Just days into the 2024 MLB offseason, the Atlanta Braves have lost one of their top relievers.
Setup reliever Joe Jimenez underwent surgery to repair cartilage in his left knee on Oct. 29 and will require eight to 12 months to recover, reports The Athletic's David O'Brien.
#Braves with another big injury setback even in offseason: setup man Joe Jiménez had surgery to repair cartilage damage in his left knee Oct. 29 and will miss 8-12 months, meaning at least a large portion of the 2025 season.
— David O'Brien (@DOBrienATL) November 5, 2024
Jimenez, 30, was one of the Braves' best relievers this past season, compiling a 2.