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Craig Kimbrel Joins Rangers on Minor-League Deal After One-Game Braves Tenure

Following a single scoreless inning with Atlanta, the reliever joins Texas seeking a return to the majors.

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SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 06: Craig Kimbrel #46 of the Atlanta Braves pitches against the San Francisco Giants in the bottom of the seventh inning at Oracle Park on June 06, 2025 in San Francisco, California.
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 06: Craig Kimbrel #46 of the Atlanta Braves pitches against the San Francisco Giants in the bottom of the seventh inning at Oracle Park on June 06, 2025 in San Francisco, California.
Craig Kimbrel #31 of the Philadelphia Phillies celebrates with teammates after defeating the American League 3-2 during the 93rd MLB All-Star Game presented by Mastercard at T-Mobile Park on July 11, 2023 in Seattle, Washington.

Overview

  • The Braves designated Kimbrel for assignment on June 7 after he pitched one scoreless inning, drawing criticism for offering no extended opportunity.
  • He cleared waivers and elected free agency on June 9 rather than accept a minor-league assignment with Atlanta.
  • On June 10, the nine-time All-Star signed a minor-league contract with the Texas Rangers, becoming the ninth club of his 16-year MLB career.
  • Before his brief Braves stint, Kimbrel posted a 2.00 ERA with 23 strikeouts over 18 appearances at Double-A Columbus and Triple-A Gwinnett.
  • The Rangers view the signing as a low-risk, high-reward move to bolster a bullpen that ranks seventh in the American League.