Top Chicago White Sox prospect Eloy Jimenez doing it all at Class AA Birmingham
Eloy Jimenez is doing it all at Class AA Birmingham.
In addition to ranking first in the Southern League with a .988 OPS, second with 10 home runs and 39 RBI (in 41 games) and fifth with a .331 batting average, Jimenez passed out his own bobblehead to Barons fans Friday night.
"It was something very special, to have the opportunity to have my own bobblehead," Jimenez said through a translator on a conference call Monday. "I thank the team. That's one of the things every player wants to have."
Voted the Chicago White Sox's minor-league player of the month for May after batting .374 with 11 doubles, 1 triple, 6 home runs, 25 RBI and 17 runs scored in 26 games, Jimenez is going to have plenty of more bobblehead days at the rate he's going.
Class AAA Charlotte is the 21-year-old outfielder's next stop, and Jimenez still figures to make it to the White Sox at some point after the all-star break.
As usual, the 6-foot-4, 220-pounder is staying in the now.
"I do believe I'm ready for it," Jimenez said of playing in the majors. "But you know what? It's not something for me decide. Whenever they think it's a good time for me to be in the majors, they're going to make it. I'm ready whenever they say I'm ready."
Roster moves:
The Sox reinstated designated hitter Matt Davidson from the 10-day disabled list Monday.
Catcher Alfredo Gonzalez and infielder Matt Skole were optioned to Class AAA Charlotte, leaving one roster spot open.
Before Tuesday's doubleheader at Minnesota, the White Sox are expected to add catcher Kevan Smith from Charlotte.
The Sox also are allowed to add a 26th player to the roster for the doubleheader. The player is likely to be a minor-league relief pitcher.
In what was likely his final rehab start Sunday, Carlos Rodon (shoulder surgery) pitched 5 innings for Charlotte and allowed 2 runs on 6 hits. The left-hander also had 8 strikeouts and 3 walks.
Rodon is expected to activated this weekend and pitch against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park.