If 2019 has taught the fans anything, it’s that proving yourself is a critical part of sliding into manager Ned Yost’s “circle of trust.” The ability to trot out of the bullpen and set hitters down in order by pounding the strike zone brings confidence to not only the pitcher, but to his coaches as well. However, scanning over past roster moves in the case of the bullpen, one poor outing can send you packing for Omaha the next day. That is, unless your name is Wily Peralta.
For Kyle Zimmer, it was his outing that resulted in him loading the bases in a tie game and failing to record an out in Detroit.