JOE JIMÉNEZ NEWS

Tigers avoid arbitration with all 8 remaining players

The Detroit Tigers have agreed to a $6.5 million contract with Matthew Boyd, avoiding arbitration with the left-hander after he struggled during the pandemic-shortened 2020 season

JANUARY 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Signs one-year deal Jimenez and the Tigers settled on a one-year, $1.5 million contract Friday, avoiding arbitration, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

Impact Jimenez struggled significantly in 2020, losing his closer job while posting a 7.15 ERA in 22.2 innings. The Tigers don't have any obvious candidates for the role going forward, but Jimenez's career 5.65 ERA hardly suggests he should be favored to win it even though he's pitched in the ninth inning in the past.

JANUARY 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Detroit Tigers face decisions on Goodrum and Jimenez The Detroit Tigers have decisions to make on Joe Jimenez and Niko Goodrum, as they must offer them a contract by Wednesday or let them go. A...

NOVEMBER 29, 2020 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM

Detroit Tigers' Joe Jimenez was an All-Star. Where it went wrong and how he can fix it Detroit Tigers gave Joe Jimenez the code to unlocking success, but he hasn't followed up. Now, he must battle to win closer role back.

OCTOBER 11, 2020 • FREEP.COM

Young pitchers arrive for Detroit, but growing pains follow

The arrival of pitching prospects Casey Mize and Tarik Skubal was a big deal for the Detroit Tigers, but if fans expected an immediate impact, they may have been disappointed

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hit hard again Thursday Jimenez allowed three earned runs on two hits while recording just two outs in the first game of Thursday's doubleheader against the Cardinals.

Impact Jimenez had looked a little better recently with a 3.86 ERA over his previous six appearances (4.2 innings), but as has been the case too often this season, he was hit hard Thursday. The former Detroit closer fell victim to two home runs, and he's now given up seven long balls in just 15 innings this year. With an ugly 10.80 ERA, Jimenez is likely to remain in a lower-leverage role for the Tigers, while Bryan Garcia, Jose Cisnero and Gregory Soto share save opportunities.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Takes loss in second game Jimenez (1-3) allowed an unearned run on one hit and took the loss in Game 2 of Friday's doubleheader against the Twins.

Impact Jimenez pitched the eighth inning of a 2-2 game, and because it was technically extra innings, Minnesota started the frame with a runner on second. A little seeing-eye single up the middle did Jimenez in, and he didn't get any help from center fielder Derek Hill, who bobbled the ball as he tried to come up firing to home. It's a tough-luck loss for the 25-year-old in a season that's been a disaster so far. Jimenez now has a 10.80 ERA and he's on the outside looking in at the closer role in Detroit.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Orioles end 19-game losing streak against Yankees

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Twins win 3-2 in extra innings, sweep Tigers in doubleheader

Marwin Gonzalez singled home Willians Astudillo in the eighth inning, and the Minnesota Twins rallied to beat the Detroit Tigers 3-2 and sweep Friday's doubleheader

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dealt loss Wednesday Jimenez (1-2) allowed a run on a hit and a walk while striking out one over two-thirds of an inning in a loss to the Brewers on Wednesday. He also hit two batters.

Impact Jimenez had little control in his brief appearance, and the bases-loaded sacrifice fly he allowed to Eric Sogard was enough to stick him with the loss. The 25-year-old Jimenez was pulled from the closer role a week ago and has only made three appearances since. In that span, he's allowed two runs in two innings. Jimenez has an 11.81 ERA, 1.88 WHIP and 11 strikeouts across 10.2 innings this season. With no closing duties expected in his future, he's a non-factor in the fantasy game.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Hiura, Peterson HR, Brewers rally, end Tigers' 6-game streak

Keston Hiura and Jace Peterson homered as the Milwaukee Brewers rallied to beat Detroit 8-5, snapping the Tigers’ six-game winning streak

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tigers finish sweep of Twins, pull back to .500 with 3-2 win

Jonathan Schoop hit a tiebreaking home run in the sixth inning, and the Detroit Tigers finished off a three-game sweep of the Minnesota Twins with a 3-2 victory

AUGUST 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Detroit Tigers: Joe Jimenez Dropping His Closer Title a Hidden Blessing Detroit Tigers reliever Joe Jimenez losing his role at closer will help manager Ron Gardenhire to modernize bullpen usage One of the larger...

AUGUST 27, 2020 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM

Pulled from closer's role Jimenez is no longer the Tigers' closer, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Impact The 25-year-old allowed seven runs in his past two outings and appeared during the sixth inning Wednesday, with manager Ron Gardenhire confirming the change after the game. Jimenez has a 12.46 ERA, 1.85 WHIP and 9:4 K:BB through 8.2 innings this season and will look to get back on track in lower-leverage spots. Gregory Soto is a likely candidate to receive save chances based on matchups, though Jose Cisnero and Buck Farmer are also expected to be in the mix.

AUGUST 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Tigers beat Cubs 7-6; Heyward sits out amid player protests

Niko Goodrum hit a two-run double to cap Detroit’s five-run sixth inning, and the Tigers rallied past the Chicago Cubs 7-6

AUGUST 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Perez homer carries AL East-leading Rays past Orioles 4-3

AUGUST 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Detroit Tigers: The Fastball is Failing Joe Jimenez Tigers closer Joe Jimenez came into the season ready to build off a strong September. Instead, his fastball has let him down, leading him on...

AUGUST 24, 2020 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM

Hit hard again Sunday Jimenez allowed three earned runs on one hit and two walks while retiring just a single batter in Sunday's 7-4 win over Cleveland.

Impact Jimenez got the ninth inning with the Tigers up 7-1, but he promptly walked the first two batters and then allowed a three-run home run to Greg Allen before getting pulled with one out. The 25-year-old is ostensibly still the closer in Detroit, but with an atrocious 12.46 ERA, it's hard to see manager Ron Gardenhire having much confidence in Jimenez moving forward. Buck Farmer would likely take the reins in the ninth inning if the team decided to make a switch.

AUGUST 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Shelled by White Sox Jimenez allowed four runs on three hits and a walk while retiring just one batter in Thursday's loss to the White Sox. He struck out one.

Impact Jimenez has served as Detroit's primary closer this season, but with the Tigers entering the day on an eight-game losing streak, the reliever came into the game with his team down 5-0 in the eighth. After striking out Adam Engel to begin the frame, Jimenez could not record another out. He was lifted from the game after Eloy Jimenez took him deep for a two-run homer. The right-hander now holds a messy 9.72 ERA on the campaign, and given his struggles, it would not be surprising for manager Ron Gardenhire to look elsewhere next time the Tigers come across a small lead in the ninth inning.

AUGUST 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Indians beat Tigers for 20th straight time, Reyes hits 2 HRs

The Cleveland Indians beat Detroit for the 20th straight time, nearing the major league record for most wins by a team over a single opponent, as Franmil Reyes hit two home runs to...

AUGUST 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tigers Talk: What to make of Joe Jimenez so far? More on Daniel Norris, Casey Mize watch and two categories in which the Tigers are still leading the league.

AUGUST 10, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Fight mars A's 9th straight win, 7-2 over Astros

AUGUST 10, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bounces back to record save Sunday Jimenez pitched a perfect ninth inning with two strikeouts to earn the save in Sunday's 2-1 win over the Pirates.

Impact Jimenez last pitched on Friday, when he allowed three earned runs and blew his first save of the season, so it was good to see the Detroit closer bounce back Sunday and record his fifth save of the year. He still has a bloated 6.43 ERA through seven appearances and his velocity has been a bit down to begin the season, but he should stick in the ninth inning with the Tigers lacking a ton of other great options in their bullpen.

AUGUST 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Cabrera's bat, Turnbull's arm help Tigers sweep Pirates 2-1

Spencer Turnbull pitched seven strong innings and Miguel Cabrera singled home the tiebreaking run in the eighth as the Detroit Tigers edged the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-1 for a three-g...

AUGUST 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Blows first save Friday Jimenez struck out two but gave up a game-tying two-run home run to Adam Frazier in the ninth inning of Friday's 17-13 extra-innings win over the Pirates.

Impact The right-hander came within one strike of fanning the side and securing his fifth save of the season, but instead Bryan Reynolds and Phillip Evans poked consecutive two-out singles to set up Frazier's blast and saddle Jimenez with his first blown save. The Tigers closer now carried an unsightly 7.50 ERA and 1.50 WHIP through six innings with a 4:1 K:BB, and it's worth noting that his velocity remains down -- he topped out at 95.7 mph with his fastball Friday, a figure that would have been more reflective of his average fastball in prior seasons, and the four-seam fastball Frazier tagged registered at only 91.9 mph.

AUGUST 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE