Sad to see, but this is how it goes.
It may be the beginning of the end for pitcher Craig Kimbrel, at least with the Baltimore Orioles, as the franchise designated their ex-closer for assignment Wednesday after some absolutely atrocious play. (RELATED: Astros’ Jose Altuve Ejected For Showing Umpire His … Naked Foot?)
During the O’s 10-0 defeat Tuesday night against the San Francisco Giants, Kimbrel gave up an incredible six runs off three hits in only 2/3 of an inning. In his past 11 showings in the last month, Kimbrel has tallied a mammoth 13.94 ERA.
In the 2024 campaign, his first with the Orioles, Kimbrel has been abysmal with six blown saves and a 5.33 ERA. The bad performances eventually led him to losing the closing job with Baltimore back in May. Making nine All-Star teams in his MLB career, Kimbrel used to be considered one of the best (if not the best) closing pitchers in all of baseball, but over the past few years that included stints with the Los Angeles Dodgers (2022) and Philadelphia Phillies (2023), he’s struggled. And greatly.
The Orioles have designated Craig Kimbrel for assignment. pic.twitter.com/mHlDBpFrnE
— MLB (@MLB) September 18, 2024
We have made the following roster moves: pic.twitter.com/01oGelj2Ty
— Baltimore Orioles (@Orioles) September 18, 2024
This is truly sad to see as an Atlanta Braves fan, because I witnessed up close his peak, and man, those days were so glorious.
And history has been made! @kimbrel46 is now the Atlanta Braves all-time saves leader! Congrats Craig! #Kimbrel155 pic.twitter.com/KMJBRzCbxs
— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) June 7, 2014
As a matter of fact, Atlanta should bring him back and see if they can “rehab” him. If not, give him a job within the organization. Ya know, take care of the guy!
This article was originally published at dailycaller.com
