Braves Designate Craig Kimbrel for Assignment
The Atlanta Braves made the decision to designate reliever Craig Kimbrel for assignment this Saturday. Kimbrel, who has been selected to the All-Star Game nine times, is now in an uncertain situation within the organization.
Kimbrel, 37, made his season debut on Friday night. In his performance, he allowed one hit in a scoreless seventh inning during the Braves’ 5-4 loss in 10 innings against San Francisco. In that game, the right-handed pitcher gave up one walk and struck out one batter, throwing a total of 14 pitches.
Kimbrel began his career in Atlanta in 2010 and was called up from Triple-A Gwinnett before Friday’s game against the Giants. In March, he signed a minor league contract with the Braves.
Kimbrel led the National League in saves for four consecutive seasons with the Braves, from 2011 to 2014.
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Throughout his career, Kimbrel has accumulated 440 saves, placing him fifth all-time. His ERA is 2.59 in 838 games (no starts) across 16 seasons, playing for eight different teams.
In a related move, Atlanta called up left-handed pitcher Austin Cox, 28, from Triple-A Gwinnett. Cox last pitched in the majors with the Kansas City Royals in 2023.
