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Kyle Zimmer Clears Release Waivers, Becomes Free Agent

By Steve Adams | November 24, 2021 at 2:22pm CDT

Right-hander Kyle Zimmer, designated for assignment by the Royals last Friday, has cleared release waivers and is now a free agent, per a team announcement.

A former No. 5 overall draft pick and highly touted prospect, Zimmer was beset by injuries throughout his minor league ascent. He landed a spot in the Kansas City bullpen in 2020 and looked well on his way to cementing himself as a long-term piece when he posted a 1.57 ERA and a 28.6% strikeout rate in 23 innings. The 2021 season started well, as Zimmer carried a 2.45 ERA into early July, but he pitched to an 8.57 ERA with more walks (15) than strikeouts (14) over his final 21 frames of the season from that point forth.

Zimmer’s development hasn’t panned out as hoped, but he still has a ground-ball rate north of 50%, a fastball that averages 94.3 mph, a demonstrated ability to miss bats and a minor league option remaining. He’ll need to refine his command and right the ship after a rocky finish to the 2021 season, but Zimmer could make for a decent bullpen depth option for another club.

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  1. syndergaardshair

    4 years ago

    Another royals first round bust

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    • TLB2001

      4 years ago

      I remember when a team full of Royals first round busts had no problem with your avatars namesake.

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      • TrueOutcomeFan

        4 years ago

        You mean the one game they lost that series?

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        • sfes

          4 years ago

          They had a little bit of a back and forth with him after the game too. Seems like it might have lit a fire under their butts as well.

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        • TLB2001

          4 years ago

          Whatever, the point is we did ok. Also it’s not like Thor was dominant. That was probably the 2nd worst start for the Mets in the series, he just got the win because the offense touched up Ace (RIP)

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  2. bighiggy

    4 years ago

    I would have thought he would have least alittle trade value.sure someone picks him up quick…..mets?

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  3. Mitchell Page

    4 years ago

    I’VE GOT NOWHERE ELSE TO GO !

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  4. Aussie_dodger

    4 years ago

    Sounds like the kind of pitcher Dodgers would pick up.

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  5. Tacoshells

    4 years ago

    Nice. Will be in the As starting rotation soon.

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  6. DoritosLocosTaco

    4 years ago

    I feel like he’s worth a roster spot. Surprised nobody claimed him.

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  7. HalosHeavenJJ

    4 years ago

    Kind of surprised the Angels didn’t take a shot here. Would’ve had to DFA the esteemed Sam Selman to make room.

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    • orange2001

      4 years ago

      I’d rather hang onto Selman (who has more value just by being left-handed) and release Jimmy Herget to give Kyle Zimmer a shot.

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      • HalosHeavenJJ

        4 years ago

        Hegert is definitely the one to go. Must’ve released his name from my memory ha ha.

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    • cookmeister 2

      4 years ago

      I mean. He’s a free agent, so the angels havnt passed yet.

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  8. Orel Saxhiser

    4 years ago

    Just the guy to cap the Mets’ glorious off-season. Go get him, Stevie. You need a #2 starter.

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    • pinstripes17

      4 years ago

      Stevie is too busy crying on twitter about the brand new concept of sports agents using teams for leverage.

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  9. Dorothy_Mantooth

    4 years ago

    Minor league deal with Boston with an invite to Spring Training. Sounds like he caught a case of the Matt Barnes in the 2nd half of the season.

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  10. Orioles Fan

    4 years ago

    Still say the Orioles will sign Kyle.

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  11. Ketch

    4 years ago

    Bloom’s next Glasnow

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  12. thunderroad19

    4 years ago

    He looked great at the start of this season then fell off a cliff. There were whispers about his decline coinciding with MLB’s enforcement of foreign substances but who knows. I wish him well. He’s a good guy who never whined or complained and always tried his best to overcome his injuries and produce for KC.
    Someone will surely take him but in the event they don’t, I’m betting KC would take him back and give him another shot in Omaha. They needed roster spots last week.

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  13. bobbyvwannabe

    4 years ago

    Mets need depth in the bullpen. He’s a talent.

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  14. Jim Carter

    4 years ago

    The Baltimore Wavier Claims passed?

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  15. MWeller77

    4 years ago

    It’d be cool if he were Don Zimmer’s grandson

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  16. Kruk it

    4 years ago

    Phils still need bullpen guys

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  17. tecjug

    4 years ago

    He’ll sign with the Rays and become one of the best relievers in the AL.

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