Stowers, Christopher Morel, Maximo Acosta and Esteury Ruiz, there was a need for Miami to find a potential short-term solution. Jiménez is a middle infielder, so he could serve as shortstop Otto Lopez's and second baseman Xavier Edwards' backup. Since Jiménez will need to join the active roster, Miami will likely option unranked prospect Deyvison De Los Santos to Triple-A Jacksonville. De Los Santos, who doubled in his first career Major League at-bat on Sunday, could use consistent playing time in the Minors to develop rather than be used sparingly in the big leagues.
Due to a full 40-man roster, the Marlins designated for assignment right-hander Garrett Acton as the corresponding move. Acton, who was claimed off waivers from the Rockies in February, began the season at Triple-A. Bullpen arms are an area of organizational depth, with the current eight on the Marlins' active roster, plus lefty Cade Gibson as well as righties Josh White and William Kempner in Jacksonville. Southpaw Dax Fulton and right-handers Bradley Blalock and Ryan Gusto are other 40-man swingman options.
Gleed is a 23-year-old infielder and was a ninth-round selection in the 2024 Draft out of UC Irvine. In his first MiLB season last year, Gleed had a .738 OPS and two home runs in 71 games across four levels.