Right-hander Jordan Zimmermann, a two-time All-Star who threw the first no-hitter in Washington Nationals history, announced his retirement from Major League Baseball on Tuesday after 13 seasons. Zimmermann had been pitching for the Milwaukee Brewers this year and had a 7.94 ERA in 5 2/3 innings pitched, with the final appearance of his career coming last Friday when he threw two scoreless innings against the Miami Marlins. He was selected in the second round by the Nationals in 2007 out of Division III Wisconsin-Stevens Point and went 70-50 with a 3.32 ERA with Washington from 2009 to 2015. The 34-year-old finished seventh in the Cy Young voting in 2013 when he won a career-high 19 games. Zimmermann finishes with a career record of 95-91 with a 4.07 ERA.
The Milwaukee Brewers released Jordan Zimmermann on Friday, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports. The 34-year-old was unable to secure a spot on the Opening Day roster, though the Brewers are still hoping to re-sign the veteran via a minor-league deal. Zimmerman was due a $100,000 retention bonus Saturday, so the release and potential re-signing would save some money for Milwaukee. Zimmerman can be ignored in terms of fantasy production. Poor durability and a low strikeout rate are typically not a recipe for success, both of which Zimmerman can attest to. He's an avoidable pitcher in all formats.
The Milwaukee Brewers signed former All-Star right-hander Jordan Zimmermann to a minor league deal with an invitation to spring training on Tuesday. Zimmermann will turn 35 years old on May 23 and pitched in just three games (7.94 ERA) for the Detroit Tigers in 2020 due to a forearm injury. He went 1-13 with a brutal 6.91 ERA in 2019 but was a two-time All-Star with the Washington Nationals. Zimmermann said that he's as healthy as he's been in years. He went 70-50 with a 3.32 ERA with Washington from 2009-15 and finished seventh in Cy Young voting in 2013 and fifth in 2014. But Zimmermann went 25-41 with a 5.63 ERA in the last five seasons for the Tigers and won't be guaranteed to win a rotation spot with the Brew Crew. He should be ignored in all fantasy formats.
Jordan Zimmermann Makes Start Sunday, Tarik Skubal To Follow
Detroit Tigers right-handed pitcher Jordan Zimmermann will start Sundays season finale against Kansas City, making what is likely the final start of his tenure with the Tigers. Zimmermann had signed a $110 million deal with the club ahead of 2016, and injuries have firmly scuttled his career since then, having amassed a 5.65 ERA with Detroit. He wont have much fantasy appeal in his final start, with southpaw Tarik Skubal set to serve as the bulk pitcher behind him. Should Zimmermann return to the big leagues in some capacity in 2021, hell need to string together some consistent outings before regaining fantasy consideration.
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Jordan Zimmermann (forearm) will be placed on the 45-day injured list with a right forearm strain, according to manager Ron Gardenhire. It's the same injury that sidelined the 34-year-old veteran hurler for a good chunk of time last season. With the season shortened to 60 games in 2020 because of the coronavirus pandemic, it's fair to wonder if Zimmermann will even pitch this year in the final year of his deal with Detroit. The aging pitcher had an ERA over 6.00 and a very mediocre strikeout rate in 2019 and already was a pitcher to avoid in most fantasy leagues this year. Pitching prospect Casey Mize might enter the Tigers rotation sooner than later.
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Jordan Zimmermann (forearm) is dealing with tightness in his forearm, which is the same injury that shut him down for a while in 2019. It's not what you want to hear from a 34-year-old hurler that was considering retirement after the 2020 season before the coronavirus pandemic hit. Zimmermann had an ugly 6.91 ERA, 1.52 WHIP and struck out only 82 hitters in 112 innings over 23 starts. You can't trust the right-hander to stay healthy, let alone post useful numbers when he's on the mound for a rebuilding Tigers team. Hopefully this doesn't turn into a career-ending injury for him, but there's a good chance he won't be ready for Opening Day now. It'd be wise to avoid Zimmermann if you can.
Jordan Zimmermann Doesn't Plan To Retire After 2020
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Jordan Zimmermann shot down the idea of retiring after this season. He stated the following on the matter: "Yeah, I thought about retiring a few years ago, but coming into spring training this year, I felt really good. I havent had any issues. I still have the drive and I still love the game. I am not thinking about retirement now. Zimmerman's future in Detroit beyond this season is up in the air. He is entering the final season of his five-year, $110 million deal and has struggled during the past three seasons. He allowed an MLB-high 108 earned runs in 2017. In 2019, he did not show much improvement, recording a career-high 6.91 ERA. Once the season begins, he will remain a regular starter, and as a result he should have plenty of opportunities to bounce back. Nevertheless, a comeback campaign appears unlikely. Even in deep mixed leagues, you can likely find better late-round fliers with more upside.
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Jordan Zimmermann was placed on the injured list on Monday with a right cervical spasm. Zimmermann, who still has one year remaining on a $110 million contract he signed with Detroit in 2016, has been a fantasy negative all year with a 1-8 record, 7.13 ERA, and just 52 strikeouts in 72 innings. Any AL-only fantasy manager who had been holding can let go now. Middle reliever Eduardo Jimenez is replacing Zimmermann on the roster.
Detroit Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire said he expects starting pitcher Jordan Zimmermann (elbow) to be activated from the injured list and start on Wednesday against the Pirates. The skipper said Zimmermann is "supposed to be able to go 70 pitches." The 33-year-old has been out since April 25 with a partially torn UCL in his right elbow. He was 0-4 with a 5.93 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 21 K's in 30 1/3 innings over his six starts, so he wasn't exactly helping fantasy owners before the injury. Zimm shouldn't be owned in mixed leagues at this point in his career and is much too risky to stream in the rest of leagues in his first start back.
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Jordan Zimmermann (elbow, gluteus) allowed five hits (two home runs) and four earned runs while walking none and striking out six in 4 2/3 innings in a rehab start for Triple-A Toledo on Thursday night. The veteran right-hander threw 51 of his 69 pitches for strikes. The results weren't great, but it looks like Zimm came out of the outing healthy. He might need one more rehab start before rejoining the Tigers starting rotation. Zimmerman will be returning to an 0-4 record, 5.93 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, 11 walks and 21 strikeouts in 30 1/3 innings over six starts. He should be avoided in all mixed leagues when he's back.
