Braves News: Joe Jiménez shut down, two game skid against Brewers, and more

Brian Snitker has officially shut down Atlanta Braves reliever Joe Jiménez, citing lingering issues with his surgically repaired left knee during rehab in Florida.

Jiménez, the veteran setup man for Atlanta, underwent offseason surgery in late October 2024 to repair articular cartilage damage in his knee and was originally given an 8 to 12 month recovery window.

Originally transferred to the 60-day IL in March, Jiménez was tracking for an August return. Now, even a second-half comeback is uncertain. Snitker said the knee “just kind of wasn’t holding up,” and the Braves have shut him down indefinitely.

Jiménez’s absence has definitely been felt in the bullpen. Without one of their go-to late-inning guys, the Braves have had to shuffle things around and lean on other arms to pick up the slack. With no clear timeline, it’s a wait-and-see situation for now.

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MLB News:

The Cincinnati Reds have placed starter Nick Lodolo on the 15-day injured list with a blistered index finger. In a corresponding move, the club recalled Yosver Zulueta from Triple-A Louisville.

The Chicago Cubs placed Michael Soroka on the 15-day injured list due to a right shoulder strain. There is still no timetable for his return.