Jordan Zimmermann
SP FA
Tue 5/11/21 10:27 AM

Zimmermann announced his retirement Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
Zimmermann was close to retirement in late April when the Brewers chose to promote him from the alternate site, but he'll decide to end his career after all following just two appearances this season. He'll close his 13-year career with 95 wins, a 4.07 ERA and 1,271 strikeouts.

Jordan Zimmermann
SP FA
Thu 4/29/21 7:21 PM

Zimmermann had his contract selected from the alternate site Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
Zimmermann was cut and then re-joined the Brewers just before the regular season began. While he was expected to begin the season at Triple-A Nashville, the team's recent placement of Corbin Burnes (undisclosed) and Zack Godley (finger) on the injured list has tested their pitching depth. It remains to be seen what Zimmermann's role will be with the club.

Jordan Zimmermann
SP FA
Sat 3/27/21 10:59 AM

Zimmermann signed a minor-league contract with the Brewers on Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
Zimmermann was released by Milwaukee on Friday after failing to secure a spot on the Opening Day roster, but he'll return to the organization just one day later. The right-hander should begin the year at Triple-A Nashville.

Jordan Zimmermann
SP FA
Fri 3/26/21 1:19 PM

Zimmermann was released by the Brewers on Friday, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
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 to a minor-league deal. Zimmermann was due a $100,000 retention bonus Saturday, so the release and potential re-signing would save some money for Milwaukee.

Jordan Zimmermann
SP FA
Tue 2/9/21 11:30 AM

Zimmermann signed with the Brewers as a non-roster invitee Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
The 34-year-old recorded a strong 3.32 ERA in his first seven seasons in the league as a National, but he became an entirely different and significantly worse pitcher after signing a five-year, nine-figure deal with the Tigers, struggling to a 5.63 ERA. A forearm injury limited him to just 5.2 innings last season. There's very little in his recent track record that suggests he'll be able to fill an important role in Milwaukee, but the Brewers will be happy with whatever they get out of him given his low price tag.

Jordan Zimmermann
SP FA
Sat 9/26/20 6:41 PM

Zimmermann will open Sunday's season finale against the Royals, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Zimmermann has been a starter throughout his 12-year MLB career and likely could give the Tigers some length if they wanted it, but they'll want to give a handful of pitchers the chance to throw one last time this season. Tarik Skubal is expected to follow him out of the bullpen.

Jordan Zimmermann
SP FA
Sun 9/13/20 10:40 AM

Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire confirmed Saturday that Zimmermann will work out of Detroit's bullpen moving forward, Ted Kulfan of The Detroit News reports.
EDGE Analysis
Zimmermann returned from the right forearm strain that had sidelined him all season to make a start Thursday in his 2020 debut, working three innings while giving up an unearned run en route to taking a no-decision against the Cardinals. Since Thursday's game was a doubleheader that forced Detroit to run out a six-man rotation last week, Zimmermann will find himself as the odd man out since Detroit's schedule allows the team to get by with five starters the rest of the way.

Jordan Zimmermann
SP FA
Thu 9/10/20 10:25 PM

Zimmermann didn't factor into the decision during a 6-3 win over the Cardinals in the second game of Thursday's doubleheader, allowing one unearned run on four hits and a walk over three innings. He struck out one.
EDGE Analysis
Making his first appearance of 2020 after he experienced forearm tightness in July and landed on the injured list, Zimmermann tossed 24 of 42 pitches for strikes in a solid performance, but he was on the hook for the loss before the Tigers staged a late rally from a 3-0 deficit. It's not clear if the 34-year-old right-hander will remain in the rotation or move into a long relief role, but Zimmermann made a strong case for another turn.

Jordan Zimmermann
SP FA
Wed 9/9/20 4:33 PM

Zimmermann (forearm) was reinstated from the 45-day injured list Wednesday, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
The veteran had been dealing with a strained right forearm since mid-July. He'll head straight into the starting rotation to start the second game of Thursday's doubleheader against the Cardinals, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports. Whether or not he'll remain in the rotation the rest of the year remains to be seen, as the Tigers would likely prefer to give the majority of their remaining innings to younger players.

Jordan Zimmermann
SP FA
Tue 9/1/20 7:23 PM

Zimmerman (forearm) will complete the live batting practice portion of his throwing progression Friday, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Zimmerman has spent the early portion of the season recovering from the strained right forearm he suffered back in mid-July. It remains to be seen what sort of role he'll play for the surprisingly competitive Tigers upon his return.