BRUCE ZIMMERMANN NEWS

Outrighted to Norfolk Zimmermann cleared waivers Saturday and was sent outright to Triple-A Norfolk, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.

Impact Zimmermann hasn't pitched in the majors this season, and he was DFA'd on Thursday to clear space on the 40-man for Emmanuel Rivera. He'll continue to serve as rotational depth in Triple-A, where he owns a 4.64 ERA and 1.47 WHIP through 66 innings.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

Loses 40-man spot The Orioles designated Zimmermann for assignment Thursday.

Impact 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 had previously made 38 appearances (27 starts) with the Orioles over the past 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.

AUGUST 22 • ROTOWIRE

Returns from hamstring injury Zimmermann (hamstring) allowed a run on two hits and two walks while striking out four over three innings for Triple-A Norfolk in its game versus Durham on Wednesday.

Impact Zimmermann missed nearly two months with the injury. The 29-year-old southpaw has pitched exclusively in the minors this year, though he could be an option for the Orioles in the second half, as the major-league club is in need of pitching help. Zimmermann has a 4.25 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and 38:15 K:BB over 42.1 innings with Norfolk and could be a spot starter or long reliever if he gets back to the majors this season.

JULY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Goes on Triple-A IL Triple-A Norfolk placed Zimmermann on its 7-day injured list Sunday with a hamstring injury, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.

Impact Zimmermann presumably suffered the injury during his most recent outing for Norfolk on Saturday. The 29-year-old lefty remains on the Orioles' 40-man roster but has pitched exclusively at the Triple-A level so far this season, logging a 4.35 ERA, 1.48 WHIP and 34:13 K:BB across 39.1 innings.

MAY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Sent packing to Triple-A The Orioles optioned Zimmermann to Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.

Impact 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.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoes core muscle surgery Zimmermann underwent core muscle surgery Thursday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to Triple-A Zimmermann was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on Sunday.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from Triple-A Zimmerman was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk on Saturday, Steve Melewski of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Zimmerman's last appearance in the majors was back on July 4. Since being sent back down, the pitcher has a 4.75 ERA across 53.0 innings in Triple-A. In a corresponding move, Jorge Lopez was designated for assignment.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Demoted to minors The Orioles optioned Zimmermann to Triple-A Norfolk on Sunday.

Impact 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.

JULY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from Triple-A Zimmermann was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.

Impact 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.

JULY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A The Orioles optioned Zimmermann to Triple-A Norfolk on Saturday.

Impact Zimmermann has appeared in three games since being recalled from the minors June 24, allowing three runs on six hits (two were 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.

JULY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs win Monday Zimmermann (1-0) allowed two runs on four hits and struck out two without walking a batter over three innings to earn the win Monday over the Reds.

Impact A rain delay caused Cole Irvin to exit after three innings, and Zimmermann was the beneficiary in earning his first win in three major-league outings. He has a 6.75 ERA and 1.50 WHIP with an 8:0 K:BB over eight innings this season. His grip on a long-relief role in the Orioles' bullpen is tenuous, as Zimmermann could be optioned out again whenever the team needs a fresh arm.

JUNE 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rejoins big club Zimmermann was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk on Saturday.

Impact 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.

JUNE 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Zimmermann was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on Friday, Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Impact Zimmermann threw 61 pitches over three innings of relief Wednesday versus the Brewers, so he might not have been available for another day or two. Nick Vespi will take his spot in the bullpen.

JUNE 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Orioles put reliever Mychal Givens back on IL, call up Baltimore-area native Bruce Zimmermann After Mychal Givens spent most of the first two months of the season on the injured list with left knee inflammation, right shoulder inflamm...

JUNE 2, 2023 • BALTIMORESUN.COM

Called up Friday Zimmermann was called up from Triple-A Norfolk on Friday, Cordell Woodland of 105.7 The Fan Baltimore reports.

Impact 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 replace Mychal Givens on the major-league roster after Givens was placed on the 15-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation, retroactive to June 1. It's unclear whether Zimmermann will operate as a bullpen arm or if he'll draw a start while with the Orioles.

JUNE 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Moves past thumb injury 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 Thursd...

Impact 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.

APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Managing thumb issue 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.

Impact 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.

APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Orioles option LHP Bruce Zimmermann to minors

The Baltimore Orioles have optioned left-handers Bruce Zimmermann and Nick Vespi and reassigned infielder Lewin Díaz, left-hander Darwinzon Hernandez and catcher Mark Kolozsvary to...

MARCH 20, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sent down to Triple-A Zimmermann was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk by the Orioles on Monday, Dan Connolly of The Athletic reports.

Impact 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.

MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Monday Zimmermann will start Monday's game versus the Rays, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Zimmermann struggled last season with a 5.99 ERA and 1.48 WHIP over 73.2 innings. He made 13 of his 15 appearances as a starter, but time is running out for the southpaw to establish himself as a viable part of the rotation. He'll need a strong spring to begin the year as a starter, especially with top prospect Grayson Rodriguez looking to make the jump to the majors. It's still possible Zimmermann opens the year in the bullpen or at Triple-A Norfolk if he doesn't show improvement from 2022's poor numbers.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back to Norfolk The Orioles optioned Zimmermann to Triple-A Norfolk on Sunday.

Impact 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.

JULY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled by Baltimore Zimmermann was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk on Saturday.

Impact 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.

JULY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dropped from rotation and demoted The Orioles optioned Zimmermann to Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday.

Impact 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.

JUNE 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Crushed again Wednesday Zimmermann allowed six runs on 11 hits and struck out two in 4.2 innings, taking a no-decision versus the Blue Jays on Wednesday.

Impact Zimmermann allowed double-digit hits for the third straight game, and he's given up at least four runs in each of his last six starts. He was spared the loss this time, as the Orioles' offense covered the deficit before losing in the 10th inning. The southpaw's wretched run has inflated his ratios to a 5.94 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and 46:11 K:BB across 66.2 innings in 13 starts. He's projected for a home start versus the Nationals next week.

JUNE 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE