Going into last nights game, manager Buck Showalter was planning on having reliever Odrisamer Despaigne pitch in the 2nd of the two-game series against the Padres, barring any emergencies in the 1st game. Unfortunately, there was an emergency, as the bullpen gave up an unusual 5 runs and Showalter was forced to put Despaigne in the game to help clean up the mess. Now with Despaigne out of the question, Showalter was only left with Jimenez to be the starter for tonight’s final game against the Padres.
Jimenez is the last man Orioles fans want to see take the mound for an important game after his mediocre start to the season.