BRADENTON, Fla. — The Red Sox were expected to see their flame-throwing closer back for spring training last night, and the reason why he’s returning has the ballclub relieved.
Craig Kimbrel had spent nearly three weeks in Boston after his infant daughter, Lydia Joy, needed another heart surgery at Boston Children’s Hospital. She was born in November with complications and Kimbrel said in January he and his family were in need of prayers.
Kimbrel reported to spring training on time in February and stayed for a few weeks before leaving to be with his family.