Christopher Paul Gimenez is an American former professional baseball catcher.
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23 Facts About Chris Gimenez
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Chris Gimenez played in Major League Baseball for the Cleveland Indians, Seattle Mariners, Tampa Bay Rays, Texas Rangers, Chicago Cubs and Minnesota Twins.
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In 2001, Gimenez graduated from Gilroy High School in Gilroy, California.
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Chris Gimenez was drafted by the Colorado Rockies in the 34th round of the 2001 Major League Baseball draft, but did not sign and instead attended the University of Nevada.
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Chris Gimenez signed and joined the Indians minor league system, playing with the Mahoning Valley Scrappers, Lake County Captains, Kinston Indians, Akron Aeros, Buffalo Bisons, and Columbus Clippers.
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Chris Gimenez was a non-roster invitee to spring training for the 2008 and 2009 Indians, but started each season in the minors.
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On February 24,2010, Chris Gimenez was outrighted to Triple-A Columbus to make room on the 40-man roster for Russell Branyan.
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Chris Gimenez remained in camp with the Indians for the duration of spring training as a non-roster invitee.
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On July 10,2010, Chris Gimenez's contract was purchased by the Indians, and he was added to the active roster, replacing Mike Redmond, who was designated for assignment.
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Chris Gimenez was outrighted to Triple-A Columbus on October 29,2010, removing him from the 40-man roster.
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On December 14,2010, Chris Gimenez signed a minor league contract with the Seattle Mariners.
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On December 12,2011, the Mariners announced that Chris Gimenez had been non-tendered along with pitcher Dan Cortes.
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Chris Gimenez was designated for assignment on February 6,2012, and soon after, he declared for free agency.
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Chris Gimenez was then claimed off waivers by the Texas Rangers on March 28,2014.
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Chris Gimenez made the first pitching appearance of his Major League career on July 10,2014, in the ninth inning of a blowout loss for the Rangers against the Los Angeles Angels.
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Chris Gimenez was acquired by the Cleveland Indians on August 23,2014.
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Chris Gimenez signed a minor league deal with the Rangers on November 20,2014.
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On July 31,2015, Chris Gimenez was recalled from Triple-A Round Rock after Tomas Telis was traded to the Miami Marlins.
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Chris Gimenez appeared in the postseason for the first time in the 2015 ALDS.
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Chris Gimenez was traded back to the Cleveland Indians on May 4,2016, in exchange for cash considerations.
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On November 18,2016, Chris Gimenez was outrighted off the 40-man roster; he subsequently elected free agency on November 21,2016.
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On January 12,2017, Chris Gimenez signed a minor league contract with the Minnesota Twins that included an invitation to spring training.
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Chris Gimenez made his debut with the team on May 28,2018, with a single in his first at-bat against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
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