CRAIG KIMBREL NEWS

Clean inning in return to Atlanta Kimbrel gave up a hit and a walk in a scoreless inning during Friday's extra-inning loss to the Giants. He struck out one.

Impact Making his first appearance for Atlanta since the end of the 2014 regular season, the 37-year-old right-hander gave up a single and a walk but saw both baserunners erased on a caught stealing and a pickoff, before he struck out old NL East foe Wilmer Flores to end the seventh inning in a tied ballgame. It was a fairly high-leverage spot for Kimbrel in his season debut, but he's a long way from his peak as the game's most dominant reliever -- per David O'Brien of the Athletic, he averaged just 91.5 mph with his fastball Friday. Still, with Atlanta closer Raisel Iglesias struggling badly and no one else in the bullpen stepping up as a viable replacement, there may be a path for Kimbrel to add to his career total of 440 saves.

JUNE 7 • ROTOWIRE

'It's just great to be back': No matter the role, Kimbrel happy to return to Braves SAN FRANCISCO -- Ten years later, Craig Kimbrel still holds the Braves' franchise record for saves. But he can now make what could be consid...

JUNE 7 • MLB.COM

Giants beat the slumping Braves 5-4 in 10 innings on a wild pitch

Tyler Fitzgerald scored on a wild pitch by Pierce Johnson with two outs in the 10th inning and the San Francisco Giants beat the Atlanta Braves 5-4 for their third straight win

JUNE 7 • Associated Press

Deadspin | One day after bullpen meltdown, Braves recall RHP Craig Kimbrel Deadspin | One day after bullpen meltdown, Braves recall RHP Craig Kimbrel

JUNE 6 • DEADSPIN.COM

Braves call up franchise saves leader Craig Kimbrel a day after blowing big lead SAN FRANCISCO — The Atlanta Braves have called up franchise career saves leader Craig Kimbrel from the minors a day after having their worst...

JUNE 6 • TRIBLIVE.COM

Braves call up franchise saves leader Craig Kimbrel a day after blowing a big lead

The Atlanta Braves called up franchise career saves leader Craig Kimbrel from the minors a day after having their worst blown ninth-inning lead in more than a half-century

JUNE 6 • Associated Press

Call-up made official Atlanta selected Kimbrel's contract from Triple-A Gwinnett on Friday.

Impact Kimbrel is set for his 2025 MLB debut, joining Atlanta's bullpen after logging a 2.45 ERA in 14.2 innings with Gwinnett this season. His role within the 'pen is unclear, but the 37-year-old will look to reclaim his previous form after logging a 5.33 ERA in 2024 with Baltimore.

JUNE 6 • ROTOWIRE

Braves Report: What to expect from Craig Kimbrel Hello again, friends.

JUNE 6 • AJC.COM

Joining big club Atlanta plans to select Kimbrel's contract from Triple-A Gwinnett on Friday, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.

Impact Kimbrel signed a minor-league deal with Atlanta shortly before the regular season began and has made 15 appearances at Gwinnett, logging a 2.45 ERA and 1.13 WHIP alongside a 17:8 K:BB across 14.2 innings. With Atlanta in need of high-leverage help after giving up seven runs in the ninth inning of Thursday's 11-10 loss to Arizona, they'll now turn to the 37-year-old veteran for assistance. Kimbrel has accumulated 440 saves across his 15 years in the majors -- good enough for fifth-most in MLB history -- though it's unclear if he'll assume the closer role immediately upon returning to the big leagues.

JUNE 5 • ROTOWIRE

Joining big club Atlanta plans to select Kimbrel's contract from Triple-A Gwinnett on Friday, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.

Impact Kimbrel signed a minor-league deal with Atlanta shortly before the regular season began and has made 15 appearances at Gwinnett, logging a 2.45 ERA and 1.13 WHIP alongside a 17:8 K:BB across 14.2 innings. With Atlanta in need of bullpen help after giving up seven runs in the ninth inning of Thursday's 11-10 loss to Arizona, they'll now turn to the 37-year-old veteran for assistance. Kimbrel has accumulated 440 saves across his 15 years in the majors -- good enough for fifth-most in MLB history -- though it's unclear what role he'll have in Atlanta's bullpen.

JUNE 5 • ROTOWIRE

No timeline for promotion Kimbrel is still building up his velocity at Triple-A Gwinnett, and there's no timeline for him to be added to Atlanta's 26-man roster, Gabriel Burns of the Atlanta Journal-Constit...

Impact Atlanta's bullpen needs help behind closer Raisel Iglesias, but it's not clear when Kimbrel might be able to bolster the team's relief corps. The 36-year-old has thrown 7.1 innings over seven appearances between Gwinnett and Double-A Columbus, posting a 2.45 ERA, 0.82 WHIP and 9:3 K:BB, but his fastball velocity has mainly been sitting in the low 90s, a step back even from the 93.9 mph he averaged in 2024. "I learned last year when it comes to velocity, the velocity itself doesn't really matter as much as how I use my pitches, masking my pitches," Kimbrel said Wednesday. "I don't throw 100 mph anymore, so I can't just go out there and try to throw it by everybody. So it's taking the mindset of a pitcher and using my pitches to get guys out." Kimbrel sits fifth on MLB's all-time save list with 440, with the first 186 coming in an Atlanta uniform, but he's unlikely to add much to that total in his second stint with the team.

MAY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Joins Double-A roster Kimbrel has been assigned to the Double-A Columbus roster, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact Signed to a minor-league contract in mid-March, Kimbrel had been getting ramped up at Atlanta's spring training complex in Florida and is now ready to appear in games. The veteran reliever should eventually move up to Triple-A Gwinnett and, if all goes well, the plan is for him to join the big-league roster sometime in May.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Not yet facing hitters Manager Brian Snitker said Thursday that Kimbrel is still ramping up at the team's complex in Florida but hasn't begun facing hitters yet, Grant McAuley of 92.9 The Game Atlanta re...

Impact Kimbrel got off to a late start preparing for the season, as he didn't sign with Atlanta until close to the end of spring training. There's no telling when he might begin facing live opponents, but the plan is still for him to join the big-league club sometime in May if he proves to be effective in the minor leagues.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Walk-offs, no-hitters and a kayak: Most exciting MLB bobblehead night performances

Bobblehead night is a chance for the greats to show off, and these players, including Shohei Ohtani, accepted that challenge.

APRIL 4 • FOX SPORTS

Headed to Atlanta on MiLB deal Kimbrel signed a minor-league contract with Atlanta on Tuesday, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.

Impact Kimbrel showed flashes of his old self with the Orioles last year, but inconsistency led him to finish the season with a 5.33 ERA and 1.36 WHIP across 52.1 innings while converting 23 of his 29 save opportunities. Now entering his age-37 season, the right-hander will get another chance to prove he can still perform at a high level with the organization that drafted him back in 2008. Even if Kimbrel makes his way back into the majors, fantasy managers shouldn't expect him to perform anywhere near the level he was at when he last wore an Atlanta uniform.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Reliever Ryne Stanek can earn up to $5 million in his 1-year contract with New York Mets

Right-hander Ryne Stanek can boost his pay with the New York Mets to $5 million if he makes 70 or more pitching appearances this season

FEBRUARY 11 • Associated Press

New York Mets sign infielder Nick Madrigal to a 1-year contract

The New York Mets have signed infielder Nick Madrigal to a one-year contract

FEBRUARY 1 • Associated Press

Baltimore Orioles and reliever Andrew Kittredge finalize $10 million, 1-year contract

Andrew Kittredge and the Baltimore Orioles have finalized a $10 million, one-year contract

JANUARY 13 • Associated Press

Orioles agree to $10 million, 1-year deal with reliever Andrew Kittredge, AP source says

A person with knowledge of the deal says the Baltimore Orioles have agreed to a $10 million, one-year contract with reliever Andrew Kittredge

JANUARY 10 • Associated Press

Pirates ace Paul Skenes and Yankees pitcher Luis Gil win Rookie of the Year awards

Hard-throwing Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes capped a remarkable season by winning the National League Rookie of the Year Award while Luis Gil of the New York Yankees edged Bal...

NOVEMBER 18, 2024 • Associated Press

Ryan Mountcastle activated by Orioles, who release reliever Craig Kimbrel

First baseman Ryan Mountcastle has been activated by the Baltimore Orioles from the 10-day injured list after missing a month because of a sprained left wrist

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 • Associated Press

Officially released The Orioles released Kimbrel on Tuesday, Dan Connolly of The Athletic reports.

Impact The 36-year-old was designated for assignment by the Orioles last week and will now officially exit the organization. Kimbrel was dominant at times this season as he racked up 23 saves in 29 opportunities, but he surrendered 23 earned runs in his last 19 appearances before Baltimore elected to move on. The right-hander finished with a 5.33 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 73:31 K:BB across 57 frames and may now find himself at a career crossroads.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Orioles DFA 9-time All-Star Craig Kimbrel The Baltimore Orioles designated right-hander Craig Kimbrel for assignment on Wednesday, a day after one of the worst outings of the nine-ti...

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Orioles Designate Reliever Craig Kimbrel for Assignment After Meltdown Against Giants Baltimore’s bullpen is a question mark headed into the postseason.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Orioles designate reliever Craig Kimbrel for assignment

Craig Kimbrel's time with the Baltimore Orioles could be coming to an end after the former All-Star was designated for assignment amid strug...

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024 • FOX SPORTS