Dany Jiménez (born December 23, 1993) is a Dominican professional

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who is a free agent. He has previously played in

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(MLB) for the

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and

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Career

Toronto Blue Jays

Jiménez signed with the

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as an international free agent on August 6, 2015. He spent the 2015 season with the

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, going 1–0 with a 5.19 ERA over innings. He split the 2016 season between the DSL and the

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, going a combined 3–2 with a 2.72 ERA over innings in which he struck out 48 batters. He split the 2017 season between the GCL and the Low–A

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, going a combined 2–3 with a 5.49 ERA over innings in which he struck out 24 batters. Jiménez spent the 2018 season with the Single–A

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, transitioning to being a full-time relief pitcher, going 6–2 with 13 saves and a 3.84 ERA and 80 strikeouts over innings (averaging 11.4 strikeouts per nine innings). He split the 2019 season between the High–A

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and the DoubleA

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, going a combined 7–3 with 10 saves and a 2.59 ERA and 90 strikeouts over 59 innings (averaging 14.2 strikeouts per nine innings).

San Francisco Giants

On December 12, 2019, Jiménez was selected by the

in the 2019 Rule 5 draft. He made his major league debut on July 23, 2020, pitching a scoreless inning against the

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. In two games, he faced eight batters and allowed one run and three walks in innings pitched. Jiménez was designated for assignment by San Francisco on July 30.

Toronto Blue Jays (second stint)

On August 2, 2020, Jiménez cleared waivers and was returned to the

organization. He did not play in another game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the

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. On December 10, 2020, the

selected Jiménez in the second round of the

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. He struggled to a 6.00 ERA with three strikeouts in three innings pitched across three

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appearances. On March 15, 2021, Jiménez was again returned to the Blue Jays organization and invited to spring training as a non-roster invitee. Jiménez spent the 2021 season with the Triple-A

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. In 39 appearances for Buffalo, he went 3-3 with a 2.22 ERA and 79 strikeouts and 3 saves in innings of work. On October 5, Jiménez elected free agency.

Oakland Athletics

On November 4, 2021, Jiménez signed a minor league contract with the

. On April 7, 2022, the A's selected Jiménez's contract, adding him to their

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roster. He made 34 appearances for Oakland in 2022, posting a 3-4 record and 3.41 ERA with 34 strikeouts and 11 saves across innings pitched. His season ended on August 27 when he was placed on the injured list with a right shoulder strain. He made 7 appearances for Oakland in

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before he was placed on the 60-day injured list with a right shoulder strain on April 19, 2023. On August 5, Jiménez was activated from the injured list. In 25 total games, he logged a 3.47 ERA with 21 strikeouts across innings of work. Jiménez made 25 appearances for Oakland in 2024, recording a 4.91 ERA with 25 strikeouts across innings pitched. On November 22, 2024, the Athletics non–tendered Jiménez, making him a free agent.

Sultanes de Monterrey

On January 17, 2025, Jiménez signed a minor league contract with the

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. He was released by Atlanta prior to the start of the season on March 24. On April 17, 2025, Jiménez signed with the

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of the

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. In seven appearances for Monterrey, he struggled to a 24.30 ERA with three strikeouts across innings pitched. Jiménez was released by the Sultanes on May 13.

Rieleros de Aguascalientes

On May 17, 2025, Jiménez signed with the

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