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Braves Designate Craig Kimbrel for Assignment a Day After Recall

Atlanta cleared a roster spot for left-hander Austin Cox to address persistent late-inning collapses.

Aug 20, 2024; New York City, New York, USA; Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Craig Kimbrel (46) pitches in the ninth inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports
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FILE - Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Craig Kimbrel delivers during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox, Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough, File)
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Overview

  • The Braves designated veteran reliever Craig Kimbrel for assignment on June 7, one day after recalling him from Triple-A Gwinnett.
  • The move opened a 40-man roster spot for Austin Cox, who is expected to join the bullpen mix.
  • Kimbrel logged one scoreless inning in his first appearance since 2014 on June 6 against the Giants.
  • His recall was prompted by a bullpen meltdown on June 5 in Arizona, when Atlanta blew a 10-4 lead in the ninth inning.
  • Atlanta also placed right-hander Daysbel Hernández on the 15-day injured list and traded Scott Blewett to Baltimore for cash considerations as it reshuffles its relief corps.