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TWitM: Kyle Zimmer becomes an opener

‘This Week in the Minors’ is our weekly look at notable performances from all over the system, from big-name prospects and less heralded guys alike. The mission is to answer this simple question: “Who had a good week?”

Today, we’ll cover results from Monday, April 29 through Sunday, May 5.

AAA Omaha Storm Chasers (13-17)

Kyle Zimmer pitched well in two roles this week: on Thursday, he came out of the bullpen for 1 23 scoreless, hitless innings. Sunday, he was used as Omaha’s “opener,” and pitched two scoreless, hitless innings.