2:44 PM - Joe Jimenez (DET) (back) is expected to be ready for the start of spring training in February, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

7:12 PM - Joe Jimenez (DET) back injury won't require surgery, so the righty expects to be ready for the start of spring training, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

5:47 PM - Joe Jimenez (DET) was placed on the 15-day injured list with a right lumbar spine strain Saturday.

6:34 PM - Joe Jimenez (DET) earned the save Sunday in Texas, striking out one in two-thirds of an inning in a 9-8 victory.

9:56 PM - Joe Jimenez (DET) pitched a perfect ninth inning in Game 2 of Monday's doubleheader against the Guardians to earn the save. He struck out one.

11:13 PM - Joe Jimenez (DET) allowed three runs on two hits in an inning of work during the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Pirates. He walked one and did not have any strikeouts.

9:42 AM - Joe Jimenez (DET) struck out two in a scoreless inning of relief to earn a hold in Friday's win over the Royals.

8:16 PM - Joe Jimenez (DET) tossed a scoreless inning in Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Blue Jays and now has a perfect 0.00 ERA this spring with four strikeouts across five innings of work.

11:17 PM - Joe Jimenez (DET) (6-1) allowed no hits and a walk while striking out two in a scoreless inning to earn the win against the White Sox on Sunday.

12:21 PM - Joe Jimenez (DET) retired all four batters he faced in a 14-pitch relief appearance in Sunday's 2-1 loss to the Royals.

5:30 PM - Joe Jimenez (DET) (illness) will be reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list ahead of Wednesday's game against the White Sox, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

4:13 PM - Joe Jimenez (DET) (illness) has reported to Triple-A Toledo to resume working out, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

5:07 PM - Joe Jimenez (DET) (illness) landed on the COVID-19 injured list Monday.

12:32 PM - Joe Jimenez (DET) Tigers announced Monday that Jimenez tested positive for COVID-19, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

6:25 PM - Joe Jimenez (DET) pitched a perfect inning and struck out two to earn the save in Sunday's 5-3 extra-innings win over Toronto.

9:39 AM - Joe Jimenez (DET) (3-1) picked up the win over the Tigers in the second game of Saturday's twin bill, allowing an unearned run on one hit while striking out two over two innings.

12:28 PM - Joe Jimenez (DET) was recalled by the Tigers on Saturday.

4:42 PM - Joe Jimenez (DET) was optioned to the Tigers' alternate training site Wednesday, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

10:41 AM - Joe Jimenez (DET) allowed two earned runs on four walks while retiring just two batters in Saturday's loss to the Athletics. He struck out one.

5:11 PM - Joe Jimenez (DET) was recalled by the Tigers on Thursday.

9:03 AM - Joe Jimenez (DET) was optioned to Triple-A Toledo on Saturday.

11:45 AM - Joe Jimenez (DET) has allowed one earned run across 2.2 innings so far in Grapefruit League action. He's given up two hits and two walks, while also striking out two.

8:43 PM - Joe Jimenez (DET) is one of several options to close out games for the Tigers to begin the season, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

2:35 PM - Joe Jimenez (DET) and the Tigers settled on a one-year, $1.5 million contract Friday, avoiding arbitration, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

11:48 PM - Joe Jimenez (DET) allowed three earned runs on two hits while recording just two outs in the first game of Thursday's doubleheader against the Cardinals.

11:17 AM - Joe Jimenez (DET) (1-3) allowed an unearned run on one hit and took the loss in Game 2 of Friday's doubleheader against the Twins.

11:14 PM - Joe Jimenez (DET) is no longer the Tigers' closer, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

6:28 PM - Joe Jimenez (DET) allowed three earned runs on one hit and two walks while retiring just a single batter in Sunday's 7-4 win over Cleveland.

4:58 PM - Joe Jimenez (DET) pitched a perfect ninth inning with two strikeouts to earn the save in Sunday's 2-1 win over the Pirates.

6:34 AM - Joe Jimenez (DET) struck out two but gave up a game-tying three-run home run to Adam Frazier in the ninth inning of Friday's 17-13 extra-innings win over the Pirates.

10:38 PM - Joe Jimenez (DET) (0-1) was charged with the loss in the first game of Sunday's doubleheader against the Reds. He allowed one run on three hits with no walks or strikeouts in one inning.

10:21 PM - Joe Jimenez (DET) pitched a 1-2-3 ninth inning to record the save in Wednesday's 5-4 win over the Royals.

10:34 PM - Joe Jimenez (DET) did not allow a baserunner and struck out one to earn the save Tuesday against the Royals.

6:13 PM - Joe Jimenez (DET) worked around two hits and a run to secure the save in Sunday's win over the Reds.

8:25 PM - Joe Jimenez (DET) posted a 1.50 ERA and 1.17 WHIP to go along with five strikeouts across six innings this spring.

11:24 PM - Joe Jimenez (DET) pitched a scoreless inning in Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Astros. He allowed a hit and struck out one.

9:27 PM - Joe Jimenez (DET) allowed one hit with no walks while striking out none through a scoreless inning to record his eighth save in a 6-3 win over the White Sox on Sunday.

7:55 PM - Joe Jimenez (DET) allowed three hits in a scoreless inning Monday, striking out two batters and earning the save over Baltimore.

10:57 PM - Joe Jimenez (DET) (4-7) earned the win Tuesday against the Yankees, working a perfect ninth inning with two strikeouts.

11:02 PM - Joe Jimenez (DET) worked around a hit and a walk to pitch a scoreless ninth inning and earn the save in Thursday's 6-4 win over the Royals. He struck out one.

10:50 PM - Joe Jimenez (DET) worked around a hit to pitch a clean ninth inning and earn the save in Wednesday's 2-1 win over the Astros. He struck out two.

5:38 PM - Joe Jimenez (DET) will likely be unavailable for Monday's series opener against the Astros, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

10:49 PM - Joe Jimenez (DET) gave up a hit and a walk while striking out two in a scoreless ninth inning Friday to record his third save of the season in a 2-0 win over the Rays.

10:20 PM - Joe Jimenez (DET) notched the save Friday night against the Royals after recording the final out.

1:45 PM - Joe Jimenez (DET) who allowed just two hits over his final seven appearances of July, appears set to close for Detroit after Shane Greene was traded to the Braves.

11:00 PM - Joe Jimenez (DET) allowed four earned runs on four hits while retiring just a single batter in Wednesday's 7-2 loss to the Indians.

10:39 AM - Joe Jimenez (DET) (2-4) allowed two runs on three hits in an inning of work to take the loss Friday against the Twins. He struck out one.

11:27 PM - Joe Jimenez (DET) pitched a scoreless eighth inning with a walk and two strikeouts to record the hold in Tuesday's 3-0 win over the Orioles.

10:48 PM - Joe Jimenez (DET) (2-2) allowed a run on two hits and a walk to take the loss in Tuesday's 5-4, 11-inning defeat to the Marlins.

7:23 PM - Joe Jimenez (DET) (2-1) blew the save Saturday against the Twins, allowing a run on two hits with a strikeout and a walk in one inning of work, but picked up the win when the Tigers took the lead in the top of the ninth inning.

4:57 PM - Joe Jimenez (DET) has given up three runs while striking out 15 over his last 11 appearances spanning 9.1 innings.

11:02 AM - Joe Jimenez (DET) allowed two hits but pitched a scoreless eighth inning in Sunday's 3-1 win over the Royals to record a hold.

9:36 PM - Joe Jimenez (DET) (1-0) pitched a scoreless eighth inning with a strikeout and recorded the win in Tuesday's game against the Yankees.

6:33 PM - Joe Jimenez (DET) has a 1.29 ERA and 0.43 WHIP through seven innings this spring to go along with nine strikeouts.

9:16 AM - Joe Jimenez (DET) (arm) is listed among the Tigers' available bullpen arms for Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Cardinals, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

3:58 PM - Joe Jimenez (DET) has been nursing some minor muscle soreness in his right arm since reporting to spring training last week and will be eased into Grapefruit League action, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

6:40 AM - Joe Jimenez (DET) (5-4) allowed a run on two hits in Saturday's game against the Royals to register a blown save, but he picked up the win when the Tigers scored two runs in the bottom of the eighth.

8:32 PM - Joe Jimenez (DET) (4-3) took the loss Friday against the White Sox. He retired just a single batter and allowed four earned runs on three hits a walk.

7:02 AM - Joe Jimenez (DET) allowed two earned runs on a hit and two walks while retiring two batters in Saturday's win over the Twins.

4:55 PM - Joe Jimenez (DET) allowed two earned runs in an inning of work during Sunday's 6-0 loss to the Athletics.

4:56 PM - Joe Jimenez (DET) recorded the hold in Saturday's 2-1 win over the Indians, as he worked around a walk to toss a scoreless eighth inning.

1:03 PM - Joe Jimenez (DET) is expected to return to an eighth-inning setup role beginning Friday, when the Tigers intend to activate closer Shane Greene (shoulder) from the 10-day disabled list, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

8:00 PM - Joe Jimenez (DET) allowed a hit and struck out one in a scoreless ninth inning Friday to pick up his third save of the season in a 3-1 win over the Rangers.

4:53 PM - Joe Jimenez (DET) (4-1) blew the save but still picked up the win in Monday's game against the Blue Jays. He allowed a run on a hit and three walks in an inning of work.

7:23 AM - Joe Jimenez (DET) will take on the role of Detroit's closer with Shane Greene on the disabled list due to a right shoulder strain, Evan Woodbery of MLive Media Group reports.

4:08 PM - Joe Jimenez (DET) allowed a run on two hits, striking out one in 0.2 innings Saturday against the Blue Jays. One of the hits was a walk-off home run, saddling him with his first loss of the season.

7:00 PM - Joe Jimenez (DET) pitched a scoreless inning in Wednesday's loss to the Athletics, allowing one hit and striking out two.

5:28 PM - Joe Jimenez (DET) gave up three runs on three hits and a walk in one inning Monday against the A's. He did not record a strikeout.

6:56 PM - Joe Jimenez (DET) recorded his second save of the season in Sunday's 3-1 win over the White Sox, tossing a scoreless inning of relief with three strikeouts.

7:03 PM - Joe Jimenez (DET) tossed a scoreless eighth inning with a strikeout in Thursday's win over the Twins to record his 12th hold of the season.

6:19 PM - Joe Jimenez (DET) pitched a clean ninth inning Saturday against the Blue Jays, picking up his first save of the season.

6:45 PM - Joe Jimenez (DET) worked an inning of relief in Wednesday's loss to the Rangers, striking out the side without allowing a baserunner to lower his season ERA to 3.50.

5:24 PM - Joe Jimenez (DET) tossed a scoreless 10th inning to earn the win during the Tigers' win in Game 1of Friday's doubleheader against the Royals.

7:39 PM - Joe Jimenez (DET) grabbed his second hold of the season in Tuesday's win over the Orioles, tossing 1.1 scoreless innings with three strikeouts. He hasn't allowed a run through his first 7.2 innings of work this year.

5:50 PM - Joe Jimenez (DET) (1-0) picked up his first MLB win Thursday against the White Sox after tossing a perfect inning of relief.

6:28 PM - Joe Jimenez (DET) his first three appearances of the season, Jimenez has not allowed an earned run over 2.1 innings of work.

9:28 AM - Joe Jimenez (DET) lost weight in the offseason and worked on developing a more repeatable, consistent delivery, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

3:17 PM - Joe Jimenez (DET) who has not allowed an earned run in five innings of work this spring, is making a good impression on manager Ron Gardenhire, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

12:25 PM - Joe Jimenez (DET) struck out the side in Thursday's exhibition against Florida Southern.

6:14 AM - Joe Jimenez (DET) pitched a scoreless inning in Wednesday's loss to the Athletics, allowing one hit and striking out two.

6:05 AM - Joe Jimenez (DET) who allowed five earned runs in a third of an inning Wednesday, said his decreased velocity is not responsible for his struggles, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

8:31 AM - Joe Jimenez (DET) (0-2) was saddled with the loss in Friday's game against the White Sox. He gave up two hits, including a walkoff single to Yolmer Sanchez, without recording an out.

5:54 AM - Joe Jimenez (DET) velocity was down in his most recent outing Wednesday, when he allowed three runs (two earned) over a third of an inning, Anthony Fenech of the Detroit Free Press reports.

7:00 AM - Joe Jimenez (DET) worked two scoreless innings in Saturday's win over the Twins, allowing two hits and striking out one.

5:35 AM - Joe Jimenez (DET) manager Brad Ausmus said Jimenez will be used in low-leverage situations until his performance warrants late-game work, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

6:25 AM - Joe Jimenez (DET) Tigers promoted Jimenez from Triple-A Toledo on Monday, Matthew Mowery of Oakland Press reports.

1:11 PM - Joe Jimenez (DET) (back) was activated off the minor-league disabled list, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

4:58 AM - Joe Jimenez (DET) (back) threw a successful bullpen session Monday and is slated for game action on Thursday, Emily Waldon of 2080 Baseball reports.

1:53 PM - Joe Jimenez (DET) (back) is expected to miss a month of action due to his back injury, Anthony Fenech of the Detroit Free Press reports.

8:56 AM - Joe Jimenez (DET) is headed to the DL at Triple-A Toledo, Tony Paul of The Detroit News reports.

2:33 PM - Joe Jimenez (DET) was optioned to Triple-A Fresno on Sunday, Anthony Fenech of the Detroit Free Press reports.

9:51 AM - Joe Jimenez (DET) gave up three hits and two earned runs in an inning of work during Friday's loss to the Red Sox.

7:34 AM - Joe Jimenez (DET) was tagged with a blown save in Friday's loss to the Twins, allowing two hits and two earned runs in 0.2 innings of work.

5:28 AM - Joe Jimenez (DET) will be promoted from Triple-A Toledo on Friday, the Detroit News' Lynn Henning reports.

1:25 PM - Joe Jimenez (DET) was optioned to Triple-A Toledo following Thursday's game against the Twins.

6:26 AM - Joe Jimenez (DET) was recalled from Triple-A on Monday.

6:20 AM - Joe Jimenez (DET) was reassigned to minor league camp on Sunday, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

6:34 AM - Joe Jimenez (DET) is an "extreme long shot" to make the Opening Day roster, according to manager Brad Ausmus, MLB.com's Jason Beck reports.

8:02 AM - Joe Jimenez (DET) is expected to take on a setup role for Puerto Rico in next month's World Baseball Classic, MLB.com reports.

4:03 AM - Joe Jimenez (DET) is likely to start the season in the minors but could get called up at some point, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.