Zimmermann cleared waivers Saturday and was sent outright to Triple-A Norfolk, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Zimmermann hasn't pitched in the majors this season, and he was designated for assignment Thursday to clear space on the 40-man roster for infielder Emmanuel Rivera. After clearing waivers, Zimmermann will stick around in the organization continue to serve as rotational depth at Norfolk, with whom he has produced a 4.64 ERA and 1.47 WHIP through 66 innings this season.
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Orioles' Bruce Zimmermann: Loses 40-man spot
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The Orioles designated Zimmermann for assignment Thursday.
Zimmermann was pushed off the 40-man roster with the Orioles needing to clear a spot for infielder Emmanuel Rivera, who was claimed off waivers from the Marlins. The 29-year-old southpaw made 38 appearances (27 starts) with the Orioles over the previous four seasons, but even with injuries testing the big club's rotation depth in recent weeks, Zimmermann had yet to receive a call-up from Triple-A Norfolk in 2024. He's mostly served as a member of Norfolk's rotation when healthy this season, logging a 4.64 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and 60:25 K:BB across 66 innings.
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Orioles' Bruce Zimmermann: Sent packing to Triple-A
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The Orioles optioned Zimmermann to Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Zimmermann was among the candidates to fill in for Kyle Bradish (elbow) and John Means (elbow) in the rotation, but he quickly fell behind Tyler Wells and Cole Irvin in the pecking order and never made up ground. The left-hander will be part of Norfolk's rotation.
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Orioles' Bruce Zimmermann: Giving up too many runners
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Zimmermann has allowed five runs (three earned) on 12 hits and three walks with seven strikeouts over 7.2 innings in Grapefruit League play.
Zimmermann's history as a starter made it possible he'd be considered for a spot in the rotation, but all three of his spring appearances have come in relief. He's also giving up too many baserunners with a 1.96 WHIP in spring -- those kinds of numbers could lead to him being in the bullpen to begin the year if he makes the major-league roster.
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Orioles' Bruce Zimmermann: Has chance at rotation spot
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Zimmermann could be in the mix for a rotation spot with John Means (elbow) and Kyle Bradish (elbow) likely to miss the start of the season, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Zimmermann covered 13.1 major-league innings last season, posting a 4.73 ERA and 14:0 K:BB. With Triple-A Norfolk, he featured as a starter, but ended up with middling results -- a 4-7 record, 4.42 ERA, 1.55 WHIP and 110:39 K:BB through 99.2 innings across 21 starts. Zimmermann will need a strong spring to secure a spot in the rotation -- Cole Irvin and Tyler Wells will likely be favored to fill out that group if the Orioles begin the year with a five-man rotation. Zimmermann could ultimately find himself in a swingman role.
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Orioles' Bruce Zimmermann: Undergoes core muscle surgery
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Zimmermann underwent core muscle surgery Thursday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
He is expected to be ready for the start of spring training. Zimmermann, 28, spent the majority of the 2023 season with the Orioles' Triple-A affiliate in Norfolk, posting a 4.42 ERA across 21 starts. He held a 4.73 ERA in seven major-league relief appearances.
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Orioles' Bruce Zimmermann: Sent to Triple-A
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Zimmermann was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on Sunday.
Zimmermann was recalled Saturday and pitched two scoreless innings of relief and will be sent back down the following day. Cole Irvin is up to take his place as a long reliever.
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Orioles' Bruce Zimmermann: Demoted to minors
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The Orioles optioned Zimmermann to Triple-A Norfolk on Sunday.
Zimmermann was sent out to make room on the 26-man active roster for first baseman Ryan Mountcastle (vertigo), who was reinstated from the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move. During his brief stay with the big club, Zimmermann made a lone appearance out of the bullpen, giving up an unearned run in one inning of relief in Tuesday's game against the Yankees.
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Orioles' Bruce Zimmermann: Recalled from Triple-A
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Zimmermann was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.
Zimmermann has been starting at Norfolk but has been used in relief during his time with the Orioles this season. He'll provide the bullpen with some length.
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Orioles' Bruce Zimmermann: Optioned to Triple-A
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The Orioles optioned Zimmermann to Triple-A Norfolk on Saturday.
Zimmermann has appeared in three games since being recalled from the minors June 24, allowing three runs on six hits (including two homers) while striking out five batters in 5.1 innings. He'll now return to Norfolk while Chris Vallimont comes up to take his place as Baltimore's long reliever.
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Orioles' Bruce Zimmermann: Rejoins big club
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Zimmermann was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk on Saturday.
Zimmermann made two starts while with the Tides, including a shutout versus Worcester on June 13. He allowed three runs, 14 hits and three walks while striking out 11 innings across 15 innings during his most recent stint in the minors. For now, it appears he'll be a fresh bullpen arm for the Orioles. He has a 7.20 ERA and 6:0 K:BB over five innings across two major-league appearances. Logan Gillaspie was optioned out in a corresponding move.
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Orioles' Bruce Zimmermann: Called up Friday
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Zimmermann was called up from Triple-A Norfolk on Friday, Cordell Woodland of 105.7 The Fan Baltimore reports.
Zimmermann will head to the big leagues for the first time this season after opening the 2023 campaign in Triple-A. The left-hander has produced a 4.05 ERA and 1.47 WHIP with 50 punchouts over 46.2 innings in nine starts with Norfolk this season. Zimmermann will take the spot of Mychal Givens, who was placed on the 15-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation. It's unclear whether Zimmermann will operate as a bullpen arm or get a chance to bump Austin Voth from the Orioles rotation.
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Orioles' Bruce Zimmermann: Moves past thumb injury
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Zimmermann (thumb) tossed five innings and struck out five while allowing three runs (two earned) on four hits and two walks in his most recent start for Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday.
Zimmermann ended up missing just one turn through the rotation on account of the right thumb injury he suffered in his season debut April 1. The southpaw possesses a spot on Baltimore's 40-man roster and could be a candidate to make spot starts for the big club as the season unfolds.
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Orioles' Bruce Zimmermann: Managing thumb issue
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Zimmermann will miss a turn through Triple-A Norfolk's starting rotation after he received stitches on his right thumb Saturday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
The laceration and stitches are on his non-throwing hand, so the left-hander may not require a trip to the injured list. Zimmermann has made one appearance for Norfolk this year and allowed two runs on four hits with seven strikeouts and a walk over 4.2 innings.
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Orioles' Bruce Zimmermann: Sent down to Triple-A
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Zimmermann was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk by the Orioles on Monday, Dan Connolly of The Athletic reports.
Zimmermann has been competing for a spot in the Orioles' rotation but always seemed to be on the periphery. The left-hander does figure to make some starts with the big club this season but for now will head to Norfolk.
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Orioles' Bruce Zimmermann: Sent down Tuesday
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Zimmermann was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday.
Zimmermann will be unavailable for several days after covering the final six innings of the Orioles' loss to the Blue Jays in the second game of Monday's doubleheader, so he was sent down and replaced with a fresh arm in the bullpen.
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Orioles' Bruce Zimmermann: Rejoins big club
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The Orioles recalled Zimmermann from Triple-A Norfolk ahead of the second game of Monday's doubleheader with the Blue Jays.
Zimmermann made 13 of his previous 14 appearances with the Orioles this season as a starter, but he'll be rejoining the big club as a long reliever. He'll step in as a multi-inning option in place of Beau Sulser, who was optioned to Triple-A following the Orioles' 7-3 loss in Game 1.
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Orioles' Bruce Zimmermann: Sent back to Norfolk
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The Orioles optioned Zimmermann to Triple-A Norfolk on Sunday.
After making 13 starts for the Orioles before losing his spot in the rotation and getting optioned to Triple-A on June 16, Zimmermann rejoined the big club Saturday. He worked in a relief role during his one-day stint with Baltimore, covering a scoreless frame out of the bullpen in Saturday's 1-0 win over the Angels en route to claiming a hold. Baltimore will replace him on its pitching staff with Rico Garcia, whose contract was selected from Norfolk ahead of Sunday's series finale.
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Orioles' Bruce Zimmermann: Recalled by Baltimore
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Zimmermann was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk on Saturday.
Zimmermann was sent down in mid-June after struggling over his first major-league starts of the year, posting a 5.94 ERA and 1.47 WHIP in 66.2 innings. He didn't fare much better in the minors, logging a 4.50 ERA and 1.28 WHIP in 18 innings over three appearances (two starts). The southpaw was scheduled to start for Norfolk on Saturday but will rejoin the Orioles' active roster, likely as a long reliever for now.
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Orioles' Bruce Zimmermann: Dropped from rotation and demoted
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The Orioles optioned Zimmermann to Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday.
Zimmermann's demotion comes after he was once again lit up in his most recent start Wednesday against the Blue Jays, who tagged him for six runs on 11 hits over 4.2 innings to bring his ERA and WHIP to 5.94 and 1.47, respectively, for the season. The southpaw served up three long balls in the loss and has given up an MLB-high 18 on the campaign. Mike Baumann was called up from Triple-A to fill Zimmermann's spot on the 26-man active roster, but the Orioles haven't announced which pitcher will replace the lefty in the rotation.
