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Reports: Zimmermann, Tigers reach $110 million, five-year deal

WASHINGTON — Former Washington Nationals starting pitcher Jordan Zimmermann has agreed to a contract with the Detroit Tigers, according to multiple reports.

According CBS Sports, Zimmermann is expected to receive at least $100 million.  ESPN reports Zimmermann and the Tigers reached a five-year, $110 million contract, pending the completion of a physical exam.

Zimmermann, who spent his whole career in Washington and is a two-time All-Star, is best known for throwing a no-hitter during the 2014 regular season finale.

Zimmermann had Tommy John surgery in 2009 but has consistently started more than 30 games per season for the last four years. He finished 13-10 last year with a 3.66 ERA and 164 strikeouts, NBC Washington reports.

WATCH: Nats celebrate World Series with parade ahead of Spring Training opener in Florida

The Washington Nationals showed off their trophy from winning the 2019 World Series in front of their local fans in South Florida during a parade on Thursday, February 20. Spring Training kicked off recently, and the first preseason game is Saturday, February 22, against the Houston Astros, the team they defeated in the World Series. Before the parade started, Michael A. Taylor and Sean Doolittle mingled with fans, some of whom were wearing hats supporting the local Miami Marlins. However, the West Palm Beach fans showed their support, as players like Kurt Suzuki, Trea Turner and Howie Kendrick rode in cars and buses through the main streets of Clemantis.
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