 During the 2008 offseason, Jiménez signed a four-year, $10-million dollar contract with a club option up to 2013–14.In the 2009 season, he went 15–12 with a 3.47 ERA, his second full season as a starter in the majors.Jiménez pitched at least six innings in a franchise-record 25 consecutive starts from May 1 to September 7.