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Jordan Zimmermann | Starting Pitcher

Team: Washington Nationals
Age / DOB:  (26) / 5/23/1986
Ht / Wt:  6'2' / 200
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
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Jordan Zimmermann spun 7 2/3 innings of two-run ball in the Nationals' victory over the Dodgers on Monday.
He gave up nine hits but no walks, striking out five. A second-round pick of the Nats in 2007, Zimmerman owns a sparkling 7-1 record and 1.69 ERA. The must-start mixed leaguer will put both on the line Saturday in San Diego. Although a level of regression is certain going forward, we like his chances to continue dominating this weekend. May 14 - 3:55 AM

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Jordan Zimmermann - S - Nationals

Jordan Zimmermann told ESPN's Jerry Crasnick that he's not engaged in long-term talks with the Nationals.

"As far as I know there's nothing going on," the 26-year-old right-hander said Monday. Zimmermann, a second-round pick of the Nats in 2007, boasts an exceptional 1.59 ERA, 0.82 WHIP and 34/9 K/BB ratio in 51 innings (seven starts) this season. He is arbitration-eligible in 2014 and 2015, so there's no real rush from either side.
Source: Jerry Crasnick on Twitter
May 13 - 12:32 PM
Jordan Zimmermann - S - Nationals

Jordan Zimmermann allowed one run over seven innings, and the Nationals beat the Tigers 3-1 on Wednesday.

The right-hander was his usual stingy self Wednesday, allowing seven hits but limiting the potent Tigers offense to just one run. Zimmermann isn't flashy -- in fact, he may be the most underrated pitcher in baseball -- but he's consistently great, as evidenced by his 1.59 ERA and 0.82 WHIP. His next start will come Monday against the struggling Dodgers.
May 8 - 11:58 PM
Jordan Zimmermann - S - Nationals

Tuesday night's game between the Tigers and Nationals has been postponed due to rain in the nation's capital.

Jordan Zimmermann was scheduled to pitch for the Nationals and Anibal Sanchez was on tap for the Tigers. The teams will presumably push both starters back one day.
Related: Anibal Sanchez
Source: Amanda Comak on Twitter
May 7 - 4:49 PM
Jordan Zimmermann - S - Nationals

Jordan Zimmermann held the Braves scoreless for eight innings as the Nationals won 2-0 on Wednesday.

Zimmermann started May the way he ended April -- red hot. The right-hander allowed just two baserunners in his eight innings, striking out eight in the process. He now owns a 1.64 ERA and 0.75 WHIP to go along with his 5-1 record on the year, and he has to at least be in the (incredibly premature) discussion for the Cy Young Award in the National League. He will get the Tigers early next week.
May 1 - 9:37 PM
Jordan Zimmermann - S - Nationals

Jordan Zimmermann threw a complete-game one-hit shutout in a 1-0 win over the Reds on Friday night.

It was his third career complete game and first career shutout. Zimmermann was very efficient, needing just 91 pitches to get it done. He struck out four and walked just one in the victory and now owns a 2.00 ERA and 0.86 WHIP through five starts. While Zimmermann is often overshadowed by teammates Stephen Strasburg and Gio Gonzalez, he has the ability to emerge as one of the National League's best starting pitchers.
Apr 26 - 9:28 PM
Jordan Zimmermann - S - Nationals

Jordan Zimmermann yielded two runs in five innings Sunday in a loss to the Mets.

This was his shortest outing of the young season. Zimmermann issued three walks, matching his total from his first three starts combined, but some defensive miscues didn't do any favors for his pitch count. He'll carry a 2.67 ERA into a challenging matchup against the Reds on Friday.
Apr 21 - 5:30 PM
Jordan Zimmermann - S - Nationals

Jordan Zimmermann went the distance for the Nationals on Monday, pitching a six-hitter in a 10-3 win over the Marlins.

It was Zimmermann's second career complete game; he didn't have any last year while amassing a 2.94 ERA in 32 starts. Of course, it helped that he was facing an abysmal Marlins team still without Giancarlo Stanton. Zimmermann threw 102 pitches on his way to moving to 3-0 on the season.
Apr 15 - 10:07 PM
Jordan Zimmermann - S - Nationals

Jordan Zimmermann pitched seven innings and allowed two runs in the Nationals' victory over the White Sox on Wednesday.

It was a ho-hum effort for the 26-year-old, as he allowed seven hits while striking out four. Zimmermann won't blow the competition away, but he's one of the most consistent starters going these days. Zimmermann will get the lowly Marlins next Monday in what should be an easy win for the righty.
Apr 10 - 10:04 PM
Jordan Zimmermann - S - Nationals

Jordan Zimmermann allowed just one hit over six innings Monday in a no-decision against the Tigers.

Zimmermann has been much better in two starts since complaining of a dead arm earlier this month. He had his stellar outing today against a Detroit lineup that included seven regulars, including the two big ones.
Mar 18 - 4:19 PM
Jordan Zimmermann - S - Nationals

Jordan Zimmermann allowed three runs -- one earned -- and struck out six in 4 2/3 innings Wednesday against the Mets.

Zimmermann said he felt much stronger today after complaining of a dead arm following his last start. He's safe to draft in fantasy leagues.
Mar 13 - 4:30 PM
Jordan Zimmermann - S - Nationals

Nationals manager Davey Johnson said Friday that Jordan Zimmermann is experiencing the familiar symptoms of "dead arm" at this point in the Spring, but that it was nothing to worry about.

While most pitchers experience this sort of thing every spring, it could be something to monitor as the 26-year old righty saw a 34 inning increase last season. His velocity has been sitting in its normal range this spring, but he's lacked command on most of his pitches.
Source: Washington Post
Mar 8 - 7:27 PM
Jordan Zimmermann - S - Nationals

Jordan Zimmermann was pounded for eight runs in three innings by the Cardinals on Friday.

Zimmermann has gotten worse with each outing this spring, but that trend doesn't seem likely to continue. He's a top-30 fantasy starter, even if he's probably no better than third on the Nationals.
Mar 8 - 5:15 PM
Jordan Zimmermann - S - Nationals

Jordan Zimmermann had mediocre results against the Braves on Friday, allowing two runs on five hits over three innings of work.

He did manage to rack up four strikeouts in the contest without issuing a walk. While occasionally overlooked behind Stephen Strasburg and Gio Gonzalez, the 27-year-old righty is coming off a dazzling 2012 campaign where he posted a 2.94 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 153/43 K/BB ratio. He should be considered as a strong second starter on draft day.
Mar 1 - 9:12 PM
Jordan Zimmermann - S - Nationals

Nationals and RHP Jordan Zimmermann avoided arbitration Friday by agreeing to a one-year, $5.2 million contract.

Bill Ladson of MLB.com passed along the contract terms. Zimmermann requested $5.8 million and was offered $4.6 million by the Nationals when arbitration figures were exchanged last month, so the two sides settled for a little over the midpoint. The 26-year-old right-hander originally qualified for arbitration as a Super Two player, so he remains under team control through 2015.
Feb 15 - 5:37 PM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1Kurt Suzuki
2Wilson Ramos
3Jhonatan Solano
1B1Adam LaRoche
2Tyler Moore
3Chad Tracy
2B1Danny Espinosa
2Steve Lombardozzi
SS1Ian Desmond
3B1Ryan Zimmerman
LF1Bryce Harper
2Roger Bernadina
3Eury Perez
CF1Denard Span
RF1Jayson Werth
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Stephen Strasburg
2Gio Gonzalez
3Jordan Zimmermann
4Dan Haren
5Ross Detwiler
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Rafael Soriano
2Drew Storen
3Tyler Clippard
4Craig Stammen
5Ryan Mattheus
6Henry Rodriguez
7Christian Garcia
8Zach Duke