DANY JIMÉNEZ NEWS

Avoids structural damage Jimenez, who was placed on the 15-day injured list earlier Tuesday with a strained right shoulder, had an MRI come back clean, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact The right-hander isn't dealing with any structural damage to his shoulder, though it remains unclear exactly how long he'll be sidelined. Manager Mark Kotsay plans to close out games in the near future based on matchups, with righty Zach Jackson and lefty A.J. Puk being the skipper's primary options.

JUNE 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Shut down with shoulder strain The Athletics placed Jimenez on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with a right shoulder strain, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact The injury is a tough break for the rookie reliever, who has emerged as Oakland's closer this season with 11 saves in 13 opportunities. As a result of his placement on the IL, Jimenez won't be eligible to return until July 4, and it's possible his absence lingers beyond that if he isn't cleared to resume throwing within the next few days. While Jimenez is on the shelf, A.J. Puk, Domingo Acevedo and Zach Jackson represent potential candidates to pick up saves.

JUNE 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Earns save Thursday Jimenez allowed a hit and no walks while failing to strike out a batter in 1.1 scoreless innings to earn the save in Thursday's win over the Red Sox.

Impact Jimenez blew a save Friday and pitched in a non-save situation Saturday, but he was called upon to preserve Oakland's one-run lead during Thursday's matchup. The right-hander has posted a 16.50 ERA and 2.33 WHIP in six innings over his last seven outings, and he converted his first save since May 25 during Thursday's appearance. In spite of his recent struggles, Jimenez still appears to be the favorite for closing duties in the Athletics' bullpen.

JUNE 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Blown save and loss Jimenez (2-4) blew the save and took the loss Friday against the Guardians after allowing three runs on two hits over one-third of an inning.

Impact Jimenez entered the game in the ninth inning after starter Paul Blackburn left him a two-run lead. The closer was unable to hold on, giving up a solo shot to Jose Ramirez, followed by two sacrifice flies. It's been a rough start to June for the reliever as he already has two losses in three appearances this month. If he does not turn things around, Jimenez may lose his grip on the closer role.

JUNE 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Stuck with loss Wednesday Jimenez (2-3) recorded a hold but took the loss Wednesday, coughing up four runs on two hits and two walks in only two-thirds of an inning as the A's fell 5-4 to the Astros. He str...

Impact The right-hander got the final out of the eighth inning with Oakland protecting a 3-1 lead, but Jimenez unraveled in the ninth, walking in one run before serving up a bases-loaded double to Yordan Alvarez. Jimenez has been tagged for eight runs over his last three appearances, sending his ERA soaring from 0.49 to 3.92, but the fact that no other Oakland reliever is pitching particularly well at the moment should buy him some extra time to turn things around and hang onto the closer role.

JUNE 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Blows save, snags win Jimenez (2-2) allowed a run on no hits and one walk in one inning, blowing a save but earning the win Sunday versus the Rangers.

Impact Jimenez walked Marcus Semien, who stole second, moved to third on a groundout and scored the game-tying run on a wild pitch. Luckily for Jimenez, the Athletics responded in the bottom of the ninth with a walkoff single from Jed Lowrie. This was Jimenez's first blown save in 11 opportunities this year, as he's been excellent while holding onto the closer role for the Athletics. He's posted a 2.25 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 21:8 K:BB across 20 innings.

MAY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nails down save No. 10 Jimenez worked a perfect ninth inning Wednesday without a walk or a strikeout to record his 10th save of the season in a 4-2 win over the Mariners.

Impact The 28-year-old rookie continues to dazzle in the closer role for Oakland. Jimenez has yet to blow a save this season, and he's been charged with an earned run in only one of his 18 appearances, leading to a 0.49 ERA, 0.87 WHIP and 19:6 K:BB through 18.1 innings.

MAY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Converts ninth save Jimenez saved Tuesday's 7-5 win against the Mariners, allowing one walk while striking out two in the ninth inning.

Impact Jimenez retired the first two Mariners in the ninth inning before walking Adam Frazier on four pitches but was able to strike out Julio Rodriguez to end the game. The 28-year-old rookie only tossed seven of 14 pitches for strikes but an impressive four were of the swinging variety as Jimenez has now recorded 19 strikeouts in 17.2 innings and has converted all of his save chances.

MAY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Registers eighth save Jimenez saved Friday's 4-2 victory over the Angels, striking out one in a 1-2-3 ninth.

Impact Jimenez made quick work of the bottom of Los Angeles' lineup in delivering his eighth save in as many chances. In those eight games, the 28-year-old is yet to allow a run while only surrendering five baserunners compared to eight strikeouts. His sterling 0.55 ERA stands to rise some with a 1.93 FIP representing the lowest of his advanced metrics though the rookie should remain a viable option in most formats.

MAY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brown's homer sends A's to 4-2 victory over skidding Angels

Seth Brown hit a go-ahead home run in the fifth inning and the Oakland Athletics bounced back with a 4-2 victory over the skidding Los Angeles Angels

MAY 21, 2022 • Associated Press

Notches seventh save Jimenez picked up the save, striking out one in 1.2 scoreless innings in a 5-2 victory over Minnesota.

Impact Jimenez entered the game in the eighth inning with the tying run at the plate and eliminated the threat on a fly-out and a groundout. He retired the side in order in the ninth in his longest outing of the season. The 28-year-old has been stellar over his first 15 appearances, converting all seven save opportunities and striking out more than a batter an inning in his first extended opportunity to pitch at the major-league level.

MAY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Records sixth save Jimenez struck out one in a scoreless ninth inning to earn the save Thursday against the Tigers.

Impact Jimenez set down the side on 14 pitches to record his sixth save of the season. He now has each of the Athletics' last five saves, and he appears to be the most trusted option in the ninth inning over Lou Trivino. Jimenez has proven reliable early on in the campaign, turning in 13 scoreless innings while posting a 15:5 K:BB.

MAY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brown hits go-ahead HR in 8th, A's take 4 of 5 from Tigers

Seth Brown hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the eighth inning and the Oakland Athletics beat the Detroit Tigers 5-3

MAY 12, 2022 • Associated Press

Secures fifth save Jimenez struck out three batters and issued two walks in a scoreless ninth inning Monday. He earned a save against the Tigers.

Impact Jimenez walked the leadoff batter and issued another free pass with two outs but struck out the other three batters in faced in the scoreless frame. The 28-year-old has now converted all five save chances this year and he's yet to allow an earned run. He's registered a 14:5 K:BB through 12 innings.

MAY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Stuck with loss Saturday Jimenez (1-1) took the loss Saturday as the A's were downed 3-1 by the Guardians, giving up two unearned runs on two hits in the ninth inning.

Impact Entering a 1-1 game, Jimenez saw the Oakland infield mess up two potential inning-ending double plays to set up a two-run double by pinch hitter Richie Palacios. The right-hander still has a 0.00 ERA, but he hasn't struck out a batter in his last three appearances and topped out at 93.9 mph with his fastball after touching 96 earlier this month. Lou Trivino (illness) is set to begin a rehab assignment Sunday and other arms in the A's bullpen are dealing right now, notably A.J. Puk, so Jimenez's opportunity to lock down the ninth-inning gig could be closing quickly.

MAY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Registers another save Jimenez picked up a save in Wednesday's 1-0 win against the Giants, pitching a perfect ninth inning.

Impact Jimenez was tasked with preserving a one-run ninth-inning lead and made quick work of three Giants hitters, retiring the side on only 10 pitches. It was the right-hander's eighth straight scoreless outing to begin the campaign, and he has allowed only six hits while posting a 9:2 K:BB across eight innings thus far. Jimenez has racked up four saves while Lou Trivino has been on the COVID-19 list, and the former may be forcing his way into more closing opportunities even after Trivino returns given his standout performance in the early going.

APRIL 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pinder hits leadoff homer in return, A's blank Giants 1-0

Paul Blackburn and five relievers combined on a three-hitter, making Chad Pinder’s leadoff homer stand up for the Oakland Athletics in a 1-0 victory over San Francisco that ended t...

APRIL 28, 2022 • Associated Press

Earns third save Jimenez recorded the save, allowing two hits in the ninth inning of a 2-0 win Sunday over Texas.

Impact After retiring the first two batters of the ninth, Jimenez allowed consecutive singles before getting Willie Calhoun to line out. Entering the season, he had only pitched 1.1 innings at the big-league level but he's been excellent through his first seven appearances and has yet to allow a run. The 28-year-old is 3-for-3 in save opportunities on the season and leads Oakland in the category. While Lou Trivino will likely return to the closer role when he comes back from the COVID-19 injured list, Jimenez has proven himself a reliable late-inning option for the Athletics.

APRIL 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fans two for second save Jimenez pitched a scoreless ninth inning and recorded his second save while pitching two strikeouts in Thursday's 6-4 win over the Orioles.

Impact The A's needed Jimenez after a less-than-stellar from the team's set-up men allowed three runs after Paul Blackburn's exit. Lou Trivino (COVID-19 list) will likely re-assume his role as the team's closer once he returns, Jimenez isn't making the decision easy with a zero ERA and a WHIP of 1.20 over five appearances.

APRIL 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Works ninth in win Jimenez fired a scoreless ninth inning in a win over the Orioles on Monday, allowing two hits and a walk while recording two strikeouts.

Impact The right-hander created some trouble for himself before escaping it, leading to a 24-pitch workload. Jimenez could be the preferred option for any save opportunities that may present themselves while Lou Trivino (undisclosed) remains on the COVID-19 injured list, but given he worked a particularly long inning Monday, Jimenez may be unavailable if such a scenario unfolded Tuesday.

APRIL 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Montas sharp, Orioles' defense not, as A's win home opener

Frankie Montas allowed two hits over six innings, the Athletics threw out two runners at the plate and Oakland held on and beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-1 in its home opener

APRIL 19, 2022 • Associated Press

Grabs first win Saturday Jimenez (1-0) was credited with the win in a victory over the Blue Jays on Saturday, firing a perfect eighth inning in which he struck out the side.

Impact Following an impressive 1.1 scoreless frames from Justin Grimm, Acevedo outdid his bullpen mate by mowing through the trio of Lourdes Gurriel, Matt Chapman and Zack Collins on 16 pitches. Jimenez has been close to perfect over his first four appearances, allowing just one hit while generating a 5:1 K:BB, Saturday's win and a save.

APRIL 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Earns first save of season Jimenez earned his first save of the season after pitching a scoreless ninth inning during Thursday's 6-3 win over the Rays. He didn't register a walk or strikeout.

Impact Jimenez drew his first save opportunity in his third appearance of the season. With a three-run lead, the 28-year-old closer made quick work of the Rays despite an error from first baseman Billy McKinney.

APRIL 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Impresses again Tuesday Jimenez fired 1.1 scoreless innings in a loss to the Rays on Tuesday, allowing a hit and recording two strikeouts.

Impact The strong showing follows a scoreless two-thirds of an inning against the Phillies in Jimenez's season debut on Saturday. The right-hander earned his way onto the big-league roster after a strong spring, and he's offered encouraging results over his first pair of appearances.

APRIL 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Officially joins major-league club Jimenez's contract was selected by the Athletics on Thursday, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact After spending all of 2021 at Triple-A Buffalo, Jimenez will be available to make his first major-league appearance since logging two relief outings with the Giants in 2020. As a non-roster invitee this spring, he posted a 1.50 ERA, 7:4 K:BB and 1.17 WHIP in six innings.

APRIL 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE