Ronaldys Jimenez

  • 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

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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

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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.