CLEVELAND, OH – The Cleveland Indians today acquired C Chris Giminez (#38) from the Texas Rangers in exchange for cash considerations.
Gimenez JIH-muh-nehz, 33, will begin his third stint in the Cleveland Indians organization after beginning his professional career in the Indians system after his 19th round selection out of Nevada-Reno in the 2004 June amateur draft. He is a veteran of seven Major League seasons, spending the 2015 campaign in the Rangers organization, hitting .255 (25-98) with 6 2B, 1 3B, 5 HR & 14 RBI (.820 OPS) in 36 games while contributing to Texas’ American League West Division title (made 18 starts in Sept/Oct and 2 in the ALDS vs.