Joe Jimenez

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.

Joe Jimenez notched his third save of the season in Friday's 5-3 victory over the Marlins.

Fantasy Impact

He allowed one hit and one walk while striking out three in a scoreless inning. This performance underscores Jimenez's role as a reliable late-inning option for the Braves, especially given his solid season stats including a 2.25 ERA and a 0.98 WHIP. His ability to strike out batters at a high rate (9.8 K/9) combined with a strong 2.58 FIP suggests that he should continue to be a valuable asset in fantasy leagues, particularly in formats that reward holds and saves. His low BABIP (.229) might raise some sustainability concerns, but his overall effectiveness this season can't be ignored.

Joe Jimenez notched his third save of the season, allowing no hits and striking out one in a scoreless inning as the Braves edged the Diamondbacks 5-4 on Monday.

Fantasy Impact

His performance was a typical display of efficiency. With a solid ERA of 2.31 and a WHIP under one, Jimenez continues to be a reliable option in fantasy leagues, particularly for those in need of holds and occasional saves. His impressive strikeout rate and low BABIP suggest he can maintain this level of performance, though fantasy managers should remain cautious of his potential for walks.