The Atlanta Braves have made a big move to bolster their bullpen, signing veteran pitcher Ubaldo Jiménez to a three-year, $26 million contract. Jiménez, 33, is a 10-year veteran of Major League Baseball and has had a successful career with the Colorado Rockies, Baltimore Orioles, and Cleveland Indians.
Jiménez has been an All-Star twice in his career and has won the National League Pitcher of the Month award twice. He has also been a part of two World Series teams, winning one with the Boston Red Sox in 2007. He has a career record of 103-87 with an ERA of 3.92.
The Braves are hoping that Jiménez will be able to provide some stability to their bullpen, which has been inconsistent this season. Jiménez is expected to be used as a middle reliever and could also be used as a spot starter if needed. He has experience in both roles and should be able to provide the Braves with some much needed depth.
Jiménez is coming off of a strong season with the Indians in which he posted a 3.30 ERA in 28 appearances. He has been a reliable pitcher throughout his career and should be able to provide the Braves with some much needed stability in their bullpen.
The signing of Jiménez is a great move for the Braves and should help them to compete for a playoff spot this season. With the addition of Jiménez, the Braves now have one of the deepest bullpens in the league and should be able to hold leads late in games. This signing should help the Braves to make a deep run into the playoffs this season.