Craig Kimbrel’s stay with the Atlanta Braves lasted just one day as the team designated the franchise’s career saves leader for assignment and recalled left-handed pitcher Austin Cox. The ...

AJ Smith-Shawver underwent Tommy John surgery and Craig Kimbrel elected free agency in the latest pitching moves for the slumping Atlanta Braves. Smith-Shawver had reconstructive surgery on the ...

Kimbrel spent his first five seasons in the big leagues with Atlanta, leading the league in saves each year from 2011-14. His 186 saves are the most ever for a Braves pitcher.

Craig Kimbrel's reunion with the Atlanta Braves lasted one game. The veteran reliever was designated for assignment on Saturday, the team announced. Kimbrel, 37, appeared in Friday's 5-4 loss to ...

Why he will be traded: The Braves acquired Iglesias in a salary-dump trade with the Angels a couple of years ago, adding Kenley Jansen’s eventual replacement. Iglesias has had an outstanding Braves ...

Despite pitching just five-plus seasons for the franchise, Kimbrel, who made one appearance for the team in 2025, is first in Braves history with 186 saves, while posting a combined 1.43 ERA, 0.91 ...

NEW YORK (AP) - Craig Kimbrel overpowered hitters with his rocket right arm, then overwhelmed rivals in the NL Rookie of the Year voting. If only, the Atlanta Braves' closer figured, his final ...