KYLE ZIMMER NEWS

Lowe hits towering HR, Texas tops Royals to avoid sweep

Nate Lowe hit a towering, three-run homer and the Texas Rangers figured how to hold onto a big lead, beating the Kansas City Royals 7-3 for their first win of the season

APRIL 4, 2021 • Associated Press

Spring debut on tap Zimmer (elbow) is listed among the Royals' available bullpen options for Tuesday's Cactus League game against the Cubs, Lynn Worthy of The Kansas City Star reports.

Impact Zimmer looks poised to see his first competitive action since Sept. 22, when he was diagnosed with right elbow ulnar neuritis following an appearance against St. Louis. With a long offseason to recover from the injury, Zimmer looks to be back to full strength for spring training. The 29-year-old right-hander is expected to work in a middle-relief role with Kansas City to begin 2021.

MARCH 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Zimmer progresses in '20 despite early end Royals right-hander Kyle Zimmer’s season will not end the way he would have preferred. Regardless, Zimmer’s season will go into the books as...

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • MLB.COM

Out with elbow issue Zimmer was placed on the 45-day injured list Wednesday with right elbow ulnar neuritis.

Impact The right-hander exited Tuesday's contest after experiencing a "zinger" in his right arm, and he'll miss the rest of the season as a result. It's unclear how long the injury is expected to sideline him. Zimmer finishes the season with a 1.57 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 26:10 K:BB across 23 innings.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Martinez, Cardinals to take on Duffy, Royals

The Cardinals will start Carlos Martinez on Wednesday and the Royals are expected to counter with Danny Duffy

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • Associated Press

Leaves Tuesday's game Zimmer left Tuesday's loss to the Cardinals with what manager Mike Matheny called a "zinger" near his right hand, Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com reports.

Impact The right-hander apparently dealt with a similar issue earlier in the season, though it was minor and didn't require a trip to the injured list. Zimmer underwent testing after leaving the contest, and the results showed no major cause for concern. The team likely will show extreme caution for the final five games of the season with no hopes of making the playoffs.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs first MLB win Zimmer (1-0) picked up the win in relief Saturday, giving up one hit and one walk over 2.1 innings as the Royals downed the Pirates 7-4. He struck out one.

Impact The right-hander entered the game after Carlos Hernandez lasted three innings in his first big-league start, and when Kansas City took the lead in the fifth, Zimmer was rewarded with his first career big-league win. He's been very effective in long relief this year, posting a 1.35 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 21:9 K:BB through 20 innings, but at present he doesn't seem likely to work his way into a higher-leverage role.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Mondesi has HR, SB; Zimmer gets 1st win as Royals top Bucs

Adalberto Mondesi homered and stole a base for the third consecutive game, Kyle Zimmer got his first career win after a winding path to the major leagues and the Kansas City Royals...

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • Associated Press

Bregman gets big hit as Astros rally past Dodgers

SEPTEMBER 12, 2020 • Associated Press

Sparkles in middle relief Zimmer recorded five outs in relief in Tuesday's 8-6 win over the Indians, giving up no hits and walking one while striking out three during the 25-pitch appearance.

Impact Though the Royals have seemingly pulled the plug on developing the 2012 first-round pick as a starting pitcher, Zimmer has settled in nicely as a multi-inning relief option for Kansas City. Through his 12 appearances spanning 17.2 frames, Zimmer owns a 1.53 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 20:8 K:BB. The Royals have thus far preferred to use him in middle relief rather than in high-leverage spots, as he has no holds or saves to his name.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Back in bullpen Through three outings (one start) this season, Zimmer has given up one run on five his and two walks while striking out seven over six innings.

Impact After making a two-inning start July 28 versus the Tigers, Zimmer has since moved back into his normal relief role with the Royals getting Jakob Junis and Brad Keller back from the COVID-19 injured list. Zimmer ended up being needed in relief in the Aug. 1 loss to the White Sox and made his longest appearance to date, covering three scoreless frames. Though the right-hander doesn't look like he'll factor into the Royals' unsettled save situation, his prior starting experience in the minors should make him one of the team's preferred multi-inning arms out of the bullpen.

AUGUST 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

'It changed everything': How a chance encounter helped Kyle Zimmer find his form During the quarantine, the Royals righty met up with legendary pitching guru Tom House, who helped Zimmer correct some mechanical issues.

AUGUST 6, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Benches clear in testy rematch as Dodgers beat Astros 5-2

JULY 29, 2020 • Associated Press

Tigers' bullpen sharp in 4-3 win over Royals

Jonathan Schoop and Christin Stewart each hit a two-run homer in the third inning to lift the Detroit Tigers to a 4-3 victory over the Kansas City Royals

JULY 29, 2020 • Associated Press

Works two innings Zimmer allowed one earned run on one hit and one walk while striking out one across two innings on Tuesday against the Tigers. He did not factor into the decision.

Impact Zimmer was needed as a starter with both Brad Keller and Jakob Junis on the Covid-19 injured list, but it was known before his outing that he would be in for a limited workload. After a clean first inning, Zimmer worked out a jam in the second frame. He came back out to start the the third inning, but hit the first batter prior to being pulled and was ultimately charged after the runner came around to score. Both Keller and Junis have a chance to join the rotation once they can get more stretched out, which would bounce Zimmer back to a bullpen role.

JULY 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Set for short start Zimmer will start Tuesday against the Tigers but will throw approximately 50 pitches, Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com reports.

Impact Zimmer will get the call with Brad Keller and Jakob Junis still on the COVID-19 injured list, but he won't handle a true starter's workload, so this could wind up resembling a bullpen game. Zimmer has appeared once already this season, striking out three batters in one inning in a bullpen appearance Sunday. He gave up 22 runs while recording an 18:19 K:BB in his 18.1-inning debut last season.

JULY 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Zimmer vs. Zimmer matchup on the horizon At some point, there will be a Zimmer vs. Zimmer matchup in 2020, at least one would believe. Royals right-hander Kyle Zimmer made his secon...

JULY 25, 2020 • MLB.COM

Royals recall Skoglund, option Zimmer to Omaha

Pitcher Eric Skoglund, who opened the season on the restricted list, has been recalled from Triple-A Omaha Storm Chasers.

AUGUST 9, 2019 • FOX SPORTS

Royals send Zimmer to Omaha, recall Sparkman

Kansas City Royals rookie pitcher Kyle Zimmer's long journey from first-round draft pick to the major leagues has hit a speed bump.

APRIL 8, 2019 • FOX SPORTS

Yost prank precedes Kyle Zimmer making Royals' roster

Kansas City Royals manager Ned Yost initially told Kyle Zimmer and infielder Frank Schwindel they were going to Omaha.

MARCH 29, 2019 • FOX SPORTS

Kyle Zimmer makes it to big leagues after Yost prank

Kyle Zimmer makes it to big leagues after Yost prank

MARCH 28, 2019 • FOX SPORTS

Former first-rounder Zimmer finally feels right after years of injury struggles

Kyle Zimmer is healthy again, and that's enough for the Kansas City Royals right now.

MARCH 10, 2018 • FOX SPORTS

Zimmer makes Royals' spring debut against Dodgers

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) Kyle Zimmer is healthy again, and that's enough for the Kansas City Royals right now.

MARCH 10, 2018 • FOX SPORTS

KC Royals Expect Kyle Zimmer To Be Ready For Spring

The KC Royals expect oft-injured prospect Kyle Zimmer to be ready to go at the beginning of spring training after Throacic Outlet Surgery th...

JUNE 30, 2017 • FOX SPORTS

MLB Top Ten Outfield Prospects for 2017

With the season just around the corner, who are the top 10 outfield prospects in MLB?An IntroductionThese lists will be coordinated by Benj...

JUNE 30, 2017 • FOX SPORTS