Jordan Zimmermann

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Jordan Zimmermann, right, is congratulated by Washington Nationals catcher Kurt Suzuki, left, after the right-hander tossed a complete-game, one-hit shutout over the Cincinnati Reds on Friday night. (Associated Press photo)

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Jordan Zimmermann threw the first nine-inning complete game of his career Monday night, as the Washington Nationals beat the Miami Marlins 10-3. (Associated Press photo)

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Jordan Zimmermann delivers a pitch against the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday night. The Washington Nationals won the game 5-2. (Associated Press photo)

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Washington Nationals starting pitcher Jordan Zimmermann (27) stands in the dugout as the Washington Nationals play the Florida Marlins during spring training at Space Coast Stadium, Viera, Fla., Wednesday, February 27, 2013. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Nationals starting pitcher Jordan Zimmermann (27) warms up at a morning practice during spring training at Space Coast Stadium, Viera, Fla., Tuesday, February 26, 2013. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Nationals starting pitcher Jordan Zimmermann (27) warms up at a morning practice during spring training at Space Coast Stadium, Viera, Fla., Tuesday, February 26, 2013. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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This is a 2013 photo of Jordan Zimmermann of the Washington Nationals baseball team. This image reflects the Nationals active roster as of Feb. 20, 2013 when this image was taken.(AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

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Washington Nationals manager Davey Johnson (far left) looks on June 22, 2012, with team coaches and umpire Brian O'Nora as starting pitcher Jordan Zimmermann throws a pitch after being hit by a ball in the sixth inning of an interleague baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles in Baltimore. (Associated Press)

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Washington Nationals starting pitcher Jordan Zimmermann (27) strikes out the side in the seventh inning during Game 4 of the National League Division Series between the Washington Nationals and the St. Louis Cardinals at Nationals Park, Thursday, October 11, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Nationals starting pitcher Jordan Zimmermann (27) strikes out the side in the seventh inning during Game 4 of the National League Division Series between the Washington Nationals and the St. Louis Cardinals at Nationals Park, Thursday, October 11, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Nationals starting pitcher Jordan Zimmermann (27) strikes out the side in the seventh inning during Game 4 of the National League Division Series between the Washington Nationals and the St. Louis Cardinals at Nationals Park, Thursday, October 11, 2012. (Preston Keres/Special to The Washington Times)

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Washington Nationals starting pitcher Jordan Zimmermann (27) strikes out the side in the seventh inning during Game 4 of the National League Division Series between the Washington Nationals and the St. Louis Cardinals at Nationals Park, Thursday, October 11, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)