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Jun 23 2024Jimenez was diagnosed with a Grade 2 strain in his left oblique Sunday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The A's placed Jimenez on the 15-day injured list Sunday, though the severity of his injury will keep him sidelined at least 6-to-8 weeks. The 30-year-old righty has been a reliable piece of Oakland's bullpen this year, posting a 3.04 ERA and 1.44 WHIP through 23.2 innings. Aaron Brooks was selected from Triple-A Las Vegas to fill the open spot in Oakland's pitching staff.
Jun 1 2024Jimenez earned the save in Saturday's 11-9 win over Atlanta, allowing one hit while logging a strikeout in the ninth inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Atlanta made things interesting after Matt Olson led off the ninth with a double. However, Jimenez, making his first appearance in the majors following his demotion to Triple-A Las Vegas in early May, was able to set down the next three batters in order, earning his first save of the campaign. Mason Miller, the A's regular closer, was likely unavailable Saturday after pitching two innings Thursday. However, Jimenez could find himself slotted back into a high-leverage role due to Lucas Erceg (forearm) being placed on the IL. Overall, the 30-year-old Jimenez sports a 3.45 ERA with a 1.47 WHIP and 12:13 K:BB across 15.2 innings this year.
May 31 2024Jimenez was recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas by Oakland on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jimenez will rejoin the Athletics just a month after being sent down to the team's Triple-A affiliate. The 30-year-old righty has appeared in 15 games with Oakland this year, recording a 3.68 ERA and 1.50 WHIP across 14.2 innings.
May 12 2024Jimenez fired two perfect innings with four strikeouts over his first two relief appearances with Triple-A Las Vegas on Friday and Sunday. He also recorded a save in the latter outing. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's a small sample, but the decision to demote Jimenez after a couple of uneven outings earlier in May appears to have been a prudent one. The right-hander has breezed through his first pair of appearances for the Aviators, and if he continues on a similar track, Jimenez could soon find himself back on the big-league roster.
May 7 2024The Athletics optioned Jimenez to Triple-A Las Vegas on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander began the season in a high-leverage role and didn't give up an earned run in his first five appearances, but he has a 5.40 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 9:8 K:BB over his past 10 innings. Six of those walks came in Jimenez's past four outings, and he'll head to Triple-A to work on his command.
Apr 17 2024Jimenez (1-1) was charged with a loss and a blown save against the Cardinals on Tuesday, allowing two earned runs on a hit and two walks over one-third of an inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jimenez was entrusted with preserving a 2-1 lead when he entered in the sixth inning, but he immediately worked himself into trouble by allowing the first three hitters he faced to reach safely via a single and a pair of walks. Jimenez would go on to surrender back-to-back RBI sacrifice flies to allow the Cardinals to pull ahead by a run, which would prove the final margin of victory. The normally reliable right-hander has been a bit more vulnerable than usual of late, being saddled with blown saves in two of his last three outings while giving up a total of three runs on four hits over 2.2 innings in the entirety of that span.
Apr 12 2024Jimenez blew the save Friday against the Nationals. He allowed one run on two hits and no walks with two strikeouts in one inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After Mason Miller collected saves in two of the three previous games, Oakland manager Mark Kotsay called upon Jimenez for the save opportunity Friday night. It didn't take long for Kotsay to regret that decision as the 30-year-old reliever allowed a solo home run to his first batter faced, Jesse Winker. Jimenez's performance in Friday's save situation only further solidifies Mason Miller's grip on the Athletics closer role.
Mar 31 2024Jimenez (1-0) picked up the win Thursday against Cleveland, giving up one hit and one walk in one scoreless inning. He didn't log a strikeout. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jimenez was in contention for the closing role throughout the spring but it appeared as though Mason Miller would be the first to get high-leverage ninth-inning duties. However, after Miller gave up two runs in one inning of work Saturday, Jimenez was handed the ball Sunday and took the A's home for their first win of the campaign. Considering the fluid closing situation and the lack of overall save chances, fantasy managers shouldn't rely upon any of Oakland's arms for save production.
Mar 15 2024Jimenez, who fired a scoreless sixth inning Thursday against the Cubs during which he recorded two strikeouts, owns a 3.18 ERA, 0.88 WHIP and 7:2 K:BB across 5.2 innings over six Cactus League appearances this spring. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander hasn't been scored upon in five of his exhibition outings, only slipping up against the Brewers last Friday by allowing three runs (two earned) on two hits and a walk over one inning. Jimenez has garnered three wins, 12 saves and 11 holds across 59 appearances over the last two seasons with the Athletics, despite dealing with some injuries over that span. If he remains healthy, the 30-year-old should be in line for a heavy workload, one that could include more save opportunities than he's seen previously, as manager Mark Kotsay has indicated that Mason Miller will be eased gradually into closing duties.
Feb 6 2024Jimenez is viewed by A's general manager David Forst as the most experienced late-inning candidate vying for the team's closer role this spring, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jimenez will enter 2024 with 61 major-league appearances, which have encompassed 59 innings. The right-hander has converted 12 of 16 save chances and also recorded 11 holds in that span, generating a solid 3.43 ERA and 1.14 WHIP in the process. Forst adds that journeyman Trevor Gott, who signed a one-year deal in December, is also under consideration for some ninth-inning opportunities, while Mason Miller, who's worked almost exclusively as a starter in his three-year professional career thus far, is considered to have excellent stuff for the role and is firmly in contention for it as well.
Sep 28 2023Jimenez (0-2) took the loss against the Twins on Wednesday, allowing two earned runs on three hits and a wild pitch over one inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jimenez wasn't up to the task of preserving the 4-4 tie he inherited when entering in the eighth, allowing Max Kepler and Trevor Larnach to reach safely via a single and double, respectively, to lead off the frame, before advancing the latter to third on a wild pitch and then allowing him to cross the plate via Ryan Jeffers' run-scoring sacrifice fly. The right-hander's stumble snapped an extended stretch of strong performances for Jimenez, who'd generated scoreless appearances in 13 of his previous 14 trips to the mound, including six straight.
Aug 22 2023Jimenez will serve as the Athletics' opening pitcher for Tuesday's game against the Royals, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll be making his first career start, but Jimenez is unlikely to cover more than two innings before turning the game over to Hogan Harris, who is expected to be called up from Triple-A Las Vegas to serve as the Athletics' bulk reliever. Jimenez recently returned from an extended stay on the injured list due to a strained shoulder and has tossed 1.1 innings and has given up two earned runs over his first two appearances since being reinstated.
Aug 20 2023The Athletics recalled Jimenez from Triple-A Las Vegas on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jimenez saved 11 games for Oakland a season ago, but he's struggled to return to form in 2023 after suffering a strained right shoulder in mid-April that cost him significant time. He was activated from the 60-day injured list earlier this month but made just one appearance out of the big-league bullpen before he was optioned to Las Vegas. Since reporting to Triple-A, Jimenez has looked much sharper, striking out nine over 4.1 no-hit innings across four appearances to earn the call back to Oakland. Trevor May looks to have solidified himself as Oakland's closer for the moment, but Jimenez could quickly rise up the depth chart and emerge as a key setup man.
Aug 8 2023Oakland optioned Jimenez to Triple-A Las Vegas on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jimenez allowed two earned runs over one inning of relief in Monday's loss to the Rangers. Adrian Martinez will join the Athletics as a fresh bullpen arm ahead of Tuesday's game versus Texas.
Aug 5 2023Jimenez (shoulder) was reinstated from the 60-day injured list Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jimenez has been sidelined since mid-April but will rejoin the active roster after a five-game rehab assignment, during which he surrendered 10 runs across 4.1 innings. The 29-year-old could work his way into a high-leverage bullpen role but may be eased in with lower-leverage situations early on.
Aug 3 2023Jimenez (shoulder) allowed five earned runs on one hit, three walks, a hit batsman and a wild pitch over one inning in Triple-A Las Vegas' loss to Albuquerque on Wednesday. He struck out one. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jimenez's disastrous performance in what was already his fifth rehab appearance is of at least some concern, as it also marked the second time in the last three outings he surrendered multiple earned runs. The significant lack of control Wednesday was also alarming, and Jimenez got only 14 of his 35 pitches into the strike zone overall. The right-hander still has some time to work out the kinks on the farm, but if he doesn't demonstrate notable improvement in subsequent appearances, it's not inconceivable he'd remain at the Triple-A level for the time being once activated.
Jul 31 2023Jimenez (shoulder) fired a scoreless two-thirds of an inning in Triple-A Las Vegas' win over Sugar Land on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jimenez was making his fourth rehab appearance overall and was able to bounce back from a rocky outing Thursday where he'd surrendered three earned runs over one-third of an inning. Sunday's appearance was Jimenez's first with the Aviators in which he didn't allow a run, so the Athletics would likely want to see him build up some more momentum before activating him.
Jul 24 2023Jimenez (shoulder) allowed an earned run on three hits and a walk over 1.1 innings in Triple-A Las Vegas' win over Salt Lake on Sunday. He struck out one. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jimenez took the hill for his second rehab appearance and worked up to 30 pitches, nearly doubling his volume from his 16-pitch outing Thursday. As in that appearance, Jimenez surrendered an earned run, but the fact he was able to up his workload with just two days' rest is encouraging. The right-hander likely still has plenty of rust to knock off due to his long layoff, so he appears slated for additional appearances with the Aviators in coming days.
Jul 21 2023Jimenez (shoulder) allowed an earned run on two hits and a walk over one inning during Triple-A Las Vegas' win over Salt Lake on Thursday in the second game of a doubleheader. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jimenez actually drew the start and fired 11 of his 16 pitches in for strikes, an encouraging development given how long he's been sidelined. While he ran into trouble during that one frame, the fact he was able to get back into game action for the first time since April 16 was of overriding importance. Assuming Jimenez experiences no residual effects over the next couple of days, he could make another appearance for the Aviators before the weekend is out.
Jul 18 2023Jimenez (shoulder) is scheduled to make his first rehab appearance for Triple-A Las Vegas on Wednesday, the Associated Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander is slated to be capped at 20 pitches in that initial outing, which will come three months to the day he was placed on the injured list with a right shoulder strain. Jimenez's ability to get through a 15-pitch live batting practice session without issues Saturday apparently gave the Athletics the confidence to have him return to game action, but the 29-year-old is likely set to spend at least a couple of weeks down on the farm given how long he's been sidelined.
Jul 17 2023Jimenez (shoulder) came out of Saturday's 15-pitch live batting practice session feeling good, the team's official site reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's another step in the right direction during the extensive recovery process for Jimenez, whose stint on the injured list will hit three months Wednesday. The right-hander's ability to get through facing live hitters without residual issues is another positive, but he remains without a timetable for return.
Jul 14 2023Jimenez (shoulder) will throw live batting practice Saturday, Sonja Chen of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Oakland's Opening Day closer, Jimenez had his season interrupted early on by a right shoulder strain. After a fairly long shutdown period, Jimenez began ramping up and now appears to be on the verge of embarking on a minor-league rehab assignment. He's no sure thing to return to the closer role, but it's possible he could end up back in the ninth if the A's trade other bullpen arms but hold on to Jimenez, who is not arbitration eligible until 2025.
Jul 6 2023Jimenez (shoulder) threw a 20-pitch bullpen session Thursday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He's finally throwing off the mound again after missing nearly three months with a right shoulder strain. Jimenez will eventually go out on a rehab assignment and is going to require multiple rehab appearances before rejoining the Athletics' bullpen.
Jun 28 2023Jimenez (shoulder) threw from 90 feet on flat ground Tuesday, the team's official site reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jimenez's stay on the injured list has now exceeded two months, but the right-hander's recovery does seem to be gathering some momentum. Jimenez had been throwing from 60 feet in early June, so the increase in distance without apparent setbacks is encouraging. However, he remains without a timetable for return at the moment, and a fairly lengthy rehab assignment will be in order before activation is considered.
Jun 4 2023Jimenez (shoulder) has begun throwing and has worked up to 60 feet, the team's official site reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The report is particularly encouraging considering Jimenez, who's been on the injured list since April 19 with a right shoulder strain, didn't have a throwing program in his sights as recently as the last week of May. The solid early throwing distance is a cautiously optimistic sign, but manager Mark Kotsay confirmed there is still no timetable for Jimenez's return.
May 27 2023Jimenez continues to rehabilitate his shoulder strain but has yet to begin throwing, the Associated Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander was transferred to the 60-day injured list back on April 19, a move that has proven to be more than procedural considering Jimenez still seems to be a ways away from returning. The 29-year-old will undoubtedly be in line for a lengthy rehab assignment if and when he's able to begin ramping back up for game action.
Mar 31 2023Jimenez earned a save against the Angels on Thursday, pitching a scoreless ninth inning during which he allowed one walk and struck out one batter. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Oakland's closer situation had been hazy throughout the spring, but it may have gained some clarity Opening Day. With the A's trailing by a run heading into the eighth inning, manager Mark Kotsay turned to Trevor May, and after the team took the lead in the bottom of the frame, Jimenez was called upon to close things out in the ninth. The right-hander responded well to the situation, working around a one-out walk to shut the door. It would be premature to declare Jimenez a full-time closer, but he could be the most frequent recipient of save opportunities for Oakland given his success Thursday and the 11 saves he recorded last season.
Mar 7 2023Jimenez has struggled with his velocity this spring, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jimenez was throwing just 88-89 mph in his first Cactus League appearance before bumping it up to 91-93 mph his second time out. That's still down a bit from what he threw in 2022, which is especially concerning since he ended last season with a shoulder injury. Jimenez entered camp as arguably the favorite to close for the Athletics, but he'll probably need to show better velocity in order for the team to trust him in the role. Trevor May, Zach Jackson and Domingo Acevedo are alternatives for the closer job.
Feb 27 2023Jimenez (shoulder) struck out a batter and worked around a base hit in a scoreless inning of relief in Sunday's 11-4 win over the Brewers in Cactus League play. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With Jimenez making his debut in the Athletics' second game of the spring slate, he appears to be operating at full strength during camp after a right shoulder strain shelved him for the final five weeks of the 2022 season. Before succumbing to the injury, Jimenez turned in a 3.41 ERA and 1.19 WHIP while striking out 34 over 34.1 innings. He had a brief run of fantasy relevance as Oakland's closer, bagging 11 saves in 14 chances before injuries derailed him from August onward. The Athletics' closer situation remains unsettled heading into Opening Day, and Melissa Lockard of The Athletic reported earlier in February that Jimenez is "probably the favorite get save opportunities early in the season" in light of his success as a rookie. Lockard suggests that offseason pickup Trevor May as well as Zach Jackson are other possible candidates to claim the ninth-inning role.
Aug 29 2022Jimenez said Sunday that he's not expected to require surgery on his strained right shoulder and is optimistic that he'll be ready to go for spring training, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jimenez's season came to an end Saturday, when the Athletics placed him on the 60-day injured list due to the shoulder injury. Fortunately, Jimenez looks like he'll be able to treat the injury through rest and rehab, but the time he'll miss down the stretch could prove costly in his bid to open the 2023 campaign as the Athletics' closer. When healthy, Jimenez had served as the Athletics' primary end gamer in 2022 and notched a team-high 11 saves to go along with respectable ratios (3.41 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 11 K-BB%), but his lack of extensive MLB experience and uncertain health coming off the shoulder injury hardly make him a safe bet to regain the closer's role next spring.
Aug 27 2022Jimenez was placed on the 60-day injured list Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jimenez last pitched Wednesday versus the Marlins and apparently left the appearance a little worse for wear as he suffered a right shoulder strain. The injury will sideline him for the remainder of the season. Jimenez finishes the 2022 campaign with a 3.41 ERA and 1.19 WHIP with 34 strikeouts, 11 saves and four holds over 34.1 innings in 34 appearances with the Athletics. Austin Pruitt had his contract selected from Triple-A Las Vegas on Saturday and will replace Jimenez in Oakland's bullpen.
Aug 21 2022Jimenez, who pushed his season record to 3-4 with two scoreless innings during which he allowed a hit and recorded a strikeout in an extra-inning win over the Mariners on Saturday, has an unblemished ERA and 10.1 K/9 across the 10.2 innings covering his last nine appearances. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The scoreless streak stretches all the way back to June 11, three appearances prior to Jimenez's extended stay on the injured list due to a shoulder strain. The rookie has whittled his ERA and WHIP down to 3.31 and 1.16, respectively, over that span, after they'd ballooned to 4.91 and 1.32 following a rough outing against the Guardians on June 10. Save opportunities are hard to come by in Oakland this season, but Jimenez has made good use of his chances by going 11-for-13 in that category and also recording three holds in addition to his trio of victories.
Aug 5 2022Jimenez, just activated from the injured list Tuesday, fired a perfect eighth inning during which he struck out the side in a win over the Angels on Thursday, earning his third hold. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander couldn't have asked for a better return to action, firing 10 of his 14 pitches for strikes in his first appearance since June 18. Jimenez extended his scoreless streak to four appearances with Thursday's blanking, which pushed his ERA and WHIP down to 4.21 and 1.21, respectively.
Aug 2 2022Jimenez (shoulder) was activated from the 15-day injured list Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jimenez has been sidelined by a strained shoulder for the past six weeks, but he'll rejoin the Athletics' active roster Tuesday after making two minor-league rehab appearances. The 28-year-old has a 4.38 ERA and is 11-for-13 in save chances this season, and he should be in the ninth-inning mix alongside A.J. Puk and Zach Jackson after Lou Trivino was traded to the Yankees.
Jul 30 2022Jimenez (shoulder) fired a perfect inning during which he struck out the side in Triple-A Las Vegas' loss to Albuquerque on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jimenez made his rehab debut as expected and pounded 12 of his 16 pitches in for strikes during his dominant frame. The right-hander is slated to make another relief appearance with the Aviators on Sunday, and the the Associated Press reports manager Mark Kotsay will then meet with Jimenez to determine next steps.
Jul 27 2022Jimenez (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Las Vegas on Friday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jimenez has progressed smoothly in his recovery from a shoulder strain over the last several weeks. He's thrown several bullpen sessions and faced live hitters Tuesday. The right-hander isn't expected to require a lengthy rehab assignment, so he'll likely be able to rejoin the Athletics' bullpen sometime next week.
Jul 23 2022Jimenez (shoulder) is set to throw a 25-pitch bullpen session Saturday and is scheduled to face hitters Tuesday, the Associated Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jimenez's recovery from a shoulder strain has been on a steady uptick over the last couple of weeks, with Saturday's scheduled bullpen the latest example of such. If the right-hander emerges from Saturday's and Tuesday's activities without setbacks, it's likely he embarks on a brief rehab assignment shortly thereafter according to prior comments from manager Mark Kotsay.
Jul 21 2022Jimenez (shoulder) completed a 30-pitch bullpen session Wednesday, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jimenez has been sidelined just over a month with a strained right shoulder, but he appears to be nearing the final stages of his rehab program. The right-hander is next expected to face live batters, after which he could receive clearance to begin a minor-league rehab assignment.
Jul 18 2022Jimenez (shoulder) will throw a bullpen session Wednesday at the Athletics' spring training facility in Arizona and eventually embark on a rehab assignment, Matt Kawahara of The San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander continues a deliberate recovery process that now projects to extend well past a month, considering he went on the injured list June 21. Jimenez has been building up his throwing distance recently and seems to have steered clear of setbacks thus far, but manager Mark Kotsay would only say Jimenez's rehab assignment will commence "when he's ready" as opposed to providing a tangible target date.
Jul 9 2022Jimenez (shoulder) played catch again before Friday's game against the Astros, and manager Mark Kotsay noted the right-hander will likely need at least one rehab appearance, the Associated Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jimenez has progressed to throwing out to 90 feet in recent days and has apparently been able to engage in multiple throwing sessions without setback. Consequently, the brief rehab assignment Kotsay alluded to could well be imminent, and it's possible Jimenez even logs multiple appearances in the minors considering he's been sidelined since June 21.
Jul 7 2022Jimenez (shoulder) has progressed to throwing out to 90 feet this week, but he still needs to be stretched out over the next 7-10 days, the Associated Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander has made steady progress over the last few days, considering he hadn't picked up a ball during his recovery until Monday. Even though Jimenez appears to have made up some ground quickly, this report implies the Athletics will remain cautious with him with respect to an activation date. There's likely a chance Jimenez is sent on a brief rehab assignment as well, given he went on the injured list June 21.
Jul 4 2022Jimenez (shoulder) played catch for the first time in his recovery process Monday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander has been on the injured list since June 21, and Monday's development naturally represents a significant benchmark. How Jimenez's shoulder responds to Monday's activity will determine how much of a ramp-up his throwing program is subject to over the coming days.
Jun 29 2022Oakland team trainer Nick Paparesta said Wednesday that Jimenez (shoulder) could resume throwing as soon as next week, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Though an MRI on Jimenez's strained right shoulder revealed no structural damage, he hasn't been cleared to resume baseball activities since landing on the injured list June 21. The right-hander is expected to take part in plyometric work later this week, and if the shoulder responds well to the activity, he could be cleared to start playing catch off flat ground. Even so, Jimenez looks as though he'll require more than the minimum 15 days to make it back from the IL, giving other relievers on the Oakland roster a chance to close games. Lou Trivino has been manager Mark Kotsay's preferred option thus far, with the 30-year-old having notched saves in back-to-back appearances Saturday and Sunday.
Jun 21 2022Jimenez, who was placed on the 15-day injured list earlier Tuesday with a strained right shoulder, had an MRI come back clean, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander isn't dealing with any structural damage to his shoulder, though it remains unclear exactly how long he'll be sidelined. Manager Mark Kotsay plans to close out games in the near future based on matchups, with righty Zach Jackson and lefty A.J. Puk being the skipper's primary options.
Jun 16 2022Jimenez allowed a hit and no walks while failing to strike out a batter in 1.1 scoreless innings to earn the save in Thursday's win over the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jimenez blew a save Friday and pitched in a non-save situation Saturday, but he was called upon to preserve Oakland's one-run lead during Thursday's matchup. The right-hander has posted a 16.50 ERA and 2.33 WHIP in six innings over his last seven outings, and he converted his first save since May 25 during Thursday's appearance. In spite of his recent struggles, Jimenez still appears to be the favorite for closing duties in the Athletics' bullpen.
Jun 11 2022Jimenez (2-4) blew the save and took the loss Friday against the Guardians after allowing three runs on two hits over one-third of an inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jimenez entered the game in the ninth inning after starter Paul Blackburn left him a two-run lead. The closer was unable to hold on, giving up a solo shot to Jose Ramirez, followed by two sacrifice flies. It's been a rough start to June for the reliever as he already has two losses in three appearances this month. If he does not turn things around, Jimenez may lose his grip on the closer role.
Jun 2 2022Jimenez (2-3) recorded a hold but took the loss Wednesday, coughing up four runs on two hits and two walks in only two-thirds of an inning as the A's fell 5-4 to the Astros. He struck out two. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander got the final out of the eighth inning with Oakland protecting a 3-1 lead, but Jimenez unraveled in the ninth, walking in one run before serving up a bases-loaded double to Yordan Alvarez. Jimenez has been tagged for eight runs over his last three appearances, sending his ERA soaring from 0.49 to 3.92, but the fact that no other Oakland reliever is pitching particularly well at the moment should buy him some extra time to turn things around and hang onto the closer role.
May 29 2022Jimenez (2-2) allowed a run on no hits and one walk in one inning, blowing a save but earning the win Sunday versus the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jimenez walked Marcus Semien, who stole second, moved to third on a groundout and scored the game-tying run on a wild pitch. Luckily for Jimenez, the Athletics responded in the bottom of the ninth with a walkoff single from Jed Lowrie. This was Jimenez's first blown save in 11 opportunities this year, as he's been excellent while holding onto the closer role for the Athletics. He's posted a 2.25 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 21:8 K:BB across 20 innings.
May 26 2022Jimenez worked a perfect ninth inning Wednesday without a walk or a strikeout to record his 10th save of the season in a 4-2 win over the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 28-year-old rookie continues to dazzle in the closer role for Oakland. Jimenez has yet to blow a save this season, and he's been charged with an earned run in only one of his 18 appearances, leading to a 0.49 ERA, 0.87 WHIP and 19:6 K:BB through 18.1 innings.
May 24 2022Jimenez saved Tuesday's 7-5 win against the Mariners, allowing one walk while striking out two in the ninth inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jimenez retired the first two Mariners in the ninth inning before walking Adam Frazier on four pitches but was able to strike out Julio Rodriguez to end the game. The 28-year-old rookie only tossed seven of 14 pitches for strikes but an impressive four were of the swinging variety as Jimenez has now recorded 19 strikeouts in 17.2 innings and has converted all of his save chances.
May 21 2022Jimenez saved Friday's 4-2 victory over the Angels, striking out one in a 1-2-3 ninth. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jimenez made quick work of the bottom of the Los Angeles lineup in delivering his eighth save in as many chances. In those eight games, the 28-year-old has a spotless ERA, and has only allowed five baserunners while punching out eight. His sterling 0.55 ERA stands to rise some, though the rookie should remain a viable option in most formats.
May 18 2022Jimenez picked up the save, striking out one in 1.2 scoreless innings in a 5-2 victory over Minnesota. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jimenez entered the game in the eighth inning with the tying run at the plate and eliminated the threat on a flyout and a groundout. He retired the side in order in the ninth in his longest outing of the season. The 28-year-old has been stellar over his first 15 appearances, converting all seven save opportunities and striking out more than a batter an inning in his first extended opportunity to pitch at the major-league level.
May 12 2022Jimenez struck out one in a scoreless ninth inning to earn the save Thursday against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jimenez set down the side on 14 pitches to record his sixth save of the season. He now has each of the Athletics' last five saves, and he appears to be the most trusted option in the ninth inning over Lou Trivino. Jimenez has proven reliable early on in the campaign, turning in 13 scoreless innings while posting a 15:5 K:BB.
May 9 2022Jimenez struck out three batters and issued two walks in a scoreless ninth inning Monday. He earned a save against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jimenez walked the leadoff batter and issued another free pass with two outs but struck out the other three batters in faced in the scoreless frame. The 28-year-old has now converted all five save chances this year and he's yet to allow an earned run. He's registered a 14:5 K:BB through 12 innings.
May 1 2022Jimenez (1-1) took the loss Saturday as the A's were downed 3-1 by the Guardians, giving up two unearned runs on two hits in the ninth inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Entering a 1-1 game, Jimenez saw the Oakland infield mess up two potential inning-ending double plays to set up a two-run double by pinch hitter Richie Palacios. The right-hander still has a 0.00 ERA, but he hasn't struck out a batter in his last three appearances and topped out at 93.9 mph with his fastball after touching 96 earlier this month. Lou Trivino (illness) is set to begin a rehab assignment Sunday, and other arms in the A's bullpen are dealing right now, notably A.J. Puk, so Jimenez's opportunity to lock down the ninth-inning gig could be slipping away.
Apr 24 2022Jimenez recorded the save, allowing two hits in the ninth inning of a 2-0 win Sunday over Texas. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After retiring the first two batters of the ninth, Jimenez allowed consecutive singles before getting Willie Calhoun to line out. Entering the season, he had only pitched 1.1 innings at the big-league level but he's been excellent through his first seven appearances and has yet to allow a run. The 28-year-old is 3-for-3 in save opportunities on the season and leads Oakland in the category. While Lou Trivino will likely return to the closer role when he comes back from the COVID-19 injured list, Jimenez has proven himself a reliable late-inning option for the Athletics.
Apr 21 2022Jimenez pitched a scoreless ninth inning and recorded his second save while pitching two strikeouts in Thursday's 6-4 win over the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The A's needed Jimenez after a less-than-stellar from the team's set-up men allowed three runs after Paul Blackburn's exit. Lou Trivino (COVID-19 list) will likely re-assume his role as the team's closer once he returns, Jimenez isn't making the decision easy with a zero ERA and a WHIP of 1.20 over five appearances.
Apr 19 2022Jimenez fired a scoreless ninth inning in a win over the Orioles on Monday, allowing two hits and a walk while recording two strikeouts. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander created some trouble for himself before escaping it, leading to a 24-pitch workload. Jimenez could be the preferred option for any save opportunities that may present themselves while Lou Trivino (undisclosed) remains on the COVID-19 injured list, but given he worked a particularly long inning Monday, Jimenez may be unavailable if such a scenario unfolded Tuesday.
Apr 17 2022Jimenez (1-0) was credited with the win in a victory over the Blue Jays on Saturday, firing a perfect eighth inning in which he struck out the side. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Following an impressive 1.1 scoreless frames from Justin Grimm, Acevedo outdid his bullpen mate by mowing through the trio of Lourdes Gurriel, Matt Chapman and Zack Collins on 16 pitches. Jimenez has been close to perfect over his first four appearances, allowing just one hit while generating a 5:1 K:BB, Saturday's win and a save.
Apr 14 2022Jimenez earned his first save of the season after pitching a scoreless ninth inning during Thursday's 6-3 win over the Rays. He didn't register a walk or strikeout. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jimenez drew his first save opportunity in his third appearance of the season. With a three-run lead, the 28-year-old closer made quick work of the Rays despite an error from first baseman Billy McKinney.
Apr 13 2022Jimenez fired 1.1 scoreless innings in a loss to the Rays on Tuesday, allowing a hit and recording two strikeouts. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The strong showing follows a scoreless two-thirds of an inning against the Phillies in Jimenez's season debut on Saturday. The right-hander earned his way onto the big-league roster after a strong spring, and he's offered encouraging results over his first pair of appearances.
Apr 7 2022Jimenez's contract was selected by the Athletics on Thursday, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After spending all of 2021 at Triple-A Buffalo, Jimenez will be available to make his first major-league appearance since logging two relief outings with the Giants in 2020. As a non-roster invitee this spring, he posted a 1.50 ERA, 7:4 K:BB and 1.17 WHIP in six innings.
Mar 15 2021Jimenez was returned to the Blue Jays by the Athletics on Monday, Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jimenez was selected by Oakland in the Rule 5 draft, but he evidently wasn't going to secure a roster spot. He'll join Toronto's camp as a non-roster invitee and could push for a promotion at some point this season, but he's unlikely to crack the Opening Day roster.
Dec 10 2020The Athletics selected Jimenez with the 18th pick of the Rule 5 draft. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jimenez, who turns 27 later this month, was selected by the other Bay Area team in last year's Rule 5 draft before eventually being returned to the Blue Jays after giving up a run while striking out one in 1.1 innings (two appearances) with the Giants. He logged a 1.87 ERA, 1.01 WHIP and 46 strikeouts in 33.2 innings at Double-A in 2019.
Dec 12 2019The Giants selected Jimenez with the seventh pick of the Rule 5 draft. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jimenez turns 26 later this month and has yet to pitch at Triple-A, but he logged a 1.87 ERA, 1.01 WHIP and 46:12 K:BB in 33.2 innings as a reliever at Double-A. The Giants will stash him in the bullpen this season. If he holds his own, he could be in the majors for good, but if he struggles, he could head to Triple-A in 2021 or be offered back to the Blue Jays sometime this season.