Jordan Zimmermann (SP, DET) - Waiver Wire Pickups

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ANALYSIS: Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Jordan Zimmermann looked healthy in Tuesday’s start as he limited the Cubs to just one run, an Anthony Rizzo homer, over six innings of work. We have been fooled into thinking he is healthy and “back” before in ‘18, only to see him crumble again.

Either way, Zimmermann has pitched at least six innings in three of his last four starts and has allowed two earned runs or less in each of those three starts. His 1.62 walk rate for the season shows that he has been able to limit base runners, even when he cannot limit damage (as he has allowed at least one home run in seven of his last eight starts- and two in five of those starts).

Whether it was just a loss of command or pain from his constant neck/shoulder injuries, we do not know. What we do know is he looked strong here and gets to face the White Sox next, making him a decent streamer.