With the Detroit Tigers closer position in shambles, it was announced on Tuesday that the Tigers Triple-A affiliate Toledo Mudhens have placed Joe Jimenez on the disabled list. In a corresponding move, RP Jeff Ferrell was promoted from the Erie Seawolves.
Confirmed: @MudHens place Joe Jimenez on DL, retroactive to May 5.
RHP Jeff Ferrell promoted from @erie_seawolves to replace him. #Tigers
— John Wagner (@JohnWagnerMedia) May 9, 2017
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According to reports, the cause for Jimenez’s time on the DL is a lower back strain.
Source on #Tigers Joe Jimenez: "Back tweak" is confirmed as a lower back strain. Have not been told ETA on return. #MiLB
— Emily Waldon (@EmilyCWaldon) May 9, 2017
Heading into the season, the Tigers were hoping they could leave Jimenez in Toledo to work on his secondary pitches, but their hand was forced when the bullpen struggled early on.
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During his time with the big club, Jimenez struggled mightily, posting a 12.46 ERA in 4 1/3 innings of work. While in Toledo, it has been a different story as the Tigers prospect has not allowed a single earned run in 6 1/3 innings.
