BRADLEY ZIMMER NEWS

Avoids arbitration Zimmer and the Guardians agreed to a one-year, $1.3 million deal Tuesday, avoiding arbitration, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

Impact Zimmer enters the season with what appears to be an inside track on a starting job in the outfield. His 15 steals in 348 trips to the plate last season hint at big fantasy upside, but he also struck out 35.1 percent of the time while hitting just .227/.325/.344, so there's no guarantee he holds onto an everyday job.

MARCH 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cleveland Guardians tender 7 arbitration-eligible players contracts, but no one signs Franmil Reyes, Shane Bieber, Austin Hedges, Cal Quantrill, Bradley Zimmer, Amed Rosario and Josh Naylor remain eligible for arbitration.

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • CLEVELAND.COM

Bradley Zimmer showed some pop but lacked consistency for Cleveland in 2021: 40-man roster review Did Zimmer do enough in 2021 to guarantee himself a spot on the Guardians' roster in 2022?

NOVEMBER 12, 2021 • CLEVELAND.COM

Displays speed Sunday Zimmer went 2-for-4 with an RBI, two stolen bases and a run scored in Sunday's 6-0 win over Texas.

Impact The outfielder finished the year 15-for-18 in stolen base attempts across 99 games. Zimmer added eight home runs, 34 RBI and 43 runs scored in a part-time role in the corner outfield. He slashed an uninspiring .227/.325/.344 across 348 plate appearances, so he'll likely have to compete for a job in the spring.

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Drives in three in win Zimmer went 1-for-3 with a double, three RBI and a run scored in Thursday's 6-1 win over Kansas City.

Impact Zimmer did well to make productive outs, as he hit two sacrifice flies in the contest. The outfielder has seen fairly regular playing time to close the season, but he's batted a meager .157 through 23 games in September. With a .226/.327/.348 slash line across 336 plate appearances, the 28-year-old hasn't been able to establish himself as much more than a rotational corner outfielder.

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Morgan scheduled to start for Indians at Rangers

The Indians will start Eli Morgan on Friday and the Rangers are expected to counter with Spencer Howard

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bieber 3 solid innings, Indians avoid 3-game sweep by Royals

Shane Bieber pitched three effective innings, Bradley Zimmer drove in three runs and the Cleveland Indians beat the Kansas City Royals 6-1 to avoid a three-game sweep

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not in Wednesday's lineup Zimmer isn't starting Wednesday against the Royals.

Impact Zimmer went 2-for-6 with a homer, a double, three runs and a strikeout across the last two games, but he'll be out of the lineup for the second time in the last four contests. Oscar Mercado will start in right field and bat ninth.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Launches home run Zimmer went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, a double and three runs in Monday's victory over the Royals.

Impact The outfielder took his older brother Kyle Zimmer deep in the eighth inning for his eighth homer of the season. The blast matched his career high set in his rookie season in 2017. It was his first multi-hit contest since Aug. 27, hitting .145 with a 39.5 K% in his last 23 games.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Indians' Bradley Zimmer joins small club with homer off brother, Royals' Kyle Zimmer Bradley Zimmer became just the fourth batter to hit a home run off his brother in the modern era.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

VIDEO: Bradley Zimmer Clobbers Home Run Off His Brother Kyle Monday afternoon's contest between the Cleveland Indians and Kansas City Royals was a special one for the Zimmer family. For just the third...

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM

Oh, brother! Zimmer homers off Zimmer It's every younger sibling's dream -- coming up to the plate against your big bro and going deep. Cleveland outfielder Bradley Zimmer can of...

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • MLB.COM

Last hurrah: Indians win final home game before name change

The Cleveland Indians won their last home game before they become the Guardians, beating the Kansas City Royals 8-3 to close a run that started in 1915 and will continue in 2022 wi...

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Giolito's 6 scoreless innings leads White Sox past Indians

Lucas Giolito pitched six scoreless innings, Eloy Jiménez had a two-run single and the AL Central champion Chicago White Sox defeated the Cleveland Indians 5-2

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not starting Sunday Zimmer is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox.

Impact Zimmer struck out in each of his three at-bats Saturday and now has 18 strikeouts during a 5-for-37 stretch dating back to Sept. 11. Oscar Mercado is starting in right field and batting ninth Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

What I'm hearing about the roster as the season comes to close - Tribe Scribbles Here's a list of names: Yu Chang, Daniel Johnson, Oscar Mercado, Bradley Zimmer and Andres Gimenez. Whose stock is rising?

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • CLEVELAND.COM

Morgan allows 1 hit in 6 innings, Indians beat White Sox 6-0

Eli Morgan allowed one hit in six innings and José Ramirez drove in three runs, powering the Cleveland Indians to a 6-0 victory over the AL Central champion Chicago White Sox

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

LEADING OFF: Cardinals seek franchise-best 15th straight win

The surging Cardinals will try for a franchise-record 15th consecutive win in a game at Wrigley Field

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cease hit on arm by comebacker, White Sox top Indians 1-0

Chicago starter Dylan Cease left after being struck on the right arm by a comebacker in the sixth inning as the White Sox beat Cleveland 1-0 in Indians ace Shane Bieber’s return

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

LEADING OFF: Cardinals seek franchise-best 15th straight win

The surging Cardinals will try for a franchise-record 15th consecutive win in a game at Wrigley Field

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

White Sox RHP Cease struck on right arm, leaves game

Chicago White Sox starter Dylan Cease left a game after being struck on the right arm by a comebacker in the sixth inning against the Cleveland Indians

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not starting nightcap Zimmer isn't starting the second game of Thursday's doubleheader against the White Sox.

Impact Zimmer went 1-for-2 with a double in Thursday's matinee, but he'll get a breather for Game 2. Franmil Reyes will serve as the right fielder while Ernie Clement starts at third base.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cole rocked as Yanks lose ground in 11-1 loss to Indians

Gerrit Cole stumbled when the New York Yankees needed an ace-like outing, allowing seven runs over 5 2/3 innings in a costly 11-1 defeat to the Cleveland Indians

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out of lineup Zimmer will sit Saturday against the Yankees.

Impact Zimmer's off days typically come against lefties, but he'll sit here against righty Luis Gil. Harold Ramirez slides to right field in his absence, with Oscar Mercado starting in left.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

On bench for nightcap Zimmer is not in the lineup for Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Twins.

Impact Zimmer went 1-for-2 with a solo home run, a walk and an additional run scored during Game 1 of the twin bill, but he'll take a seat with southpaw Charlie Barnes pitching the nightcap for Minnesota. Franmil Reyes will shift to right field while Jose Ramirez serves as the designated hitter.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE