Craig Kimbrel Joins Baltimore Orioles as Closer

The nine-time All-Star, replacing injured Félix Bautista, could climb the all-time saves leaderboard in 2024.

Craig Kimbrel, a 35-year-old closer, has joined the Baltimore Orioles on a $13 million, one-year deal, replacing Félix Bautista who had Tommy John surgery.
Kimbrel, who has 417 career saves, is eighth on the career list and could pass Billy Wagner (422), John Franco (424) and Francisco Rodriguez (437) in 2024.
Kimbrel's signing has been met with mixed reactions, with some fans expressing disappointment and calling for more urgency from the Orioles in building a strong team.
Kimbrel, a nine-time All-Star, won a World Series with Boston in 2018 and has pitched in the postseason nine times.
The Orioles, who won 101 games and an AL East title last season, are hoping to return to the postseason with Kimbrel's help.