Joe Jimenez

Braves reliever Joe Jimenez might not pitch in 2026, as per manager Walt Weiss.

Fantasy Impact

Weiss told reporters on Wednesday that he's uncertain about Jimenez's ability to pitch in 2026 and called his knee ailment a "very complex injury." Jimenez also missed the entire 2025 season due to his knee injury and underwent a "cleanup" of his knee in November. The veteran last posted a healthy 2.62 ERA across a career-high 69 appearances in the 2024 season.

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.