Overview

• The Atlanta Braves designated nine-time All-Star Craig Kimbrel for assignment on June 7, 2025, one day after he made his season debut with a scoreless seventh inning.
• In his lone outing he allowed a leadoff single and a walk before escaping the jam on a caught stealing and a pickoff, and his fastball averaged just 91.7 mph.
• Left-hander Austin Cox was recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett in the corresponding move to fill the vacated roster spot.
• Kimbrel had signed a minor league deal in March after posting a 2.00 ERA and 23 strikeouts in 18 innings with Gwinnett.
• The swift cut of a franchise legend underscores the Braves’ prioritization of bullpen effectiveness over nostalgic returns.