LAKELAND, Fla. — Former Detroit Tigers closer Joe Jimenez has been optioned to Triple-A Toledo, the team announced Saturday.
Because the Tigers had to remove a player from the bullpen after adding lefty Derek Holland, eliminating Jimenez should finalize the 2021 Opening Day pitching staff, with five starters and eight relievers.
Manager AJ Hinch said earlier this week that he wanted to have the bulk of his roster sorted out by Saturday or Sunday. He still needs to cut one position player from camp, with Rule 5 draft pick Akil Baddoo, utility infielder Harold Castro and first baseman Renato Nunez at the forefront of those conversations.