Zimmermann (0-6) was charged with the loss Saturday against the Red Sox after surrendering seven runs on 13 hits over 3.1 innings. He had two strikeouts and zero walks.

EDGE Analysis

Zimmermann managed to not serve up a home run but still allowed five extra-base hits in what amounts to his worst start of the season. The veteran right-hander heads into the All-Star break with an ugly 6.29 ERA, 1.56 WHIP and 33:15 K:BB through 48.2 innings.

Zimmermann allowed one run on four hits and two walks over six innings Sunday, striking out four batters and taking the no-decision in Sunday's loss to Washington.

EDGE Analysis

It was Zimmermann's third quality start of the season and first since April 2. The lone run to cross the plate against him came from a Kurt Suzuki RBI single in the fourth inning. He lowered his season ERA to 5.36 with a subpar 31:15 K:BB. Zimmermann will take on Boston at home Friday.

Zimmermann (0-5) took the loss Tuesday as the Tigers fell 5-3 to the Rangers, giving up three runs on nine hits and a walk over five innings while striking out two.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran right-hander was a little more effective than he was Wednesday in his return from the IL, throwing 58 of 84 pitches for strikes, but Zimmermann still wound up on the wrong end of the decision. He'll take a 5.95 ERA and 27:13 K:BB through 39.1 innings into his next start Sunday, at home against the Nationals.

Zimmermann (elbow) allowed three runs over four innings and took a no-decision Wednesday against the Pirates. He gave up five hits and a walk, while striking out four.

EDGE Analysis

Zimmermann, who last pitched for the Tigers on April 25, was limited to just 75 pitches in his return. He threw 52 of them for strikes, but his offerings weren't overly effective, and the righty saw his season ERA climb to 6.03. Zimmermann now has a 5.30 ERA since coming to Detroit in 2016, so it wouldn't be wise to expect a ton of improvement. He's scheduled to take the mound again Tuesday against a tough Rangers lineup.

Zimmermann (elbow) was activated as expected ahead of his scheduled start Wednesday against the Pirates.

EDGE Analysis

Zimmermann had been dealing with a right UCL sprain since late April. He had a poor 5.93 ERA in six starts prior to landing on the injured list, allowing five runs in each of his last three outings, though it's possible those numbers were affected by the injury. The 33-year-old only lasted 4.2 innings while allowing four runs in his final rehab appearance with Triple-A Toledo on Thursday.

Zimmermann (elbow) is expected to be activated from the injured list Wednesday and start against the Pirates, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Zimmermann completed his latest rehab outing with Triple-A Toledo on Thursday, allowing four runs while fanning six over 4.2 innings of work. Detroit is evidently satisfied with his progress and feels he's ready to return to the starting rotation. Zimmermann has been on the injured list since April 26 with a right UCL sprain.

Zimmermann (elbow) worked 4.2 innings Thursday while making his second rehab start at Triple-A Toledo. He gave up four runs on five hits and no walks while striking out six.

EDGE Analysis

After making his first rehab start at High-A Lakeland five days earlier, Zimmermann faced stiffer competition in his second turn while also upping his pitch count from 35 to 69. While he controlled his pitches well -- he pumped in 51 for strikes -- Zimmermann's command left something to be desired, as four of the five hits he allowed went for extra bases. Despite Zimmermann's so-so performance, the Tigers may have seen enough from the veteran to justify bringing him back into their banged-up rotation next week rather than having him make a third rehab start in the minors. The team should clarify its plans for Zimmermann's next step within a few days.

Zimmermann (elbow) will make a rehab start for Triple-A Toledo on Thursday, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Zimmermann will join the Mud Hens for what will be his second rehab outing since landing on the injured list at the end of April. In his first rehab start (with High-A Lakleland on Saturday), the veteran right-hander allowed two runs on three hits while striking out two in 2.2 innings. Zimmermann figures to ramp things up Thursday, after which a timetable for his return could come into focus.

Manager Ron Gardenhire said he expects Zimmermann (elbow) to make his second rehab start Thursday or Friday, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Zimmermann joined High-A Lakeland over the weekend for his first competitive action since April 25, taking the hill for Saturday's rain-shortened outing. Even if the weather hadn't intervened, Zimmermann may not have stayed in the contest much longer after giving up two runs on three hits over 2.2 innings (35 pitches). Gardenhire noted that Zimmermann didn't feel comfortable with his mechanics, so the Tigers will likely need to see him bump up his pitch count in his next rehab outing while showing improved command before a potential return to the big-league rotation is entertained. In a best-case scenario, Zimmermann could be activated from the 10-day injured list as soon as next week.

Zimmermann (elbow) is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment with High-A Lakeland on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

The right-hander has been on the 10-day injured list since April 26 and has encountered several setbacks throughout his rehab process. He had been expected to begin his assignment Wednesday, but he'll be back on the mound just a few days later than scheduled. Zimmermann amassed an ERA of 5.93 in six starts prior to his stint on the injured list, though some of those struggles could be linked to the injury.