CHICAGO – The Tigers' decision to start left-handed pitcher Matt Boyd for today’s game against the White Sox was based on a few things, including Jordan Zimmermann being sick a few days ago.
Zimmermann was scheduled to pitch on Wednesday, but the game was postponed early in the morning because of inclement weather. That game will now be made up as part of a traditional doubleheader, starting at 5:10 p.m. ET on May 26.
“Figured we could give him a few days (off) to get back to full strength,” Tigers manager Brad Ausmus said of moving Zimmermann.