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Tigers’ Zimmerman to come off DL on Thursday
- Updated: August 2, 2016
6:14 PM ET
DETROIT — After standing pat at the trade deadline Monday, the Detroit Tigers are looking forward to making a huge addition to their roster Thursday.
That’s when starting pitcher Jordan Zimmermann will return from a neck strain injury that has sidelined him for almost an entire month.
The 30-year-old Zimmermann, who had an impressive first half of the season (9-4, 3.95 ERA), is expected to bolster a rotation that has experienced little continuity this season.
“We need him to pitch well,” Tigers manager Brad Ausmus said. “There’s no question about that.”
Zimmermann, who made two rehab starts in the minors, is expected to throw approximately 90 pitches in Thursday’s start against the Chicago White Sox. Rookie Michael …
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