Baltimore Orioles left-hander Bruce Zimmermann underwent successful core-muscle surgery on Thursday at Vincera Institute in Philadelphia, according to the team. The surgery was performed by Dr. Alex Poor. Zimmermann is expected to be ready for spring training next year. The 28-year-old southpaw only made seven relief appearances for the O's in 2023, posting a 4.73 ERA (4.53 FIP), 1.27 WHIP, no walks and 14 strikeouts in 13 1/3 innings in his fourth major-league season. In 21 starts (99 2/3 innings) for Triple-A Norfolk on the farm, Zimmermann went 4-7 with a 4.42 ERA, 1.54 WHIP, 39 walks and 110 strikeouts for the Tides.
Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Bruce Zimmermann has been recalled from Triple-A Norfolk on Saturday. The left-handed reliever will be taking the place of Jorge Lopez, who was designated for assignment. The 28-year-old has really struggled in the majors this season, albeit over a small sample size, posting a 5.56 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, and 12:10 K/BB ratio over 11 1/3 innings of relief with Baltimore. He'll provide some bullpen depth over the final two regular season games for the O's.
The Baltimore Orioles optioned left-hander Bruce Zimmermann to Triple-A Norfolk on Friday and recalled left-hander Nick Vespi in a corresponding move. Vespi will give the Orioles some left-handed short relief after Zimmermann provided long relief on the team's road trip. Baltimore will get some reinforcements in the bullpen after Zimmermann threw 61 pitches in three innings of relief on Wednesday against the Milwaukee Brewers. The 28-year-old southpaw has tossed just five innings over two relief appearances for the O's so far this year and has allowed four runs on eight hits (one homer) while walking none and striking out six. Vespi, meanwhile, will be making his 2023 debut when he gets into a game.
Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Bruce Zimmermann had an encouraging start in his return from the injured list Tuesday, taking a no-decision in the 4-2 win over the Red Sox. Zimmermann pitched 4 innings, allowing one run on two hits (including a home run) and two walks with two strikeouts. The 26-year-old had been on the IL since mid June with left biceps tendinitis as well as a right ankle sprain. The rookie now has a 4.66 ERA, 1.45 WHIP, and 19.8% strikeout rate. It remains to be seen if he will make another start this season, but if he did it would likely be the final game of the season at the Blue Jays.
Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Bruce Zimmermann (tendinitis, ankle sprain) suffered a setback while training this week, per manager Brandon Hyde. Zimmermann, who has been on the injured list since June 15 with left biceps tendinitis, sprained his right ankle in a "training room accident." Hyde said he hopes Zimmermann will pitch with the O's before the season is over, but he is unsure of whether that will actually happen. Zimmermann is not fantasy relevant, but the O's would take any kind of help they could get in their rotation. The 26-year-old had been one of the team's better starters prior to his injury with a 4-4 record and 4.83 ERA.
Bruce Zimmermann Throws Scoreless Rehab Inning Monday
Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Bruce Zimmermann (biceps) threw a scoreless inning in a Monday Florida Complex League game, allowing one hit with a strikeout. The game was later suspended due to rain. The 26-year-old has been on the injured list since mid-June with left biceps tendinitis, but he is expected back with the O's by early to mid-August, per MASNSports.com's Roch Kubatko. He hasn't been great but definitely hasn't been one of the O's worst starters, going 4-4 with a 4.83 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and a 20.2% strikeout rate. While the O's will be glad to have him back, Zimmermann offers little fantasy value at this time.
Baltimore Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said he expects left-hander Bruce Zimmermann (biceps) to return from the injured list in early to mid-August. Zimmermann has been on the shelf since the middle of June with left biceps tendinitis, but there's a good chance that most fantasy managers haven't missed him at all. The 26-year-old southpaw has a 4.83 ERA, 5.12 FIP, 1.47 WHIP and 53/20 K/BB in 12 appearances (11 starts) over 59 2/3 innings this season. On a bad Orioles team, there isn't much fantasy upside with Zimmermann, and he's probably on the waiver wire in the majority of leagues, including AL-only ones.
Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Bruce Zimmermann (biceps) will have his recovery timetable pushed back at least a week or two. Zimmermann has been on the shelf after being diagnosed with biceps tendinitis a few weeks ago. The 26-year-old has struggled this season, so it's likely fantasy managers aren't missing him much anyway, currently owning a 4.83 ERA and a 4-4 record throughout 11 starts. With John Means (shoulder) also on the IL, the O's will run with a smaller rotation while relying on the pen for extra support.
Bruce Zimmermann Placed On Injured List With Bicep Tendonitis
The Baltimore Orioles have placed starting pitcher Bruce Zimmermann (bicep) on the 10-day injured list due to left bicep tendonitis. The move is retroactive to June 15. Zimmerman has made 12 appearances, including 11 starts, in 2021. He has a 4.83 ERA and a 1.47 WHIP. He began the year with two consecutive quality starts, but hasn't gone six innings in a game since then. The team called up fellow starting pitcher Thomas Eshelman in a corresponding move. Eshelman is set to start Friday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays.
Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Bruce Zimmermann fell to 4-4 in Sunday's 7-1 loss to the Rays. Zimmermann turned in a decent start, allowing three runs on six hits and three walks with three strikeouts over 5 2/3 innings. However, his offense couldn't give him much run support. The 26-year-old has been uninspiring this season, compiling a 4.83 ERA through 11 starts. His next start will be a tough one against the Blue Jays at home, but he offers little fantasy value at this time in even more favorable matchups.
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