Bruce Zimmermann - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Inks minors deal with Cardinals The Cardinals signed Zimmermann to a minor-league contract Jan. 5.

Impact Zimmermann made one spot start with the Brewers in 2025 but spent the rest of the season at Triple-A Nashville, where he held a 4.11 ERA and 109:30 K:BB over 138 innings. The left-hander will give the Cardinals some rotation depth at Triple-A Memphis.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Receives outright assignment Zimmerman cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Nashville on Saturday.

Impact Zimmerman was brought up to the big-league roster for a spot start Tuesday and was designated for assignment afterward. The 30-year-old will stick around in the Brewers organization after being outrighted. Zimmerman allowed six runs (five earned) across six innings during the start.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Receives outright assignment Zimmerman cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Nashville on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

DFA'd after spot start The Brewers designated Zimmermann for assignment Wednesday, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

Impact Zimmermann made a spot start Tuesday in San Diego, yielding six runs (five earned) over six innings of work. He'll be replaced on the active roster by Carlos Rodriguez, who will give the Brewers' bullpen some length.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ambushed early in loss Zimmermann (0-1) took the loss Tuesday, allowing six runs on seven hits and two walks with a strikeout over six innings against the Padres.

Impact Zimmermann ran into early trouble Tuesday, giving up a grand slam to Ryan O'Hearn in the first inning and a two-run homer to Luis Arraez in the second frame. It was the veteran's first MLB start of 2025 and his first big-league appearance since 2023. He spent most of this season with Triple-A Nashville, where he logged a 4.11 ERA and 1.23 WHIP across 28 outings (21 starts) and 138 innings.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

O'Hearn's grand slam, Vásquez's 7 shutdown innings help the Padres beat the Brewers 7-0

Ryan O’Hearn’s grand slam was one of San Diego’s three homers and Randy Vásquez and two relievers combined on a four-hitter as the Padres beat the NL Central champion Milwaukee Bre...

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Fermin's 11th-inning single sends the Padres into the playoffs with 5-4 win over the Brewers

Freddy Fermin singled in automatic runner Bryce Johnson with one out in the 11th inning and the San Diego Padres beat the three-time NL Central champion Milwaukee Brewers 5-4 to cl...

SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Tapped for Tuesday's start Zimmermann will start Tuesday's game against the Padres, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

Impact Zimmermann was promoted to the major leagues Saturday with the expectation that it would be a brief stint, but he'll remain with the Brewers a bit longer after Brandon Woodruff (lat) ended up on the 15-day injured list. Zimmermann has fared well in the minors over his last four outings, cruising to a 1.17 ERA and 0.87 WHIP with 22 strikeouts over 23.0 innings, but he'll face a tough San Diego lineup in his first big-league action of 2025.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Brewers designate reliever Payamps for assignment, promote Zimmermann

The Milwaukee Brewers designated for assignment veteran right-handed pitcher Joel Payamps on Saturday afternoon before their game against the St. Louis Cardinals

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Selected from Nashville The Brewers selected Zimmermann's contract from Triple-A Nashville on Saturday.

Impact Zimmermann has been at Nashville all season, turning in a 4.11 ERA and 1.23 WHIP alongside a 109:30 K:BB through 138 innings. Now back in the majors for the first time since 2023, the 30-year-old will provide Milwaukee with a left-handed bullpen option capable of pitching multiple innings. Joel Payamps was designated for assignment in a corresponding move.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Latches on with Milwaukee Zimmermann signed a minor-league contract with the Brewers on Thursday and received an invitation to spring training, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Impact Zimmermann remained in the minors for the entirety of the 2024 season, putting up a 4.34 ERA and 1.39 WHIP over 76.2 innings with Baltimore's Triple-A affiliate. 15 of the left-hander's 23 appearances at Norfolk came as a starter, and he's likely to continue serving as rotation depth with Triple-A Nashville.

DECEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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

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O'Hearn's grand slam, Vásquez's 7 shutdown innings help the Padres beat the Brewers 7-0

Fermin's 11th-inning single sends the Padres into the playoffs with 5-4 win over the Brewers

Brewers designate reliever Payamps for assignment, promote Zimmermann