February 6, 2024
Free-agent left-handed-hitting outfielder
Bradley Zimmer reached a minor-league deal with the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday that includes an invitation to major-league spring training, according to a source. The Rockies have been looking for a left-handed hitter who can play all three outfield spots and can spell
Brenton Doyle in center field. Zimmer didn't play at all in the big leagues last year, instead spending time at the Triple-A level with both the Los Angeles Dodgers and Boston Red Sox, hitting a combined .210/.326/.346 with eight home runs, 32 RBI and 20 stolen bases in 82 minor-league contests. The 31-year-old former first-rounder has spent six years in the big leagues with three different teams and has hit just .213 (183-for-859) with 21 homers, 91 RBI and 42 stolen bases in 372 career games. At best, he'll be a reserve outfielder for Colorado in 2024.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com - Thomas Harding
August 29, 2022
The Toronto Blue Jays claimed outfielder
Bradley Zimmer off waivers from the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday. The former top prospect spent some time with the Phillies before getting cut by the team. Zimmer will now return to Toronto and serve as depth in the outfield after playing for them earlier this year. The 29-year-old will report to Triple-A, but he is expected to join the big-league club shortly. There is almost no fantasy value here with Zimmer, so fantasy managers can ignore this news in mixed leagues.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Sportsnet
April 10, 2022
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder
Bradley Zimmer has been activated ahead of Sunday's game against the Texas Rangers. Zimmer was acquired by the Jays earlier in the week in a trade that sent right-hander
Anthony Castro to the Cleveland Guardians. The 29-year-old outfielder was a former 1st round pick, but hasn't panned out in the big leagues. He is expected to get occasional starts against right-handed pitching. Zimmer isn't expected to do enough at the plate to warrant rostering. Infielder
Gosuke Katoh has been optioned to the minors to make room for Zimmer on the roster.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Sportsnet
April 7, 2022
The Cleveland Guardians traded outfielder
Bradley Zimmer to the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for pitcher
Anthony Castro. He lost the starting right field job to
Steven Kwan, and with
Josh Naylor (leg) set to return to action soon, the Guardians decided to move on from Zimmer. The 29-year-old will provide depth for a loaded Toronto Blue Jays outfield but is stuck behind
George Springer,
Teoscar Hernandez, Lourdes Gurriel, and
Raimel Tapia. Zimmer has the power-speed combination evidenced by hitting eight home runs and swiping 15 bags for Cleveland over 99 games in 2021. Fantasy managers can leave Zimmer on the waiver wire in most league formats with the lack of playing time expected in Toronto.
--Brad Camara - RotoBallerSource: Zack Meisel of The Athletic
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