Impact Kimbrel signed a minor-league deal with the Rangers in June, but never made it to the big club in Texas. He remained in Triple-A Round Rock, where he had a 3.86 ERA across 21 innings, until his release Thursday.
AUGUST 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
CRAIG KIMBREL #26 - PITCHER - KANSAS CITY ROYALS
1-5 W-L •
1.35 WHIP •
4.50 ERA
1-5 W-L
1.35 WHIP
4.50 ERA
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