Orioles option LHP Bruce Zimmermann to minors

By: The Associated Press Posted: 6:51 PM CDT Monday, Mar. 20, 2023

SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) — The Baltimore Orioles have optioned left-handers Bruce Zimmermann and Nick Vespi and reassigned infielder Lewin Díaz, left-hander Darwinzon Hernandez and catcher Mark Kolozsvary to minor league camp.

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The Orioles announced the moves Monday.

Baltimore’s spring training roster now has 46 players.

Zimmermann made 13 starts last season. He went 2-5 with a 5.99 ERA.

The competition for rotation spots with the Orioles has been a significant story during spring training, but after the team acquired Cole Irvin and Kyle Gibson in the offseason — and with top prospect Grayson Rodriguez in the mix as well — there were a lot of pitchers Zimmermann needed to beat out.

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