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How Detroit Tigers' Derek Hill is making impact; where Joe Jimenez stands in pecking order

For the first time in 2020, Detroit Tigers reliever Joe Jimenez has delivered three consecutive scoreless appearances.

Albeit, not in his desired role.

The ex-closer collapsed in August by allowing 12 earned runs in six innings — leaving then-manager Ron Gardenhire with no choice but to find other ways to use him. That didn't work at first either, as Jimenez gave up six runs across five innings to begin September.

[ Tigers' Ron Gardenhire retires as manager after nearly 3 seasons ]

But since conceding three runs and only recording two outs Sept.