Dodgers' minor league outfielder Bradley Zimmer has found a new team After being sent down to the development league to make room for top prospects Andy Pages and Jonny DeLuca, Zimmer was granted the opportunity to sign with a different organization.
On Friday, Red Sox beat writer Chris Cotillo reported that Zimmer inked a minor league deal with the Boston Red Sox, hoping to get back to the major league level.
Zimmer joined the Dodgers as a non-roster invitee for spring training, and struggled in the Cactus League. In his 32 at-bats, he had two doubles, zero RBIs, six walks and 19 strikeouts.
During his time in Triple-A with the Oklahoma City Dodgers this year, Zimmer struggled, too, posting a slash line of .219/.322/.343 along with three home runs and 14 RBIs.
With the emergence of outfielders Pages and DeLuca, the Dodgers simply didn't have a spot for Zimmer on their roster. So he was granted the opportunity to explore other options and ultimately found a new home with the Red Sox on a minor league contract.
Zimmer now sets his sights on Boston, hoping to prove himself and earn a promotion back to the major leagues. Throughout his career with Cleveland from 2017 to 2022, Zimmer had his ups and downs, hitting .213/.298/.333 with 21 home runs and 91 RBIs in 372 games.
Although he hasn't quite lived up to the lofty expectations that came with being a former first-round pick, Zimmer is determined to make a significant impact in Boston. We'll see if he's able to make Boston his new long-term home.
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