Jordan Zimmermann has gotten off to a hot start with the Washington Nationals this season.
The right-hander is in the top 10 in almost every major pitching category, including WHIP (0.75), wins (five), ERA (1.64) and opponents' batting average (.168).
Zimmermann could end up with a contract extension soon. Mike Rizzo has broached the subject with Zimmermann's agent, Mark Pieper.
"We've discussed it with his agent," Rizzo said. "He is under our control for a long period of time. We really like him in the system, and hopefully he is around for a long time."