The 2022 season has not gone the way the Dodgers and closer/former closer Craig Kimbrel envisioned. There’s your understatement of the day. Following last night’s walk-off by the Padres, the veteran now has lost 7 games in 13 decisions. He’s also racked up 5 blown saves and a 4.07 ERA over 59 outings.
Last weekend, Dave Roberts removed Kimbrel from the closer’s role but still had hopes that the right-hander could take down meaningful innings for the Dodgers for the rest of the regular season and into the postseason.
Now Kimbrel is fighting to even make the roster.