Zambrano had a good repertoire and an aggressive pitching approach,[citation needed] using his 92–95 mph sinking fastball, a changeup, and occasionally a quality slider.

The New York Mets acquired him, along with reliever Bartolomé Fortunato, in a highly criticized deal for top-ranked[1] pitching prospect Scott Kazmir and minor league pitcher Joselo Diaz.

On May 6, 2006, Zambrano suffered a torn flexor tendon in his pitching elbow, disabling him for the rest of the 2006 season.

On February 5, 2008, he signed a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training with the Colorado Rockies.

After appearing in 16 games with the Sultanes, he signed La New Bears of Taiwan's Chinese Professional Baseball League in August.

He briefly attempted a comeback in the Mexican League in 2010 with the Dorados de Chihuahua, but was let go after appearing in eight games with an ERA of 7.02.

Victor has often mistakenly been thought to be related to former Chicago Cubs and Miami Marlins pitcher Carlos Zambrano.