"Oy. It's the song that never ends. Jimenez, already having lost the 2025 season with a left articular cartilage injury and further surgery in November, may be out for 2026. The Braves, after placing Spencer Schwellenbach on the 60-day Injured List yesterday, have lost two pitchers in as many days. Standard disclaimer that I'm not a doctor. But this doesn't look good. How he would return in 2027 after two years out would be a challenge as well."
"Coming into this year's Spring Training, I assumed that we all might see Joe Jimenez for the majority of the season. The Braves looked set in the bullpen, and adding another reliever would have made it obvious that Joe would not be back. They have 44 days until Opening Day if they choose to add. Good luck, Joe. Get well soon. We want you to get well."
Walt Weiss provided an injury update indicating Joe Jimenez may miss the 2026 season after previously losing 2025 to a left articular cartilage injury and undergoing surgery in November. The Braves also placed Spencer Schwellenbach on the 60-day Injured List, resulting in two bullpen pitchers lost in as many days. A lengthy absence could make a 2027 return difficult after two years out. The Braves entered Spring Training expecting Jimenez to pitch a majority of the season, and the team has 44 days before Opening Day to consider adding another reliever.
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