BRADLEY ZIMMER NEWS

On bench against lefty Zimmer will sit Friday against the Tigers.

Impact With his off day against lefty Tyler Alexander, Zimmer has now been on the bench against seven of the last eight lefties his team has faced. Franmil Reyes will move out to right field in his absence, with Jose Ramirez resting his legs in Reyes' usual spot as the designated hitter.

AUGUST 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Plesac, Indians to face Alexander, Tigers

The Indians will start Zach Plesac on Friday and the Tigers are expected to counter with Tyler Alexander

AUGUST 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lowrie hits 3-run homer in 8th, Athletics beat Indians 6-3

Jed Lowrie hit a three-run homer and Elvis Andrus had a solo shot in the eighth inning in the Oakland Athletics’ 6-3 comeback victory over the Cleveland Indians on Wednesday night

AUGUST 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Steals base in loss Zimmer went 0-for-1 with a stolen base in Tuesday's 4-3 extra-inning loss to Oakland.

Impact The 28-year-old didn't start the game, but he entered as a pinch runner for Franmil Reyes. Zimmer promptly recorded his eighth steal of the season in 10 attempts. The speedy outfielder has shown better power recently -- he hit home runs in each of his last two starts before getting a break versus lefty pitcher Sean Manaea on Tuesday.

AUGUST 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sits against southpaw Zimmer will be on the bench against lefty Sean Manaea and the Athletics on Tuesday.

Impact Zimmer has homered in back-to-back games, but that's not enough to earn him a start against a southpaw. He's now been on the bench against six of the last seven lefties Cleveland has faced, with Oscar Mercado starting in right field on five of those occasions.

AUGUST 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Goes deep again Zimmer went 1-for-3 with a home run, a hit by pitch, two RBI and an additional run scored in Monday's 9-3 win over Cincinnati.

Impact For the second straight game, Zimmer homered, an unusual power surge from the light-hitting outfielder. He's doubled his home run total to four with the mini-surge, while adding 20 RBI, 22 runs scored and seven stolen bases through 55 games. Zimmer remains Cleveland's preferred choice in right field against right-handed pitching.

AUGUST 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

McKenzie expected to start for Cleveland against Oakland

The Indians will roll out Triston McKenzie to the mound Tuesday and the Athletics will give Sean Manaea the start

AUGUST 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ramírez has homer, triple, 3 RBIs as Indians beat Reds 9-3

José Ramírez hit a two-run homer and an RBI triple, leading the Cleveland Indians to a 9-3 victory over the Cincinnati Reds

AUGUST 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Where do Bradley Zimmer, Andres Gimenez fit in Cleveland Indians' plans beyond 2021? Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga look at where Zimmer and Gimenez could play down the stretch as an audition for next season.

AUGUST 9, 2021 • CLEVELAND.COM

Swats go-ahead homer Zimmer went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run and a double in Sunday's 7-5 win over Detroit.

Impact The 28-year-old put Cleveland ahead for good with his seventh-inning blast. Zimmer hadn't knocked an extra-base hit since July 24 prior to Sunday's unusual show of power. He's posted a .247/.354/.344 slash line while striking out at a 34.8 percent clip in 181 plate appearances, so it's not like the speedy outfielder can even be described as a contact hitter. He should continue to serve as a strong-side platoon option with Oscar Mercado in right field.

AUGUST 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bradley Zimmer, with opportunity, trying to show consistency in 2021: Walk-Off Thoughts Andres Gimenez, too, has been given a larger opportunity for at-bats after the trade deadline deals by Cleveland.

AUGUST 9, 2021 • BEACONJOURNAL.COM

Cabrera gets day off; Zimmer HR lifts Indians past Tigers

Miguel Cabrera got a planned day off as he closes in on his 500th career home run and the Cleveland Indians defeated the Detroit Tigers 7-5

AUGUST 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On bench against lefty Zimmer will sit Saturday against southpaw Tyler Alexander and the Tigers.

Impact Zimmer had been on the bench against four of the last five lefties Cleveland faced, so it's no surprise to see him on the bench here. Myles Straw remains the starter in center field, with Oscar Mercado getting the start in right.

AUGUST 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Benched versus lefty Zimmer is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Blue Jays.

Impact The lefty-hitting Zimmer will take a seat with southpaw Robbie Ray on the hill for Toronto, but the 28-year-old still looks to have a spot in Cleveland's everyday lineup versus right-handed pitching. Oscar Mercado will pick up a start in the outfield in place of Zimmer.

AUGUST 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Notches seventh stolen base Zimmer went 0-for-3 with a hit-by-pitch and a stolen base in Sunday's 2-1 loss to the White Sox.

Impact The 28-year-old was plunked in the third inning by Chicago starter Jimmy Lambert, and Zimmer stole second before being left on base. It was the speedy outfielder's first steal since July 18 and his seventh in nine attempts this year. He's secured a regular role in Cleveland's outfield with a .245/.364/.324 slash line, two home runs, 15 RBI and 19 runs scored through 161 plate appearances. With the team's acquisition of Myles Straw at the trade deadline, most of Zimmer's playing time is likely to be in right field going forward.

AUGUST 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Saturday's lineup Zimmer isn't starting Saturday against the White Sox.

Impact Zimmer will get a breather after he went 1-for-4 with two runs, a walk and two strikeouts Friday. Oscar Mercado will start in right field while Harold Ramirez takes over in left.

JULY 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

ChiSox rally for 6-4 win over Indians after getting Kimbrel

Tim Anderson delivered a tiebreaking single, José Abreu was hit in the head by a pitch with the bases loaded and the Chicago White Sox rallied for two runs in the eighth inning to...

JULY 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not starting Wednesday Zimmer isn't starting Wednesday against the Cardinals.

Impact Zimmer returned to the lineup in each of the last three games, and he went 4-for-9 with a double, a run and two strikeouts. Oscar Mercado will take over in center field and bat sixth.

JULY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Two hits in return Zimmer went 2-for-3 with a double in Saturday's 8-2 loss to Tampa Bay.

Impact Zimmer missed two days with cold symptoms, but he returned to the lineup Saturday. He was the only one of Cleveland's hitters to produce multiple hits. The 28-year-old owns a .246/.367/.333 slash line with two home runs, 15 RBI, 17 runs scored and six stolen bases through 150 plate appearances. Prior to his illness, he had drawn some starts as the leadoff hitter, but he was back in the No. 9 spot Saturday and will hit eighth in Sunday's series finale versus the Rays.

JULY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Meadows hits 2 homers, Rays win 11th in row over Indians

Austin Meadows hit a pair of two-run homers, Ji-Man Choi had three RBIs and the Tampa Bay Rays beat Cleveland 8-2 on Saturday night, extending their winning streak over the Indians...

JULY 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returns to lineup Zimmer (illness) is starting Saturday's game against the Rays, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Impact Zimmer had been out of the lineup in each of the last two games after he experienced cold symptoms Thursday. He'll start in center field and bat ninth Saturday.

JULY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Yarbrough, Rays to face Mejia, Indians

The Rays will start Ryan Yarbrough on Saturday while the Indians are expected to counter with J.C

JULY 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Still sitting Friday Zimmer (illness) is out of the lineup Friday versus the Rays.

Impact Zimmer will sit for the second straight contest after experiencing cold symptoms Thursday. The 28-year-old was scheduled to take a precautionary test for COVID-19, and there's been no indication he tested positive for the virus. Oscar Mercado will work in center field in his place.

JULY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Plesac scheduled to start for Cleveland against Tampa Bay

The Rays will start Rich Hill on Friday and the Indians are expected to counter with Zach Plesac

JULY 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Feeling ill Thursday Zimmer is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Rays after experiencing cold symptoms, Tom Withers of the Associated Press reports.

Impact Cleveland doesn't believe Zimmer's illness is related to COVID-19, but he's scheduled to take a test later Thursday just to ensure he hasn't contracted the virus. Oscar Mercado will fill in for Zimmer in center field in the series opener.

JULY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE