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Moved to bullpen role Zimmermann will be moved to the bullpen for the remainder of the regular season, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Zimmermann made his major-league debut as a starter Thursday as he settled for a no-decision. However, he'll shift to the bullpen for the remainder of the season as manager Brandon Hyde said he'll try to use him in situations where he can pitch for several innings.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

No-decision in debut Zimmermann did not factor into the decision during Thursday's loss to the Rays, surrendering five runs on four hits and a walk while striking out two across three innings.

Impact It was a tough MLB debut for Zimmermann, who failed to make it past the third inning, throwing 32 of 53 pitches for strikes. Most of his damage came via the long ball, including a three-run home run by Willy Adames in the first inning and a solo blast by Hunter Renfroe in the third. The 25-year-old, who is not expected to remain in the rotation, posted a 4.89 ERA, 1.62 WHIP and 33:18 K:BB across seven Triple-A starts in 2019.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE