Joe Jiménez could miss all of next season after undergoing surgery to repair cartilage damage in his left knee. The Braves say he could be sidelined 8-12 months.
Jiménez was one of Atlanta's key high-leverage relievers in 2024 appearing in 69 games with a 0.990 WHIP. A free agent after the 2023 season, Atlanta signed him to a three-year, $26M that runs through the 2026 season.
Jiménez was amongst the best right-handed set-up men in the National League this season with a 2.48 xERA and above-average to borderline elite metric thanks in part to an increased usage of his slider.
The loss of Jiménez is a significant blow to the team's bullpen construction in 2025. They will return Pierce Johnson, Dylan Lee and closer Raisel Iglesias.
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