Kansas City takes 9-game skid into matchup with Detroit
Kansas City is looking to break its nine-game losing streak with a win over DetroitMAY 12, 2021 • Associated Press
KYLE ZIMMER
Grossman, Tigers recover to hand Royals 9th straight loss
Robbie Grossman singled home the winning run in the bottom of the ninth inning and the Detroit Tigers, after squandering a seven-run lead late, recovered to beat the skidding Kansa...MAY 12, 2021 • Associated Press
Kansas City takes 8-game skid into matchup with Detroit
Kansas City will try to break its eight-game losing streak when the Royals take on DetroitMAY 11, 2021 • Associated Press
Royals look to stop 7-game losing streak against White Sox
Kansas City will try to break its seven-game losing streak when the Royals take on ChicagoMAY 9, 2021 • Associated Press
Royals, streaking Benintendi set for matchup against White Sox
Benintendi takes an 11-game hit streak into matchup with White SoxMAY 8, 2021 • Associated Press
Throwing bullpen session Zimmer (back) will throw a bullpen session Friday, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.
Impact The 29-year-old landed on the 10-day injured list with a left trapezius strain last weekend, so his relatively quick return to mound work is a good sign. Zimmer is eligible to return from the injured list Tuesday, but may need a little more time to build his arm back up before being activated.
MAY 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Chicago in action against Kansas City following Keuchel's strong performance
Chicago looks to follow up a dominant outing by Wednesday starter Dallas KeuchelMAY 7, 2021 • Associated Press
Royals take 4-game losing streak into matchup with Indians
Kansas City heads into the matchup against Cleveland in a rut, losers of four straightMAY 6, 2021 • Associated Press
Josh Naylor homers as Indians edge Royals 5-4
Josh Naylor homered in the ninth inning, sending the Cleveland Indians to a 5-4 victory over the Kansas City RoyalsMAY 6, 2021 • Associated Press
Royals take 3-game skid into matchup with Indians
Kansas City will try to break its three-game losing streak when the Royals take on ClevelandMAY 5, 2021 • Associated Press
Minor scheduled to start for Kansas City against Cleveland
The Indians will start Sam Hentges on Tuesday while the Royals are expected to counter with Mike MinorMAY 4, 2021 • Associated Press
Civale, Indians to face Lynch, Royals
The Indians will start Aaron Civale on Monday while the Royals are expected to counter with Daniel LynchMAY 3, 2021 • Associated Press
Royals visit Minnesota, aim to build on Duffy's strong showing
Kansas City looks to follow up a dominant outing by Saturday starter Danny DuffyMAY 2, 2021 • Associated Press
Placed on 10-day IL Zimmer was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left trapezius strain Saturday.
Impact Zimmer had allowed no hits and two walks while striking out three in 2.2 scoreless innings across his last three appearances. It's not yet clear when Zimmer will be cleared to return. Right-hander Jake Newberry was recalled to take Zimmer's place in the bullpen.
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Earns win in relief Zimmer (2-0) picked up the win in relief Wednesday, pitching a scoreless two-thirds of an inning but walking two.
Impact Zimmer replaced Mike Minor in the fifth after the left-hander gave up a two-run double to Todd Frazier and closed things out effectively, but he walked two in the following frame and recorded just one out before departing the contest. That was enough to get the win, though, and Zimmer has now logged three straight scoreless appearances in relief.
APRIL 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Soler's three hits, three RBIs lead Royals over Pirates 9-6
Jorge Soler had two doubles among his three hits and drove in three runs to lead Kansas City over the Pittsburgh Pirates 9-6 and improve the Royals’ record to a major league-best 1...APRIL 29, 2021 • Associated Press
Notches hold Sunday Zimmer pitched a perfect sixth inning with one strikeout to earn a hold in Sunday's 4-0 win over the Tigers.
Impact Zimmer was the first reliever in the game for the Royals after Danny Duffy logged five scoreless innings. The 29-year-old Zimmer continued the trend with his second scoreless outing in a row after he gave up four runs to the Rays on Tuesday. The right-hander has a 3.55 ERA, 0.79 WHIP and 12:3 K:BB across 12.2 innings this season. He's picked up one save, two holds and a win in 10 outings.
APRIL 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Hit hard Tuesday Zimmer allowed four runs on five hits in one inning during Tuesday's 14-7 loss to the Rays.
Impact Zimmer allowed a pair of two-run singles to Manuel Margot and Yoshi Tsutsugo in the sixth inning, which all but ended any chances of the Royals making a comeback Tuesday. The 29-year-old Zimmer had allowed just one run in his previous seven outings. His ERA ballooned to 4.22 with a 0.94 WHIP and 9:3 K:BB in 10.2 innings. The right-hander has one win, one save and a hold in eight outings.
APRIL 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Picks up first win of season Zimmer (1-0) earned the win in relief Sunday against the Blue Jays after tossing a scoreless inning with a strikeout.
Impact Zimmer entered the game after Brady Singer tossed a six-inning scoreless outing, and he pitched a scoreless seventh while tossing nine of his 15 pitches for strikes -- that was enough for him to get the win since Salvador Perez got the Royals on board shortly after with a two-run blast. The 29-year-old righty has not given up runs in six of his seven appearances this season and has posted a sterling 0.93 ERA through 9.2 innings in 2021.
APRIL 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Perez's 2-run shot gives Royals 2-0 win over Blue Jays
Salvador Perez hit a two-run homer off Toronto reliever TAPRIL 18, 2021 • Associated Press
Notches first hold Zimmer allowed one run on a hit and a walk with no strikeouts in 1.2 innings to earn a hold in Thursday's 7-5 win over the Blue Jays.
Impact Zimmer entered the game with one out in the sixth inning after Jake Newberry was only able to retire one batter. The 29-year-old Zimmer gave up a solo shot to Vladimir Guerrero in the seventh. With a 1.04 ERA and 0.58 WHIP across 8.2 innings, Zimmer has been effective in a versatile role in the bullpen. He's not likely to see much high-leverage work early in the season, but he could earn more trust if he continues to do well.
APRIL 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Shaky Royals bullpen hangs on for 7-5 win over Blue Jays
Jakob Junis ran his scoreless streak to 14 innings and the Kansas City Royals staked him to a seven-run lead before their bullpen gave most of it back in a 7-5 win over the Toronto...APRIL 16, 2021 • Associated Press
Collects extra-inning save Zimmer pitched a perfect 10th inning with two strikeouts to earn the save in Sunday's 4-3 extra-inning win over the White Sox.
Impact The Royals had already used five relievers to get through the previous five innings, leaving Zimmer as one of the few options to lock down the save. He's done well in a versatile role this year, as he's allowed just one hit and two walks with seven strikeouts across 6.1 innings. The right-hander still isn't expected to see high-leverage assignments -- Sunday's save was the first of his major-league career.
APRIL 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Royals rally past White Sox for wild 4-3 win in 10 innings
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Logs three innings Sunday Zimmer allowed a hit and a walk and struck out two over three innings in Sunday's 7-3 loss to the Rangers.
Impact Zimmer worked the sixth, seventh and eighth innings. He did well to keep a clean line, though the Royals' comeback never materialized. Zimmer has allowed just three baserunners over 3.2 innings across two outings to start 2021. The 29-year-old right-hander seems to be a versatile option in the Royals' bullpen, but he's not expected to work in high-leverage assignments.
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