The Atlanta Braves are signing nine-time All-Star reliever Craig Kimbrel to a minor league contract that will be worth $2 million if the right-hander plays again for his original big league team, according to multiple reports on Tuesday night.
Kimbrel, who turns 37 in May, hasn’t been with an organization since the Baltimore Orioles released him on Sept. 24, 2024. Signed to a $13 million contract to be the team’s closer, Kimbrel went 7-5 with 23 saves, a 5.33 ERA and six blown saves in 52 1/3 innings over 57 relief appearances in 2024. He lost his job as the closer to Seranthony Dominguez.