 The following season, Jiménez through 21 starts was 6–9 for the Rockies, who at the time were considering trading Ubaldo.On July 31, 2011, Jiménez was traded to the Cleveland Indians in exchange for Alex White, Joe Gardner, Matt McBride and Drew Pomeranz.Tom Verducci wrote in "Sports Illustrated" shortly before the trade "Jimenez has terrific stuff, a powerful frame and the work ethic of a blast furnace" but was working an alarming number of innings in high altitude conditions and putting strain on the Rockies' ace.