As the Toronto Blue Jays’ rotation has struggled in recent weeks the team’s bullpen has been tested — and found wanting. Here's a look at some potential candidates to bolster the bullpen. (NickAshbourne)
12.15 K/9, 2.36 BB/9, 1.01 HR/9 with a 3.71 ERA, 2.89 xERA and 2.68 FIP in 26.2 IP.Jiménez lacks name recognition value, or a sparkling ERA, but his underlying numbers tell the story of a reliever capable of blowing hitters away.
The right-hander is throwing harder than ever this season, and his 95.7 m.p.h. heat plays up thanks to elite spin rate and outstanding vertical movement . Jiménez is capable of throwing balls past hitters at the top of the zone, which explains why he’s posted a K/9 over 11 four times in his career. His overall results haven’t always impressed due to difficulties with contact management, but he’s improved in that area in recent years. Last season he posted an xBA of .168 but saw his season derailed due to his inability to find the strike zone .
His control is back, and this year he’s been strong across the board despite giving up a few more Barrels than he’d like: Jimenez probably doesn’t work as a singular addition to the Blue Jays ‘pen, but he’s the type of arm who would provide quality depth and multiple years of control at a palatable prospect price.
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