Position: LHP
Height: 5’11”
Weight: 165 lbs
Bats/Throws: L/L
Born: 11/29/2005
Country: Dominican Republic
How Acquired: Trade (with Padres for Martin Perez and cash)
Signed: International Free Agent, 2023 (Padres)
Bonus: N/A
40-man Roster: No
Rule 5 Eligible: 2027
Minor League Free Agency: 2029
Options Left: 3
Overview
The Pirates acquired Jimenez from San Diego for Martin Perez. There isn’t a lot information about Jimenez yet as he wasn’t a prominent signing. The Pirates say their scouts liked him a lot, which is why they included money in the deal to offset much of Perez’ remaining contract. According to FanGraphs, he can reach 95 and has some projection, and also throws a slider.
2024
Before the trade, Jimenez made three starts in the DSL. In six innings, he gave up two hits, two walks and a run, while fanning eight. He made three starts after the trade and for some reason started having control problems. In seven and a third innings, he allowed just two hits and fanned 11, but he walked a dozen.
Stats
Transactions
June 7, 2023: Signed by the San Diego Padres as an international free agent.
July 30, 2024: Traded by the San Diego Padres to the Pittsburgh Pirates for Martin Perez and $1,311,828.