Joe Jimenez

Braves GM Alex Anthopoulos said Joe Jiménez underwent a “cleanup” procedure on his left knee.

Fantasy Impact

Jimenez was sidelined for all of this past season. It remains unclear when he'll be able to return to the mound.

Joe Jimenez threw a bullpen session on Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

Jimenez has been on the injured list since spring training. He is targeting a return in August.

Atlanta placed Joe Jiménez on the 15-day IL Tuesday with a left knee articular cartilage injury, per team updates, following November surgery.

Fantasy Impact

Jiménez’s November knee surgery lands him on the IL Tuesday, likely out until mid-2025 or beyond for Atlanta, with a possible 60-day IL shift if roster space is needed. Fantasy managers in deep dynasty leagues should stash him, banking on his return for late value in Atlanta’s 2025 bullpen if rehab progresses well.

Braves reliever Joe Jimenez will not return before August and could miss the entire 2025 season following knee surgery in November.

Fantasy Impact

Following the procedure, Jimenez was given an 8-12 month timetable to return, putting his 2025 campaign in jeopardy. The 30-year-old enjoyed a career year in 2024, tossing a 2.62 ERA while logging career highs with 69 appearances and 68 2/3 innings of work.

Joe Jimenez underwent knee surgery and is expected to miss the next 8-to-12 months.

Fantasy Impact

This is a major loss for the Braves, as Jimenez pitched to a 2.62 ERA and a 0.99 WHIP over 69 appearances last season. The Braves will likely look to replace the injured reliever with a free agent option prior to the start of the 2025 season.