Gimenez returns to injured list, while Burr ready to play for Blue Jays
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The move was made retroactive to Saturday.
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Right-handed pitcher Ryan Burr was reinstated from Toronto's 60-day injured list as his right shoulder inflammation had healed and he was active for the Blue Jays matinee against the Los Angeles Angels.
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Gimenez, a defensive specialist, is hitting .218 with five home runs, 23 runs batted in and 10 stolen bases so far this season.
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It's his second stint on the IL after missing time with a right quad strain.
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Burr hasn't played in 2025, but he had an 0-2 record with a 4.13 earned-run average with 47 strikeouts over 32 2/3 innings last season.
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In corresponding moves, outfielder Joey Loperfido was recalled from triple-A Buffalo and was also available to play against L.A.
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Right-handed reliever Lazaro Estrada was optioned to triple-A Buffalo and outfielder Will Robertson was designated for assignment.
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Estrada made his MLB debut in Saturday's 4-3 extra-innings win over the Angels, striking out four and allowing a run over four innings of relief.
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