Breaking MLB Trade: Blue Jays & Marlins Agree to Deal for Infielder

The Toronto Blue Jays completed a trade with the Miami Marlins on Sunday, successfully finding an asset to replace DFA'd infielder Leo Jimenez.

Sources: Blue Jays and Marlins have agreed to a trade that will send Leo Jimenez to Miami.
— Ben Nicholson-Smith (@bnicholsonsmith) March 29, 2026

Jimenez, formerly the Jays' No. 5 prospect, was the final cut from the Jays roster before they broke camp for the regular season. He was DFA'd to make room for Davis Schneider to claim the last roster spot with the big club.

GM Ross Atkins said of that move last week, "The decision to DFA Leo is a very difficult one because he's a very good player that provided another layer for us. Not just depth, he can make an impact on a major-league team. So that's a very difficult one for us."

At the same time, the GM recognized that Davis Schneider (no relation to manager John Schneider) was a crucial part of the 2025 AL championship team, and he couldn't see the Jays without him.

"Davis has proven that he belongs here and was integral to last year's success. Felt like he was too important to not have in an everyday lineup at this point, or just a part of every day's game, at this point."

The Jays, however, did not want to lose Jimenez for nothing, so they worked out a trade with the Marlins.

Per @francysromeroFR the return going to the Blue Jays for Leo Jimenez is Dub Gleed (amazing name) and $250k in international bonus money.
— Ben Nicholson-Smith (@bnicholsonsmith) March 29, 2026

In return, the Jays receive 23-year-old infielder Dub Gleed.

Dub Gleed (acquired by TOR) is a patient 3B with a knack for pulling the ball. He was a 9th round pick from the 2024 draft and has produced at an above average rate throughout his career (124 wRC+). He has limited power upside https://t.co/uHHtqajzEM pic.twitter.com/L5JD3WB0kl
— Thomas Nestico (@TJStats) March 29, 2026

With the Marlins, Jimenez, 24, could have a much better path to major league at-bats and a role with the big club. He's a versatile fielder, able to play shortstop and second base. At the plate, he's not refined as a major leaguer, with a .207 average and .635 OPS through 242 plate appearances.