Looking for a stat to sum up Jordan Zimmermann's tenure with the Tigers? How about a 6.76 ERA in 201 innings against AL Central teams. Tigers
The Milwaukee Brewers have announced the signing of former Tigers and Nationals RHP Jordan Zimmermann to a minor league contract with an invite to spring training.
It just made too much sense. For Zimmermann, a native of Auburndale, Wisconsin, signing with the Brewers meant the opportunity to come back home and play for the team he loved growing up. For the Brewers, it meant a veteran reclamation project with a hometown player and a possible cheap rotation option.