Eloy Jimenez’s Defense Is In Question Again After He Got Hurt Trying To Rob A Home Run

Chicago White Sox slugger Eloy Jimenez has insisted that he’d like to play the field, and not be a DH. However, his defensive blooper reel is a sight for sore eyes for all Sox fans, and it isn’t getting any better. Not only is Eloy Jimenez a detriment to his team in left field, but also himself.

Eloy tried robbing a home run during the team’s Spring Training game today. Not only did he come up empty, but he also came up hurt.

Not good. Eloy exits the game after trying to rob a home run. pic.twitter.com/7rQ0BDbwy7

— White Sox Talk (@NBCSWhiteSox) March 24, 2021

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Fans took to social media to continue a long conversation about what Eloy Jimenez should and shouldn’t be doing on a baseball field.

I keep saying that Eloy Jimenez needs to play defense more like Carlos Lee.

Lee wouldn't even think about attempting to rob that home run.

— Josh Nelson (@soxmachine_josh) March 24, 2021

There is no logical reason to put Eloy in the outfield anymore. I don’t know what the answer is given the way the Sox roster is constructed but expecting him to improve out there is the definition of insanity at this point.

— Mike (@ChiSoxFanMike) March 24, 2021

Heard Eloy got hurt being a total bonehead in the OF again, awesome news!

— whitesoxdave (@barstoolWSD) March 24, 2021

I think it time for Sox fans to take responsibility for Eloy's health.

I've drawn a yellow perimeter around seats where fans must act when he tracks a fly ball.

Coordinated chants, Mazda of Orland Park T-shirts thrown at him, Connie's Pizza. What ever it takes. pic.twitter.com/JfcDdLTELF

— Nathan Shiba (@nathan_shiba) March 24, 2021

https://twitter.com/OzzieGuillen/status/1374831078058381318

BREAKING NEWS: the White Sox have unveiled new uniforms the team will wear following Eloy Jimenez’s injury. pic.twitter.com/5zYpe9Yl43

— Mike (@ChiSoxFanMike) March 24, 2021

Eloy: 0
Outfield wall: 528

— Ali White (@aliwhitesox) March 24, 2021

The White Sox gave an update on Eloy’s condition, saying he suffered ‘shoulder discomfort’ after the play, and will provide an update tomorrow.

Eloy Jiménez was removed due to left shoulder discomfort. He will be further evaluated with an update tomorrow.

— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) March 24, 2021

While the White Sox would like to keep their DH position open for prospect Andrew Vaughn, it might not be a decision. If Eloy Jimenez can’t keep himself healthy while playing left field, they won’t have a choice but to pencil him in as DH on a consistent basis.

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