Last week, the Cubs designated catcher Chris Gimenez for assignment. To no one’s surprise, Gimenez went unclaimed and was outrighted to Iowa.
Let me make one thing clear: Gimenez’s DFA was completely justified. He shouldn’t be playing in Chicago. That’s not what this is about.
Gimenez backed up All-Star Willson Contreras for a little over a month and didn’t produce much. No matter what he brought to the table in defense and veteran knowledge, it doesn’t make up for hitting .143/.219/.143 in 32 plate appearances. Small sample size sure, but it was clear that the much-younger Victor Caratini was going to help the team win more than Gimenez possibly could.