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Cards news: August 9 -- RHP Joe Jimenez agrees to extension
The St. Louis Cardinals have agreed to a two-year contract extension with right-handed relief pitcher Joe Jimenez worth $5.6 million.
The second season includes a team option.
In his first season with the Cardinals, the 33-year-old Jimenez has pitched in 39 games posting no decision but a pair of saves along with a 2.76 ERA.
Jimenez reached the majors in 2017 with Detroit, where he played from 2017 until 2022.
Since then, he has played for Atlanta (2023-26), Cleveland (2027) and the New York Mets (2027).
He has pitched in 654 games, all in relief, going 32-33 with 40 saves and a 3.84 ERA.
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