Kimbrel delivered a scoreless ninth inning against the Braves and is now six of six in closing appearances in the 2023 season.

“I’m happy it was here in Atlanta,” said Kimbrel after the game. “I am happy the majority of my family was here to see it. Getting to take it in and enjoy it with them is great.”

Kimbrel needed 730 MLB appearances to reach his 400 saves. Only Mariano Rivera (697 games), Trevor Hoffman (706 games), and Kenley Jansen (778 games) reached the mark in fewer games than the 34-year-old player.

Craig Kimbrel spent the first five years of his MLB career in Atlanta, earning four All-Star appearances and setting the franchise record with 186 saves during that period. He later played for San Diego Padres and the Boston Red Sox, among other teams, earning four more All-Star nods and winning a World Series ring in 2018. He joined Phillies on a one-year, $10 million deal this past offseason.

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USA Today’s Bob Nightengale recently reported that the White Sox intend to lock Kimbrel for the 2022 season for the sole purpose of trading him during the offseason. As Nightengale points out, the decision is most likely prompted by the 33-year-old’s struggles as a setup man while in Chicago.

Kimbrel started the season with the Chicago Cubs and emerged dominant in the closer role. He posted a 0.49 ERA and had 64 strikeouts and 23 saves in 39 games before being traded to the White Sox in late July.

The White Sox already had All-Star Liam Hendriks as their closer, but believed Kimbrel could help them in a setup role. This didn’t exactly work out for Chicago, with Kimbrel managing 5.09 ERA, 36 strikeouts, and one save in 24 regular-season games. He especially struggled in the postseason, posting 9.00 ERA and having zero strikeouts.

Despite the poor finish of the season, Craig Kimbrel should have plenty of suitors if the White Sox actually decide to shop him around. He still has a reputation as one of the best closers in the league, and closer-needy teams will jump on the chance to add him for the right price.

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Kimbrel agreed to a 3-year, $46 million deal with the Chicago Cubs, sending one of baseball’s top relievers to bolster the pitching staff of a World Series contender.

Kimbrel, who spent the off-season waiting for a deal that never came, had to wait until after the MLB amateur draft to sign. Teams were unwilling to sign him beforehand, as they knew that they would’ve had to forfeit a first-round draft pick if they signed him before June 4.

The Huntsville, Alabama native is one of the most decorated relief pitchers in the history of baseball. He became the youngest pitcher in the history of baseball to record 300 saves on May 5th, 2018.

The 31-year-old, who debuted with the Atlanta Braves back in 2010, spent the past 3 seasons with the Boston Red Sox, where he won his first World Series ring.

Kimbrel’s list of career achievements is unprecedented, including 7 All-Star nods and a career 1.91 ERA to go along with 333 saves.

He will immediately give Chicago’s bullpen a huge boost and provide them with a big edge come playoff time.

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Kimbrel delivered a scoreless ninth inning against the Braves and is now six of six in closing appearances in the 2023 season.

“I’m happy it was here in Atlanta,” said Kimbrel after the game. “I am happy the majority of my family was here to see it. Getting to take it in and enjoy it with them is great.”

Kimbrel needed 730 MLB appearances to reach his 400 saves. Only Mariano Rivera (697 games), Trevor Hoffman (706 games), and Kenley Jansen (778 games) reached the mark in fewer games than the 34-year-old player.

Craig Kimbrel spent the first five years of his MLB career in Atlanta, earning four All-Star appearances and setting the franchise record with 186 saves during that period. He later played for San Diego Padres and the Boston Red Sox, among other teams, earning four more All-Star nods and winning a World Series ring in 2018. He joined Phillies on a one-year, $10 million deal this past offseason.

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USA Today’s Bob Nightengale recently reported that the White Sox intend to lock Kimbrel for the 2022 season for the sole purpose of trading him during the offseason. As Nightengale points out, the decision is most likely prompted by the 33-year-old’s struggles as a setup man while in Chicago.

Kimbrel started the season with the Chicago Cubs and emerged dominant in the closer role. He posted a 0.49 ERA and had 64 strikeouts and 23 saves in 39 games before being traded to the White Sox in late July.

The White Sox already had All-Star Liam Hendriks as their closer, but believed Kimbrel could help them in a setup role. This didn’t exactly work out for Chicago, with Kimbrel managing 5.09 ERA, 36 strikeouts, and one save in 24 regular-season games. He especially struggled in the postseason, posting 9.00 ERA and having zero strikeouts.

Despite the poor finish of the season, Craig Kimbrel should have plenty of suitors if the White Sox actually decide to shop him around. He still has a reputation as one of the best closers in the league, and closer-needy teams will jump on the chance to add him for the right price.

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Kimbrel agreed to a 3-year, $46 million deal with the Chicago Cubs, sending one of baseball’s top relievers to bolster the pitching staff of a World Series contender.

Kimbrel, who spent the off-season waiting for a deal that never came, had to wait until after the MLB amateur draft to sign. Teams were unwilling to sign him beforehand, as they knew that they would’ve had to forfeit a first-round draft pick if they signed him before June 4.

The Huntsville, Alabama native is one of the most decorated relief pitchers in the history of baseball. He became the youngest pitcher in the history of baseball to record 300 saves on May 5th, 2018.

The 31-year-old, who debuted with the Atlanta Braves back in 2010, spent the past 3 seasons with the Boston Red Sox, where he won his first World Series ring.

Kimbrel’s list of career achievements is unprecedented, including 7 All-Star nods and a career 1.91 ERA to go along with 333 saves.

He will immediately give Chicago’s bullpen a huge boost and provide them with a big edge come playoff time.

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