ATLANTA — Braves prime setup man Joe Jiménez will miss most, if not all the 2025 season, whereas recovering from knee surgical procedure.
The Braves introduced Jiménez is predicted to overlook 8-12 months after present process surgical procedure to restore cartilage harm in his left knee. Dr. Brian Cole carried out the process on Oct. 29 in Chicago.
Jiménez’s knee harm was a product of regular put on and tear over the course of his profession. The 29-year-old reliever posted a 2.62 ERA whereas setting profession highs in appearances (69) and innings pitched (68 2/3). He ranked eighth amongst all MLB relievers with a .248 Anticipated Weighted On-Base Common.
The Braves signed Jiménez to a three-year, $26 million deal final 12 months. He’s set to make $9 million in each 2025 and 2026.
Realizing Jiménez will miss a minimum of a big a part of subsequent 12 months, the Braves could now add a high-leverage reliever to their record of offseason wants. The reduction corps’ depth was broken in August when present free agent A.J. Minter underwent season-ending left hip surgical procedure.
Even when the Braves re-sign Minter, they might need to add expertise to their bullpen. Pierce Johnson at present stands as the one confirmed setup possibility for nearer Raisel Iglesias. Dylan Lee, Grant Holmes and Daysbel Hernández are different prime inside candidates to start subsequent season in Atlanta’s bullpen.
