(Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images)
It’s crunch time for Jed Hoyer and the Chicago Cubs. There’s no shortage of speculation surrounding the team right now, especially when it comes to Kris Bryant and Craig Kimbrel. Given the latter can be controlled through 2022, though, the asking price is steep – and you can bet Hoyer’s phone is ringing off the hook.
Kimbrel’s trade value is immense and will probably be as high as it ever will be in the remainder of his career. Take a glance at the numbers. Kimbrel’s 0.49 ERA in 36 2/3 innings pitched is league-leading among closers in 2021.