DANY JIMÉNEZ NEWS

Optioned to Las Vegas The Athletics optioned Jimenez to Triple-A Las Vegas on Saturday.

Impact Jimenez has given up six earned runs in two innings over his last two appearances, so the A's will now send him to Triple-A in order to get back on track. Hogan Harris was recalled from Las Vegas to fill the open spot on Oakland's pitching staff.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

Takes loss in IL return Jimenez (1-3) took the extra-inning loss to the Giants on Sunday, allowing three runs (two earned) on two hits over one inning. He struck out three.

Impact Jimenez was thrown right into the mix after being activated from the IL earlier in the day, as he was called on to preserve a 1-1 tie in the 10th after closer Mason Miller had handled the ninth. Jimenez immediately faltered by surrendering a two-run home run to Jerar Encarnacion with Matt Chapman aboard, and he followed it up by conceding a solo shot to the very next batter, Michael Conforto. The right-hander bore down to record three consecutive swinging strikeouts, but the damage was done. Despite the long-ball issues in his return, Jimenez has typically been of the most trusted later-inning options in Oakland's bullpen over the last two-plus seasons, and he's therefore likely to continue seeing plenty of hold opportunities, at minimum.

AUGUST 19 • ROTOWIRE

Returns from injured list The Athletics reinstated Jimenez (oblique) from the 15-day injured list Sunday.

Impact Jimenez landed on the shelf in late June due to an oblique strain, but he's ready to rejoin the A's after a four-game rehab assignment. The right-hander has save and five holds with a 3.04 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 21:18 K:BB across 23.2 innings this season.

AUGUST 18 • ROTOWIRE

Scored on in third rehab outing Jimenez (oblique) allowed two earned runs on two hits, a walk, a hit batsman and a wild pitch over one-plus inning in Triple-A Las Vegas' loss to Oklahoma City on Tuesday. He struc...

Impact Jimenez saw his stat line dinged for the first time in his three minor-league rehab appearances, allowing one run on a wild pitch in the sixth and then being charged with a second after being pulled following an inning-opening walk in the seventh. The poor control did push Jimenez's pitch count up to 27, his highest yet by far during his time with the Aviators. It remains to be seen if the Athletics will deem the reliever ready for return despite the rough outing, or whether they'll give Jimenez at least one opportunity to reset himself.

AUGUST 14 • ROTOWIRE

Another successful rehab appearance Jimenez (oblique) fired a scoreless, hitless seventh inning in Triple-A Las Vegas' win over Sacramento on Saturday, allowing a walk and recording a strikeout.

Impact Jimenez put together a scoreless frame for the second time in as many rehab appearances, working up to 15 pitches Saturday. The right-hander appears to have tolerated his first two minor-league outings well thus far, so he may only need one more, if that, before being deemed ready for activation.

AUGUST 11 • ROTOWIRE

Clean inning in rehab debut Jimenez (oblique) fired a scoreless inning in Triple-A Las Vegas' win over Sacramento on Tuesday, allowing a hit and recording two strikeouts.

Impact Jimenez got through his one frame on a tidy 12 pitches, eight which he located for strikes. The right-hander may only need to make a couple more rehab appearances before being deemed ready for activation, especially if they go as smoothly as Tuesday's did.

AUGUST 7 • ROTOWIRE

Beginning assignment Tuesday Jimenez (oblique) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Las Vegas on Tuesday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact Jimenez has been on the shelf since late June working his way back from a Grade 2 strain in his left oblique. He threw live batting practice Saturday without any issues and now figures to be just a handful of minor-league outings away from returning to Oakland's bullpen. However, the A's haven't specified how many appearances they want the 30-year-old to make with Las Vegas.

AUGUST 3 • ROTOWIRE

Diagnosed with Grade 2 strain Jimenez was diagnosed with a Grade 2 strain in his left oblique Sunday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact The A's placed Jimenez on the 15-day injured list Sunday, though the severity of his injury will keep him sidelined at least 6-to-8 weeks. The 30-year-old righty has been a reliable piece of Oakland's bullpen this year, posting a 3.04 ERA and 1.44 WHIP through 23.2 innings. Aaron Brooks was selected from Triple-A Las Vegas to fill the open spot in Oakland's pitching staff.

JUNE 23 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on IL with strained oblique The Athletics placed Jimenez on the 15-day injured list Sunday, retroactive to June 20, due to a strained left oblique.

Impact In his last outing June 19 against the Royals, Jimenez recorded a hold while throwing one scoreless inning, allowing just one run. He's been one of Oakland's best options out of the bullpen since being recalled May 31, posting a 2.00 ERA and 1.33 WHIP over nine innings. With Jimenez headed to the IL, the Athletics selected Aaron Brooks from Triple-A Las Vegas in a corresponding move.

JUNE 23 • ROTOWIRE

Takes second loss Wednesday Jimenez (0-2) took the loss against the Twins on Wednesday, allowing two earned runs on three hits and a wild pitch over one inning.

Impact Jimenez wasn't up to the task of preserving the 4-4 tie he inherited when entering in the eighth, allowing Max Kepler and Larnach to reach safely via a single and double, respectively, to lead off the frame before advancing the latter to advance to third on a wild pitch and then allowing him to cross the plate via Ryan Jeffers' run-scoring sacrifice fly. The right-hander's stumble snapped an extended stretch of strong performances for Jimenez, who'd generated scoreless appearances in 13 of his previous 14 trips to the mound, including six straight.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Opening Tuesday's contest Jimenez will serve as the Athletics' opening pitcher for Tuesday's game against the Royals, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact He'll be making his first career start, but Jimenez is unlikely to cover more than two innings before turning the game over to Hogan Harris, who is expected to be called up from Triple-A Las Vegas to serve as the Athletics' bulk reliever. Jimenez recently returned from an extended stay on the injured list due to a strained shoulder and has tossed 1.1 innings and has given up two earned runs over his first two appearances since being reinstated.

AUGUST 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back with big club The Athletics recalled Jimenez from Triple-A Las Vegas on Sunday.

Impact Jimenez saved 11 games for Oakland a season ago, but he's struggled to return to form in 2023 after suffering a strained right shoulder in mid-April that cost him significant time. He was activated from the 60-day injured list earlier this month but made just one appearance out of the big-league bullpen before he was optioned to Las Vegas. Since reporting to Triple-A, Jimenez has looked much sharper, striking out nine over 4.1 no-hit innings across four appearances to earn the call back to Oakland. Trevor May looks to have solidified himself as Oakland's closer for the moment, but Jimenez could quickly rise up the depth chart and emerge as a key setup man.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Oakland optioned Jimenez to Triple-A Las Vegas on Tuesday.

Impact Jimenez allowed two earned runs over one inning of relief in Monday's loss to the Rangers. Adrian Martinez will join the Athletics as a fresh bullpen arm ahead of Tuesday's game versus Texas.

AUGUST 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes loss Monday Jimenez (0-1) took the loss against the Rangers on Monday, allowing two earned runs on a hit and a walk over one inning.

Impact Jimenez was making his first appearance since being activated from the injured list Saturday, and he ultimately couldn't snap the stretch of poor pitching that had come to define his five-outing rehab assignment. The right-hander at least didn't give up overly hard contact -- the two runs he surrendered came via a fielder's choice groundout and a sacrifice fly -- but Jimenez, who was a trusted and versatile asset as a rookie with 11 saves and four holds, likely needs to knock off more rust before being consistently called on for higher-leverage work.

AUGUST 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back from injured list Jimenez (shoulder) was reinstated from the 60-day injured list Saturday.

Impact Jimenez has been sidelined since mid-April but will rejoin the active roster after a five-game rehab assignment, during which he surrendered 10 runs across 4.1 innings. The 29-year-old could work his way into a high-leverage bullpen role but may be eased in with lower-leverage situations early on.

AUGUST 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lit up in rehab appearance Jimenez (shoulder) allowed five earned runs on one hit, three walks, a hit batsman and a wild pitch over one inning in Triple-A Las Vegas' loss to Albuquerque on Wednesday. He stru...

Impact Jimenez's disastrous performance in what was already his fifth rehab appearance is of at least some concern, as it also marked the second time in the last three outings he surrendered multiple earned runs. The significant lack of control Wednesday was also alarming, and Jimenez got only 14 of his 35 pitches into the strike zone overall. The right-hander still has some time to work out the kinks on the farm, but if he doesn't demonstrate notable improvement in subsequent appearances, it's not inconceivable he'd remain at the Triple-A level for the time being once activated.

AUGUST 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Continues rehab assignment Sunday Jimenez (shoulder) fired a scoreless two-thirds of an inning in Triple-A Las Vegas' win over Sugar Land on Sunday.

Impact Jimenez was making his fourth rehab appearance overall and was able to bounce back from a rocky outing Thursday where he'd surrendered three earned runs over one-third of an inning. Sunday's appearance was the first of four during his rehab assignment in which Jimenez didn't allow a run, so the Athletics would likely want to see him build up some more momentum before activating him.

JULY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes second rehab appearance Jimenez (shoulder) allowed an earned run on three hits and a walk over 1.1 innings in Triple-A Las Vegas' win over Salt Lake on Sunday. He struck out one.

Impact Jimenez took the hill for his second rehab appearance and worked up to 30 pitches, nearly doubling his volume from his 16-pitch outing Thursday. As in that appearance, Jimenez surrendered an earned run, but the fact he was able to up his workload with just two days' rest is encouraging. The right-hander likely still has plenty of rust to knock off due to his long layoff, so he appears slated for additional appearances with the Aviators in coming days.

JULY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs first rehab appearance Jimenez (shoulder) allowed an earned run on two hits and a walk over one inning in Triple-A Las Vegas' win over Salt Lake on Thursday.

Impact Jimenez actually drew the start and fired 11 of his 16 pitches in for strikes, an encouraging development given how long he's been sidelined. While he ran into trouble during that one frame, the fact he was able to get back into game action for the first time since April 16 was of overriding importance. Assuming Jimenez experiences no residual effects over the next couple of days, he could make another appearance for the Aviators before the weekend is out.

JULY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

First rehab appearance set Jimenez (shoulder) is scheduled to make his first rehab appearance for Triple-A Las Vegas on Wednesday, the Associated Press reports.

Impact The right-hander is slated to be capped at 20 pitches in that initial outing, which will come three months to the day he was placed on the injured list with a right shoulder strain. Jimenez's ability to get through a 15-pitch live batting practice session without issues Saturday apparently gave the Athletics the confidence to have him return to game action, but the 29-year-old is likely set to spend at least a couple of weeks down on the farm given how long he's been sidelined.

JULY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Live BP goes well Jimenez (shoulder) came out of Saturday's 15-pitch live batting practice session feeling good, the team's official site reports.

Impact It's another step in the right direction during the extensive recovery process for Jimenez, whose stint on the injured list will hit three months Wednesday. The right-hander's ability to get through facing live hitters without residual issues is another positive, but he remains without a timetable for return.

JULY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scheduled for live BP session Jimenez (shoulder) will throw live batting practice Saturday, Sonja Chen of MLB.com reports.

Impact Oakland's Opening Day closer, Jimenez had his season interrupted early on by a right shoulder strain. After a fairly long shutdown period, Jimenez began ramping up and now appears to be on the verge of embarking on a minor-league rehab assignment. He's no sure thing to return to the closer role, but it's possible he could end up back in the ninth if the A's trade other bullpen arms but hold on to Jimenez, who is not arbitration eligible until 2025.

JULY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Throws bullpen session Jimenez (shoulder) threw a 20-pitch bullpen session Thursday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact He's finally throwing off the mound again after missing nearly three months with a right shoulder strain. Jimenez will eventually go out on a rehab assignment when deemed ready and is going to require multiple rehab appearances before rejoining the Athletics' bullpen.

JULY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Encouraging throwing session Jimenez (shoulder) threw from 90 feet on flat ground Tuesday, the team's official site reports.

Impact Jimenez's stay on the injured list has now exceeded two months, but the right-hander's recovery does seem to be gathering some momentum. Jimenez had been throwing from 60 feet in early June, so the increase in distance without apparent setbacks is encouraging. However, he remains without a timetable for return at the moment, and a fairly lengthy rehab assignment will be in order before activation is considered.

JUNE 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Throwing up to 60 feet Jimenez (shoulder) has begun throwing and has worked up to 60 feet, the team's official site reports.

Impact The report is particularly encouraging considering Jimenez, who's been on the injured list since April 19 with a right shoulder strain, didn't have a throwing program in his sights as recently as the last week of May. The solid early throwing distance is a cautiously optimistic sign, but manager Mark Kotsay confirmed there is still no timetable for Jimenez's return.

JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE