NORTH PORT, Fla. – After the Braves acquired Joe Jiménez from the Tigers in December, Collin McHugh called A.J. Hinch, Detroit’s manager. The two are close friends after McHugh played for Hinch in Houston years ago, and McHugh wanted to know about his new teammate.
“You’re going to love him,” Hinch told him. “He’s going to go out there, he’s gonna (pitch whenever necessary), he’s gonna be great in the clubhouse.”
The Braves traded for Jiménez because they wanted another power right-hander at the back of their bullpen. He’ll likely be their setup man if all goes well, though can use him wherever they feel is best. By all measures, Jiménez is a notable addition.
