Craig Kimbrel was not given a lot of a chance to show himself with the Atlanta Braves this season, however the veteran reduction pitcher has landed with a brand new crew.
Kimbrel agreed to a minor-league contract with the Texas Rangers on Tuesday, in accordance with Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic.
Kimbrel had beforehand signed a minor-league contract with the Braves in March. He started the season with the Double-A Columbus Clingstones and didn’t hand over a success in three appearances. Kimbrel was then promoted to the Triple-A Gwinnett Stripers, the place he went 1-1 with a 2.00 ERA and 23 strikeouts over 18 innings.
The Braves added Kimbrel to their lively roster final Friday. He pitched a scoreless seventh inning in Atlanta’s 5-4 win over the San Francisco Giants. Kimbrel allowed a stroll and a success within the inning.
The next day, Kimbrel was designated for project. Many individuals felt the 37-year-old pitched properly sufficient within the minors and his one MLB look to earn a spot within the Braves’ bullpen, however the crew didn’t agree.
Kimbrel opted free of charge company somewhat than accepting his minor-league project, and he’s now with the Rangers.
Kimbrel is a nine-time All-Star who has pitched for eight completely different groups throughout his MLB profession. He led the Nationwide League in saves 4 occasions and was among the best reduction pitchers within the league throughout his prime. Kimbrel additionally helped the Boston Crimson Sox win a World Collection in 2018.
If the Rangers preferred what they noticed from Kimbrel for the transient interval he was within the Braves group, he might have a spot on an MLB roster once more earlier than lengthy.
