Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Dany Jimenez converted his third save in as many opportunities on Sunday. He closed out the team's 2-0 victory over the Texas Rangers, pitching a scoreless ninth inning while allowing two hits. The 28-year-old is clearly a favorite ninth inning option of the team. However, his last two saves have come with Lou Trivino on the COVID-related injured list. Trivino was 2-for-2 in save opportunities prior to landing on the list. Jimenez hasn't allowed a run over the seven innings he's pitched this year while Trivino has allowed two earned runs over 3.2 innings. There's a good chance that Jimenez can pitch his way to the top of the closer hierarchy in Oakland, but Trivino should still get a shot at maintaining his share of save opportunities once he's back.

Oakland Athletics pitcher Dany Jimenez struck out two over a scoreless inning to secure the save in Thursday's 6-4 win over the Baltimore Orioles. In the ninth inning, he entered the game to protect a two-run lead and threw a perfect frame to notch his second save of the year. Oakland's primary closer Lou Trivino (illness), is currently on the COVID-19 injured list; Jimenez will get the first shot at saves while Trivino is out. The right-hander is 2-for-2 in save chances with a 1.00 WHIP and nine strikeouts over six scoreless innings in 2022. Jimenez is worth rostering in deep-league formats as he could pick up a few saves and provide fantasy managers with solid ratios.

Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Dany Jimenez pitched a scoreless ninth inning on Thursday against the Rays to earn his first career save. Jimenez worked around a one-out error to protect a three-run lead and help Oakland win the series at Tampa Bay. Closer Lou Trivino had pitched in the two games prior, so Jimenez isn't likely to see another save chance in the near future. Trivino is still the A's reliever to target in fantasy for those searching for saves.