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Zimmermann slated for next sim game Monday
- Updated: September 22, 2016
MINNEAPOLIS — The rotation of Jordan Zimmermann simulated games will continue for one more turn. And as Zimmermann prepares for another session Monday at Comerica Park, the veteran starter’s hopes of returning to the Tigers’ rotation are dimming.
Zimmermann has made two simulated starts since giving up six runs in 10 batters against the Orioles a week and a half ago. While both the right-hander and manager Brad Ausmus have said he feels healthy after missing the better part of 2 1/2 months with what was classified as a neck strain, Zimmermann’s pitching hasn’t been encouraging.
“It’s more consistency with his mechanics,” Ausmus said.
To that end, Zimmermann’s last simulated game on …
