Joe Jimenez (knee) sidelined on 15-day IL

by Bruno Mulé | Braves Correspondent | Tue, Mar 25th 5:05pm EDT

Atlanta placed Joe Jiménez on the 15-day IL Tuesday with a left knee articular cartilage injury, per team updates, following November surgery. (Atlanta Braves)

The #Braves today placed OF Ronald Acuña Jr. (left knee ACL reconstruction), INF Nacho Alvarez Jr. (left wrist inflammation) and C Sean Murphy (fractured left ribcage) on the 10-day injured list, and placed RHP Spencer Strider (right elbow UCL injury) and RHP Joe Jiménez (left…
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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.

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